So, there I am in Cape Cod at my parent’s house. Enjoying the beach, clam chowder, swimming, eating fudge and taking in all of the beauty that the cape has to offer during the day. At night…well, that’s another story, especially at bed time. “Why?” you ask? Well, because my parents refuse to turn on the air conditioning; they love the house to be 95 degrees at night.
Ugh! I can’t sleep! I’m sweating up a storm and I’m so uncomfortable, tossing and turning through the entire night!
- Am I alone in this problem?
- Do you have similar problems when you stay at your relatives houses?
- Do you have any suggestions/best practices that can help me sleep in the heat?
I look forward to reading your comments!
Fee Sepahi says:
Oh boy. That’s loaded. You need to request they share with you what their logic is. Listen to what they have to say without judgement and try to recreate their perspective for having it be that warm. After hearing them out, request they provide you with a fan. An open window and or a portable AC unit!
Roger Austin says:
Same problem. My moher is 93 and the house is unbearable and she has a sweater on. I stay at a hotel near by.
Melanie Courtright says:
I’m SO sorry! I can’t sleep at all when it’s hot. I can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or even think of sleep. And my in-laws are adamant about having it be in the 80s.
So… I travel with a small fan. Collapsible. Carry it in my suitcase. And I sleep with light PJs including pants. WITH PJs actually. The best way to conduct heat is skin on skin (thank you Army training).
If all else fails, I go to a hotel. Lol. If want to enjoy time together, I need to be well rested. And if they can’t help me be comfortable without being uncomfortable themselves, I head for the closest heavenly bed.
Michael Halberstam says:
Face it Merrill! You are in Male Menopause. Just take a pill and you’ll be fine. Drink lots of water too.
Matt O'Mara says:
I feel your pain (or should I say heat). When we go to Florida in the winter and stay with my in-laws, all we want is fresh air and the windows open. My in-laws will ask if they can turn on the furnace (when the house temp is comfortably in the low 70s).
Be grateful that you don’t have to sleep on a pull out bed like that episode from Seinfeld!
Merrill Dubrow says:
Matt,
Don’t laugh but I kind of do. The house is small and when we are all there I actually sleep on a couch which is anything but comfortable.
Merrill
Amy Shields says:
Since so many seem to share this challenge, I’d recommend buying (as I recently did) chill pack cooling pillows. They have a thin removable gel pack that can be refrigerated and that really keeps your body temperature down while sleeping. The gel packs are super slim and run the length of the pillow in their own pocket! I use the Sertapedic brand, but there are lot of them on the market. If you don’t want to travel with them, they are inexpensive ($10-$15) at places like Target, which you could pick up at your destination. Also, keep ice water next to you. A few drinks when you get overheated helps. And whatever you do, don’t wear socks! 🙂
Karen says:
But it’s the CAPE! You’re suppose to enjoy the breeze off the ocean 🙂
So many of those wonderful homes don’t even have air conditioners!!!!
Ed Sugar says:
Heck, just take a time-released Ambien and you will be out like a light for a good 6 hours. 🙂
Spence says:
Just turn on the air when no one is looking. It’s your parents, not someone you barely know.
Your sister says:
I read this to mom and dad, it is official you are not in the top 10 of their favorite people 🙂
Merrill S. says:
I totally feel your pain. Mark and I want it to feel like the Arctic when we sleep. So we told my parents way back when, “If you want us to stay at the house, it’s got to be cool.” We bought them extra blankets to use and we get up early so we can raise the temperature before they get up in the AM. I also remind them that they used to like it cool too:)!