Sometimes I feel like I'm falling backwards.

Like in-person conversations, threads do tend to wander away from the original subject. The disadvantage of that in online discussions is that people who would be interested in the new topic might miss it because the subject line is a topic that isn't applicable to them. So I would urge my fellow posters that if your contribution really takes off in a new direction it is a good practice to start a new thread. Not because that is the rule or that you are naughty if you don't, but just in the hope that your new topic won't be overlooked by people it would appeal to. I think mattresses are related to restless nights, but if you were looking for a lot of input about them you might get more in a separate post. But, No Big Deal. And falling backwards is related to the falls in the subject line. This thread seems to me to be staying on topic better than many.

For people who are new on here, it's important to know that you can do a search on specific topics you're interested in. That way, if a thread has taken side trips by doing a search, say on "mattress" you may find discussions in several places that you might not expect them. Lynn

Leone, you must have the patience of a saint! Lynn

I know. We try to be optimistic, while knowing that there is no good way out of this. And, we all grieve for months or years while our LOs decline a bit more every day. Sending everyone a big cyber hug, Lynn