Can't sleep need advice

Re: Can't sleep need advice

• AnotherPreggo member

  February 2014

  I sleep on my sides, and usually hug one pillow and have one in between my legs.  I never bought a pregnancy pillow last time around, though I see the appeal.  Rearranging 3 pillows with every wake up got kind of annoying, but whatever.  Too cheap to buy one.  

  
  

  DD 11/1/12

  DS 7/16/14

  DD Free from FPIES triggers as of 18 months! 

  Sweet potato, avocado, banana, mango, oats, wheat & rice outgrown.

  Dairy, soy, and peanut allergies outgrown! Allergic to eggs.

  DS MSPI, egg allergy

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• hgtvmom member

  February 2014

  I ended up with a body pillow. And should probably actually use it. I'm not used to sleeping on my side and my bottom arm ends up falling asleep. I went out and got a new head pillow that is made for side sleepers too.

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• abrazz member

  February 2014

  With DD I used two body pillows and I took up most of the bed but I had to do it or I woke up and couldn't move.  With DS and this one (so far) I just use the one body pillow and either stick it under my hips to sleep on my back or "snuggle" with it on my side.  I bought them at Wal-Mart and made sure they were firm in case I got a little chubby lol.  I think I spent $20 with the pillows on sale. 
  

  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

   

   

   

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• BeckF member

  February 2014

  I just ordered a leachco pregnancy pillow. I don't have it yet but I'm definatly feeling the same way about sleep. I sleep on my sides normally but right now I prefer my back (midwife said sleeping on my back was fine, until about seven months) or my stomach. With my first I slept on my stomach the whole time. I'm not sure how safe I think that is for baby, so I'm trying not to this time.

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• Tbags83 member

  February 2014

  I so bought a snoogle and I'm proud of it. It does actually help, at least for me

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• allardr member

  February 2014

  Last pregnancy I had a cheap body pillow and it worked just fine. DH works at a mattress store though so he randomly brought me home a wedge pillow that's the length of a body pillow & it's made out of foam. Best thing ever! I like how the wedge works nice for wedging under the belly.

  
  

  Honestly I don't think the type of pillow matters too much, and I wouldn't spend a fortune, but get some pillow to put under/around belly and/or knees. Basically to spoon in anyway that's comfy. 

  
  
  

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• sxymamakat member

  February 2014

  Target has a great body pillow that's 10 bucks, and it's made a huge difference for me.  

  
  

  My sweet little munchkin! 

  8 lbs, 13 oz.  21" long

  
  

  
  

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• Xtremelyeuro member

  February 2014

  Thank you guys so much I will definitely pick up a body pillow tomorrow. I appreciate it, only 4.5 months so I can only imagine how much more uncomfortable it will get

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• Pinksundrops member

  February 2014

  @allardr what brand is the wedge pillow? I wedge my pillows under my stomach any way so a wedge pillow sounds heavenly!

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• RKSnyder member

  February 2014

  Pup4gb, amen on my arm falling asleep! I tried to explain to my husband how frustrating it was and all I got was a blank "wtf?" stare! So nice to have someone understand!

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• BoraBoraBaby member

  February 2014 edited February 2014

  My king size pillow works for me for the time being but I'm short (5'2") and it may not work for taller mommies. I hug it, it supports my belly and fits between my knees. Once I hit that pillow I'm out.
  Edited because I can't type.

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