Could you try substituting water for the bottle? Then he can wake up, have the drink already next to his bed, have a drink and go back to sleep.
That's actually a really good idea...perhaps he is thirsty for water? Thanks chick.

Sounds like a few of us are in similar boats with having busy households and busy Husbands. Perhaps what I can take from this is that we all need time to ourselves and we should make time!

Sushee - such wisdom! I wish I had insight like you - thank you for your words of support