Pregnancy dreams

I've been riddled with less than ordinary dreams lately, and I read that it could be due to low blood sugar at bedtime. Common ailments also seem to be leg cramps which have also started to flare again.

I had a chupa chup the other night before bed and found that I didn't dream and had no leg cramps. But lollies before bed aren't ideal and am looking for suggestions as to a late night snack/ drink that could do the job. Would things like OJ fit the bill?

I know it's only a possibility, but am willing to try anything at this point. TIA.

Ive always munched on a big green juicy Granny Smith apple when in bed and UTD. Visitors would open my fridge and half eaten green apples would just fall at their feet ;p

Sorry, thats all that's up my sleeveless top today. xx

Thanks hun. I had an apple the other night and it gave me acidy reflux. I try to have one earlier in the day.

Any other suggestions?

A 1l bottle of coke :p

How about pears? They're in season now and they taste lovely.

Smiths crisps are actually very high in sugar/carbs but possibly no better for you than a chuppa-chup.

Prunes, honey, yogurt with compote mixed in.

Wonder if some coconut water would do the trick? Someone has recommended coconut water as a labour drink for energy. Might burn 'slower' than sugar in fruit or lollies.

Pick something low gi so it releases at a slower rate in your body (instead of a massive sugar hit)

Good things are a piece of low gi toast, milk (I generally have a milo).

Even though dd is diabetic it works in the same principle - slow release carb just before bed to ensure her levels don't drop through the night.

I've had a complete mind blank on what other types of foods (I'll blame the ungodly hour in replying) but will dig out my book tomorrow and let you know of some more :)

Definitely steer clear of more "sugary" items though, it will give you a quick hit and not sustain you through the night.

Thanks girls. Have tried a few different things this week, but am now thinking that the chuppa chup was coincidental. Have had horrid dreams every night, all seemingly surrounding DH. They're all situations where I can't find him and spend the dream frantically searching for him, or I can see him but can't reach him. Two nights ago I dreamt I busted him snorting drugs (he's never taken drugs in his life) and last night's dream we were caught up in a bombing. It's relentless. I've had one about DD where I woke up crying it was really awful, but thankfully she hasn't been in any of the others.

No wonder I'm so tired, my brain just doesn't stop.