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springbaby2011
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Registered: 08-26-2010
Insomnia
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 Wed, 12-07-2011 - 7:40am

I am having insomnia off and on. I wake up to go to the bathroom around 2:30 every night. Some nights I can't get back to sleep. I lay there and try but after about 30 mins to an hour I am up. This of course makes me feel fatigued for the day and it's not always possible to nap as my four year old doesn't always want to cooperate.

I can remember with my last pg I would wake up at midnight to eat a bowl of Frosted Shredded Wheats every night during the third trimester. But here I am a month away from reaching the third and it's already started. At least I get some knitting done.

Are you having trouble sleeping? What do you do?

 


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frutess
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Registered: 08-20-2004
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Wed, 12-07-2011 - 10:38am

My midwife told me to

julestar3147
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Registered: 03-12-2007
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Wed, 12-07-2011 - 12:36pm
I am having trouble too, but usually wake up around 4-6 and have a problem falling back to sleep after the requisite potty break :) I also have a hard time catching a nap because, though my 4 year old will stay in his room, he thumps around and makes a ton of noise right above my room. It can be hard to chill out and relax. Mine hasn't reached the 3rd trimester type of insomnia yet. I dread that. It gets rough when you can't sleep and can't nap. I feel for you :( Maybe try taking a relaxing bath at night?

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photoloco
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Registered: 03-21-2005
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Wed, 12-07-2011 - 1:24pm
yes - this happens midway through all of my pregnancies.

I keep my phone next to my bed so I lay there in the dark and look through Facebook or Pinterest or play Angry Birds - it passes some time but looking at that bright screen in the dark makes me feel like closing my eyes again.
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photoloco
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Registered: 03-21-2005
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Wed, 12-07-2011 - 1:25pm
yes!! I have learned not to turn the light on either. Fortunately, we have a window in our bathroom so it's not completely blackedout but turning the light on is the deal breaker for sure.
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irishmama2one
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Registered: 06-06-2011
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Wed, 12-07-2011 - 1:42pm
I've had off and on insomnia the whole time, so I feel for you. Since I've been on my thyroid medication, it's been easier. What would keep me up is that darn round ligament pain if I try to roll over from side to side and I don't do it slowly. But, then there are nights that I am tired enough to just fall into bed and go to sleep, but once my head hits the pillow, I can't. A warm bath helps me or reading a book.
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asisqueen
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Registered: 11-14-2011
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Thu, 12-08-2011 - 8:32pm
Yup...here too
4:00 a.m is NOT my friend!!!!!
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chriscanuck
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Registered: 05-14-2003
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Thu, 12-08-2011 - 10:12pm
I was just thinking about this thread last night when I lay awake at 3:30am. Oh the joys of pregnancy LOL

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cjappert
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Registered: 04-20-2008
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Fri, 12-09-2011 - 4:05pm
I have about 2 potty wakes per night, but thank god I can usually get back to sleep pretty quickly. I agree though, turning on the bathroom right will be the end of it!
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julestar3147
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Registered: 03-12-2007
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Fri, 12-09-2011 - 11:51pm
I know exactly what you mean about having to turn over slowly! I just noticed last night that this ligament pain had started again for me too. It usually is a real bear for me as time goes on. I always forget, too.

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fp_alysse
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Registered: 09-04-2010
In reply to: springbaby2011
Re: Insomnia
 Sat, 12-10-2011 - 6:53pm

I've been waking between 4 and 5 to go to the bathroom and I have trouble getting back to sleep after that.

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