Hey all,

     Just for fun back in January after meeting really great friends on this site, some of the girls here said I should start giving a sleep tip every night.  I did that faithfully for a couple of months.  It evolved from a line or two in the beginning to very elaborate information later.  It always started with a "hello" followed by a sleep tip and ending with my "Sleep Tech's Orders"  LOL and the bestowing of the "Magic Sleepy Dust" (I guess I am Mrs. Sandman LOL it's funnier when you know my husband is a sleep tech too)  Anyway recently Yvonne told me I should start posting some of them on the site.  I thought I'd show you one and find out if you all like the idea and I should continue or not.  Here goes:

1-20-09

Hi Girls, I'm not going to bed yet but many of you are wimping out on me, so I'll do this now.

Anyway, it is that time once again for me to say goodnight, and to bestow my sleep tip of the night, and of course dole out my "Magic Sleepy Dust" So here goes:

Some of you heard this from me earlier today, but because of the surprised responce I got I'll pass it along as my Sleep Tech Orders.  Once a month, maybe more if someone has been sick, or had the flu, you should put your pillows in the dryer with a couple of dryer sheets on high heat.  This helps kill germs, and freshens your pillows, not to mention they get real fluffy!  You can and should also do this with your comforter, especially if you can't fit your comforter in your washing machine.  If you have the foam pillows, this may not work, as they may melt.  You should also replace your pillow about once a year.

All of you get your 7-8 hours of sleep (unless you are under 18 then you need 10-12 hours) Sleep Well, Have Sweet Dreams, and may you wake refreshed!  These are Michele H. RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist)'s Orders!  My "Magic Sleepy Dust" tonight goes to Yvonne, she slept poorly last night and I told her I'd hook her up. LOL  I will as last night send a little to the rest of you, and I'll send some to Evan and Lisabeth's husband Scott so Lisabeth can get a good night sleep.  Good Night All!  Michele

This was from Jan. 20, 2009 tonight I have also bestowed my "Magic Sleepy Dust" on Heather Elizabeth as she has her first day of her Highschool Sophmore year tomorrow and has been having difficulty sleeping, Sweet Dreams Heather! 

Oh and to Lisabeth, I'm still hoping you weren't eaten by a bear camping!  Let me know you are ok!  You haven't had the best luck with wildlife lately.  :0)

Michele

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