thanks guys, yeh i just think it's something i should get checked out. especially for sleep apnea. no she never wakes herself up, Loula, at least not that i know of, but it's hard listening to her try to breathe through the snoring, you know? like i said above, one of hubby's brothers or sisters had their adnoids removed when they were a kid, not sure which one, so i know it's in the family....