Sleep...

EAMommy · July 2012

...or lack thereof.

Any tips for sleeping better? I haven't had a decent night's sleep yet this week. Between the congestion when I lay down, and getting up at least 3 times a night to pee, and the early morning insomnia--I'm feeling like a zombie. I expected this in the 3rd trimester and after the baby is here but not now!

knitsandgiggles · July 2012

I had a few nights where I just couldn't get any good sleep so the things I changed were adding more pillows so I slept more propped up (two behind my head and a third that I place under my back/shoulders, slanting up the two pillows, added another blanket because I tend to be really cold at night (especially with DH blasting the AC on the super chilly setting!), and I try to get the majority of my fluids in by 7 or 8.

When I really couldn't get comfortable, I tried putting a pillow between my knees and that seemed to help a lot too

I still get up once a night at the minimum, but it has become routine at this point.

I hope you are able to get some restful sleep soon!

luvindanimals · July 2012

I have not slept well either. I did go to the gym one afternoon (it was free pizza day) did the elliptical for 30 min and walked for 40 min and that night I slept the whole night through and woke up in the same position as when I fell asleep. I have not gone back to the gym since and have not slept through night since.

sbevmc09 · July 2012

I've experienced bouts of sleeping troubles too and it's so frustrating! I'm tired even if I get a good night's sleep!

A few things that helped me: fresh sheets on the bed (don't know why, but I just love the feeling of fresh sheets!), using a body pillow, and turning a fan on (for the white noise, to make it cooler, and breezy feeling).

GL!

this decaf life · July 2012

The congestion is really getting to me!

bstengler · July 2012

I've had horrible sleep to. I'm at least up twice through the night. Wake up every hour or so. But it seems like if I add more pillows or repositi

bstengler · July 2012

bstengler:
I've had horrible sleep to. I'm at least up twice through the night. Wake up every hour or so. But it seems like if I add more pillows or repositi

Sorry! I'm on my phone and hit send to quick!!

But I'll try to reposition my pillows to get more comfy. Just different little things I keep trying. Sometimes they help for that night. Which I take a good night of sleep over none!!

littleheaven · July 2012

i haven't had trouble sleeping lately....but i've had congestion issues myself...my ob said i could take regular sudafed, mucinex or just use a saline spray....i took some sudafed and it was better...but i haven't taken it regularly, just before i go to bed at night...but it helps...i'd check with your ob to see if they say its ok for you to take

Marliese · July 2012

This is an expensive option that we opted for.. we finally took the plunge and bought a king size bed with a tempurpedic mattress... It got here yesterday.. and I had the most amazing sleep I've had in weeks. I got up to pee twice last night, but I was able to fall immediately back asleep.. and I don't even remember going once! For once I woke up and felt pretty rested!

letitbe3 · July 2012

this decaf life:
The congestion is really getting to me!

This...ugh.

EAMommy · July 2012

Glad to know I'm not the only one with sleep issues! I use nasal spray/neti-pot for the congestion, sleep with a fan on for comfort/white noise, read before turning out the lights, and try to drink most of my fluids before 8:00... I may need to invest in a good body pillow this weekend... Also, I would love to work out as I know that would really help, but my doctor still has me on restrictions so it's not possible right now... I do take a walk a few times a week but it's not enough... I'll keep trying new things until something works!

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