Pregnancy insomnia?

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IcingTheCake · 09/05/2013 05:12

Just that really! Anyone else? I wake up at 3am for a wee and cannot get back to sleep, this seems to happen all the time!! Any tips to help sleep?

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Needalifeagain · 09/05/2013 05:31

Just the same. Generally getting 2/3 hours per night.
Nothing seems to help, baths, lavender, relaxation techniques etc.
35 wks. Started mat leave so managing a nap when toddler sleeps.
Looking forward to post birth as sleep can't be much worse and can sleep on tummy again

GeordieCherry · 09/05/2013 05:37

Just to nap when you can. It all adds up & resting is better than nothing even if you're not sleeping
There's a relaxation class at the hospital near us that teaches breathing techniques. Might be worth seeing if there's one near you?

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IcingTheCake · 09/05/2013 05:37

Ahh im only 29+6 ten weeks of this to go! Im going to be pro at getting up for a newborn!

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IcingTheCake · 09/05/2013 05:39

GeordieCherry i think i will just have to nap lots! Nothing like breathing techniques seem to help

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BonaDea · 09/05/2013 05:44

I had this all the time. If one more person told me 'its good practice for when the baby comes' I would have killed them (nothing prepares you!).

All I can suggest is not to fret about being wakeful. Make sure you are comfortable and just rest - if you are relaxed and not worrying about not sleeping you may well drop off.

Oh and keep a note pad handy so if there are 'important' things you think of (like 'I MUST get a top and tail bowl') you can just scribble it down and then not fret over it til morning. I found I did a lot of nesting planing at 4am!

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IcingTheCake · 09/05/2013 05:52

Oooh good idea bonadea i may just have to keep a little notepad by the bed my OH will be thrilled

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babyiwantabump · 09/05/2013 06:09

I'm only 8+6 and already have this! Wake at stupid o clock every morning!!

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