Hi Rayna, you might consider an electric blanket in lieu of getting a
companion for shared body heat...  <g>   Seriously, though, an electric
blankie set on hi about 2 or 3 hours ahead of bedtime would keep you toastie
warm even when you set it on low when you get in bed.

> Rayna Lamb wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone.
> >
> > We have now crashed into winter over here, and I am having my usual
> > difficulties with the season.  I have difficulty keeping warm in bed
> > at nights, and the cold accentuates my spasticity.  It is getting down
> > to 3 or 4 degrees C here in Perth at night which is very unusual.  I
> > bought a duckdown quilt a couple of years ago, which used to do the
> > job, and it wasn't too heavy.  I have found that if I have too many
> > covers on the bed I can't turn over.  Lately though, the quilt hasn't
> > been enough.  Hot water bottles aren't an option, pouring boiling
> > water into one is risky, and they are unpleasant when they cool down
> > during the night.  I was using a wheat pack which I warmed up in the
> > microwave, but I was told that they have a tendency to spontaneously
> > burst into flame unless they have air circulating around them
> > constantly.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can keep warm
> > at nights (I know I'm setting myself up with this question, but I'm
> > serious)?  At the moment I'm wearing 4 or 5 layers of clothes to bed
> > which restricts my movements in turning over.  Any suggestions would
> > be great.
> >
> > Rayna
> > (cold, miserable and cranky, roll on summer!!!)