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Insomnia?

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Mamab33 · 25/01/2013 00:40

Usually sleep so well. Was so tired this evening now it is after midnight and I can't sleep!
6 weeks pregnant. Anyone else experiencing similar?

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Pocket1 · 27/01/2013 01:52

I know. And now I'm awake my heartburn has kicked in too! Im17 weeks. You?

butterflyexperience · 27/01/2013 01:50

Grrr far to late for loud music!

Pocket1 · 27/01/2013 01:37

Me too. Mostly down to selfish neighbours playing v loud bases music and singing along. I can hear it in every room is my house.

butterflyexperience · 27/01/2013 01:17

And I awake
Anyone else?

Mamab33 · 26/01/2013 21:48

Thanks littlesparkle I'll have a look in boots tomo.
That is a big move mrsmellow. Hope it goes really well!

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mrsmellow · 26/01/2013 12:35

Moving home from South Africa.. have to finish this before baby comes (or placental brain fail kicks in )
I'm so tired now! and we have big dinner plans with friends to say goodbye tonight....

Withalittlesparkle · 26/01/2013 09:14

I actually got a half decent nights sleep but didn't go to bed till turned midnight!!

butterflyexperience · 26/01/2013 08:27

Been awake since 4 this morning am now exhausted but can't rest as have a meeting then a 1st birthday party today.
Bugger...

LazyMachine · 26/01/2013 05:06

Ooooh - where are you moving to/from, MrsM? I'm also working on a thesis, but I'm taking ML between my 1st and 2nd years. (Will be interesting to see how my brain copes next fall with that and a 7 month old baby!)

mrsmellow · 26/01/2013 04:53

15 weeks and I think maybe I slept too much in the 1st trimester...
I fall asleep on the sofa, go to bed and am wide awake - but do eventually go to sleep, then wake up early and can't get back to sleep.
I'm exhausted. Make it go away!
My brain won't stop whirring.
I do have a lot on at the moment, we're about to move continents and have nowhere to live in our new country, I'm trying to finishing off a thesis...

butterflyexperience · 26/01/2013 04:31

15 weeks and its just started.
Had it with my other 2 dc too

Maybe we should use this thread to keep us entertained during the early hours

Withalittlesparkle · 26/01/2013 00:11

Mama totally forget to recommend mum and me sleep mist, it's from boots, lavender and camomile spray that you just waft around the room a little bit before going to bed!! That helps calm me down a little!! Hopefully tonight you'll sleep better!

Mamab33 · 26/01/2013 00:03

Thank you LazyMachine

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LazyMachine · 25/01/2013 23:32

Yes, okay to use Lavender throughout, but avoid the clary sage!

forgetmenots · 25/01/2013 19:38

Ah mama, hadn't thought of that! I'm not sure, sorry, I'm in 2nd... Maybe someone helpful will have the answer in a minute!

Mamab33 · 25/01/2013 19:03

Are we ok to use lavender oil in first trimester??

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LazyMachine · 25/01/2013 11:30

Definitely get a DreamGenii. I'm currently using mine folded around my pillow as extra lower back support to avoid the dread acid reflux. (Oh, yes, that's another pleasant symptom you've got to look forward to, OP!)

forgetmenots · 25/01/2013 10:14

Me too :(

Have found hot milk, lavender oil and dreamgennii pillow to be helpful - would recommend it.

LazyMachine · 25/01/2013 10:05

The best thing about Maternity Leave is being able to take a nap when you need to. Now, I'm not as bothered that I can't sleep (or can only sleep in short 1-2 hr. bursts), because I make up for it during the day while lounging around in my pjs.

I found the first trimester exhaustion/insomnia combo difficult, but both got better in the second trimester. And, then, of course came back with a vengeance in the third!

Perhaps a warm bath before bed and lavender oil might help you Mama?

Mamab33 · 25/01/2013 09:29

Thank you so much ladies. Eventually got to sleep about 4! FX for us all tonight!

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Withalittlesparkle · 25/01/2013 09:09

Mam hope you got to sleep last night!! There's nothing wrong with the flu jab, they encourage preggos to have it, had mine at 5 weeks!! No side effects other than a sore arm

HandMini · 25/01/2013 08:08

39 weeks. Eyes propped open with matchsticks every day....averaging about four hours a night. Perhaps I'm in training for arrival of newborn.

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Mamab33 · 25/01/2013 02:30

Phew it is pretty rough! Hope you are enjoying your ML... not long to go until you get to meet your little one!

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VickyU · 25/01/2013 02:04

37.5 and I'm afraid my insomnia has also got progressively worse. I feel sort of jet lagged most of the time. Whether I get up at 7am or 11am I can never sleep at night. I just sleep whenever I am able to now I'm on maternity leave but obviously more difficult at the beginning. A lot of people tell me its our bodies preparing for a newborn....

Mamab33 · 25/01/2013 01:42

Thank you both. Worried that I took the flu jab today. Have eithrr of you had it?

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