What Helps you Sleep?

oughtonk · May 2014

So as of lately I am finding it impossible to fall asleep, I've done some research and have tried a ton of different things but am still spending hours tossing and turning. What have you ladies done that's helpful for getting some sleep at night?

I have a snoogle pillow so comfort hasn't been to much of an issue, I play relaxing music, and normally cap of my night with a glass of milk. Recently I have also been fighting with RLS so I'm sure that's attributing to my insomnia; for those of you that have had RLS what advice to you have to help it pass?

Any advice would be great and thanks in advanced for sharing your secrets for shut eye.

Bgreenfield10 · May 2014

I've been approved to take Benadryl for sleep by my MFM... It's the only way I can get a couple hours of sleep. It doesn't make me drowsy in the morning but simply makes me fall asleep easier.

naturaloaklandmama · May 2014

I don't have difficulty falling asleep but wake up in the middle of the night WIDE awake and have difficulty going back to sleep. I listen to meditation podcasts to try to lull myself back to sleep. If that doesn't work, I get up and read (rather than watch TV which can wake you up) until I feel sleepy again and then get back into bed. My midwife suggested that I try eating something as sometimes even if we don't feel hungry its our body telling us to eat something. Also, I have several homeopathic remedies that were just recommended to me. I take 2 Calms Forte pills before bed along with a passionflower tincture, both of which I can take again when I wake up. Finally, my chiropractor recommended eating something with protein (hard boiled egg? string cheese?) right before bed just in case it is hunger that is waking me up.

Good luck (to all of us)!

jcartz · May 2014

Unisom. Every night. The few nights I have taken off, I fall asleep quickly but once I wake up I cannot get back to sleep and it's awful. Melatonin + unisom have helped tremendously.

ncbelle · May 2014

Getting activity daily I think is key for good sleep - even if that's a short walk or some light yoga. I don't have RLS but I've heard from friends that magnesium supplements are a big help.

AshleaB701 · May 2014

Rescue Sleep - safe herbal supplement spray recommended by my CBE. Available at apothecary pharmacies and Whole Foods. It works great for when you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep because of a busy mind.

oughtonk · May 2014

ncbelle said:

Getting activity daily I think is key for good sleep - even if that's a short walk or some light yoga. I don't have RLS but I've heard from friends that magnesium supplements are a big help.

Unfortunately I'm on bed rest so daily activity is a restriction, no walks, yoga or exercise for me. When I actually think about it the major sleeping issues started about the time I got put on bed rest (2 1/2 weeks ago). I may have to look into magnesium for the RLS.

oughtonk · May 2014

Bgreenfield10 said:

I've been approved to take Benadryl for sleep by my MFM... It's the only way I can get a couple hours of sleep. It doesn't make me drowsy in the morning but simply makes me fall asleep easier.

I tried Benadryl last night! Best nights sleep I've had in a while. My doc had already approved it for my seasonal allergies. I feel like a different person today!

jasrun80 · May 2014

sex,,,if you still do that,,, ha ! or masterbate,,, zzzzzzzzz

oughtonk · May 2014

jasrun80 said:

sex,,,if you still do that,,, ha ! or masterbate,,, zzzzzzzzz

I wish! Bed rest doesn't let me do that either and my sex drive has been crazy!

jenb_99 · May 2014

Regular exercise helps me with my RLS. Mine also gets much worse during LO's growth spurts, so I make sure to increase my calcium and magnesium supplements and make sure I'm drinking more water and getting more potassium in my diet.

Ashamulley · May 2014

My ob said it was safe to take Tylenol pm, so I take it whenever I really can't sleep.

dragonfly711 · May 2014

My dr said to try Tylenol PM just got some yesterday. He also said I could try melatonin. Ha might try melatonin at some point since I might be putting my cat on it since he puts his track shoes on at around 1-2 am. Between that and peeing OMG!!!