Tricks to Help ME Fall Asleep?

Caz1221 · February 2014

Since the board is slow, I figured I'd post this question. I've been having the hardest time falling back asleep after LO's MOTN feeds. It doesn't seem to matter what time it is (1 am vs 4 am, etc.); I just lie in bed unable to shut my brain back off, sometimes for close to an hour. I have no trouble falling asleep at the beginning of the night and have never had this problem before, so I'm at a loss. Anyone have tips or tricks to help fall back asleep? I need that extra shuteye! TIA!

LokiLahve · February 2014

White noise & a sleep mask.

Caz1221 · February 2014

LokiLahve said:
White noise & a sleep mask.

I've already got white noise (we live in the city, so it's essential to drown out random city sounds), but I'll break out the sleep mask that I have packed away somewhere!

MommyAmes2 · February 2014

Caz1221 · February 2014

MommyAmes2 said:

I've seriously tried it - my mind always wanders before I fall asleep! Maybe I need to be more disciplined.

nnikki10 · February 2014

Try to start tensing and relaxing all muscles starting with feet and work your way up. Tense for a few seconds then release while deep breathing. This technique is called something but I dunno what. Also try to stay away from your phone and tv ( artificial light).

LokiLahve · February 2014

nnikki10 said:
Try to start tensing and relaxing all muscles starting with feet and work your way up. Tense for a few seconds then release while deep breathing. This technique is called something but I dunno what. Also try to stay away from your phone and tv ( artificial light).

Progressive muscle relaxation. It works wonders

WildRumpus · February 2014

I have an app on my phone that I use. It's guided imagery, and even one w/ progressive muscle relaxation; I've never made it all the way to the end of it before falling asleep. It's called iSleep Easy

PB102012 · February 2014

Have your partner rock you....

Just kidding, I am in the same boat, so I have no advice.

PrimRoseMama · February 2014

Masturbation. No joke. Get off & sleep.

Jlhkandme830 · February 2014

Reading always makes me fall asleep.

Caz1221 · February 2014

petey1106 said:
Have you tried the magic sleep suit?

I wish they made it in adult sizes! It looks so cozy.

Ffrey1119 · February 2014

I think about things I have to do the next day it's exhausts me just to think of them next thing I know I am asleep

juliad2010 · February 2014

If I look at my phone when up because of a MOTN feeding I can't fall back asleep.

Try a journal if thoughts keep you up?

Lavender?

Snowbird7 · February 2014

This sounds strange, but it was a trick I used when I was pregnant and couldn't go back to sleep during the insomnia. I still use it now to help me back to sleep during the MOTN.

Picture the arrow and floor counter above the doors of an elevator, like this:

Envision the arrow slowly counting down from 12 or 15 or whatever number you choose. Slowly count down and picture the arrow turning. When it gets to 1, repeat the vision over again.

If I concentrate at this, it works like a charm.

Cosmic+Love · February 2014

My mom and sister swear by melatonin to help them sleep. I've never used it, but it might be worth researching.

Crcalhoun8110 · February 2014

I do this. It's going to sound strange. I've noticed that my brain can multitask amazingly. Like, three to five thoughts at once. Close your eyes. Imagine a ribbon dancer. The ones the spin the ribbons around, you know? Imagine her. Give her a routine. Every time you have a thought, imagine her swiping that thought away with her ribbon. All the while, counting. Just keep counting. This keeps all my thoughts in check and I'm able to fall asleep. It takes real concentration. I figure concentrating so hard helps you keep your mind occupied. Try it. Also, meditating helps me sleep.

MagPie 1986 · February 2014

Cry it out

rh10264706 · February 2014

Read a boring book. If I really can't sleep I go sleep in a different room. Sometimes that helps.

pkaren · February 2014

Cosmic+Love said:

My mom and sister swear by melatonin to help them sleep. I've never used it, but it might be worth researching.

I'm not sure melatonin is safe to take if you're breastfeeding, unfortunately. If you're not it does work wonders. My DH has ADD and has trouble turning his brain off to sleep. He takes melatonin and he's snoring within minutes. It only helps you fall asleep, though not stay asleep.

TexasGirl81 · February 2014

A shot if tequila! Lol! It always helps my sister. Ok, seriously though I just play with my phone until I can't take it anymore. That usually does the trick.

Caz1221 · February 2014

pkaren said:

Cosmic+Love said:

My mom and sister swear by melatonin to help them sleep. I've never used it, but it might be worth researching.

I'm not sure melatonin is safe to take if you're breastfeeding, unfortunately. If you're not it does work wonders. My DH has ADD and has trouble turning his brain off to sleep. He takes melatonin and he's snoring within minutes. It only helps you fall asleep, though not stay asleep.

My DH is the same way - he has to be careful about scheduling his meds so they don't keep him up and takes melatonin to help him fall asleep sometimes. I am BFing, so I'm avoiding any meds/supplements that aren't safe.

mommabmb · February 2014

Try to watch Antiques Roadshow. It's like that's what it was designed for.

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