Yup I have insomnia too. But I can't even nap in the arvos! I have found that if DH puts something boring on the tv and gives my feet a rub, I do fall asleep around 10pm on the couch though...
Sorry to be brief... on iPod w cranky toddler. Just wanted to add that getting yourself into a deep meditative state can be almost as good for body and mind as having real sleep. Maybe download some tracks with progressive muscle relaxation or guided meditations. At least then you'll be giving your body a good rest and staving off some of that anxiety. Also awesome practice for the birth, as we know that creating a meditative state is excellent for pain management.
I can totally relate. I am usually a night owl at the best of times, but the third trimester for me is always tough - I average 3-5 hours a night, sometimes not going to bed till around the 4am mark, and then I *try* to get sleep in the day time. But with a 16 month old who only likes to sleep for 2 hrs max (but usually closer to 1-1.5) in the day and then the 2 older kids to run around to after school activities etc, I am just wasted all the time at the moment I guess if nothing else it gets us in the groove of sleeplessness for when bub is actually here and feeding through the night. Not much of a consolation tho!
Hello, I have had insomnia from day dot with this pregnancy & the best decision I made was to talk to my Ob about it and request a mild sedative. It have been a godsend to be able to sleep and wake up refreshed the next day. I would talk to your caregiver about it and see if a sedative would be a good solution for you.
Thank you all so much for your suggestions - I really appreciate it. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow and will chat to him about it and find out what options (if any) are available to me. Fortunately my DH has a bit of a work break at the moment (he works for himself), so he has been getting up to DS at night and letting me a have a bit of a sleep in on the really bad nights.
For those of you also suffering, I hope you find a solution and get some well-deserved sleep x
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I guess if nothing else it gets us in the groove of sleeplessness for when bub is actually here and feeding through the night. Not much of a consolation tho!
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