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[CrazyChcknChick]

Quote: Worked till 3am, just been home 20 minutes.
That's what I thought. At least I got 5 hours tonight. But I hate it when I can't sleep! Hope you get some.
Yep, headed that way in a few minutes. Had to wait to make sure DH got up to go to work, he was asleep in my chair when I got home. Sorry you're not sleeping much! That's the worst!
Thanks! I am calling the Doctor today. She had given me the name of something to help and I didn't write down the name. Gotta do something, most of the other things I have tried are not working. Oh well! I don't work today so I can take a nap.

Melatonin, valerian, and 5 HTP are all good. Melatonin comes in various strengths and the higher doses tend to make me (and other people) nauseous...maybe start with 1 mg and see if it helps. 5 HTP can be found at Super Supplements , GNC, health food stores or maybe the natural foods section of Fred Meyer (not sure)...it's the same component in turkey that makes you want to take a snooze after Thanksgiving dinner Valarian tastes AWFUL and smells bad too..I'd avoid valerian tea and stick with capsules or something. I know there are several different natural formulations that combine things like this with chamomile, etc. to help promote sleep. Read the labels and double check with your doctor Have you tried any of these yet?

I'm so many posts behind I don't think I'll ever catch up..unless maybe I cheat and read backwards from the end..lol

 

[mikeyb]

Quote: I also want to try raising meat birds next year. Hopefully I will have everything ready by the time I decide but it will be next fall b4 I can do so.

 

[itsren]

You can get blueing just about any grocery store, in the laundry section. It is used to make whites look whiter by giving it a very very very slight blue color, thus counteracting any yellowing. Using too much gives things a bluish tinge. Do not spill it, stains pretty easily.

Imp

Thank you!

 

[itsren]

Blueing you mean they still sell it? Really takes me back - my mom used the old wringer type washer and used to put blueing in for the whites. Many years later when I raised show dogs, we'd put blueing in for the black ones. My boss went overboard putting it in- the dog turned out bluer than a Kerry Blue, he was supposed to be jet black.. Ah the good(?) old days.

I will take that as a warning to use very little. I don't want a blue bird.

 

[itsren]

Melatonin, valerian, and 5 HTP are all good. Melatonin comes in various strengths and the higher doses tend to make me (and other people) nauseous...maybe start with 1 mg and see if it helps.

If you go this route, start very, very low. Melatonin can give you creepy dreams. I had the worst nightmares ever - and am now terrified to take the stuff. I'd rather be wide awake than have dreams like that.

 

[itsren]

Hi all IM 900 post behind but wanted to say hello and I'm lurking. I took a fall about 30 feet down out of our Barn loft. So have been laying low. I was in bed for few days straight and since I hurt my neck and shoulder Im suppose to be resting. But gonna try and do some canning this weekend We wii see how it goes Anyways just wanted to say hello

So glad you are OK. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: Worked till 3am, just been home 20 minutes.
That's what I thought. At least I got 5 hours tonight. But I hate it when I can't sleep! Hope you get some.
Yep, headed that way in a few minutes. Had to wait to make sure DH got up to go to work, he was asleep in my chair when I got home. Sorry you're not sleeping much! That's the worst!
Thanks! I am calling the Doctor today. She had given me the name of something to help and I didn't write down the name. Gotta do something, most of the other things I have tried are not working. Oh well! I don't work today so I can take a nap.

Melatonin, valerian, and 5 HTP are all good. Melatonin comes in various strengths and the higher doses tend to make me (and other people) nauseous...maybe start with 1 mg and see if it helps. 5 HTP can be found at Super Supplements , GNC, health food stores or maybe the natural foods section of Fred Meyer (not sure)...it's the same component in turkey that makes you want to take a snooze after Thanksgiving dinner Valarian tastes AWFUL and smells bad too..I'd avoid valerian tea and stick with capsules or something. I know there are several different natural formulations that combine things like this with chamomile, etc. to help promote sleep. Read the labels and double check with your doctor Have you tried any of these yet?

I'm so many posts behind I don't think I'll ever catch up..unless maybe I cheat and read backwards from the end..lol
I haven't heard of 5 HTP. I have tried valerian and it didn't really do anything, and I definitely have tried melatonin. I can get to sleep just fine, but if I wake up after 4 or 5 hours, I can't get back to sleep. My Dr. recommended somethiing that I could take at that time and not feel weird or groggy. I may look into 5 HTP.
Thanks!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

I'm going to google where Kelso is. If the gas won't cost too much, I'm interested. 20 or 29 would be better than 10.

Hey IF ya to Kelso. Let me know so I can stand on the overpass and drop cackle spackle on ya as ya go by.

Or ya could drop by or we may be able to meet ya.

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: You can also get pet shampoo for white dogs. I was just reading on the Silkie thread and they use that. I think they called it bright and white.

 

[itsren]

Hey IF ya to Kelso. Let me know so I can stand on the overpass and drop cackle spackle on ya as ya go by.

Or ya could drop by or we may be able to meet ya.

You guys live down south? I'm going to Vancouver next month for the Girlfriend's Half Marathon. It looks like Kelso is right off of I-5. If the schedule works out I think it would be fun to meet!

ETA.... and I might even be able to gift some scrap metal to ya!