I Slept On The Floor For One Week

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I Slept On The Floor For One Week

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2 жыл бұрын

When you live in a one-room house, with one bed, and a dear friend flies halfway around the world to visit while your wife is pregnant, it only makes sense to give up the bed and find another place to sleep. Most people would have probably just slept on an air mattress, but I wanted to see if sleeping on the floor for a week would have any surprising benefits. Would I feel taller? Would my back feel stronger? Would it be ridiculously uncomfortable? It feels like anytime we stay anywhere overnight I'm always wishing that the mattress was firmer, so I figured, why not see if I could find an easy, portable, sleep solution that I could recreate whenever we weren't at home?
Hope you enjoy the experiment!
Books Mentioned
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Planet of Slums by Mike Davis
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@k.pep.1253 2 жыл бұрын

The mattress rolling down the hill has got to be one of the best clips in YT history. I absolutely love it. Giggle giggle~~

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

It was so fun going back to that clip for this edit, makes me crack up every time! Ha so glad you like it too :) xx

@francescadiana 2 жыл бұрын

It literally went downhill from there 😂 Not sure I would have taken the hint either tbh haha

@JuliaPennyPhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!!

@crystalcummings2391 2 жыл бұрын

I had a friend in college who created a tent by throwing sheets over his kitchen table and sleeping on the hard floor underneath. He said it was amazing and that he slept so well…he talked about it every day and tried so hard to convince our classmates to do the same lol. After long days and nights of study, I couldn’t force myself to give up my cozy bed though. ❤️

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Ha no way, that is a creative way to go about it, making a little tent! Glad he loved the experience :) And of course, if the cozy bed was important to you during those long days and nights of studying, then I am glad you had that! It's lovely to know how other people try and test out things, what personal experiments people do, and then one day if one really interests you, you can try it out too, but only when it feels right for you to try :) ! Hope you have a lovely week, Crystal! xx

@rayray537 2 жыл бұрын

I love sleep! This video made me nostalgic for pre-baby days when I could prioritize my sleep hygiene and have some control over having a good night sleep. First time mom here of a wakeful toddler, it's been 15 months of fragmented sleep and mama is t i r e d. I wish I could help prepare you, fellow sleep lovers, for the shock of sleep with a newborn, but since I can't I will cross my fingers and toes for you that you have a "unicorn" baby as they call them who magically sleeps well from the beginning!!

@KatHood 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. My husband and I have been sleeping on a futon on a carpeted floor for 5 years and love it. We have a threshold of needing a certain amount of padding under us as we sleep but it’s made me so much more open to sleeping on the floor, which has sometimes been a necessity. I used to suffer with a bad back but I think the firm surface and fact we have to actually go from laying on the floor to standing up every morning is good for our bodies. I love your current bed set up and think we would do something similar if we need to be slightly raised off the floor in the future. Thanks for documenting your experience Lou. :)

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

That is really so wonderful to hear that your bad back has gotten better since making the change to the futon. There is something really special about taking the leap to switch up something as big as where you sleep and seeing if there may be a way that suits your needs better than your current routine--really glad to hear that this is working for you! Wishing you and your husband many more nights of great sleep on your futon! Big hugs from us xx

@andreasweber7828 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Glad you liked it. I did the same many years back against my gut feeling. I’m a belly and side sleeper and hoping to force myself into this better, healthier back sleeping thing I was told. I felt horrible from day one, the agony accumulated with each night and I started to wake up from my own snoring. It changed my life completely because I loath sleeping on my back, I keep snoring ever since. At least I keep predators away when I’m sleeping outside.

@lalalalalalalalalala214 Ай бұрын

Now that is funny but that is unhealthy

@JoanneOz 2 жыл бұрын

When I was pregnant with my son, a wise woman suggested I get a little more sleep than usual as the birthday approached, to be as well rested as possible, as it's tempting to tire yourself out getting everything ready etc. It was great advice because my little one wasn't a great sleeper! I was gratefuI I didn't go into new motherhood already sleep deprived and tired. 🌴💚

@maryannecomrie8611 2 жыл бұрын

I'm busy watching this with my newborn who is 3 weeks old and is not a good sleeper, our 2.5 year old still doesn't sleep through so needless to say it's been a while since either me or my husband got any quality sleep. Very very sleep deprived. Hoping your baby is a better sleeper or that you work out a plan to get some good sleep

@HeldbryanAngel 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Japanese mat to place on my plywood platform bad. I slept on it for the 1st time about a week ago and I slept so soundly. People have been asking me where I got this idea and I told them I wasn't quite sure and that it just came to me. But now I'm wondering if watching your back injuey video in Spain about a year ago (actually the first video I watched of tours) planted the idea in my head. And, I've always heard it's very healthy for the body to sleep on the floor. It's like giving yourself acupressure all night long as you switch positions.

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, so glad to hear that you slept well so far! And how cool that our video maybe planted the idea in your head :) that's always inspiring to hear!! We hope you continue to have great sleep and find what works best for you :) big hugs from us xx

@earthangel8730 2 жыл бұрын

Wild baby/child will crush those sleep stats! 🤣

@frank.e.underwood 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’d be cool to do another video a year ish from now and talk about how you’ve adapted your sleep as parents. Like, yeah duh, a baby’s gonna crash yr good sleep data, but then what happened?!

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

@@frank.e.underwood Ooooh that is such a cool idea!! Thanks, Frances :) And yes, hopefully the little peanut will crush the sleep stats, ha! As for us, we'll see! Hope you are both having a nice day xx

@earthangel8730 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildWeRoam you will hopefully be spending most of your time raising a small human. Charting sleep stats will doubtfully be a priority, thank goodness. No need to science life to death. Your wild child will guide you...

@brittanywinn3955 2 жыл бұрын

...that little baking bun is going to rock your world. 😉 You know but you can't really know until you live it.

@SherryAnnOfTheWest 2 жыл бұрын

What was the sleep data software/hardware you used to track Lou's sleep 'performance' and metrics?

@aworobetz1 2 жыл бұрын

It’s Whoop. You wear their band and that’s the Whoop software.

@andie83 2 жыл бұрын

Fitbit does it too, I've an old Charge 2 and it tracks sleep type and disturbances. No subscription needed either.

@TheSoundsInside 2 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome! Oh my goodness. I really appreciate you guys taking the time to gather together and present information in such a comprehensive and engaging way. Also, the editing skills you have are out of this world! I always enjoy watching your videos, every single one. And the fact that you’re both such beautiful, warm human beings is the cherry on top!

@KristiinaKasepaluHarakas 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe also interesting thing to try is hammock sleep for week :)

@chronicfish 2 жыл бұрын

Lou I'm curious as to how you even sit on the floor and are able to get back up, with RA. As an RA sufferer myself, there's no way I can get back up if I manage to sit on the floor, which is a huge bummer, as I love camping and haven't been able to go since being diagnosed in 2018.

@chellecarini1009 2 жыл бұрын

So happy you are expecting a baby! Sweet! You two are the cutest couple.

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much, Chelle!! That's really appreciated :) Sending big hugs xx

@michaelljungberg 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered a tatami mat? I need a very firm mattress as well and often sleep better on the ground in a tent then I do a traditional bed.

@USA1492 2 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is that you should do this experiment again AFTER the baby 👧 👦. 😁😁😁😁😁😁

@pattyr6446 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, feel like having slept on the floor in your back pocket is great! I have been surprised how tracking my sleep has changed my habits for the better. Compulsive data hound, like the numbers to improve.. makes me want to track more things. Loved the video

@dakotaovdan 2 жыл бұрын

My expensive mattress is one of my favorite creature comforts, whenever I go backpacking it’s the one thing that is too heavy that I wish I could carry with me but I think it’s healthy to be put into uncomfortable situations and makes us stronger people 😁

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense, it is interesting to be in new situations which help you realize and appreciate how much you like what you have at home! Hope you have a lovely Sunday and a great night's sleep on your awesome-sounding mattress later!! Big hugs from us xx

@stacyurban4970 2 жыл бұрын

Kiss your sleep goodbye my loves! Children and sleep exist in different universes. You will meet up with sleep again in about 20 years! ❤️❤️❤️

@suzstancova4220 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I go on holiday I can't wait to be back home and sleep in my bed. The problem is that I bought the best mattress from the whole world and to sleep somewhere else is just always bad experience. Very interesting video to see that you can sleep even on the floor and to get good sleep! Thank you for all videos you make!

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Suz, so glad you found it interesting!! We are grateful to be able to test things out and share our experiences of what works or didn't work for us along the way :) Your mattress sounds like heaven for you, really happy for you that you found one that works great! Sending you big hugs xx

@east_coastt 2 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant problem to have 😃

@RoamAwayFromHome 2 жыл бұрын

😂 I remember that mattress roll. Our bed for many years was two thick pieces of plywood under a foam mattress on the floor. It really is a good solution for a firm bed!

@frejacornelia5804 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspo. Just what I needed!!

@laurieanne9712 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! So interesting! I needed this!

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that you found it interesting!! Thinking about and prioritizing sleep has really been such a gamechanger in our lives. Wishing you lots of restful Zzzs :) xx

@taramacks 2 жыл бұрын

My husband & I will make a big pallet in the living room some weekends & I swear I have the best sleep. It’s my favorite.

@harmonyjoy 2 жыл бұрын

I have a tiny apartment and converted my walk in closet into my bedroom. I sleep on the floor on a 3 inch mattress topper! Now when people look at me like I'm crazy I can tell them I'm not the only one. 😁

@carolann811 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason, I thought this was going to be like Dana's cold shower challenge, something for Lou to do in preparation for some post-baby reason. I randomly watched a video yesterday by a monk talking about sleep. Much of what he said Lou said as well. When new monks are first in training, they're given a tent and a little thin mat for sleeping. Nothing luxurious. The idea is if the sleeping arrangement is not luxurious, it will make one not want to linger in bed and become lazy.

@travellinglense 2 жыл бұрын

I have a secondhand double sized klymit sleeping bag pad (meant for camping) that i use during travelling. It works well even on very cold flooring like concrete. Because it collapses to the same size as a towel roll, it fits in my carry on luggage. Friends think I’m bonkers but it’s either that or I’m cranky from lack of sleep and sore from the ‘mattress dip’.

@mila.inthewoods 2 жыл бұрын

What does Lou use to track his sleep? A watch connected to an app on his phone? I slept on my friends bedroom floor once for 4 days and the first morning I woke up actually feeling well rested and for the first time in years, my lower back didn't hurt!! When I move out and live on my own one day, I definitely want to get a Japanese floor mat and sleep on it forever. The firmness of a yoga mat on a floor is perfect for my back.

@alisonarrowsmith2064 2 жыл бұрын

Now you need to do a test to see how he sleeps in the bed without you. I’m not suggesting you sleep on the floor, especially while pregnant. Maybe next time you go to a hotel get two separate beds. I’m curious if sleeping with another person in the bed actually worsens sleep. Although, he gets such good sleep while co-sleeping that it doesn’t matter- I’m just curious now. Thanks guys!!!

@jillianwebb8725 2 жыл бұрын

Sleeping on the floor was a game changer for me. I love that you all explored this!

@pawlet 2 жыл бұрын

I love the science lady Dana. ❤️

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Aw, that is sweet of you to say! Channeling my inner Bill Nye the Science Guy 🤓

@pawlet 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildWeRoam dr shiva ayyadurai is a real science guy. He created a computer program to basically eliminate the need to do animal trials. He said that with his program, you can run a test of the toxicity of a medicine and never harm one animal.

@eleonoraurbas-lutz994 2 жыл бұрын

Doesnt it get moldy underneath the mattress? I tried the same thing cause of my back problem as i didnt wanted to sleep on the floor for the rest of my life. But didnt work, there was mold within 2 weeks.

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Hm, maybe it depends on the materials of the mattress and the climate or ventilation of the room... I have heard of others who put the slatted bed frame on the ground or, back when we lived in Berlin, some people used simple europalettes under the mattress, which allowed for a bit more air circulation and less chance of damp on the mattress? But I am not an expert on that, just sharing some thoughts :) We wish you the very best with finding relief for your back pain

@heatherk8931 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing gathering of sleep quality. I'm curious on how one could trac their rem and deep sleep times. I Lou wearing a wire or something?.Thanks Dana, btw, you are GLOWING!! Hugs🍎❣

@sarawolthers5040 2 жыл бұрын

How do you deal with the moisture underneath the matress, when it´s lying on a solid wooden plate?

@liamcampion Ай бұрын

I'm 67 and on my third day of sleeping on the floor. Amazing that I haven't needed to nap during the day which I've done for years ❤

@samantharussell7671 2 жыл бұрын

How have you guys been liking Whoop?? I’ve found it so interesting tracking my recovery metrics! Loved the video

@strangerdaysss 2 жыл бұрын

what sleep app is she using here 5:25?

@androandro7179 2 жыл бұрын

How do you track your sleep? What device you use? Can you put a link to it,please?

@stephanievosburgh2348 2 жыл бұрын

When you have your baby what are your plans for getting regular sleep?

@erin1220 2 жыл бұрын

What sleep app did you use? What device was it on when you were using it?

@dmsarabia1 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine that Dana's tossing would be more disturbing than geckos potentially crawling on Lou.

@jc142 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Thank you x

@fairyintothewild8443 2 жыл бұрын

Cool experiment, thanks for sharing. As for the sleep quality data I wonder if that is an accurate comparison. I think the data has to do with the movement the phone notices, and that would be much more on a mattress than a hard floor, right? Not an expert at all, just a thought...

@sarahcrandall6290 2 жыл бұрын

How are you guys using to track the sleep data? I'm interested in doing this myself!

@sinestau 2 жыл бұрын

The baby area might be interesting in your sleep data 😂😆

@scottconstans1516 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool video you guys! It is funny how you can actually get better sleep on the floor sometimes!

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Scott!! And it's true, I'm glad to have the opportunity to test it out and learn what works for me in different situations. Wishing you a great night's rest today in any case :)

@scottconstans1516 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildWeRoam Your video hits home well. My wife struggles to stay in bed every single nite for any length of time. She has issues breathing. Gonna wash sheets again today and get her another pillow to raise her head more. Keep up the great vids Lou!

@MrRourk 2 жыл бұрын

Now try a big hammock like the ones from Ecuador or Columbia

@loladeschine7850 2 жыл бұрын

Hello...can you give me specific on your IKEA Mattress...shopping for a new Mattress ...Love U Guys and your adventures ♥️

@luvslyfe1 2 жыл бұрын

I’m reading the comments thinking that I must be the only person on the planet that needs a mattress, lol. A car accident that changed my life, has made me realize the floor is not my friend, when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. I love my avocado mattress with the topper. Imma sleeping on that mattress for life...most comfy bed ever! And it’s organic, so no nasty chemicals.

@aurorap.7578 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend trying sleeping on the earth, so soft compared to hardwood

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

That is really interesting! And makes so much sense :) Will consider that for a future experiment... thanks for sharing, Aurora!

@MJ-jq4kc 2 жыл бұрын

i sleep on the floor daily. helped all my back problems disappear!

@MsKavrakova 2 жыл бұрын

It will be amazing to see the numbers when you have a baby for a month or two :)

@spiceywolfey 2 жыл бұрын

when my husband and i started dating I used to sleep on the floor of his apartment. more so because it was all marble tile and it was so cold and his apartment was very hot, but i always got great sleep on that cool floor. haha

@JustMe-gn3mu 2 жыл бұрын

1) you are in Hawaii 2) sleeping alone (someone not moving around next to you) 3) turn off all devices as they impact your well being. Sleeping on floor in a cold climate is asking for trouble unless you like rats and mice and snakes. Smiles.

@Twelvestonestacking 2 жыл бұрын

"not sharing a bed, unfortunately is the benefit added!"

@beverlyschiffler9649 2 жыл бұрын

One word. Centipedes. If you live long enough in the islands you will be kissed by a centipede. I’ve been bit twice. Once on a callused heel which felt like an electrical shock, with no other consequence but once in bed while sleeping and tight on my jaw, near my mouth. It felt like someone hit me in the face with a baseball bat. I would never sleep on the floor in Hawaii. Centipedes are nocturnal and crave heat. They try awfully hard to get into beds, into pillows.

@bayleewhite9488 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually a normal thing for people with autism. I have read about people using a camping mattress to be able to sleep in strange places because new things can very scary when the senses are an onslaught of new and you can’t turn it off.

@andie83 2 жыл бұрын

I could easily sleep on the floor but I could not sleep with such a big pillow, doesn't it hurt your neck? 😂 Once in a while I fall asleep with my "decorative" mini cushion on top of my pillow and woah do I feel the pain!

@5o5productions34 2 жыл бұрын

8hours sleep would be a dream xD 5 is the best i get haha

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Sending you lots of calm and loving vibes so that the 5 hours are 5 great quality hours :)

@christinamontano11 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so fun. I once slept on a piece of plywood, lifted on cinderblocks, so it was above the floor...for a whole summer...before a trip to India because for some reason I thought it would be a good idea. And I slept wih a boyfriend. And it was actually OK, I also do like a hard matress or futon. One concern I have for you both, especially if you love your sleep time as much as it looks lik you do, is...when the baby comes you will be up all the time!!! New borns breastfeed every 2 hours, need to be burped, changed etc... one of the the biggest parts of postpartum may be exhaustion if you depend on sleeping uninturupted. Even with co-sleeping.or the baby right beside your bed... you have to wake up. Would love to help with postpartum ideas if you need them. Lots of love to you both.

@agness4800 2 жыл бұрын

2:50 omg whats the name of this piece of music? Its very much alike an iconic short-movie soundtrack that people in Sweden watch every christmas kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNt-frOf38DPY5s.html haha so cute.

@kattheartist978 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to inform you that your baby is going to mess up your sleep really bad. But I think you are already aware of that. Get loads of sleep before birth and enjoy it. My kids had big matresses on the floor since they were one year old. This way they couldn't fall out of the bed at night and play and jump on it by day. And me or my husband easily fit next to them when they had bad dreams or are sick. I like the matress on the floor, my only problem is the kid kicking me all night. 😅

@versatec1 2 жыл бұрын

I was watching the video I just thought how do these guys make money I'm very interested in how people make money I buy and sell and I'm heating engineer for the record

@mirjam058 2 жыл бұрын

Well dear people, get in aaaall the sleep in, while still without the baby. Make that 8,5 hours 10. It will average out the lack of it 🙀 (at least that's our experience...)

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, getting in our sleep experiments now while we can :) Hope you are having a wonderful day, Mirjam xx

@mirjam058 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildWeRoam I always watch your video's at the end of a (at best) lazy Sunday. xoxo from The Netherlands

@martinengelbrecht5384 2 жыл бұрын

I loved my futon before marriage but my wife likes a soft mattress which gives her a sore back. 🤣🤣🤣

@gabriellemcgahey24 2 жыл бұрын

Have you guys decided on a name?

@PB-cx5nz 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if it’s my phone or the video but I see only a black screen with voices

@PB-cx5nz 2 жыл бұрын

It’s my phone! Pls ignore the comment 😬

@WildWeRoam 2 жыл бұрын

Haha no worries! Glad it worked out in the end :)

@CSscrubs 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you would feature Freja more in these videos. I myself have a german shepard pup, who is 13 weeks old now, and I love to see how much bigger Freja gets. :) Maybe in the outro or just some cutscenes? Might also be fun for you guys to look back on. :)