simka2 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's all really. I know....I'm horribly co-dependent and probably very sappy, but it is the truth. That's all. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. I totally understand. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. Can I tell you a secret (on the internet with millions of people "listening in")!? I get really frightened at night when dh is gone so I lock the bedroom door. My kids are unprotected (well, except for the lock on the front door!) but I feel safe enough to fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I know how you feel. I have to sleep on dh's side of the bed, with the tv on, and lots of 'stuff' where I would sleep- usually a book, my laptop, and a pillow. Been this way for 20+ years. Hope your dh isn't gone too long- it can really wear you down to have multiple nights of poor sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. DH left tonight and I know I will have to resort to taking 1/2 of a sleeping pill to have any hope of getting sleep. Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 It is only just recently that I am able to sleep when dh travels -- we arfe married almost 16 years. I totally understand.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. Can I tell you a secret (on the internet with millions of people "listening in")!? I get really frightened at night when dh is gone so I lock the bedroom door. My kids are unprotected (well, except for the lock on the front door!) but I feel safe enough to fall asleep. Can I admit I sometimes do this too? Or I go sleep in DD's room and lock HER door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flobee76 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't sleep well either! I usually pull all the kids and put them in bed with me. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 My dh is going out of town this week and I already can't sleep just thinking about it.:tongue_smilie: I know I will spend most of the night on the computer or watching something on Netflix. I'm past being ashamed and have just accepted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 My dh is going out of town this week and I already can't sleep just thinking about it.:tongue_smilie: I know I will spend most of the night on the computer or watching something on Netflix. I'm past being ashamed and have just accepted it. Yup! SyFy channel will hopefully lull me to sleep...although then I will have weird dreams ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yup! SyFy channel will hopefully lull me to sleep...although then I will have weird dreams ;). I'm sitting here trying to remember those days when I was living by myself and could watch a horror flick and then go to sleep. Who was that girl?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. DH left tonight and I know I will have to resort to taking 1/2 of a sleeping pill to have any hope of getting sleep. Lesley Me to. :001_smile: I don't sleep well either! I usually pull all the kids and put them in bed with me. :001_smile: I used to do this, but now they all sleep sideways and it's completely miserable!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swirl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. I find things to do to stay up. That keeps my imagination in check and I don't get so scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin's Song Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) . Edited May 7, 2011 by Robin's Song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'm sitting here trying to remember those days when I was living by myself and could watch a horror flick and then go to sleep. Who was that girl?:D Not me! Many years ago, I made the mistake of watching The Panic Room with a friend while dh was out of town. (it's not even a true horror movie - just suspense). Since then, if dh is traveling and I have to pee in the middle of the night...I don't flush. Watch the movie to find out why. Better yet, DON'T watch the movie if you have a dh who travels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 It is only just recently that I am able to sleep when dh travels -- we arfe married almost 16 years. I totally understand.:) It was bad the first 12 years or so when the kids were little. Now that they are all teens, he's done it for so long, we barely blink. Every once in a while I will get a little anxious, but usually I am too tired to put much energy into worrying. This week, he has the "six flights, four hotels in five days" trip. He is the one I feel sorry for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 It was bad the first 12 years or so when the kids were little. Now that they are all teens, he's done it for so long, we barely blink. Every once in a while I will get a little anxious, but usually I am too tired to put much energy into worrying. This week, he has the "six flights, four hotels in five days" trip. He is the one I feel sorry for. Dh just called to say that he was on the "city bus" of airplanes. He didn't realize it had multiple stops in different rural states!!! Now, he's somewhere in the boondocks of SD. :D I feel kinda bad for him, I hate flying in puddle jumper planes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Lololol!:lol: If your dh were REALLY in the boondocks of SD, I guarantee you there wouldn't be any airports! Low population density extraordinaire!:D:lol: Wishing you peaceful dreams, Simka.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I don't either. Can I tell you a secret (on the internet with millions of people "listening in")!? I get really frightened at night when dh is gone so I lock the bedroom door. My kids are unprotected (well, except for the lock on the front door!) but I feel safe enough to fall asleep. I do this too! I let the kids sleep in the bed with me though. I also bring in the dogs. They are suppose to sleep on the floor, but I usually wake up to discover the Goldens in bed with me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Dh just called to say that he was on the "city bus" of airplanes. He didn't realize it had multiple stops in different rural states!!! Now, he's somewhere in the boondocks of SD. :D I feel kinda bad for him, I hate flying in puddle jumper planes! Oh the poor guy! Those are the worst. :grouphug: I am sorry the traveling is hard. I had kind of forgotten those days. I used to envy my husband having a hotel room to himself and all that peace and quiet. Then one year, we flew back from a family reunion; he had the kids on one flight and I was by myself on another thanks to a variety of frequent flyer miles. I had the layover and got stranded in DFW due to a late connecting fight. That was quite the experience as I had never flown by myself before and certainly had never negotiated with the airlines for hotel and meal vouchers. I had a huge king suite all to myself and I really just wanted to go home. What a wuss!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Not to freak anyone out... but I'm so paranoid that I cannot post on this forum or on Facebook when my dh is gone. I think some weirdo will be able to track down my house when it's unmanned. :001_unsure: Then I'll never get to sleep! :scared: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntchaos Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's all really. I know....I'm horribly co-dependent and probably very sappy, but it is the truth. That's all. :D Mine is in Phoenix right now and, I should not even be up... But, I am because it will take me forever to fall asleep!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That's all really. I know....I'm horribly co-dependent and probably very sappy, but it is the truth. That's all. :D :grouphug: That is why I am still up. Dh is not home. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Having a big dog really helps me, although this puppy still barks at everything:glare: I also usually have the radio on and will read some guidepost before going to sleep when dh isn't home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yesp, I am the same way and then unfortunately I crash as soon as he get home becaue I am exhausted and strung out from being awake for four days. It' not pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 yep....me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'm the same way.:grouphug: Here's my paranoia: I usually have the kids sleep with me and lock the bedroom door. I also put one of those door jam thingys you can buy from Lowes on the door to the basement. And I leave the tv on espn and turn the volume off. And I leave some random light on like the bathroom. Sometimes I just sleep on the couch because I keep thinking someone is in the basement when I'm upstairs. Yes, I've got issues.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Do you have a dog? Once I got a dog, I slept like a baby. Something about a big barky thing by the front door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Do you have a dog? Once I got a dog, I slept like a baby. Something about a big barky thing by the front door. My sister's dh went away on work for one night (he doesn't usually travel) and my sister borrowed her neighbor's dog for the night! He sat next to the front door and she slept on the sofa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Do you have a dog? Once I got a dog, I slept like a baby. Something about a big barky thing by the front door. I did better when we had our Great Dane, but we are not allowed dogs at our new rental :glare:. It's one of the reasons we are strongly considering finding a different rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 my hubby's work schedule changes frequently---when he works nights it really throws me out of whack...I grew up with the dad home every night and I HATE to be home alone at night....I sleep better now that we have an alarm system in the house- but whenever he works nights it takes me a few days to get into that routine again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Yup, I'm the same way. We make a slumber party out of it - why I get less nervous when a child is sleeping with me, is beyond me :tongue_smilie:, but I do. I feel so run-down after one of dh's business trips that I could just use a day of sleep! You're not alone. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Same thing here. Plus, I've got crazy pregnant anxiety and I spend most of the evening sure as anything that he is going to die on the trip and I'll never see him again. I have to tap the Crazy Brakes pretty hard to keep sane. Thankfully, it's only when I'm pregnant and besides not sleeping well I normally handle the traveling okay. On the bad side, I'm currently pregnant, which means I'm bringing the crazy pretty hard right now. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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