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  1. #1
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    Nov 2005
    Ontario, Canada
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    Don't really even want to bother...

    ... going to bed that is.

    Sleep has been a bit of a challenge for weeks now, but the past few nights have been really bad! I've had insomnia like crazy, coupled with leg cramps, painful braxton-hicks, restless legs, and the usual night-time bathroom trips. Total sleep 3-4 hours. Nights are long and nasty, and I don't really want to go to bed and start it all over, even though I'm exhausted.

    Funny thing is, I can sleep during the day. DH very sweetly tucked me into bed this afternoon and watched the girls, and I slept for 3 hours! No problems. Why is night so different?

    Anyone else? Got any suggestions? Thankfully we're coming closer to the end! I can't wait to sleep again! I know I'll be getting up with baby, but it won't be this bad!

  2. #2
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    Aug 2006
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    No suggestions here, night times are not fun for me at the moment either! Kinda cruel considering once bubs arrive we'll be up all night!

    Hope you manage some rest during the day at least.

  3. #3
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    Jan 2008
    Central Coast NSW
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    I hear you Cricket! I resorted to sleeping meds in the end cos I was such a mess (- tho only took them for one night and then next night my water broke)

    Hang in there! I know people say it prepares you for being up with a baby - and tho my sleep is interrupted now - the quality of the sleep I do get is soooo much better!

    The end of the discomfort is in sight - get as much daytime sleep as you can!

  4. #4
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    Oct 2008
    Sydney, NSW
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    I totally hear you. I am having the same issue. Daytime sleeps are not an issue, but night time ones are so broken and sometimes I am just laying awake. I am really looking forward to when baby is out so that I can sleep better (when baby is not feeding/ crying).

  5. #5
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    Feb 2007
    1,219

    I found a lot of pillows, heat packs and some TLC from the other half helped me sleep, the recliner was my best friend as I could still sit up right but lean back enough to sleep without my head rolling around.

    Hope you feel better soon, you will have your bubs shortly... then comes the fun with the owie tailbone and tummy when sleeping

  6. #6
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    Dec 2007
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    I am exactly the same Cricket! Sleep so well during the day - horribly at night! I am so uncomfortable I want to cry my back and pelvis are killing me! I feel your pain - I wish I had some answers for us
    Rach xx