How do you people sleep at night!

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I am in need of recommendations for warm but breathable sheets.

MH wears shorts and sandals in the snow, and I struggle to keep my fingers and toes warm even when I'm indoors. This leads to temperature wars in our house, and I can only pile on so many layers before I feel like I'm suffocating.

Also if anyone can recommend a decently priced duvet cover it would be much appreciated. Mine is 5 years old and losing buttons.

Thanks.

[TheEleventhHour]

Probably too warm for your husband but we love our fleece sheets for winter from LL Bean. We also got a really nice duvet for an awesome price from Rue La La. They have duvets and sheets on sale all the time.

[cnf2013]

I just bought all new bedding and got the Cozy Shop brand stuff from BB&B. They have duvet covers too.

We're fuzzy blanket people in our house. Anyone looking for fuzzy, the Cozy Shop comforter is what I imagine to be a dream come true. It's amazing.

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Nov 27, 2016 13:38:21 GMT -5 ****** said:

I sleep with a lap size heated blanket. It covers only me & my side of the bed. I can stay warm and H can stay cold.

Where did you find it?

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My big dilemma is that I hate sleeping with socks and gloves on and some nights I probably should be doing it.

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Nov 27, 2016 14:46:13 GMT -5 ****** said:

Nov 27, 2016 14:44:24 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Where did you find it?

Walmart.

Do you remember the brand name?

[teraiin]

Nov 27, 2016 13:38:21 GMT -5 ****** said:

I sleep with a lap size heated blanket. It covers only me & my side of the bed. I can stay warm and H can stay cold.

This is what we do too!

[bex15]

I really like the organic sheets from Target.

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Nov 27, 2016 15:52:21 GMT -5 alwayscheese said:

Oh yes! In winter I have a large rice bag that I microwave for my feet and sometimes smaller ones for my hands. Also for my ear recently since it's been bothering me.

I'm picturing this.

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Nov 27, 2016 15:56:29 GMT -5 bex15 said:

I really like the organic sheets from Target.

What are they made out from?

[TheEleventhHour]

I hate sleeping with socks on (unless it is like -20 outside) so if I am colder, usually right when I get into bed, I fill a hot water bottle (like this) with super hot water and put it at my feet. It stays warm all night.

[wannabmama]

I got some Eddie Bauer cotton sheets from target on sale and they are so soft and warm, but MH likes them too, flannel is too hot for him. We also got a fuzzy blanket that we use instead of a duvet, it doesn't get as bunched up and works great for both of us heat wise.

I also sleep with a tiny space heater on my side of the bed, I don't set it very high but just enough that it will pop on if the temp dips and it doesn't quite put out enough heat to mess with H, either.

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Nov 27, 2016 16:47:56 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

I hate sleeping with socks on (unless it is like -20 outside) so if I am colder, usually right when I get into bed, I fill a hot water bottle (like this) with super hot water and put it at my feet. It stays warm all night.

You're a nurse so I am going to throw a curveball at you.

Not only do my feet get incredibly cold, they also get incredibly hot and rashy pretty quick. Do you think that the hot water bottle would be too hot for my feet?

[TheEleventhHour]

Nov 27, 2016 17:08:08 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Nov 27, 2016 16:47:56 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

I hate sleeping with socks on (unless it is like -20 outside) so if I am colder, usually right when I get into bed, I fill a hot water bottle (like this) with super hot water and put it at my feet. It stays warm all night.

You're a nurse so I am going to throw a curveball at you.

Not only do my feet get incredibly cold, they also get incredibly hot and rashy pretty quick. Do you think that the hot water bottle would be too hot for my feet?

It depends how hot you make the water. You can control the temperature pretty well either by how hot you make the water or wrapping it in a towel to create more of a barrier between the bottle and your skin. I boil water in a kettle and fill mine so it is very hot. I usually put it in the bed before I get in and it gets the sheets toasty but I can't put it against bare skin until it cools down a bit. I do like to use boiling water though because it will still be decently warm in the morning. 

Also as a nurse I should tell you to only use heat for 10-20 minutes at a time, don't put it directly against your bare skin, and don't fall asleep with it ... but I follow none of these rules so do as you wish  

[PepperPottsJ]

Wamsutta!!!!!! Their sheets rock

[esgrunner]

My best suggestion is to use separate blankets on your side of the bed and let DH choose his own. This has made nights so much more pleasant for my DH and I...no pulling on the covers or getting annoyed with each other either. We do share the sheets but that doesn't seem to be an issue. Otherwise, we have our own things going on and I can pile on as many covers as I want!

[butlerfan]

I love our fleece sheets but probably too warm for YH.

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Nov 27, 2016 18:54:21 GMT -5 PepperPottsJ said:

Wamsutta!!!!!! Their sheets rock

Your BIL has worn through 2 different fitted sheets with his rough sandal wearing feet.

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Nov 27, 2016 19:35:57 GMT -5 esgrunner said:

My best suggestion is to use separate blankets on your side of the bed and let DH choose his own. This has made nights so much more pleasant for my DH and I...no pulling on the covers or getting annoyed with each other either. We do share the sheets but that doesn't seem to be an issue. Otherwise, we have our own things going on and I can pile on as many covers as I want!

He barely uses them. Having two blankets isn't the issue at all.

I'll throw another curveball in. I have problems with sleep paralysis so I am actually really uncomfortable being under super heavy blankets.

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Nov 27, 2016 20:13:51 GMT -5 butlerfan said:

I love our fleece sheets but probably too warm for YH.

You have Raynaud's too, or is it YH? I always forget.

What kind of socks do you tend to wear in colder months?

[ohinvrtedworld]

I need to figure this out too, wallie. Except I always got hot and H wants like 15 blankets. We use flannel sheets for winter and I just pull off the comforter or pop my feet out if I get too hot. But not ideal 😕

[cnf2013]

Nov 27, 2016 20:51:28 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Nov 27, 2016 19:35:57 GMT -5 esgrunner said:

My best suggestion is to use separate blankets on your side of the bed and let DH choose his own. This has made nights so much more pleasant for my DH and I...no pulling on the covers or getting annoyed with each other either. We do share the sheets but that doesn't seem to be an issue. Otherwise, we have our own things going on and I can pile on as many covers as I want!

He barely uses them. Having two blankets isn't the issue at all.

I'll throw another curveball in. I have problems with sleep paralysis so I am actually really uncomfortable being under super heavy blankets.

Sounds like you just need some adult sized footie jammies and a light blanket

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Nov 27, 2016 21:00:05 GMT -5 cnf2013 said:

Nov 27, 2016 20:51:28 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

He barely uses them. Having two blankets isn't the issue at all.

I'll throw another curveball in. I have problems with sleep paralysis so I am actually really uncomfortable being under super heavy blankets.

Sounds like you just need some adult sized footie jammies and a light blanket

They would make me crazy. I hate having socks on my feet when I sleep.

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Nov 27, 2016 20:59:59 GMT -5 ohinvrtedworld said:

I need to figure this out too, wallie. Except I always got hot and H wants like 15 blankets. We use flannel sheets for winter and I just pull off the comforter or pop my feet out if I get too hot. But not ideal 😕

MH sweats in walk-in freezers. Flannel sheets are probably a no go.

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Nov 27, 2016 21:29:34 GMT -5 ****** said:

Nov 27, 2016 20:51:28 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

He barely uses them. Having two blankets isn't the issue at all.

I'll throw another curveball in. I have problems with sleep paralysis so I am actually really uncomfortable being under super heavy blankets.

get a heated throw and sleep on top of it. That's what I do

I am googling now.

[butlerfan]

Nov 27, 2016 20:52:53 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Nov 27, 2016 20:13:51 GMT -5 butlerfan said:

I love our fleece sheets but probably too warm for YH.

You have Raynaud's too, or is it YH? I always forget.

What kind of socks do you tend to wear in colder months?

I have it. I wear warm fuzzy slipper socks for bed and around house. I own a variety of cuddle dud socks to keep my feet warmer in the colder months. I started using them on the last year or so and feel like it helps.

[butlerfan]

Nov 27, 2016 21:29:34 GMT -5 ****** said:

Nov 27, 2016 20:51:28 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

He barely uses them. Having two blankets isn't the issue at all.

I'll throw another curveball in. I have problems with sleep paralysis so I am actually really uncomfortable being under super heavy blankets.

get a heated throw and sleep on top of it. That's what I do

I've been wanted a heated blanket since my hands snd feet are always cold and H is hot. The fleece sheets have helped but H doesn't like them on as long as I do.

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Nov 27, 2016 22:25:40 GMT -5 butlerfan said:

Nov 27, 2016 21:29:34 GMT -5 ****** said:

get a heated throw and sleep on top of it. That's what I do

I've been wanted a heated blanket since my hands snd feet are always cold and H is hot. The fleece sheets have helped but H doesn't like them on as long as I do.

I'm really just afraid of getting too hot. In the summer time with air conditioning my body gets so confused.

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In winter, I use flannel sheets. I sleep with socks too, and often an old comfy sweater over my pajamas. H is his own heater, so he typically wears fewer/no pajamas so that he's still comfortable. We also have a few smaller blankets I'll put just on my side of the bed, since I don't mind the extra weight while I sleep.
And then there's the 12 lb "spot heater" who loves to sleep on my legs, she helps a bit!

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Nov 28, 2016 0:16:38 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

In winter, I use flannel sheets. I sleep with socks too, and often an old comfy sweater over my pajamas. H is his own heater, so he typically wears fewer/no pajamas so that he's still comfortable. We also have a few smaller blankets I'll put just on my side of the bed, since I don't mind the extra weight while I sleep.
And then there's the 12 lb "spot heater" who loves to sleep on my legs, she helps a bit!

Mine is 11 lbs and she curls up into the back of my knees. I wish she would sleep on my feet sometimes.