Please help!

[Trose2]

I am honestly at my wits end and I don’t know what to do to the point it’s affecting my mental health and because I’m 31 weeks pregnant, I feel no medical professionals will help.

Unfortunately, I have felt my whole pregnancy that aslong as the baby is doing well, they couldn’t give to sh*ts regarding me. I have not slept properly since 22 weeks, to the point now I am up every hour and even when I do sleep, I’m in this hazy-dream-state and not even deep sleeping. Other than exercise, I am not being given any other advice. I’ve tried sleep teas, patches, exercises, different pillows, bed time routines - you name it, I’ve done it. Is there ANYTHING someone can please recommend? I have to work because I cannot afford not to so trying to work 40 hours a week on no more than a max of 2 hours interrupted sleep each night (if lucky) is really, really getting to me.

I don't really have any advice other then trying a lavender pillow spray, it worked for me for a few weeks but I am in the exact same position as you. I am now 37 weeks and sleep has been non existent but like you because baby is fine they won't listen to how it is affecting me. I fall asleep fine I just can't stay asleep.

I hope things get better for you op 💕

I really appreciate the reply, thank you! I will try another spray to see if it will help. I tried the sleep teas but it just made me wee more which isn’t needed lol!

im the exact same, I can get to sleep, I just can’t stay asleep and it’s not from the lack of feeling tired!!

all the best to you in the upcoming weeks 💖

You poor thing, you must feel wiped out.

At least two kiwi fruit a while before bed is meant to help. Also fish oils. Neither is going to be the most potent remedy or a fix-all, but both have some actual evidence and are safe in pregnancy at least.

Ahh, you poor thing - I'm 35 weeks and exactly the same. Have an appt with the midwife next week, so I'm going to see what she suggests. It was the same in my previous pregnancy too.