csr - I take your point about it being intended not to be comfortable and I understand your Mistress's intentions, I just personally couldn't sleep at all if I couldn't turn over.

FF - don't blame the epidural it's the 7+ pounds of baby + fluid hanging there for months that ruins backs (I researched this for reasosn I won't go into).

I wouldn't be happy about pins and needles either, usually a sign you are squashing something. May chain my girl to the bed with an ankle cuff or collar but haven't had the chance for a while. God I sound like a real sourpuss here don't I! Not intended