I'm a light sleeper, so noise is a critical concern for me in getting good sleep. My partner is a heavy snorer, and sometimes our son wakes me up to get water (because I'm a light sleeper and get up quicker). I remedied this by sleeping in a separate bed and that helped get some solid sleep. My partner was unhappy with this less affectionate arrangement, but solid sleep is precious!

To top it off, our neighbors have loud cars they like to rev at odd hours in the night. It can be seriously bothersome, and earplugs are needed. We've complained, but they are apathetic.

All this prep to get some solid sleep!