Has pregnancy or body pillows really made a difference in any of you alls sleep? I'm debating on buying one. Sleep is a terrible struggle every night
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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
Umara Crook·
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@C allumsmommy, why not?
missing268user·
I like mine but my fiance won't let me use it
Umara Crook·
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@kay628, my back is always hurting. The whole first trimester my back ached! So that's for sure a positive!
LeAnna·
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Oh yes mine definitely helps big time. my back hurt all the time before I got it and now my back hasn't hurt once
Umara Crook·
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@savannamarie, thanks will do
Savanna·
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just make sure it's thick and not flat
Umara Crook·
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@savannamarie, that sounds like it. Lol
Umara Crook·
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@tayek, thanks
Umara Crook·
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@tayek, Oh no to the hospital visits! I hope things are getting better for you. I'll look at both and see which one looks more appropriate for me.
Savanna·
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I sleep with a big thick couch pillow and it's heaven!
missing225user·
Мама дочки (9 лет), беременна (32 нед.)
@daydreamingofsleep, I have a regular Walmart one that I bought and I was gifted a Snoogle by my favorite nurse. (I've been in and out of the hospital a lot 😧) I love the pillows equally!
Umara Crook·
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@tbella91, what brand do you have as well. Didn't see your comment before I posted mine.
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Obviously by y'all's comments I need to quit playing and get me one. Lol I have a gift card to Walmart so I'll put it to good use. Lol @miri463 @tayek what brand do y'all have?
Tristin·
yes body pillows are amazing! I hated sleeping on my side until I got one
missing225user·
Мама дочки (9 лет), беременна (32 нед.)
YES! I was gifted one also and I haven't slept without it since.
miri·
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I was gifted on and yes holy smokes they're awesome