The Garden of Solitude
Five weeks of full bedrest, preceded by 13 weeks of partial bedrest. My journey through my pregnancy with quadruplets ushered in life lessons that remain strongly rooted in my heart and soul. We moved to Baltimore, Maryland during week 20 of my pregnancy. I was on partial bedrest and knew no one. I left the house only for doctor appointments. I could only get up to shower and eat. A friend called me and as I expressed my loneliness to her she responded; “Enjoy the solitude wh