worst night's sleep yet!

[blondiep14]

Am 9+6. Last night I had a shocker of a night where I just couldn't sleep as I was so bunged up. Not snotty really, just stuffy.
I had Olbas Oil everywhere, the humidifier on and sat up in bed. Nothing seemed to help .
Am so tired this morning and still very bunged up.
What can I do or take, does anyone knoe?

Poor you, it's miserable!

I had a couple of nights like that and went to the doctor (had a really nasty cough and fever too). Managed to get a few things on prescription but I am third trimester and I know they are more cautious in the first trimester.

Might be worth a visit to your doctor if it's affecting you that much, they'll be able to check their books to see what you can have.

Thanks Wriggle. Had a late night Google and think you're right, I won't be given much (or want to take much really) in first trimester.

I read about rhinitus of pregmamcy and am really hoping I don't have that (think it's a bit early).
Will go to pharmacy later and see what they say. Wondering about those strips for snoring?!

My neighbour lent me a plug in thing that you put a eucalyptus tablet in and have in your bedroom overnight.
Best nights sleep I'd had in the whole pregnancy!

Littlemiss, that sounds great. I'm off to find me one of those later!

I had pregnancy rhinitis with exactly those symptoms at exactly the same point (am currently 31 weeks). I went to the doctor after horrendous sleepless nights and was prescribed a nasal steroid spray, which worked immediately. I cannot recommend it enough!

A bath in a room full of steam helps before bed and try an extra pillow.

Well, Friday night was OK but last night again I woke up with a nose as dry as the desert!
Seeing MW Friday so will be sure to mention it.
Will have a look in the week to see if there are any kind sprays over-the-counter that may help.

It's horrid, isn't it? I'm 36 weeks and have suffered from this since 1st trimester.
Try this www.amazon.co.uk/Sterimar-Hypertonic-Nasal-Spray-100ml/dp/B003TWMAM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330258350&sr=8-1
it's actually recommended during pregnancy and even for babies. It's basically just sea water.

Are you still suffering Poppy? You poor thing!
Am fine in the day so beginning to feel its not my cold.
Will be giving that spray a go - thanks for the rec!

Blondie, I only really feel it at night in bed - during the day I'm absolutely fine.

The spray does help a lot, it's not as fast as a normal nose decongestants but after a couple of squirts it does clear up and I get to sleep again (until I wake up for the loo or with heartburn!)

Good luck!

Oh dear. I do feel for you, but wait until youget to the last few weeks :0)

Thanks Poppy - am currently sleeping with my head hanging over the humidifier which is helping a bit.

Saline nasal spray (in the children's medicine section) is fine during pregnancy. Feels horrible to use, but really clears your head!