Any hints on staying asleep?

[lillie]

Ever since the start of my pregnancy I haven't been able to sleep very well, which seems ridiculous given I'm knackered!

Does anyone have tips on how to stay asleep? I dont have problems drifting off, its just I wake constantly. I've tried a warm bath before bed, I put in earplugs, I've given up caffeine, and I have the window open to let some fresh air in.

The tiredness is making my sickness much worse - I'm praying this doesn't continue for the next 7 months!

 

[karenandbump]

Hi hon, i had this problem when i had my little boy and I bough a big maternity pillow - big long one. Even though I didn't need it to support a bump this early it did help me to relax and sleep better cos was more comfy - hope it helps x

 

[Mamafy]

This insmnia should decrease in the next trimester, it's a weird but very real symptom of pregnancy

Hope you get rest soon xx

 

[Yazz]

I keep waking up randomly through the night, try warm milk. It works wonders.

 

[Delamere19]

Gosh this sounds just like me! I am shattered but cant sleep! Think my OH keeps me awake too which doesnt help. I find myself getting up and making a drink of warm milk but I have found myself sleeping on the sofa many nights!

 

[vixxie77]

I've had this too, thought it might be to do with pregnancy, but wasn't sure. Now I know! Anyone know how much maternity pillows are? x x

 

[*Hope*]

do more during the day...sounds silly but when i cant sleep i make sure i do lots during the day and never nap.
maybe go to bed a bit later than usual so your really tired, dont drink much before bed (waking up just for a wee is too annoying) make ur bed extra cozy..i got one of those teddy bear matress covers that goes under the sheet.
yeah thats all i can think of atm x

 

[serenitylove]

i wake a few times thru the night to go to loo it drives me nuts but i dont have any probs dropping off again you may just have to get used to it

 

[Rosie's Mummy]

I had this terribly in my first pregnancy, I would wake up at 4am and get up - read and then fall asleep on the sofa! It does improve, I slept very well for the rest of my pregnancy

 

[Hells Bells]

Hi
I kno exactly how u feel I wake up between 2.30 & 3.30am everyday and am awake for a good couple of hrs b4 I go back to sleep- on a few occasions I've stayed awake rest of nite. I can't clear my head from the need to sleep as I know how shattered I am each day!! Seeing midwife on weds so will let u no if she has any bright ideas!!
Xx