Sleeping advice?!

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I'm 2 days away from 34 weeks and trying to sleep has become a nightmare. I've tried stretching before bed, surrounding myself in pillows and body pillows, a hot bath before bed all with no luck. I'm a small framed person and my stomach is currently bulging out on my sides from my ribcage which makes me toss and turn even with body pillows. Laying on my back is a no-no so that's a no go as well. I've asked my doctor and she just told me what I've already been trying.

At this point I'd stand on my head for a decent sleep.

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How many of you are finding it super difficult to get out bed?

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I had the same problems! I'm  a belly sleeper by nature so I went to Wal Mart and bought one of those water donuts that you float on. There's a circle opening in the centre so I blew it up, covered it in blankets and this way I can stick my belly in the centre and sleep on my belly! It also helps you be able to stretch out and helps me breathe a hell of a lot easier!

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Tylenol PM. It's been a life saver for me. If I don't take it, I toss and turn and never get comfortable. My doctor recommended I take it and I'm so glad I listened.

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No advice here. Not sleeping. I try to comfort myself saying Im just getting ready for newborn sleep cycles :/ my 2yo has been waking up every night 2-3 times the past few weeks as well.

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Unisom... My doctor knows how much I don't like taking medications while pregnant, however I was only getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night. So now I take over the counter unisom as suggested by my ob. I'm sure my family appreciates me getting more sleep too, I'm less moody/emotional and I'm able to keep up with my very active/spirited 6 year old again.

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Lavender oil, warm bath and I sleep on my back and have for all 3 pregnancies so far all babies have been and are healthy 😊

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I would try a pillow under your hips and a body pillow. You back will go out of Wack if it isn't in line with the rest of your spine.

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I would say on ur right side with a pillow or two. I still sleep on my stomach I can't sleep no other way.

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My OBGYN said absolutely no Benadryl unless you have an allergic reaction. So before you try the Tylenol pm and other things with it in there, ask your dr!

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I started sleeping on the couch tbh. 👀👀

Sleeping advice?!

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