Tell me this is normal...

Re: Tell me this is normal...

• LoveTravel member

  November 2011

  I don't think I was comfortable sleeping around 20 weeks, but I wouldn't say I was super uncomfortable either, does that make sense?

  I remember being really uncomfortable later on in the pregnancy around late 20-30 weeks where I had a hard time sleeping and falling alseep...

  As far as working I was put off work at 27 weeks (I think) because of my cervical lenght and I was working at a desk all day...I was then put on official bedrest from 30-34 weeks and the boys and delivered at 37 weeks 3 days...

  My OB probably would of let me work if my cervical lenght wouldn't of shortened, but I'm not sure for how much longer, I think they have a policy around late 20 weeks to early 30 weeks that they might put you off, you could always ask your OB he might have a set policy or will just go by how you're doing.

   

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• huntertwin member

  November 2011

  It's getting more and more uncomfortable to sleep, even though it's all I want to do these days. If I lie on my back or right side my tummy/lower back hurt, so the left side is all I can do, but I get really antsy when I lie in the same position for a long time.

  My friend told me the best thing you can do is get one of those satin sheets, to lay on your regular sheets, and then put on satin pajamas. The lack of friction makes it really easy to move around, especially when your belly starts getting really big and its harder to flip yourself over.

  

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• HaleyLady

  November 2011

  I was having the hardest time sleeping for awhile, and then it's gotten better, like I've been sleeping deeper or something. Try using as many pillows as you need. It's sounds crazy but I use six pillows at night, my DH calls it the border between our countries. Hope it gets better, but trust me get stuff done now, the difference for me at least between 20 wks and 24 is crazy. I am exhausted and starting to have a really hard time doing normal stuff. Hope it gets better for you.
  

  

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• snoangel79 member

  November 2011

  I have trouble sleeping a full night. I get up around 3 and stay awake till about 5. I'm on my feet for about 90% of my job. I'm leaving work on a personal leave Dec 5th just shy of 23 weeks. I am doing this for myself and luckily I can (my cervix is still good but my energy is shot). I don't want to risk anything and will do everything to let these two cook as long as possible.

  Twins born at 34w2d, Allison, 3lb,4oz-Ethan, 4lb7oz, both 16 1/2 inches. Out of Difficulties Grow Miracles

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• besu-chan

  November 2011

  I started having trouble sleeping at around 20 weeks too. Unfortunately, it did get worse, but I have also had some spurts where it got better and I was able to sleep really well for no particular reason!

  As for work- I am an elementary school music teacher so I know how crazy it is. I'm still working now at 31 weeks and am planning to go through Christmas break, when I will be 34 weeks. I would never recommend this for anyone though- I've been lucky to have relatively few complications and colleagues to help make things a little easier (like 2 ladies who took over all of my recess duties a couple of months ago). I'm only working now because we are overseas and I need to work now to be able to keep my visa for maternity leave. If you can, I would work on a plan to take off sooner.

  Hope the conferences went well!

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