Tired, but can't sleep?

shazam1

I know that sleep is so important while your pregnant, but I can't sleep! I have been experiencing more fatigue than usual and thought I would be sleeping like a baby? When I go to bed my mind starts racing. Anyone else experience the same in the early 1st tri? I guess it's all the excitement and anxiety.

pinkysun

I have found that during my pregnancy if I do not exercise I do not sleep.  I did exercise before I got pregnant, but now for some reason if I go 2 days without exercising I wake up at 3:30 or 4:00 AM and do not go back to sleep.  Exercising is saving me from walking around like a total zombie. 

If you are not already on a regular work-out routine, ask your doctor before beginning one.  I recommend power walking, elliptical and stair-master.  They are all easy to maintain throughout your entire pregnancy.  I am not saying go crazy and become a work-out maniac, but just try to so sort of physical activity for about 45 minutes a day.  

Good Luck!

 

PS:  The reason I am responding at 6:00am is because I haven't exercised in 2 days due to a crazy schedule.  I have been on the go with work and errands and very busy, but haven't exercised so I woke up at 4:00 and here I am! 

gobigblue

yes!  i couldn't sleep a whole night through forever in 1st tri.  wks 10-11 i was able to, but now i'm back to waking.  ugh!!!  i was intrigued by the pp concerning exercising.  i was an avid gym-goer before BFP, but since, i've been utterly exhausted and just can't do anything.  i'm starting my 13th wk this upcoming wk and hope i start to feel better!  it'll be interesting to see if i do in fact sleep better b/c of exercising.  anyway, i feel for ya!

Peppernut

It'll get better!  Of course, it'll get worse again, too...

ksek

Oh yea, i've gone through that in phases for sure. It's like as soon as the light goes out--my brain goes ON! not fair!! lol. It definitely comes and goes though. I've found that making a big list of things I want to do or need to do has helped me out. That way I don't feel lilke i have to remember everything that's flying around in my head. Hope you're able to get some rest soon!

shazam1

Thanks for the helpful insights!