37+4 today and really struggling to sleep:-( my pelvic bones are hurting and I can't find comfortable position to sleep......anyone else experiencing the same problem? If so how are you coping ? X
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Babygirl knocked out sleep
shut the door? does anyone shut their child's door while they sleep? (if they sleep in their own room)
Co sleeping...yay or nay? Lately Molly hasn't want to sleep in her crib and sleep with us. Which is fine but we do want her to sleep in her crib
Elisabete·
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Yup and im only 18 weeks :/ them body pillows are really helpfull! x
Laura Aitken·
Yes, me! I'm 37+2 and have started dreading going to bed now x
edilkosa·
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@elisabetesantos, yes I do have one of those pillows but yet struggling to find comfortable position :-(
edilkosa·
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@lauralou1991, I have read that warm baths help to relax the muscles so try it, might help x
Laura Aitken·
Thanks! Yh Im bathing every night to relax the constant braxton hicks lol! I've heard that If you sit up and sleep its more comfortable but I could never sleep sat up. might be worth a try x
edilkosa·
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Oh I can never sleep sat up especially if I have to sit n sleep all night :-) thanks thou x
Laura Aitken·
No worries, we're all in the same boat! x