I have had to sleep with some extra pillows under my head (now 2) and a thinner one (feather) below that to raise my head and shoulders so that I can still get comfy sleeping on my side. I sometimes sleep with my body pillow as well but generally find that I wake up on my back cuddling the thing more often than not! Except for pee breaks through the night, I am sleeping better then ever.

Hope this helps!