I have also had a problem with people understanding what bedrest really is, I think mostly because I have been on modified, light bedrest before and now am on strict bedrest. They think I am supposed to just still be taking it easy. I have had offers to help, but no one is following up on it and I feel like an ass calling to "remind" them they were gonna come by and do some housework or whatever. My husband has been awesome, but he is a truck driver and is gone most of the week. I over did some this weekend out of frustration, and now am having contrax again. I have been mostly a SAHM for the past 2 years, with some part time jobs here and there, and so am used to going, going, going all day with homeschool, housework, errands, and cooking/baking. Sitting in my house and not doing is super hard for me when all I have to do is look at my messy house, eating microwave meals, and telling my daughter I can't take her to the library today. I am my own worst enemy in this situation, because I feel useless, but I have to remember I am doing the important job of helping my baby be born safely. I have found a lot of strenth from this forum and all the Twitter posts, it makes me have some perspective that this sweet baby is so much more important than my cluttered house, the growing pile of laundry, and the dishes in the sink. Fyreflye