Jennefer@SSA Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am 14 weeks and only averaging about 5 hours a sleep a night. Last night I went to bed after an exhausting day at 8:00 pm to be certain I would get enough sleep. I couldn't fall asleep until 10:00 and only slept until midnight. I laid there until 2:00am and then only slept until 5:00. (Insert very loud and frustrated scream here!). Is this common? I had mild insomnia in my previous 3 pregnancies but nothing at all like what I am experiencing now. It is happening every.single.night. What can I do in the natural realm that might help? Heck I'll take non-natural as long as it's safe and will allow me to sleep. Currently I am taking benadryl every few nights but I don't want to do that too much as it's effectiveness will wear off. Hopefully the Hive can help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 It happens, I just usually try to make myself as comfortable as possible-- extra pillows, as many as I need. Also a shower at the end of the day might help or a head massage from your hubby. I believe that head massages produce whatever that chemical is (is it seratonin?) that helps you sleep. I kind of try to wear myself out during the day so I can get to sleep as well. But it will wear off, don't worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I tried calms forte. But not being awoken in the first place by others was the key. My sleep was considered sacred. I hope you can get some rest tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 You can always try warm milk. That usually helps me, but I am not pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 It happens, I just usually try to make myself as comfortable as possible-- extra pillows, as many as I need. Also a shower at the end of the day might help or a head massage from your hubbyy! Comfy pillows and foot rubs. Every night it was the foot rubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LlamaMama Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I used to take a Calcium and Magnesium supplement for pregnancy insomnia. It helped some, but unfortunately not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girligirlmom Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Magnesium. Natural Calm brand. Cheaper at Vitacost. http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?Ntk=products&x=0&ss=1&y=0&Ntt=natural%20calm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 This is not natural but... Unisom is safe to take when pregnant and is not habit forming. I take it, together with B-6, every night of every pregnancy from about 7 weeks on to stop my constant vomiting. It helps me sleep too...which makes sense with it being a sleeping aid and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Someone close to me suffered badly from insomnia, complicated by anxiety, and the CD's from Dr. Miller really, truly helped. http://drmiller.pinnaclecart.com/index.php?p=product&id=14&parent=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 A drop of majorum essential oil on each side of your pillow (in case you turn over) should help. Unless you hate the smell, that is! It wears off after a few hours, so you might have to reapply if you wake up in the night. I know majorum is to be avoided during pregnancy, but that's topical application. It's perfectly ok to sniff it. Good luck, :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I'm about 33 wks. along, and I've got it BAD. It's 2:30 a.m. here and I'm clickety-clacketing. I'm going to ask my doc about Unisom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks everyone. I am so thankful I have some new things to try tonight. Last night I used Benadryl b/c dh is out of town and I *had* to get enough sleep so I could be a good and patient mommy to my boys. I am going to try some of these other remedies tonight. Wish dh were here for the head and/or foot massage! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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