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Why are you awake?..

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:30

In no way an AIBU but hey ho!

I always read these threads when I'm awake so I thought I would start one.

I am 37+3 & have been awake for an hour with the worst heartburn ever! Taken 5 rennies over the course of the evening & have drank copious amounts of milk which is doing diddlysquat!

So why are you awake?

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Fochit · 20/02/2020 03:35

I drunk white wine last night so now have racing heart.
DH has just made me cup of tea and given me a cuddle.

Is it your first baby?

ChelseaCat · 20/02/2020 03:36

Feeding my 7wo - you have this joy to come!!! Other than the heartburn, how are you feeling?

HeronLanyon · 20/02/2020 03:36

Fireworks in central London an hour or so ago !
Was already awake - some récent bereavements have played havoc with my sleep for a year or so.
Also had mild upset stomach from eating out earlier.
Bloody hell - ‘living my best life eh’?
Hope heartburn eases. Not pleasant.

summeryet · 20/02/2020 03:37

Remegel might help, generally only found in Boots.

I'm 39+4, have an ear infection, and am worried about the baby being breech (previously was, then turned, but I can't tell now)!

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:38

What a lovely other half making you a cuppa at this hour!

No this is my second - though my first is 7 so it does feel like I'm doing it all again for the first time!

Not too bad overall, had a lot of water infections & pgp this pregnancy but I try to have a positive mindset.

Congratulations on your 7 week old Smile x

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IWantThatName · 20/02/2020 03:39

Funny you should ask that! Normally wake around 3am to go to the loo, but this time I'm fidgety and can't sleep. I swear the times I wear pyjama bottoms I sleep worse! They ride up, twist around, get into the uh, 'cracks' and are just irritating.

FlowerTink · 20/02/2020 03:40

Night feeds with a 6 week old here. Congratulations! Not long to go now :)

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:40

@summeryet will look out for that!

Baby was transverse for ages then went head down but I keep convincing myself they've moved again!

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:41

@HeronLanyon sorry to hear that Sad I hope you get some peace soon Thanks

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ChelseaCat · 20/02/2020 03:41

Well done - it’s so hard when you’re feeling grotty ! Mine came unexpectedly at 37+4, are you all ready?

NachoFries · 20/02/2020 03:42

I’m on my way to work as it’s 20 minutes to 7 where I am and I hate being late. But technically speaking I am up at 3.42am (GMT)

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:42

@IWantThatName I can't sleep in pyjama trousers! My legs have to be ffrreeeee so I empathise completely!

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Pinkbonbon · 20/02/2020 03:42

Oh no, I feel for you, heartburn sucks. I often find the tablets dont help mine :(

I'm just up cause I've been sleeping later and later lol. Really should go try sleep now.

ChelseaCat · 20/02/2020 03:43

@FlowerTink - the 3am feed club! Never a lonely place when MN is around!! Congrats! How are you getting on?

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:43

@ChelseaCat I like to think we are but is anyone ever really 'ready' for the sleep deprivation 😂

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HeronLanyon · 20/02/2020 03:45

Congrats op and everyone else up with babs.

ChelseaCat · 20/02/2020 03:46

@HoneyBee833 Eugh, tell me about it! This is my first and I was a 9 hours a night kind of girl before... anything above 4 is a success now 😂

sashh · 20/02/2020 03:48

I've just made pancakes for everyone, virtual pancakes on their way with tea and coffee.

ChelseaCat · 20/02/2020 03:48

@HeronLanyon thank you. I’m sorry to hear about your losses Flowers

frillyfarmer · 20/02/2020 03:49

Hugging the loo, again - 3rd night running.

38+5 with my second, the acid reflux has turned into late night nausea apparently. I'm secretly hoping it's an early sign of labour, although something tells me I should be so lucky 😂

Sorry you're up as well OP, acid is just the worst! Everyone is snoring peacefully in my house - even the dog! which makes my late night wakings worse!

T0rt0ise · 20/02/2020 03:50

38+3 and pregnancy insomnia! Have had a bath and some ryvita with peanut butter but sleep is still evading me Hmm Would very much like baby to arrive now so at least there's a reason for me to be awake Grin

HeronLanyon · 20/02/2020 03:50

Ta FlowersAll part of life cycle thankfully not more difficult. Am through the really awful bit and am ok but sleep eludes.

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:51

@ChelseaCat ohhhh me too! I just love sleep 😂

@sashh thanks! That's one thing I can't wait for - a cup of tea! Even the thought of one in this pregnancy makes me go 🤢 & I normally love tea!

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annabell22 · 20/02/2020 03:53

Because it's nearly 8am here and I've already taken my parents to the airport, got back home, stripped the bed they used and got it all in the washing machine.

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HoneyBee833 · 20/02/2020 03:53

Oh fellow preggers not long for us now hopefully! My heartburn is making me feel like I could be sick at any minute tonight!

Totally agree with the looking forward to their being an actual reason to be awake at these silly hours!

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