Need a lie down!

I couldn't do the fitted sheets, so I bought extra large flat sheets. I tuck them in a little at the top, and leave the rest loose. With the valance, it gives it a layered look.
I put the top sheet on the bottom when changing the bed. Replace the top with the one I have just washed.Have a coverless duvet and matching pillow cases . I sleep on a silk pillow case, which I can rinse in the sink.
So every week I wash I sheet . Has cut down a lot of work for me.

I’m glad it’s not just me 😂

Me too, hate it it's exhausting! It is nice to get into a nice fresh bed though. 😅😁

I know what you're saying!

Bed changing is one of my pet peeves!

As I live alone, it's just a single bed. I hate sheets -top and bottom - and won't use them, same with blankets and I never have heated blankets etc, etc., but I feel utterly exhausted after stripping the bed to turn the mattress around, which is amazingly heavy for a single, then stripping the duvet cover and pillow cases off, then a new lot back on, I just have to have a lie down after!

But this is coming from me, who works as a carer for mentally and physically disabled adults and is ALWAYS changing beds for patients, but it doesn't exhaust me doing those multiple times each shift, just my own single bed!

Now I need a lie down just thinking of changing my bed again!

I have this same conversation with my 85 yr old sister...I'm 2 yrs older we have both slowed down to almost stagnant.

Its true, getting old ain't for sissies

I pace myself after each chore making sure I have a sit down.
Trouble is making myself get up again!!

I stil use the super king bed needed when mr I was here. We would change the bedding together. I find doing it alone a trial. Managing to put the sheets on, then the super king duvet cover - exhausting

A cup of tea and a sandwich gets to me some days, I don't even bother rinsing the dishes, they can wait until later, I can please myself now I’ve more interesting things to do, like read a book on kindle 😊

www.interweavetextiles.com/product/hospital-bed-sheets/bed-sheets/polycotton-sheets/interfit-top-sheet/

This might be helpful for some of us: a top sheet with the bottom corners fitted and the top edge flat.
Only comes in a single bed size as far as I can see.

redssenhome.com/products/3-side-quick-zip-duvet-cover

Here's a duvet cover with zips round three sides!
Different sizes available but it's only in grey.

Leave the clean bedding out for them to make the bed and ask them to strip it down when they leave. If they are there to help they shouldn't mind.

Millie22

theworriedwell
You deserve an award for such a long day.

I used to do a full day of childcare and it was lovely but tiring.

Thank you, I love my day with him. DD got home a bit early so I got a train a bit earlier so I'm home and making dinner for DH who is disabled. Big GS stays with him Monday night so I can have a night away. Families pulling together is good isn't it.

I struggle with duvets. I'm afraid if my adult children come to stay I strip beds and wash the covers but let them remake them when they arrive. I sometimes put the fitted sheet and pillowcases on but never the duvet cover. If they only stay a couple of days I leave 'til next time. I just have to remember who last stayed!

theworriedwell
You deserve an award for such a long day.

I used to do a full day of childcare and it was lovely but tiring.

SueDonim

I’m 70 (though only for another week or so!) and so far I’m doing ok. The worst thing for me is getting up and down from my knees, I just can’t do it now without needing to haul myself up with the aid of a chair or something. I’ve been decluttering and getting up and down from low cupboards is such a pain.

I do think mattresses have actually got heavier over the years! For a start, they’re much deeper than they used to be and now have all sorts of fillings in them.

Lathyrus there are some cotton coverless duvets, as long as your washing machine can take the load.

www.finebedding.co.uk/collections/night-lark-cotton-waffle-collection?_gl=1*7ofagu*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImZbqwuPajwMV1aNQBh3DZzwPEAAYASAAEgLU6PD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADc9c7ZDkQMlbBTLvs96YjnTl-tOp

That actually is the same waffle pattern as my duvet cover. Quite nice

win

To go with it I also bought a Fall & Rise fitted sheet, expensive but it just slips on and even show what is the short side, without having to search around it. I don't mind changing the bed at all now.

Oh that is my bug bare, putting the fitted sheet on wrong way round. I’ve now marked the label, top left so I know it’s the short end.

It's the putting on the duvet cover that gets me. Tried all the different methods with no easier outcome, in fact when its a pure cotton duvet I turn into a totally vicious creature and, now, the winter duvet to add to the problem.

I used to be able to clean the whole house and do the garden without stopping now I have to pace myself and have regular breaks.

I do the same, but it's more because it's all so boring after doing it for so many years 😭

If I put my earbuds in and find something interesting to listen to on the radio I can keep going much longer!
"Desert Island Discs" is a favourite, often the most unlikely people have the most interesting life stories.

changing the bed in our house is a major job! i have hip problems plus very bad RSI in my wrists so really struggle, my partner has a bad back and shoulder so bed making has to be between us. i can usually manage the bottom sheet but OH hates doing pillow cases which is a bit of an issue with my wrists but get there eventually. duvet cover is a joint effort and then a five minute lie down!!

Usedtobeblonde

I started a thread some weeks ago about Night Lark duvets.
They are coverless and go in the washing machine.
They are an absolute boon for those like me who have struggled to change bedding.
I put my new 10:5 tog duvet on last week, washed the summer one, rolled it up into its own supplied bag and put it into storage.
I really struggled before I bought them.
It is showering, washing my hair and then drying it which tires me out.
I do have to sit down after that and I can’t put washing out on the line anymore.
However as GG said it beats the alternative.

I have a top sheet under the duvet, which means I don't need to change the duvet cover every time I change the bedding. It makes life a lot easier.

I bought the dark purple one and had two pillow cases included. I don't use that size pillow cases so if anyone would like them they are welcome to them, I am willing to post them, just let me know.

To go with it I also bought a Fall & Rise fitted sheet, expensive but it just slips on and even show what is the short side, without having to search around it. I don't mind changing the bed at all now.

Aveline

I've washed my coverless duvet and must say it's not the same. It's now sort of floppy. It's just as warm and soft though.

Mine it not I just washed it and hung it up to dry outside, it is as new and absolutely perfect.

Mt61

Usedtobeblonde

I started a thread some weeks ago about Night Lark duvets.
They are coverless and go in the washing machine.
They are an absolute boon for those like me who have struggled to change bedding.
I put my new 10:5 tog duvet on last week, washed the summer one, rolled it up into its own supplied bag and put it into storage.
I really struggled before I bought them.
It is showering, washing my hair and then drying it which tires me out.
I do have to sit down after that and I can’t put washing out on the line anymore.
However as GG said it beats the alternative.

So do you have to wash that duvet often?
Or do you use a flat sheet to make it spin out longer?
Might be an idea for my mum.

I bought one as a result and absolutely love it, it is so warm and cosy too and easy to turn in the nigh. Easy to pull the bed up when it is aired each morning. It has so many benefits. I bough a single for my single bed only a 4.5 tog but I am really warm underneath it. I used to have changed o a 15 tog by now. I am considering buying a double for my single bed to have the extra duvet to snuggle in but not sure what tog I need for the winter. I am always cold having an underachieve thyroid. Any suggestions?

I've washed my coverless duvet and must say it's not the same. It's now sort of floppy. It's just as warm and soft though.

Well done Henetha 👍
I am a few years younger than you, but I have done nothing other than a short walk .
I have spent the best part of the day,on the sofa, trying to erase my granddaughter’s ex-boyfriend (who broke up with my lovely GD) from a Xmas family group photo. Found a lovely free App called PicCollage. It’s fascinating what you can do. So now I’ve erased him, I can have that photo printed and framed.