I fiercely guard my sleep. No nonsense, 9 pm to 7am. I need those hours to wind down, or wake up and nothing (such as my phone) or nobody (kids and dogs) will keep me from my routine.

Usually.

I usually sleep well. It’s a factor in Alzheimers research and prevention has become forefront. But occasionally more recently, I have fallen back into that new mother mode. Every sound wakes me up. I have been using our security cameras as baby monitors. Making sure mom is safe.

Tonight I did not gave my monitor on.. I was sound asleep when this very unusual odor woke me at 3am. Not smoke, not human, just very a pungent, electrical/chemical smell.

Enough for me to jump out of bed to investigate.

I heard talking in Karen’s room, found her pacing in the bathroom. Changed her briefs which needed it badly 😢 and slathered her with skin protection.

Still not sure where the chemical smell came from, 🤔 but I’m almost certain her guardian angels are using it to communicate with me. That, or I’m having a stroke.

Smells gone, I’m back in bed but I can’t sleep and it’s 4am.

Here’s a video of her joining me in bed the other morning, maybe, I can’t see which video thumbnail is downloading 😅

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I'm trying to live the most meaningful and intentional life possible. Minimalist, Vegetarian, Fierce protector of a full night sleep, Mother, Wife, Daughter -caretaker, Sister, Friend, Nurse. Sharing day to day life with family and friends. A quest to minimize effects of Alzheimer's Disease. View all posts by KaGardn1