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Sleeping troubles

knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93 member
in April 2018 Moms
Does anyone have troubles sleeping at night? I am constantly tossing and turning from my right side to my left side. No matter what I do, I can't get comfortable. Has anyone found a better and more comfortable way to sleep?
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  • klburke88klburke88 member
    Absolutely. I find that I get an achey-type pain in my outer thighs when sleeping on my side. I'm normally a stomach sleeper, but tender breasts and the beginnings of a bump are making that impossible. I have been able to fall asleep on my back a couple times. Otherwise, I'm finding that a pillow between the legs is the best solution.

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  • knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93 member
    Thank you! I am going to try propping up a few pillows. I hope it helps. I'm ordering a full body pregnancy pillow as well. I will let you know how it goes
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  • whatabout2ndbreakfastwhatabout2ndbreakfast member
    Yes get the full body pillow! I can't sleep on my back because it makes me dizzy but I sleep well on my side with a pillow between my knees
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  • angiek1angiek1 member
    What @peppersmith22 said. The full body pillow is great. I am screwed soon, I am a tummy sleeper and soon that won't be an option. Wah. The body pillows help me a lot though.
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  • bchalmbchalm member
    Yes! I always have sleeping issues but they have gotten way worse. Last time I remember o slept the best while pregnant, I was always so exhausted. Not this time. So I might be investing in a bod uhh pillow as well.
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  • Dumbgurl04Dumbgurl04 member
    I actually just got out my body pillow from my last pregnancy.  I use to be a back sleeper but my first pregnancy ruined that for me.  Having the pillow very much helps plus it will be great to have when the bump starts to get bigger.

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    ngolimento said:
    10 bucks says someone is still going to insinuate Lund is a bitch anyways :p



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  • kaymarookaymaroo member
    Sleeping troubles haven't started yet for me but they were awful when I was further along with DS. I recommend a full-length body pillow, plus extra regular pillows to help prop you up behind your back.
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  • ngolimentongolimento member
    @irenejean yeeeeessss, I wanted to frigging punch people who were always smugly saying that.  I didn't sleep well at all with DD the whole pregnancy, and it made me see red when people thought it was SOOO funny I would get even less soon.
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  • saisongbirdsaisongbird member
    Mine have. Heartburn at night. I started adding pillows to the pile.


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  • frenchiekinplusonefrenchiekinplusone member
    I suggest trying a Snoogle, but I'm not wholeheartedly recommending it. I have a friend who is obsessed with hers and she actually had an extra for some reason and gave it to me. I have a love-hate relationship with it. I like the extra support behind my back and for my tummy when I switch sides, and between my knees.... but I HATE it for my head and neck. It's way too firm for me as a head pillow so I've kind of finagled it so the u-shaped end is pushed all the way to the headboard and I use my actual pillow below it, which helps. It also takes up the entire bed which just adds a physical barrier to sexy time with DH, as if my libido could get any lower at this point :D  

    some people swear by them though so it might be worth a shot!
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  • irenejeanirenejean member
    @frenchiekinplusone I hated the way the head/neck support of the snoogle too! I ended up getting the preggle and loved it: https://www.amazon.com/Leachco-Preggle-Comfort-Air-Flow-Pillow/dp/B000T5PMZ4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1507656992&sr=8-1&keywords=preggle+pillow&th=1
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  • 1fish2fishredfish1fish2fishredfish member
    I toss and turn all night from gas pains and then I have RLP each time I turn.  Hot mess.  Snoogle helps a bit.
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  • lindsyelindsye member
    I have a u-shaped pregnancy pillow and love it; I tried the snoogle but didn't feel like body wrestling with it and messing up my sheets every time I switched to the other side. It does take up the whole bed and my husband hates it, but I have a really hard time sleeping on my sides - hurts my hips - so it's pretty much a necessity for me in the second half of pregnancy.
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    lindsye said:
    I have a u-shaped pregnancy pillow and love it; I tried the snoogle but didn't feel like body wrestling with it and messing up my sheets every time I switched to the other side. It does take up the whole bed and my husband hates it, but I have a really hard time sleeping on my sides - hurts my hips - so it's pretty much a necessity for me in the second half of pregnancy.

    My DH also hates it.  In a moment of graciousness, as I was dry heaving during 1st tri, he suggested I bring it back out from retirement.
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  • appleblossom8317appleblossom8317 member
    The snoogle has been a lifesaver for me! I agree with what @frenchiekinplusone says about it being firm, but I love firm pillows, so it's been amazing for me! 
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  • rach-jrach-j member
    I'm a stomach sleeper so I knew i would have some trouble. I ordered my snoogle a full month ago so it would be here in plenty of time and it still hasnt made it in yet  :(  Glad to hear a lot of yall like it! Can't wait for it to finally arrive and give it a try!
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  • knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93 member
    @lund thanks! I am still having a hard time figuring out how the discussions and post work. I will definitely check that out. I really appreciate it. 
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  • knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93 member
    ngolimento said:
    10 bucks says someone is still going to insinuate Lund is a bitch anyways :p
     Shouldn't be that serious. Regardless of how it was said I didn't take any offense to it. I don't normally respond/post because I just don't know where to start and what to do. I'm looking for help and advice just like everyone else. Thanks!
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    knottiea8b20e0a1e2e0d93 said:
    ngolimento said:
    10 bucks says someone is still going to insinuate Lund is a bitch anyways :p
     Shouldn't be that serious. Regardless of how it was said I didn't take any offense to it. I don't normally respond/post because I just don't know where to start and what to do. I'm looking for help and advice just like everyone else. Thanks!

    That's an awesome attitude :).  My post wasn't directed at you, but rather the people on the board that get upset when anyone gives information that @Lund gave you. There is a history here of people being cut down for even nicely offering the directions she gave you.
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