WTF Congestion! Will I EVER sleep again?!

MyBell524 · November 2014

I've been awake ALL night. I think I slept from 12:30-2:00am and have been up ever since! I normally breath thru my nose at night and now my mouth has to hang open, completely dry, breathing in cold air all night, lips chapped, and just plain miserable! For whatever reason sometimes I can breath in but not out at all. Because my mouths dry, im drinking extra water which is also sending me to the restroom like a maniac. Sorry I'm complaining, but WTF Congestion?! W...T...F.

MyBell524 · November 2014

Anyone else experience this hell and have advice? Or maybe need a WTF moment of your own?

OnceInLoveWithAmy · November 2014

I washed my bed pillows yesterday and OMG... what a difference this morning!

This is a bad time of the year for my allergies because all the windows are closed and the dust in the house settles, so yesterday I gave my house a good cleaning, along with my pillows. I am telling you, I felt so much better this morning.

Snapdragon750 · November 2014

I clicked on this thread because my 3-year-old DD was up crying from being congested last night. Because she won't. Blow. Her. Nose.

So not quite the same thing, but I'm with you giving a big ol' middle finger to congestion. Sympathy your way!! Maybe try a humidifier? It (supposedly) works for kids, so why not grown-ups? I can't remember if it's safe for pregnancy, but when I was having real issues with congestion during allergy season I took sudafed before bed and it made a huge difference.

lisalisanorgren · November 2014

Yes, super congested at night and sneezy in the morning. I use my netti pot in the morning and will give my pillows a thorough washing. In the meantime all I can say is that our bodies are producing extra mucus...everywhere. Just know that you're not alone!

jeep1019 · November 2014

Sorry I don't have any tips to help you out, I am dealing with the same problem and just wanted to comment I'm glad I'm not alone - my hubby says congestion is not a pregnancy symptom and I'm making it up. I told him he should be preg for a week and see how he likes it. I hope you get relief soon!!!

Ballet80 · November 2014

I am at the doctors now because I now have a sinus infection and earache. I have been sick for the past week and last night it just came to a head. I didn't get any sleep at all because my throat was so sore and I couldn't breath through my nose. The doctor just told me to take sudafed and get a saline spray.

beebe918 · November 2014

Yes, my congestion is awful, My nose stuffs up every. single. night. My coworker says it's a pregnancy thing, I'm not sure. I might try the purifier stick PP mentioned.

mierca · November 2014

I have this too. Last week was the worst because it was combined with actual allergies. The skin on my nose is still recovering.

Sometimes it helps with the inflamation to prop my head up a little when I sleep. Not enough to be uncomfortable, just enough so that my head isn't flat.

MyBell524 · November 2014

Thank you all soooo much! I will wash my stuff today and see about the humidifier. I'm trying very hard not to take any kind of medication through this pregnancy but im at my wits end! I'll look into everything

And YES congestion is a pregnancy symptom! High levels of the pregnancy hormones estrogen and progesterone increase blood flow to all of your body's mucous membranes – including the nose – plus your allergies may be kicking in. The result? Your nose probably already knows: the mucous membranes swell and soften, leading to a stuffy nose. What’s more, the constant blowing produces the occasional nosebleed. You may also develop postnasal drip, which in turn can occasionally cause coughing or gagging at night (as if you didn't have enough other things keeping you up).

mierca · November 2014

Occasional nosebleeds...Ugh.

Last week I was dry heaving into the toilet (because the postnasal drip was making me gag) when my nose started dripping blood. I knew what it was, but it was pretty alarming at first sight.

CoPilot2012 · November 2014

I was having the same problem, my on recommended and OTC allergy pill at night, and a humidifier in my room. Plus I still do the netti pot. It's not all a 100% solution, but I do rest at about a B grade level now so I'll take it.

Rosie112799 · November 2014

Same here.. congestion is worse at night for me. Before i was pregnant i had extremely bad allergies, the dr said i had allergic rhinitis. I was on prescibed allergy medication and a nasal spray flonase. And once we found out i was pregnant, the dr said to stop using both. So it has been horrible at night. I tried the neti pot. I sounded like mickey mouse after.. Congestion lasted for 2 days and i couldn't breathe out of either nostril. I was thinking of using vicks and putting right under my nose? Is that safe for baby and has anyone tried that?

maritimeme · November 2014

T1green said:

I've been congested a lot lately. I've been using the Neti Pot nightly and it has really helped me. It's a little weird at first but you get used to it and it's really not that bad.

Yup, NetiPot is saving my life. I have exactly the same issues and it is the only thing (and saline spray) that give a bit of relief.

2ndTimeMommyA · November 2014

I have this too :-/ thanks for sharing

deafy2006 · November 2014

It might be in my head but my first pregnancy symptom had to be me blowing my nose constantly. Never had that problem before. I was taking Tylenol cold but it only goes so far and I keep my room cool.

dj99 · November 2014

This congestion started yesterday and today has been awful! I remember when a coworker was pregnant and she complained about congestion her whole pregnancy. I hope I don't start getting nose bleeds since I'm prone to them. I usually get one bad nose bleed few days before my period.

jraeohyeaaa · November 2014

MyBell524 said:
Thank you all soooo much! I will wash my stuff today and see about the humidifier. I'm trying very hard not to take any kind of medication through this pregnancy but im at my wits end! I'll look into everything And YES congestion is a pregnancy symptom! High levels of the pregnancy hormones estrogen and progesterone increase blood flow to all of your body's mucous membranes – including the nose – plus your allergies may be kicking in. The result? Your nose probably already knows: the mucous membranes swell and soften, leading to a stuffy nose. What’s more, the constant blowing produces the occasional nosebleed. You may also develop postnasal drip, which in turn can occasionally cause coughing or gagging at night (as if you didn't have enough other things keeping you up).

Ugh postnasal drip...the death of me the past week! I have been sleeping terribly because of the worst cough! Best part- my doc says "no infection...can't give you anything" so I am suffering and waiting it out. I am a teacher so it's a challenge trying to teach without going into coughing fits. I can't wait for this to pass!

Big fan of the humidifier though! We just got one and I had the best sleep I've had in a month.

jraeohyeaaa · November 2014

Rosie112799 said:
Same here.. congestion is worse at night for me. Before i was pregnant i had extremely bad allergies, the dr said i had allergic rhinitis. I was on prescibed allergy medication and a nasal spray flonase. And once we found out i was pregnant, the dr said to stop using both. So it has been horrible at night. I tried the neti pot. I sounded like mickey mouse after.. Congestion lasted for 2 days and i couldn't breathe out of either nostril. I was thinking of using vicks and putting right under my nose? Is that safe for baby and has anyone tried that?

I have been using "baby Vicks" on my chest and throat. Regular Vicks probably isn't unsafe but you can't go wrong with the version for babies. It probably isn't as strong smelling but it has worked for me.

twodreamers · November 2014

Congestion was my very first pregnancy symptom and it never went away. I sleep sitting up so I'm not mouth breathing all night long. :-/ I'm definitely getting a humidifier after reading this. Here's to a less congested pregnancy, ladies.

Rosie112799 · November 2014

Thank you @jraeohyeaaa. I will try that

Ndracer · November 2014

I've had stuffy nose for weeks. My trick is nasal strips. Helps so much and I've been wearing them every night.

blue2mango · November 2014

I got some congestion from being sick & I used vicks vapo rub on my chest & safety pinned a small towel over it so it didn't get all over my sleep shirt & bed. I also purchased a hot, steam air humidifier with vicks in it. I had a cool air humidifier but it wasn't working. Hope that helps!

CoPilot2012 · November 2014

An all natural Vicks if you want to really get into it is Vaseline and eucalyptus oil. I like it.

MyBell524 · November 2014

Tonights another bad night

gonna try sudafed and buy a humidifier tomorrow.

mamacaity · November 2014

Yeah trust me i know. Every night.

MyBell524 · November 2014

Got my humidifier fired up! And sudafed as well.. Hubby said he'd buy me some vix tomorrow. Excited for a better nights sleep! Fingers crossed! Praying the hormones calm down a bit over the next cpl weeks. The congestion lasts ALL day now. Blah!

MyBell524 · November 2014

Nothing is working!! Up again since 4am. Neti Pot may be my last hope. Feeling so helpless and frustrated

erbawden · November 2014

Humidifier worked wonders for me! It made a huge difference after the first night. We actually got a cute cheap one on Amazon that is an elephant and plan to move it to the nursery once the little one arrives. I also have a eucalyptus rub I use in my shower every morning which clears up the little amount I have left even with humidifier.

Also, for those who feel like they're drinking a TON of water but still dehydrated, I was with you just a week ago! I now eat a spoonful of honey a day, which helps your body absorb water. My doctor also said that eating an orange will help, as long as when you peel it you leave a lot of the white stuff on the fruit to eat.

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