I can't get comfortable, I can't clear my head and for some reason, I have songs that are stuck in my head! What can I do to help me sleep? I know some of you are going to say to get use to it, but please say something else besides that. I get around 3 hours of sleep every night and I'm still working!!!
2006-10-04 08:53:36 · 26 answers · asked by amanda725_2000 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sometimes if you get a body pillow and put it between your legs and lay on your side it is an easy way to get comfy. Make your room as dark as you possibly can. If peace and quiet gets to you play some soft low music. I can't assure this will help but it is worth a try.
2006-10-04 08:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by jane d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can tell you is to wind down when you get home from work. You are doing something that is keeping your mind going, and preventing you from sleeping.
I am 39 weeks, the only thing that makes me get up at this point is having to go to the bathroom lol.
You can try a pillow under your side and stomach which provides support. Keep an extra pillow under your head and neck to help keep your head lifted (better breathing). Drink something relaxing...milk, or juice...hopefully you aren't drinking sugar or caffiene.
(I was - but cut everything off).
Thats about all I can suggest. I work full time myself and have 3 kids at home. After the kids go to bed, I take about an hour for wind down time, and that really helps to get my mind cleared out. I usually end up watching something on tv that doesn't require any thought. Sometimes a good book for recreation will do that as well. Basically find something that is distracting that you don't have to put any thought into.
By the way, lots of exercise is NOT a good idea at this point. While some is alright, walking all over the place puts undue stress on your pelvic bone and the baby, and will cause you more pain than anything else. Not a good idea. Exhausting yourself any more beyond what you are is not smart, plus you need to try to get as much sleep as possible now, because this will make labor easier..and you are going to NOT be getting much sleep once the baby comes.
Good luck!
2006-10-04 16:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am about 14 weeks and I hardly get any sleep. I probably get like 3 or 4 hours too if I get lucky. But lucky me I dont work right now. But not even in the day can I get some sleep. The only thing I can say is your not the only one and your going to soon have ur baby and litlle by little youll get your normal sleep back. For now I guess try the warm baths and pillows aroung you. Try putting some relaxing music on very low so you berly hear put it on an sleeper timer so in a certain time it will turn off automatically. You wont even notice when you fall alseep. I would try taking maternity leave already maybe you have stress at work. Relax and enjoy your pregnacy.
2006-10-04 16:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by mommy 22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish there was a cure for the lack of sleep. My sleep problems started at around that time too. I am 40 weeks + today and have not had a good night sleep in a month. I am up on average 4 times a night to pee and the rest is tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. Even though it sucks not being able to sleep at night I am grateful not to be tired in the morning. I was just telling my husband last night that I amost hope my insomnia stays with me for a while after the baby is born since I wont have any trouble getting up a few times at night to feed and change the baby. By the way I am hoping you are going to take a little time off work before the baby is born to rest and take care of last minute details.
2006-10-04 16:28:33 · answer #4 · answered by sooz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Im still pretty far behind you (28 weeks) but the old wives tales seem to come true for me, I drink a warm cup of milk at night and keep pillows all around me for comfort (poor hubby) and it really helps. Not to much longer and that cup of milk wont do anything for you!! Good luck I understand your discomfort. Oh and to clear your head, taking a night time walk for a bout a half an hour helped me out as well.
2006-10-04 15:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by Ash1227 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my wife was pregnant she went through the same thing. What we found to put her to sleep was a fish aquarium. the sound of the water and the air pump calmed her down and lulled her to sleep. this also took her mind off of being uncomfortable. My suggestion is find something that will do that for you, like maybe the news a football game lol. Good luck with the baby and get some rest, you will need it for the next 18 years.
2006-10-04 16:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by anant k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel sister. Been there done that 3 times!! Have you tried a body pillow? Try taking a warm bath (it is safe to take a bath when you are pregnant as long as your water hasn't broken) and relaxing with a good book before bed. You are probably just anxious about your little one's arrival. Perfectly normal. Prayer helps too if you are prayerful. I still do that when I can't get to sleep. I just talk to God and He somehow helps me to go to sleep. All the best.
2006-10-04 15:57:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be like that for another year after the baby is born. Experts say you will probably not get back to a normal sleep pattern until after your infant turns 1 year old. Or at least that is what Parenting Magazine said in this months issue. But on a personal level. My Dr. said 1 glass of red wine doesn't hurt anything.
2006-10-04 16:02:27 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain... Unfortunately, it is just preparing you for what's coming up. I went through the same thing. I was sleeping for a hour then I would wake up. Then fall asleep again and then wake up, so I completely feel what you are going through. Suggestion try drinking some warm milk, or taking a warm bath to relax before hand, or ask your partner for a relaxing massage. That might help, and good luck.
2006-10-04 16:00:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably just anxious. Have you tried sleeping upright, like in a recliner? My mom said that was the only way she could sleep when she was in her last trimester. Maybe try listening to relaxing music (without any words) when you try to go to sleep. That might help you clear your head.
2006-10-04 15:58:56 · answer #10 · answered by spambercrombie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋