Oh, my Tibbe hogs my bed, my pillow and I wouldn't have it any other way! If they keep pooping in the bed, put them in a carrier and plop that next to you - they will get used to it soon. With a good schedule though, they still should not be pooping or peeing in the bed. Might read the potty training articles on YT.
If the deployment you mentioned is military, would you thank you girlfriend for her service to our country for us?