happypamama Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 What are my best options for managing this at the early stage? I'm only 9 weeks, but I get up to use the bathroom (which doesn't usually happen this early, but it is this time, sigh -- maybe because I'm making a conscious effort to drink more water), after four or five hours, and then I can't get back to sleep for another couple. It's super annoying, and it's terribly unproductive. There are only so many support group emails I need to answer at 4 am, y'know? I've been taking a couple of teaspoons of NaturalCalm in my water most days. Do I need more magnesium than that? What else might help? I'd really not like to do seven more months of sleeping like this, because I know it'll be bad toward the end. I do take a short nap in the afternoon many days, if I'm tired, but I'd still like to sleep more at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I've never tried eating dates for insomnia when pregnant, but they contain the precursor to serotonin, which is the precursor to melatonin, so if a deficiency there is the problem, it might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I'm not much help, but I always had horrible insomnia during the first and third trimesters. During the first trimester it seems to be from hormone changes and the third is overall discomfort. I watched a lot of TV in the middle of the night. Nap when you can. I think the increased urination is from the dramatic increase in blood volume that happens during the first trimester. I hope it gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I'm 20 weeks along and it kicked in this week. It sucks. The ridiculously vivid dreams have started too. So even when I get a little sleep I don't feel rested because of my intense dreams. But one thing that has always helped me pee less at night is to stop eating dairy around 5 so no dairy at dinner or after. Not sure why it works but it was also a tip my dd's doctor for enuresis(bed wetting) suggested for her. so I usually cam get a good 4 hours in before waking up to pee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Congratulations!!!! :party: Insomnia sucks. I used to listen to audio books--on tape, no less!--in an attempt to fall back to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 sometimes eating something with some carbs helps me fall back asleep. Something kind of sugary and small, like a single cookie, half a granola bar, etc. The carbs trigger sleepy chemicals or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have no tips. Just sympathy. I went through this with every pregnancy and I can remember laying there staring at my sleeping, snoring husband and just wanting to punch him for being so blissfully out while I was exhausted and yet could not sleep. I would suggest treating yourself to some extra cable or streaming treats. I discovered some great TV series during my pregnancies. Would've never known about Breaking Bad or Homeland or several others I discovered at 3am thanks to pregnancy insomnia over the years! If I'm up might as well be entertained. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have no tips. Just sympathy. I went through this with every pregnancy and I can remember laying there staring at my sleeping, snoring husband and just wanting to punch him for being so blissfully out while I was exhausted and yet could not sleep. I would suggest treating yourself to some extra cable or streaming treats. I discovered some great TV series during my pregnancies. Would've never known about Breaking Bad or Homeland or several others I discovered at 3am thanks to pregnancy insomnia over the years! If I'm up might as well be entertained. :) My husband has no idea how many times I had to stop myself from pushing him out of bed during my pregnancy insomnia. It's so frustrating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 I have no tips. Just sympathy. I went through this with every pregnancy and I can remember laying there staring at my sleeping, snoring husband and just wanting to punch him for being so blissfully out while I was exhausted and yet could not sleep. I have been known to wake dh up when I can't sleep for some TeA. He never seems to mind and if I'm going to be stuck awake I might as well have some fun. Sometimes it even helps me get back to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Oh and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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