We have a white noise machine in our bedroom. I usually set it to waterfall b/c that seems the most consistent sound (I would love to sleep to the sound of a blowdryer or a box fan! I am weird.).
However the machine also has an "ocean" setting. Like the sound of the waves but the sea gulls pipe up periodically and I find them annoying.......may try it out anyway.
Have thought about taking a personal day. I think when I set up my lawyer appointment, I will do that....