Long Naps

CindyBum · September 15

Can I just say…I love it so dang much when my DW takes a long nap. She's at about 3-4 hours a nap every day now. I know that means she's moving along, but I do enjoy these moments of quiet. I'm happy she gets them too.

Chris20cm · September 15

I am a bit envious! My DW won't go down for a nap unless I lay down too, and I am not a nap person. If I read or check my emails on my iPhone, very very quietly and with as little movement as possible, she immediately wakes up and won't go back to sleep. I hate to think what she will do when she goes into memory care. It's inevitable though.

CindyBum · September 15

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253569#Comment_253569

Oof! My DW was like that and can be still, but more and more she's napping on her own.

Biggles · September 15

Goodness I am soooo envious a 2-3 hour sleep daily I’m exhausted with my DH being awake and shadowing me constantly. He’s awake most mornings from 4am onwards I lie in bed and listen, sometimes the blankets go over my head and I get up tired dreaming of sleep 💤 put on the music make a cuppa we sit together in the garden woops here we go again.

LJC43 · September 15

annie51 · September 15

I am also envious! Enjoy your quiet time while you can.

CindyBum · September 16

Talk about celebrating too soon. Napping during the day seems to have only been a little break preceding a DW wandering and collecting things all night long. Thanks dementia!

Pour one out in honor of the much appreciated napping days.

Metta · September 16

I have a love-hate relationship with long naps. I love being able to work from home quietly next to DH while we have DogTV with calming music, and I hate knowing that the long, deep sleeps that are getting longer and deeper will one day leave me sitting here alone heartbroken.