Long Week of Night Call.

When I was a Pediatric Resident, Neonatology Fellow, and even within the last couple of years, I've never slept well in the hospital. Oversleeping was unheard of. All of that has changed it seems. Here at the end of this long week of night call, I've managed to oversleep in the call room this morning followed by oversleeping at home this afternoon.
It's kind of a mixed blessing. On the one hand, you think, "well at least I'm getting some rest, however fitful or low quality it may be". On the other hand, you think, "Is this new found 'ability' to sleep just a function of a few more years on the old body?" I'm still sorting through my thoughts and feelings on that one.
Sleep and sleep deprivation really are fascinating topics when you really think about it. Some of the crazy dreams that I've had during this long week of night call and been able to actually recall are fit for the old Psych Textbook for sure. Oh well, I'll be outta here in the morning with some time to pay off my sleep deficit!