4 AM????

What in the world am I doing up at 4 AM? I'd rather not be but sleep just wouldn't show up at that time. It was such a shame to waste such a great period of time: no pain, temps in room were just right, stomach wasn't upset-what great conditions. So, here I am at the computer to wile away the hours to daybreak when things start happening around here. Those of you who have had the privilege(?) of an extended hosptial stay know that there are a bazillion reasons why your room door can get opened and disturb your rest. In fact, let's just turn that into:
SHARON'S TOP 10 REASONS FOR A HOSPITAL ROOM DOOR TO BE OPENEND(ESPECIALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT):
10-to fix the drip in the sink
9-to pull the shades so the sun won't come streaming in
8-t0 change out the menu listing on the bulletin boad
7-to dump the used needles box
6-to hunt for the clipboard that can't be found
5-to bring new sheets in for the bed
4-to bring in a fresh dressing gown for the morning(couldn't have been in with the linens)
3-to check out the "beeping" IV pole
2-to bring another blanket as the room is cold enough to hang meant

#1 reason for a hospital room door to be opening(especually in the middle of the night):

TO ASK YOU IF YOU NEED SOMETHING FOR SLEEP

Now I will turn on the TV and catch up on the latet news.
Sharon