tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post8405220273768001935..comments2024-03-28T04:17:20.834-07:00Comments on The Daily Connoisseur: Memory Foam Gel Pillow + Solving a Marriage Conundrum | Jennifer L. ScottThe Daily Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-84138969150694483422018-12-17T13:24:46.653-08:002018-12-17T13:24:46.653-08:00Like you, I've done a lot of research on pillo...Like you, I've done a lot of research on pillows and I generally do anyway when I'm looking to purchase something. I was desperate to find a proper pillow that would alleviate my neck pain from having worked on the computer doing hours of writing and I found the all natural latex Oxygen 2 Pillow, which changed everything. They're made from eco-certified latex foam and cotton. I sleep so well and I have no more neck pain. I bought it at the former Ergo Store and read about it online at www.o2pillow.com. I think memory foam tends to "run warm" for some people and get hot and perhaps that's why your pillows have a cooling gel. I prefer to have a "regular-shaped" pillow and my O2 fits the bill. I even bought a small version of my pillow for travel and I don't go home without it. This pillow looks and feels like a normal pillow and really helped to improve my neck problems and give me a better quality of sleep. I understand what periods of chronic pain can be like for you (sciatica) and your husband (shoulder) and being pain-free and getting a good night's sleep as much as you can is so important. Do take a look, Jennifer, if you want to do any more pillow comparisons. These come in a range of heights and firmnesses (0-3 and Soft, Medium and Firm). For example, I started with SOFT 0 and my second one is a Medium 1. As for the hot-cold conundrum, I am always cold and have an extra blanket on my side of the bed, while my husband sticks one leg out to keep cool. If the sound of the air-conditioner troubles you, perhaps you can use earplugs. Or, if it's simply the cold, maybe he can divert it in some way so that it doesn't blow on you. I do hope this new pillow is helping him, too! You asked about other topics to review and I recently heard about this interesting blanket for people who can't sleep and while I can generally sleep, I'm just curious about it, since some reviewers said they've had the "best sleep ever" with this blanket. I've never tried it and will look into it more. It's called the Magic Weighted Blanket. Here's the link, if you're interested: https://magicweightedblanket.com I always enjoy all your videos and hope my pillow experience helps you, too. (Previous comment deleted due to typos.)Vicki Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637208825504359610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-74481349062893829752018-12-17T13:21:14.999-08:002018-12-17T13:21:14.999-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Vicki Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637208825504359610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-91892456596927791192018-12-13T13:31:32.214-08:002018-12-13T13:31:32.214-08:00Dear Jennifer,
How I resonated with this video! My...Dear Jennifer,<br />How I resonated with this video! My husband is (almost) always hot, and I am cold - just like you and your husband. When we lived in Minnesota, he had to have the bedroom window open a crack, even in the below zero weather, for some "fresh air." Many years ago we decided to purchase an electric blanket with dual controls. Problem solved - his side could be almost "off," while mine could be turned up to a nice, toasty temperature. One particularly cold night, I just couldn't get warm. I kept turning the dial up, to no avail. The next morning I mentioned how cold I had been to my husband. He replied, "Funny thing! I was so hot last night, I could hardly stand it." Of course, you can figure out what had happened: The controls had gotten interchanged, probably when I changed the sheets. So when I turned the dial on my side up, he was roasting. Meanwhile, I stayed cold. We now live in Florida. He's still hot, and, believe it or not, I'm still cold. No electric blankets now, though. I just add a woolen afghan to my side of the bed.<br />(P.S. I love your work - your books, your videos, all of it - and have a original copy of your first, self-published book, "Lessons from Madame Chic," along with all the newer books! I have given them as gifts to my daughter and daughter-in-law, among other young women.)<br />(P.P.S. I do not prefer to post anonymously but can't figure out the other ways to post! My name is Janet.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-32104994357225143712018-12-11T17:36:02.653-08:002018-12-11T17:36:02.653-08:00Hi Jennifer,
From your sciatica description, I wo...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />From your sciatica description, I would strongly recommend trying a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic girdle issues for pregnant and postpartum women. (someone like this http://www.tanyagoodrich.com/ but in your location). believe that during pregnancy and after, the pelvic girdle shape changes which can cause the sciatic nerve pain because the various muscles and ligaments and bones are not exactly in the same places they were before. I had pain that started during pregnancy and continued afterwards, and I was able to get relief with specific exercises that strengthened the right muscles. I hope you're able to find relief! All the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-52509311739864949752018-12-06T21:06:56.653-08:002018-12-06T21:06:56.653-08:00Deborah, your comment made me smile! These marriag...Deborah, your comment made me smile! These marriage conundrums are tricky! That is very cool that you found the pillow at the garage sale! <br /> <br />Alexandra, thank you! Thank you so much for always being such a wonderful presence on the blog. I hope you're having a lovely holiday season with your family. <br /><br />~Jennifer The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-46800939526437101912018-12-06T11:05:51.373-08:002018-12-06T11:05:51.373-08:00PS the above "anonymous" was me - I clic...PS the above "anonymous" was me - I clicked the wrong box.Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-28491991513208694192018-12-06T10:20:10.481-08:002018-12-06T10:20:10.481-08:00Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for all your videos dur...Hello Jennifer,<br /><br />Thank you for all your videos during this holiday season. I am not always able to comment because it's a busy time, but I am always watching, and I always appreciate your recipes and other videos. Your husband is so funny, and your children are adorable. Your daughters remind me of my sister and myself when we were little. We always wore blue and red as well. Happy holidays to you all!<br /><br />Warm best,<br />~AlexandraLadylikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00442584908951119679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-32229722439184592522018-12-06T10:14:17.797-08:002018-12-06T10:14:17.797-08:00Hi Jennifer,
A good pillow is worth much gold! Gla...Hi Jennifer,<br />A good pillow is worth much gold! Glad you've found ones that work for you!<br />I have been using "Foot Levelers 4 in 1 Design Cervical Pillows - by Pillo-Pedic" for 40 years. (Have no idea why the word "cervical" is in the description now). Before internet was much good, I was desperate for a replacement when mine was falling apart. I tried every kind out there, none worked. I prayed for months! Then honestly, God directed me to a church garage sale, and there was a BRAND-NEW, identical pillow! Plus, the tag gave me info to get more(the company name had changed). <br />Two chiropractors, when they saw my x-rays, both commented on the beautiful curve of my neck, which apparently is not common. I have a really strong, good back at age 57. So I carry my pillow with me wherever I go. Got a travel size for a trip overseas.<br />Anyhow, as for hot and cold marriage conundrum... oh yes. I am the one who gets hot - not hot flashes, just hot. He is always cold and turns the heat up, adds extra blankets to his side of the bed, and I still am hot. But now his back and neck bother him and he sleeps in the living room recliner, so the temperature is not an issue anymore. I keep the bedroom cool. But maybe he'd come back to the bed if this memory foam pillow was comfortable enough...hmmm... then it would be back to the temperature issue... oh dear, what to do...?! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com