I have tried and tried to sleep. I can't get more than about 3 hours a night. The baby sleeps through the night just fine, she is great. I won't take sleeping pills because of the baby. I am afraid that will put me out and she may cry during the night and I don't want to chance it.. Any advice? I tried a hot bath, warm milk, reading a boring book, and stepping out to get some fresh air.
2006-06-09 21:14:16 · 9 answers · asked by blah blah blah 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
*This is an on going problem that has been happening for years. Its only now since the baby is here it is taking a toll on me. She is about 9 weeks old.
2006-06-09 21:25:32 · update #1
Any strenuous activity right before attempting to sleep will hamper that. Sleep is based on heartrate. I'm a caffeine addict, but I've found that caffeine can be flushed out of the system by drinking water, unlike alcohol. As well, if you place the bed in a room you are never in throughout the day, this makes it a more peaceful environment...Oh, and the room should be temperate.
2006-06-09 21:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got some good advice out there, skip the warm milk and have a glass of orange juice a couple hours before bedtime. have some fish for dinner. Excercise during the day some.
2006-06-09 21:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dolly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of great articles and information on how stress can effect sleep at ( http://www.reducingstress.net ). there are also many tips for solving the problem. Also, there is also a link to the stresseraser which is a great biofeedback device that can help you get to sleep.
2006-06-11 17:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this sounds terrible - what about putting the baby in bed with you? It sounds like you are paranoid about something happening. How old is the baby? It wouldn't be too terrible in the first year......
2006-06-09 21:19:48 · answer #4 · answered by susanhatcher3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever tried drinking a cup of tea before bedtime? I found this tea called "sleepytime tea" and it worked really well. Good luck!
2006-06-09 21:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either reduce your stress
or
alter your eating pattern
particularly, avoid eating heavy food late at night.
I think a hearty breakfast might be the answer, and perhaps nap in the afternoon.
2006-06-09 23:08:35 · answer #6 · answered by leadbelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yesterday i coldnt go to sleep either so what i did was try to stay on the computer as long as i could then get so sleepy
2006-06-10 08:23:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
lots of exercise
2006-06-09 21:18:35 · answer #8 · answered by cool chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a doctor?
2006-06-09 22:02:57 · answer #9 · answered by hannah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋