I can't sleep!?!?!

[RavenT]

I was not able to sleep the whole night... Finally fell asleep at 8 the next morning... And someone woke me up... Was up all day the thought I would sleep the night thru... Fell asleep at 10:30 and was up at 3am... Couldn't fall back asleep til after 5am... Can't figure out what's going on..

Pregnant for the first and close to 50 yes old

[RavenT]

Thanks for the info... It's really early in my pregnancy and that was why I didn't understand what was happening... Just barely found out I was pregnant... In the stack of books I have by my bed there is NOThiNG about the insomnia ....


Thanks to all who responded it helps!!!

[adgal]

Same with me.  In the early stages of pregnancy it had alot to do with anxiety (actually I was extremely anxious throughout my pregnancy).  Also, hormones to crazy things and I believe I have read that most pregnant women have insomnia at various times in pregnancy.

If you are later on in your pregnancy it can also be due to the room being an uncomfortable temperature (I was always too hot and had to have air conditioning on...in winter in Canada..lol), along with an inability to get comfortable.  I bought a snoogle...a body pillow designed for pregnant women that supported my expanding tummy, my back and legs.  It was wonderful and I highly recommend it (I bought mine at Babies r' Us).  

One last suggestion...a warm bath before bed and hopefully some "relax" time before bed made a big difference.  A cup of decaf tea also helped a great deal, and deep breathing excersises while laying in bed.  

Hope you get some sleep soon!  Congrats on your pregnancy!

[trying43]

I have had terrible insomnia as well.  Unfortunately, my ob informed me its normal.  Ha maybe she should try it!  lol

[beanie485]

i think it has something to do with being pregnant I really do I am having trouble sleeping myself