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Sleeping in the third trimester

Keephope2012Keephope2012 member
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Sorry to post again today! Just wondering how others are getting some sleep during the third trimester. I had a terrible night's sleep last night and was dragging at work today. Between the hip pain and back pain I couldn't get comfortable. I have a snoogle but am not sure that I love it - i feel like I get tangled in it and wake up to turn over. I was wondering if a smaller pillow that is just for between my knees and under my belly may be better. Anyone have one? Other tips on getting comfy? Or do I just get used to not sleeping well from here on out...
Me:30 low AMH; DH:30 MFI (count, motility, morphology)
2 rounds clomid 100 mg -BFN
IUI#1- 25 mg clomid- July 2012= BFN!
IUI #2 August = BFN!
IUI #3 September = BFN!

IVF #1 November - converted to IUI #4 due to poor response = BFN
IVF #1.2 February- converted to IUI #5 due to poor response = BFN
IVF #1.3 April- micro dose Lupron flare with HGH; 14R, 13M, 11F! Transfer of 1 day 5 blast on 4/30, 4 frosties. BFP! Beta #1 9dp5dt= 179; Beta #2 11dp5dt= 442; Beta #3 4106 Stick baby stick!!

*trying to keep hope*




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  • BlueEyedDreamerBlueEyedDreamer member
    I am in the same boat as you (already). The hip and back pain are killing me! I used a snoogle for a while, but like you I felt like it was waking me up when I turned over. I felt like I was fighting with it some nights getting so tangled up! 

    I've switched to having a pillow between my knees, one to support my belly, and a small one along my back to prop me up in case I try to roll onto my back in my sleep. This system has been working better for me than the snoogle.

    I hope you get some better sleep soon!
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    TTC #1 since March 2011
    Dx = Unexplained IF
    1 medicated TI cycle & 4 clomid IUIs = all BFNs
    June 2013 IVF #1 = 6 frosties + BFP!
    DS1 born 2/14

    TTC #2 since December 2014
    May 2015 unassisted BFP ended in m/c at 7wks
    April 2016 FET #1 = BFN
    June 2016 FET #2 = c/p
    August 2016 FET #3 = BFP!
    DS2 born 4/17
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  • Crystal120410Crystal120410 member
    I'm 26 weeks and my hips are KILLING me also. I am doing the pillows but still wake up about every other hour because my hips are throbbing. It's going to be a LONG 4m.
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  • hootie123hootie123 member
    Add another one with hip pain - thankfully it is just on my right side for now.   But I use a body pillow between my knees and under my belly.   I use 3 pillows to prop up my head and an extra pillow by my feet - since I am trying to elevate them a bit b/c I also get leg cramps.  So right now I am getting by with 5 pillows.  But the body pillow makes it easy to roll onto my other side at night. 
     TTC #1 since 6/09
    Dx: PCOS and MFI
    3 IUIs, 4 IVFs = BFFN
      3rd RE: IVF #5/FET = BFP
    14dp5dt=1170 16dp5dt=2573
    1st u/s=    TWINS!
    It's a Boy and a Girl!

    Born at 34w3d! 
     

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  • mlampingmlamping member
    I am having a  very hard time sleeping. I fall asleep easy however wake up two hours later. I have to pee a lot and I try to sleep in my side and my belly get hurt and my little baby kicks me a lot. She likes it better when I lay on my back. It has been hard. I also have to take care of a two year old, so it has been harder than the first pregnancy. 

    I think it is preparing us for the sleepless night ahead. 

    Best of luck
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  • jezebel57jezebel57 member
    Ugh. I hate going to sleep at night because I know it's going to be a horrible night. I wake every 1 1/5 -2 hours due to hip pain and then have to go to the bathroom since I am awake. I have a leachco back and belly pillow and have 2 pillows in addition under my head for breathing purposes, and another pillow between my legs/ankles. It's horrible.
    Me (37) DH (39); PCOS changed to Unexplained, changed to DOR in 2012 (finally a correct diagnosis!); 
    Started TTC 2009 with RE after 6 months.  
    Clomid + Trigger x2; 
    IUI + Femara x1,
    IUI + Follistim x2;
    IVF #1 (MDL) February 2013- BFN.
    IVF #2 (antagonist) May 2013, First BFP of my life. 
    Identical twin miracle BOYS (!!) headed our way- due date is technically 2/4/14 but c section is scheduled for 1/7! 


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  • ForevAAROSEForevAAROSE member
    Same here. Omg. Hip pain, back pain, and leg cramps! I wake up on my back often. Sleep is so minimal and I'm often dragging. Yikes. Its almlst over
    TTC Since 112010 Naturally. Diagnose:PCOS(ME) + Low Motility(HIM). Started IVF+ICSI Cycle 12312. ER 27 & ET 210 two embies transferred. *BFN 1ST IVF CYCLE.* **Getting as healthy as possible and will try IVFICSI#2 again hopefully in April.** -- HAVE FAITH; LET GO & LET GOD --
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  • BAKERMOMHDSBAKERMOMHDS member
    If you can, try a massage. I had a prenatal massage done last week and I slept much better. She showed me how to place pillows for a more comfortable sleep. It really helped to have someone show me good placement and body form :)

    Me = 39 DH = 50 TTC (since 01/2009 after a short break, I stopped counting *cycles* in 2010)
    DX 2010 : Unknown Infertility , AMA
    HSG 2005 = Normal / HSG 2010 = Normal
    SA 2005 = Normal / SA 2010 /2012 = Slightly low count : motility, morphology GREAT!
    Chromosomal analysis, MTHFR, ANA's, Lupus, Protein C, Protein S, APCR = Normal 2011

    M/C : 2005 (7wk), 2010 (6wk), 2011 (7wk)

    8 IUI's 2010-2011 all BFN

    IVF/ICSI antagonist 01/2012 #1 = BFN

    IVF/ICSI antagonist long 06/2012 #2 = BFN

    IVF/ICSI/CGH MDLF New Clinic/New RE 11/2012 #3 = One beautiful boy blasty frozen PGS normal

    IVF/ICSI/CGH MDLF 02/2013 #4 = One more beautiful boy blasty frozen PGS normal

    FET 6/20 : One 5AA PGS normal transferred Beta 1 6/28 = 53.9 / Beta 2 7/1 = 220 / Beta 3 7/3 = 550!

    1 U/S  6w3d - Heartbeat 119 /  2 U/S - 7w5d- Heartbeat 169 / 3 U/S (OB) 8w5d - Heartbeat still great!

    Baby G welcomed into the world 3/7/2014

    SAIF / PAIF always welcome ****

     

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  • jezebel57jezebel57 member
    I have tried acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage and unfortunately nothing is working for me. 7 weeks and 5 days left lol.
    Me (37) DH (39); PCOS changed to Unexplained, changed to DOR in 2012 (finally a correct diagnosis!); 
    Started TTC 2009 with RE after 6 months.  
    Clomid + Trigger x2; 
    IUI + Femara x1,
    IUI + Follistim x2;
    IVF #1 (MDL) February 2013- BFN.
    IVF #2 (antagonist) May 2013, First BFP of my life. 
    Identical twin miracle BOYS (!!) headed our way- due date is technically 2/4/14 but c section is scheduled for 1/7! 


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  • rcnavywifercnavywife member
    I'm not in third tri yet, but by size, I might as well be! I sleep mostly on my left side. I have 2-4 pillows to prop up my upper body (depending on heartburn), one behind my back, a rolled towel to support my belly and 2 pillows between my knees. Sleep is hit or miss for me. Poor DH, if I keep adding pillows, he's going to run out of room!
    Me: 33 DH: 36 Unexplained IF
    First pregnancy - DS 01-Apr-09;
    3rd cycle Clomid/IUI after 2 years TTC
    TTC #2 since ~June 2010
    IUI #1 & 2 - Clomid/IUI - BFN
    IUI #3 &4 - Gonal-F/Ovidrel and IUI -- BFN
    IUI #5 - Gonal-F/Ovidrel and IUI -- BFP!!
    EDD: March 22, 2013
    It's triplets!!


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  • huskermamahuskermama member
    BlueEyedDreamer said:
    I am in the same boat as you (already). The hip and back pain are killing me! I used a snoogle for a while, but like you I felt like it was waking me up when I turned over. I felt like I was fighting with it some nights getting so tangled up! 

    I've switched to having a pillow between my knees, one to support my belly, and a small one along my back to prop me up in case I try to roll onto my back in my sleep. This system has been working better for me than the snoogle.

    I hope you get some better sleep soon!

    This! I had a body pillow and it just wasn't working so have switched to a multitude of smaller pillows and it seems to help some and eventually some of the pain subsides and I can get comfy enough to fall asleep!

    Hang in there! We're all getting so close to the finish line :)

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    5/07 - DD conceived naturally cycle #1

    8/09 - Started TTC #2
    11/10 - BFP!
    12/10 - MC (Chemical Pregnancy)
    2/11 - IUI #1 with clomid & trigger = BFN
    5/11- Switched to a Fertility Specialist, Dx with low progesterone and annovulatory, several rounds of
             clomid = BFN's
    4/12 - Exploratory Lap, Dx Stage III endo
    5/12 - 7/12 - Lupron injections to suppress AF and reduce scar tissue
    8/12 - Surgery to remove tissue, uterus and tubes clear!
    9/12-12/12 - More BFN's!
    1/13 - Referred to an RE
    2/13 - IUI #1 with injects and new RE = BFN
    3/13 - 4/13 - Break due to cysts
    5/13 - IUI #2 with injects (125ml bravelle + trigger) = BFP!!!
    EDD - 1/23/14

     

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  • ForevAAROSEForevAAROSE member
    Currently 6:09 EST, and can't sleep. Yikes
    TTC Since 112010 Naturally. Diagnose:PCOS(ME) + Low Motility(HIM). Started IVF+ICSI Cycle 12312. ER 27 & ET 210 two embies transferred. *BFN 1ST IVF CYCLE.* **Getting as healthy as possible and will try IVFICSI#2 again hopefully in April.** -- HAVE FAITH; LET GO & LET GOD --
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