Last Splash

Friday, 24 February 2006

I think my marriage is falling apart before it begins. Not really, but I think it's been almost six months since I've gotten a really good night's sleep. And everyone says you get used to it, but I think it's actually getting worse. Yes, J snores. Sometimes loudly, sometimes not, but almost every freaking night. I've tried earplugs, melatonin, he's tried breathe right and Vick's vapo-rub (we smell like retired people going to sleep) and some nights nothing works. I just want to be able to lie down and fall asleep peacefully. See, it used to be just a problem of me being awake for an hour or more before I could finally fall asleep, but once I was asleep I was like a log...nothing could wake me except my 6AM slice of cheese and glass of orange juice ritual that I've done 3 nights a week since I was 10. But here's an excerpt from last night's script:

11:57 PM: Climb into bed after watching Olympics. Hugs, kisses, cuddling, and laughing as usual.
12:01 AM: J falls asleep about 30 seconds after he says "I love you".
12:06 AM: The snoring begins. I lie there and let my thoughts drift but all I can hear is his snoring. I kick him. He stops.
12:08 AM: The snoring starts back up. I nudge him with my butt. He stops
12:14 AM: Almost have drifted asleep, but there goes that damn snoring. Kick him (not hard) in the shin. He stops.

Basically, this is typical, but for some reason I was too lazy to either put plugs in or go get him a Breathe Right strip (or so jaded now that I assume it won't work). I finally fall asleep a little before 2AM. That's right...it took me almost two hours. And like I said before, once I'm down, I'm usually totally down until he wakes me up on his way out of the door. Oh, but not tonight.

4:27 AM: Something crazy is happening on the other side of the bed, with lots of loud mouth-breathing and snores in between. And it WOKE ME UP. So, I flounce into the bathroom, then get my cheese and orange juice, sitting grumpily in the living room. He comes out of the bedroom, innocently saying "hi, what are you doing up" and I have to stop myself from punching him in the face. So, we have a quick argument that neither of us remember much of because we were half asleep, and then I make a comfortable little bed on the couch.

5:18 AM: I have JUST drifted off when I'm woken up by some shrilly chirping bird outside that just won't shut up. Now I really feel like physical violence will ensue if I don't get some fucking sleep.

7:58 AM: Looks like J slept in this morning, too. He's in the shower, so I jump into our bed and spread out into what he refers to as "starfish" position.

10:14 AM: I finally roll out of bed, still feeling like I got less than six hours of sleep.

Seriously, this is becoming a major problem in our household. I know I can't blame him, that it's nature and not his fault and my rational mind understands all of that, but try convincing me to not lay blame when it's four in the morning and I feel like I haven't slept at all yet.We've ruled out sleep apnea (it's not that kind of snoring) and J thinks it's because of weight gain because I never used to complain about it, and he keeps telling me to wait it out, but seriously, it will take almost the whole summer for him to lose 20 lbs and I cannot stay awake (or in half-fitful sleep) for the next 5 months. What's a girl to do?

posted by: Cannonball14 at 15:22 | link | comments (5) |

Comments:

#1 24 February 2006 - 19:08

You know, CB...I can't decide whether to laugh or feel bad for you. I've decided to take the middle road and feel bad for you, but laugh at your telling of your plight.

I would love to tell you that I feel your pair, but, as a long-time snorer and heavy sleeper, it would sound pretty insincere.

Aren't long-term relationships fun?! ;-)

Windhazel

#2 24 February 2006 - 19:09

YIKES! Your PAIN! Feel your PAIN! Of all the typos to have! Good lord!

Windhazel

#3 24 February 2006 - 19:55

Woohooo! Windhazel's getting frisky with her pair...LOL No wonder the marriage is going to pot before it even happens.... ;)

smhawke

#4 24 February 2006 - 22:43

Have you guys talked about having J see a sleep specialist? They can probably figure out what is causing the snoring (sinus problems, I think sometimes the upper palate can drop down a bit and block the airway) and treat it. There's a chance he has sleep apnea as well, and if he does, then it's a legitimate health issue for him (higher risk of heart attack, for example).

All else fails...separate bedrooms are not unheard of.