Temping and Insomnia

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Registered: 08-22-2008
Temping and Insomnia
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Wed, 10-01-2008 - 8:21pm

Hi Ladies!

I'm not currently temping but I am thinking about giving it a try. My concern (and reason I wasn't temping in the first place) is that I almost never sleep 3 straight hours in a row. While I'm not necessarily up and unable to sleep, I do wake up ton in the middle of the night. Is there anyone out there that successfully temps without being a sound sleeper?

Any insight you have would be so helpful and much appreciated!

Thanks :)
Brandy

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Wed, 10-01-2008 - 8:26pm

Your temps won't be the most reliable in the world, but you ca do it. Give a try, and temp at the same time in the morning. Just to see what happens. use OPKs as a complement

GL Lua

chicks
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Registered: 08-22-2008
Thu, 10-02-2008 - 8:08am

Hi Lua,

Thanks for the encouragement! I just started using OPKs this month so hopefully adding the temping will do the trick!

Thanks :)
Brandy

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Thu, 10-02-2008 - 10:21am
i have insomnia, sleep apnea, and a 2 yo in bed with me, - believe me i do not sleep soundly, LOL. I temp and altho maybe they are not perfect textbook temps, i can see a pattern and i find it helpful. so give it a try.


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Thu, 10-02-2008 - 12:15pm

Thanks, Jenny, that is good to know. I think I will give it a try.

I also have a 2 year old and every little noise on the baby monitor wakes me up. And not to mention a husband that snores like a bear! haha!

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