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Anyone else with Insomnia at the moment ?

ELH05 View Member Profile	17/11/2012, 08:47 AM Post #1
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Arrgghh last 3 nights I've woken up anywhere from. 2am to 4am and can't get back to sleep. ! Driving me absolute bonkers. This happened with my last PG but I don't remember it being this early (21 weeks) Any suggestions or natural sleep aids ?

MJCplus1 View Member Profile	19/11/2012, 07:56 PM Post #2
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I've been suffering insomnia for the past month, surviving on Max 3-4 hours sleep a night and dealing with a sick 16 month old :-( Have not yet found a cure but have found pillow placement helping me relax and sleep a little better. Tried many diff combinations now I've found one I like poor DH has a tiny edge to sleep on but he knows how much I need my sleep right now so is happy to oblige - or mb he is too scared to touch the pillows in fear Of my reaction! Lol

LittleSpoon View Member Profile	19/11/2012, 08:27 PM Post #3
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Hey ELH05 - generally I've been ok, I've been quite exhausted so nodded off ok. But pre-pregnancy I did have some trouble and I've had the odd bad night since. I used to take Swisse Sleep tablets, but my naturopath said they were not recommended during pregnancy. But I think that was mainly in the first trimester. Maybe check with a naturopath/pharmacist? Sometimes, especially as the pregnancy progresses, I actually find I have trouble going to sleep (or back to sleep) because of aches and pains. I find on these occasions a paracetamol tablet can help tremendously. Otherwise breathing/meditation is the best think I've tried. You can get meditation CDs, or apps if you have a smartphone. Plug in your headphones and just follow along until you either relax or drift off. The one other thing that has worked for me in the past are audio books. I listen until I nod off. Preferably books I've already read so I don't get too distracted (Harry Potter is my fav). I highly recommend Halo Headphones for comfortable listening. Good luck.

ELH05 View Member Profile	19/11/2012, 10:16 PM Post #4
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Thanks guys ill be seeing OB tomorrow so will ask him what he suggests !

LibbyCo View Member Profile	30/11/2012, 03:50 AM Post #5
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QUOTE (MJCplus1 @ 19/11/2012, 08:56 PM) I've been suffering insomnia for the past month, surviving on Max 3-4 hours sleep a night and dealing with a sick 16 month old :-( Have not yet found a cure but have found pillow placement helping me relax and sleep a little better. Tried many diff combinations now I've found one I like poor DH has a tiny edge to sleep on but he knows how much I need my sleep right now so is happy to oblige - or mb he is too scared to touch the pillows in fear Of my reaction! Lol Hahaha I know exactly what you mean, he's not getting the duvet or the pillows!

MinkyMonkey View Member Profile	06/12/2012, 10:56 AM Post #6
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Yes! The baby is always kicking around like crazy between those times so I am guessing it's going to continue for a while once the baby is here too Funny thing is in the first trimester I would always wake up around 2/3am to be sick Sometimes I just need something to eat and I can get back to sleep other nights I never get back to sleep. I second mediation THIS one is my fave (works quite well getting my 3yo to sleep too:) )

WhimsicalDragonf... WhimsicalDragonfly View Member Profile	02/01/2013, 05:02 AM Post #7
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Thought I might try to revive this thread. I'm generally a really good sleeper and have only had very occasional difficulty getting back to sleep after a visit to the loo since I've been pregnant. I'm sick at the moment though with a sore throat and cough that keep me awake. I try to go back to sleep but can't, so end up surfing the net on my phone until I can fall back asleep again. Think maybe I should try a meditation app as Little Spoon suggested. Any particular apps recommended? I will also look into the headphones mentioned. Edited - iPhone typos! This post has been edited by WhimsicalDragonfly: 02/01/2013, 05:19 AM

BBV View Member Profile	02/01/2013, 06:56 AM Post #8
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WD I've also been waking for lots of toilet breaks...and my heartburn has been keeping me awake longer than I would like..I think as I get bigger it's only going to get worse too. So I feel ur pain! Hope u feel better soon.

LittleSpoon View Member Profile	02/01/2013, 09:10 AM Post #9
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Yep... It's middle of the night wake-ups for me too. Then an achy back stops me falling back asleep. WD - I use an app called Pranyama Lite. It's easy to use and free. I can't recommend the headphones and audio books enough tho... They are much less stimulating than reading and give your eyes a rest even if you aren't sleeping. The best tip is to use books you know, makes it easier to drift off. Hope you feel better soon.

DomesticDivinity View Member Profile	03/01/2013, 11:05 AM Post #10
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Yep, me too. I lay awake for hours and it drives me insane. At least for DH sake I am not snoring when I am awake.

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