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10. When getting up in the night, we're advised to sit a minute or two

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Sun Sep 7, 2014, 02:57 PM

Sep 2014

to get the blood back into upright mode.
that should give you enough time to figure out that the stool is there.
While sitting, move your legs or feet around a little to feel what's underneath.
I think you'll be able to handle it just fine.

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Anybody here use a stool to get into bed? I recently replaced my mattress and [View all] raccoon May 2014 OP

Gest a pair of bed steps liberal N proud May 2014 #1

Thanks. That looks a lot like what I have. The thing is, I'm afraid I'll get up in the middle raccoon May 2014 #2

Visited my daughter's a year ago, to care for her pets. elleng May 2014 #3

My old cat does Sanity Claws May 2014 #4

Some of the new thicker matresses SheilaT May 2014 #5

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. nt raccoon May 2014 #6

One advantage fadedrose May 2014 #7

A higher seat is very important to me. (two knee replacements gone bad). No Vested Interest Sep 2014 #9

Antique beds are too high with modern mattress sets northoftheborder Sep 2014 #8

When getting up in the night, we're advised to sit a minute or two No Vested Interest Sep 2014 #10