Sleeping tips? Help.

Question

Hi ladies! I'm 20 weeks pregnant and really exhausted due to the lack of sleep and was wondering if you had any tips? I have always slept on my belly but it feels uncomfortable now. I used pillows before but now my back hurts when I use that.

On my back I feel like I can't breathe at some point so that's also not an option anymore . So I can only sleep on my sides but oh my that hurts so much! It's not my pelvis (I think), but the bones and the skin where I lay on, at the outside of my thighs, just below my underwear. I have tried every sleeping position with or without pillows but it's only getting worse and I'm getting really frustrated and exhausted now, thinking I'm only half way makes me desperate. "Sleeping" in a sitting position is where I usually end up but that's more of a sitting with my eyes closed attempt.

Am I the only one experiencing this? Are there some tips or tricks that I don't know off? Please help. Thank you!

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I got a good memory foam mattress topper. At least 3 in thick and 3 lbs of density. It was like a $150 at Kohls with a coupon I had. It's a lifesaver.

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Lay on your side and use another pillow as a wedge between your thighs and knees...its wonderful! I only wake up to change sides and to pee now haha

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Not sure how you feel about sleep aids but I was having problems sleeping, waking up every two hours...my doctor told me to take unisom for my nausea and the first time I took it, I slept for 9 straight hours, didn't wake up once. I don't plan to use it every day but it's nice to get a good night sleep!

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