Newly preggers and sleeping like CRAP. What can I do? :(

Question

Hey all! 
So I know it's super normal for insomnia to sink in in early pregnancy, but I'm SO tired and can't sleep. I couldn't fall asleep last night and then I woke up at 4 am and couldn't fall back asleep! I usually take melatonin to help with my usual inability to fall asleep, and Ive heard mixed reviews. I'm a working mom and I already have a 4 year old, so sleep is 100% necessary.
What do you use to help fight the sleeplessness?? HELP!

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You could always try a warm tea with honey  (honey is supposed to trigger the release of a chemical that makes you sleepy) or just a spoonful of honey about 20 mins before bed. Or just go ahead and use a small dose of melatonin if you know it works for you (I do too and have read anything under 3mg is ok). Get some zzzzzs, girl!

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I'm taking unisom about 30 minutes before bed and it's helping me a little. I've gone through really weird sleep patterns during this pregnancy. Anything from sleeping like a baby, to being up all night wide awake, to falling asleep but tossing and turning all night. I've never been a good sleeper though.
My doc said that melatonin is okay to take as well.

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Unisom helped me

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My doc told me that melatonin was completely fine to take, and I take it about once or twice a week. I’m 25 weeks now and have been taking melatonin my entire pregnancy. Tylenol PM is also completely safe, and honestly, the benefits of sleeping far outweigh any “maybe” risks of taking doctor approved medications. I was really hesitant to take anything at first, but my doc and my husband told me I was being stubborn and stupid, and they said that me sleeping was better for baby than not taking anything and being constantly exhausted. I only take Tylenol PM when I’m really really struggling to sleep, but I don’t feel so bad about taking it now. Good luck!

Newly preggers and sleeping like CRAP. What can I do? :(

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