SLEEP UPDATE

So, the Snoogle arrived on Wednesday, in a box that must have been a challenge for the packers.  Freed from the plastic wrap, the Snoogle leaped into shape.  A big C.  (I know there's a wildly inappropriate joke in there somewhere.)

The Hub and I have a queen sized bed.  We both know that due to my obnoxious sleeping maneuvers, we will likely adopt a king sized bed when we eventually move into a bigger home.  For now, he has his 1/3 and I have the rest.

When I put the Snoogle on the bed, I noted that if not careful, it would take up the whole bed.  I think we already have a 14 pound Miniature Schnauzer that does that particular job.

Anyway. . . Wednesday night, I tried it out.  I slipped one curved end over my right shoulder and under my head.  The other curved end, I ran between my knees.  This left the long part to fit snug against my back.

Here are a few things I noted:

1.  Yes.  It keeps me from rolling over onto my back.  (Did you know that if you are sufficiently stuffy with hormones, you can indeed snore while sleeping on your side?  I'm still in denial.)

2.  When I woke up a few times during the night, I found that my right arm was asleep.  And throbbing.  This is not the way I like to wake up.  But, for now, it is better than waking up because my bladder is about to explode onto the duvet.

3.  If you really try. . . and I mean, put some serious gut-busting effort into moving, you can, in fact, roll up and over the edge of the Snoogle to some glorious back-sleeping comfort.  Of course, then you feel guilty and settle back into the nest you have purchased for yourself.

I have used the Snoogle two nights now.  I dislike sleeping on my side, so I have to remind myself that it's not the Snoogle's fault.  It does make comfy the horrible new sleeping position.  Even if it's just for a little while.

The Verdict?:  Yes.  Go get one.  If for no other purpose than to make awesome nestling caverns for your puppy.