I used to take them all the time, without too much of a problem. But, the seats are going to be even less comfortable than normal for me, so i don't think i can rely on sleeping even as much as i usually do. Additionally, i'm trying to ration my caffeine. And i can't afford to spend the day all groggy - especially if there are going to be powerpoint presentations in a dim room.

It just kills me - i spend and extra $400 or so, an extra night away from my kid, and have some boring time in DC. Sometimes flying to the east coast is just a huge PITA. It is also annoying that there are no flights that leave me the morning meeting time in DC on Wed., but still get me back before Madeleine's bed time.