Lost And Can't Sleep :( Options

[AmberS]

Dear Joanne,

Together we'd do great- I"m fine days- you are fine nights.



Amber

[AmberS]

I slept. In bed. I covered most of my bed in pillows so that it wasn't so empty and slept on the little bit that was left. I think anyone who shared a bed with a cat knows that the human gets the smallest portion of the bed. It seemed to do the trick somewhat. Until now when I stretched out and didn't find something (or someone) in my way I would get very upset and not be able to stop crying. That didn't happen last night so it was good.

Anyway- that might be something that others might find helpful to get some sleep themselves.

- Amber

[Sassy]

I covered most of my bed in pillows so that it wasn't so empty and slept on the little bit that was left. - Amber

This is exactly what I have done, only I used the blanket and towel that my Sassy was wrapped in at the hospital I have placed it in a small pillow case and I tuck it behind my kness, the pressure of something being there in the bed stops me from waking up alarmed at her not being here.

I hope your nights get better lovely ….

Sad sad times we are living in

[moon_beam]

Hi, Amber, what a clever person you are. Thank you so o o much for this comforting and inspiring suggestion. I'm smiling at your comment: "anyone who shared a bed with a cat knows that the human gets the smallest portion of the bed." Oh so true. Who would think that a tiny body like a kitty -- as opposed to say a Great Dane or Lab or Newfoundland - - could assume the "lion's portion" of a bed - - whatever the size!!! The reward is feeling the warmth of their precious bodies snuggled next to us - - a reward that is priceless, and one of the many hard adjustments to endure when they precede us to the angels.

I am so o o glad you are finally being able to get some peaceful sleep, Amber. Getting restful, and hopefully peaceful, sleep is so essential to helping our bodies and our spirits endure the stress of grieving. I hope and pray with all my heart that your efforts to compensate continue to help you.

Amber, thank you so much for letting us know how things are going and again for your inspiring suggestion. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I will look forward to knowing how you're doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[AmberS]

I've always thought cats were a bit tardis-like- instead of being "bigger on the inside" they are "bigger in the bed"- well that sounds all wrong. But it seems as soon as they hit the covers they become able to take up 90% of the bed. Amazing creatures.