Insomnia

[ChefSara77]

Is anyone else having trouble with insomnia? As exhausted as I am, I just can't sleep to save my life!!! I'll be so exhausted, I can hardly keep my eyes open, but it still takes me 2-3 hours to fall asleep at night. And I can't remember the last time I actually slept through the night without waking up...and once I wake up, I can't get back to sleep again. It's SOO frustrating!! How on earth are we supposed to deal with the fatigue of pregnancy if we're also insomniac?

My Dr. said that I could take Tylenol PM to help me sleep, after trying it a couple of times and finding that it didn't help, I've given up. Any ideas? I'm expecting to not get a decent night's sleep *after* the baby is born, but I would like to be able to sleep before!

 

[Jenny]

Aww hon, I'm sorry you're going through that. I have no advice but just wanted to give you a and I hope you start getting some rest soon.

 

[clairebear]

i going through the same thing at the moment and its driving me bonkers xx have found baths rather relaxing before going to bed xxx

 

[Luxx]

Im the same way
Im soooo tired then when i get to sleep i sleep for a few hours then im wide awake. all i can do is lay there and think. it drives me crazy. why do we do this?!

 

[cari28]

You might want to ask your doctor is Ambien would be right for you. Some women have found success with their insomnia with this medication.

 

[Tam]

I struggled to sleep, so I used to have a candle lit bath with Radox, and a nice massage afterwards and that used to chill me out enough at times! Good Luck I hope you find something that works! x

 

[VanWest]

I went through this also. It finally did get better after taking tylenol pm a few times and getting a full night sleep. I did have the the opp effect with tylenol sinus nightime. Sometimes I think meds effect you differently when your pregnant because I useto love my tylenol sinus.

-Maybe try taking a warm bath, some milk and your OH or DH to rub your feet while you lay down...that's how I fall asleep the best!!

 

[Michele1026]

I had insomia before i was pregnant and my Dr and I felt it best to stay on the Ambien, im not going to do myself or the baby any good with no sleep.
Good Luck