Stomach sleeping at 38+ weeks?

Kestrel84

Anyone still sleep on their stomach?  I always attempt to sleep on my side but always wake up on my stomach.  My MW says I'm not harming the baby but I feel awful everytime I wake up, like I've completely crushed him!!  But I can't help how I move when I'm sleeping....  Just curious if anyone else does the same thing?

ImBatmom2507

I can't physically roll onto my stomach.

KKWISC

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

EllePost

I am in awe of how that is logistically possible? 

Kestrel84

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

Babydoll625

EllePost:

I am in awe of how that is logistically possible? 

L'ingOL!! This...

GreenieTA11

Kestrel84:

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

That's how I always end up sleeping.  I consider it my side! 

emilysmommy2010

sarahgoetz8885:

I can't physically roll onto my stomach.

This. haha. 

MrsH44

Kestrel84:

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

I still sleep like that, but it's starting to get more and more difficult!

noliablue

I always roll onto my stomach in my sleep! If LO is uncomfortable he usually lets me know, but I always feel so bad when I wake up on my belly.

Kestrel84

Babydoll625:

EllePost:

I am in awe of how that is logistically possible? 

L'ingOL!! This...

I think cutting a hole in the mattress would be the ideal solution to this problem. 

Babydoll625

Love it! I've been dying to go to the beach so I could dig a hole to put my belly in and get some tummy time. I've been a belly sleeper my whole life!!!

TulipsAndChampagne

Kestrel84:

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

This is totally me...I feel like a freak show. I have no idea how I get on my stomach...but somehow I do...and I do not have a little bump.

ETA: oops...I somehow overlooked the 38+ part of your  post...

amiamish

Babydoll625:

Love it! I've been dying to go to the beach so I could dig a hole to put my belly in and get some tummy time. I've been a belly sleeper my whole life!!!

LMAO!!!

To the OP- I do the same thing... it's SO comfy but baby gets all squirmy and kicking so I move and feel a little guilty.

AllieJean

Yeah, I sleep as much on my stomach as I can because LO tends to be posterior. I kind pf prop myself up on one leg too, plus there is a body pillow in there somewhere too. But every once in a while he will really start pushing back like "hey ma you are crushing me!" and then I will move

BFab11

For me it's not physically possible.

goodgalpal

ZOMG! I would think that digging a hole at the beach is the PERFECT solution!!! That is creative and awesome!!!!

Texasmom410

I'd say sure why not, if I could DO it... I dont think you would do enough to hurt baby, but if your belly is so big its physically impossible, then obviously laying on your tummy wouldnt be a good idea. I can't do it at all, my belly is too forward and rounded.

MeanMommyLady

My midwife has always told me to sleep however I can get comfortable, she has said that my body and my baby will let me know if a position is no longer okay.  I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and make an effort to stay as close to "on my stomach" as possible through my whole pregnancy...when I can't sleep on my stomach anymore...I pretty much stop sleeping...

kirkette

I can't do this. LO freaks out when there's any additional pressure on my belly. 

kg_08

Wow.... I sleep kinda half on my side/half stomach like with one leg sticking out, but I can't imagine full on sleeping on my stomach. It isn't possible at all for me. The belly is too big, and it HURTS!

Hambly

Kestrel84:

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

 I do the same move, although its starting to get uncomfy. I also feel like I'm smushing Baby Girl and get that guilty feeling even though my doc says its fine!

Christine610

Kestrel84:

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

 

I do the exact same thing!!! I can't really sleep any other way! I thought I was the only one. I don't feel bad, I need all the sleep I can get!

lillanmer

Christine610:

Kestrel84:

KKWISC:

This belly is so huge I'm in shock how you get onto your belly?

Well, I stick on leg out, so it is kinda like I'm half on my stomach...if that makes sense?  Yeah I don't know how I do it either...but I am a hardcore stomach sleeper and it is the only way my body will go into a deep sleep for some reason.

 

I do the exact same thing!!! I can't really sleep any other way! I thought I was the only one. I don't feel bad, I need all the sleep I can get!

Me too.... it works for me... I try to rotate each leg... I think of my baby as a rotisserie chicken, I want to make sure all sides are done equally!!!