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I have three shifted ribs (subluxated if you want the technical term). Not one, not two but THREE. That’s basically three times the pain. I’ve never had just one shifted rib before but I bet it would be three times less painful than right now. That’s my logical rationale at its best right there.
I’ve had a miserable cough for over three weeks and that combined with the baby kicking me ceaselessly means that I’m now bed ridden. Like unable to move or breathe without pain. Like I have to literally crawl to the bathroom. Good times, I tell you. The silver lining is that there’s a lot you realize when your ribs hurt and you’re lying in bed feeling sorry for yourself. Some of these awesome realizations include such gems as:
So there you have it. My well thought out and profound tips on how to survive a few days in bed when you really don’t want to be there but can’t do much about it. Hope these help you if you’re ever in the same boat as me—which is hopefully never because it just sucks.