Why can't I sleep??? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[wild@heart]

The last week has been terrible for sleeping. I have been waking every hour! And then when I wake up I get some water and go to the toilet in case it helps me sleep longer than 55 mins in a row! During my last pregnancy, I am sure that I managed to get at least 2.5 hours sleep before waking up!

At least with a newborn I recall being sooo stuffed that I had restful sleep even if it was only for a short time!

I can't stomach chamomile tea, so I haven't tried it, but I am taking magnesium and valerian at recommendation of my obstetrician..

Does anyone have any sleep tips??? I feel like I am a uni student on exam week cramming..!!! But my brain is a sieve atm..

[MGlatte]

Do you have trouble getting back to sleep or is it just the waking up all through the night?

What about a cup of warm milk?

Can you use lavender when you're pregnant? Someone will tell me I'm sure! If you can, maybe you could sprinkle a couple of drops on your pillow?

[KristyMum]

I have a bladder the size of a footy oval lol so think that's cheating on my behalf

But sleeping sitting up works for me - comfy spot, feet up head back and *zip*
OUT!

Hope you find an answer soon... apart from birth lol

[monkeysmum04]

Sorry can't help you unfortunately I had the same problem, just wanted to say that you can't use lavendar when pregnant

I hope you find some relief soon!

x Mel

[MGlatte]

Originally Posted by monkeysmum04

Sorry can't help you unfortunately I had the same problem, just wanted to say that you can't use lavendar when pregnant

I hope you find some relief soon!

x Mel

I thought that might be the case. Wasn't sure though whether it was just that you can't put it on yourself or whether it is to be totally avoided.