Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 I can't stand heavy covers either...both because of the weight of them and because I get hot. As for between my knees... mentioned a pillow, but I haven't been able to find a pillow that is thin enough so I take the top sheet and the cover and fold them and place them between my knees. We buy king sized quilts and blankets even though our bed is queen so that we have them big enough. How do you like the sleep number bed? Kathy Beds/sleeping This may seem like an odd question, but I'm just curious. Given the pain problems, irregular sleep patterns, and (for some of us) weight problems associated with our illnesses....I was wondering what the sleep circumstances are for most of us? I mean...double bed, queen, king, adjustable, separate, special mattress pads? You know what I mean? Denny and I share a Queen sized bed (he'd prefer a king, but it's a beautiful cherry set that was my Grandma's, so we're sticking with a Queen, LOL) and I use the Cuddle Ewe mattress pad---which I find really helps--two pillows and the highest thread count sheets I can afford. If I get flannel sheets I have to make sure they won't pill...even lower thread count regular sheets hurt my skin. Any one else? KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 How do you like the sleep number bed? Love it! We got the cheap version where the control doesn't have numbers, just pump it up, or release air until it feels right. The dual controls are a necessity for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 Yeah, I think that would be the case with us, too. Does the mattress just fit on a regular bed? I have my Grandma's bedroom set and really love the look. Kathy Re: Beds/sleeping How do you like the sleep number bed? Love it! We got the cheap version where the control doesn't have numbers, just pump it up, or release air until it feels right. The dual controls are a necessity for us! Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 Ronnie and I share a Queen bed as well and so far, so good! hehe I have a 3 inch thick matress pad (one of those expensive visco-something ones from Bed Bath and Beyond... the NASA foam stuff) plus a cotton mattress cover. I also use the higher thread count sheets (minimum of 400) and eqyptian cotton. I'm so glad you said you use them too. I showed it to Ronnie who thinks I'm just spoiled. Christy Beds/sleeping This may seem like an odd question, but I'm just curious. Given the pain problems, irregular sleep patterns, and (for some of us) weight problems associated with our illnesses....I was wondering what the sleep circumstances are for most of us? I mean...double bed, queen, king, adjustable, separate, special mattress pads? You know what I mean? Denny and I share a Queen sized bed (he'd prefer a king, but it's a beautiful cherry set that was my Grandma's, so we're sticking with a Queen, LOL) and I use the Cuddle Ewe mattress pad---which I find really helps--two pillows and the highest thread count sheets I can afford. If I get flannel sheets I have to make sure they won't pill...even lower thread count regular sheets hurt my skin. Any one else? KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 LOL--Denny can't say a word because he's the same way. Kathy Beds/sleeping This may seem like an odd question, but I'm just curious. Given the pain problems, irregular sleep patterns, and (for some of us) weight problems associated with our illnesses....I was wondering what the sleep circumstances are for most of us? I mean...double bed, queen, king, adjustable, separate, special mattress pads? You know what I mean? Denny and I share a Queen sized bed (he'd prefer a king, but it's a beautiful cherry set that was my Grandma's, so we're sticking with a Queen, LOL) and I use the Cuddle Ewe mattress pad---which I find really helps--two pillows and the highest thread count sheets I can afford. If I get flannel sheets I have to make sure they won't pill...even lower thread count regular sheets hurt my skin. Any one else? KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 When and I lived in different towns, we always slept together when we were together . . . of course, sleeping was exactly high on the list of 'things to do', and we were typically only together for a few days every few weeks. But, shortly after we started living together, we got separate beds; he just couldn't get used to sleeping with someone after all those years of sleeping alone; and, was developing a massive case of sleep deprivation. I currently sleep in a custom double-wide recliner -- sleeping sitting up helps with the breathing -- with 6 " conformable foam as the surface padding, and ultrasuede as the upholstery. I use 1-6 pillows, depending on how I'm feeling. All the pillows are covered in quilted cotton jackets with 300-count egyptian cotton shams. I wear all cotton sleep Ts, and -- in the depths of winter -- all cotton knitted footies. I have one very light thermal blanket that's cotton and silk; but, I often don't use that at all . . . my base temp runs ~100 degrees; and, with the hot flashes, I just don't get cold. One of my big problems is that I don't move when I sleep . . . when they did the sleep study on me, the only time I turned over was when I was awake. So, I'm at really high risk of developing pressure sores; hence, the conformable foam padding. Lleodhais ususally starts out sleeping next to me in the chair; but, generally retreats to her bed on the floor so that she can burrow into the blanket on it . . . she does not approve of the cover-free sleeping experience. All the other dogs are crated at night. Owens > Kathy wrote: > > This may seem like an odd question, but I'm just curious. > Given the pain problems, irregular sleep patterns, and (for > some of us) weight problems associated with our illnesses....I > was wondering what the sleep circumstances are for most of us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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