How to get some sleep ?!😔

Question

I'm 34&3 days & it's getting really hard for me to sleep again. I can only sleep for 4-6 hours and then I'm up until whenever. Its like I'm tired but no matter what I do I just can't get back to sleep. 
I have tried sleepy time teas, ( which are safe and natural of course), and they too only work for a while or not at all. My family is worried that I'm not getting to enjoy my rest before baby arrives, but there's nothing I can really do. They're also concerned that I won't have energy for labor cause my body will be tired. This worries me when they said it. 😖
Is there any advice you guys can give on how you're getting some shut eye?

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I just stay in bed for atleast 8 hours - read, check my phone (look at this app - haha). If I'm feeling really drained, I'll stay in bed for 10 hrs if I can. The rest is good, even if you can't sleep for real.

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Warm bath with Epsom salts helps too

Honestly I am going through the same thing BUT this happened with my first pregnancy, and once LO was born it was a LOT easier for me to breastfeed him because I was used to this sleep schedule. It's almost like my body was preparing me.

It's happening this pregnancy too (I'm 34w3d) and I'm just going with it. I do find time to rest throughout the day but I know the transition to bringing a newborn home will be a lot easier.

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Unisom is an over the counter sleep aid that is totally safe for pregnancy and has saved my life. Natural Calm (a magnesium supplement) has also helped me on nights when I just need a little help. But you're not alone... 3rd trimester sleep is so uncomfortable! And your body will find energy for labor no matter what (think about mamas who push their babies out after days of labor with no sleep!), so don't let that stress you out!

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My husband goes on walk around the neighborhood with me around 8 o'clock every night for anywhere between thirty minutes to an hour. When we're done I'm drained and fall right asleep.

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Think of the reverse!!! When the babe is born, you'll be so adjusted to being awake at night, your ability to adapt to a newborn will be easy. That's what I did! I also stopped counting the hours I slept. It was a control thing I found I dwelled on too much, only made it worse. Find the silver lining!

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I use essential oils and cedarwood helps tramendously

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Rest and try to sleep as much as you can. You'll be fine! As long as you are getting sleep, even if not an optimal amount.

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I'm 34w4d and feeling the same! I usually wake up somewhere between2-4am and struggle to get back to deep sleep. Try not to look at your phone, as the blue light from your phone screen actually wakes you up.

If I can't get back to sleep, I just wake up and try to sleep later- it's usually a lot easier once I've done something, like dishes or take the dog for a walk.

How to get some sleep ?!😔

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