Oh, insomnia

[rbp]

I think it's more anxiety related than anything else, given that it popped up the week I started classes. I have spent SO much time this wee talking to people and trying to figure out my options. If I hear another woman say, "well we timed it so our baby would be born at the beginning of summer break," I will scream.   H is supportive but completely puzzled by anxiety. He's like "RBP, don't you worry your pretty little head! It'll all be good!"

After lying in bed awake for 45 minutes, I finally moved to the couch to read for a little while. I finally got myself to sleep by snuggling with the dog and reciting Robert Frost poems in my head. LOL

Any advice or commiseration? 

[Myrrhine]

I'm so sorry! I take Benadryl if I can't sleep.

[shelbyann]

I have this a couple of times a week. I am pretty certain it's anxiety for me too, over things that are tangentially baby-related (house issues, etc). I just can't shut my mind off.

After tossing and turning for a couple of hours I usually just go downstairs and lay on the couch and watch TV until I eventually fall asleep. Watching reruns of Seinfeld or The Office or something brainless (I DVR them) is the only thing I've found distracts me well enough to pass out. It sucks.

Hugs. And a side-eye to your CW and her oh-so-perfectly timed baby. I also think your H is right and it will work out, but I know that doesn't help you feel like you have any more control over the situation at the moment. Hang in there.

[greencrayon]

Benadryl definitely. But I also kept a notebook next to my bed. It was definitely anxiety related. I would wake up and freak out about everything I had to do that day. Writing it down gave me some peace.

[rbp]

Jan 15, 2014 8:58:48 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

Hugs. And a side-eye to your CW and her oh-so-perfectly timed baby. 

It's more than one! I'm thinking, "so we're supposed to do it in August, and if I don't get pg, wait until NEXT August??"  ^o)

[rbp]

Do y'all feel ok about taking Benadryl in 1st tri? I asked my doctor what drugs were ok and I know that was one of them, but he also said something like "it's better if you can avoid taking any meds in 1st tri." I had felt oddly proud of myself for not taking any meds yet (obviously not judging anyone who does; I've been super lucky with few symptoms so far).

[timorousbeastie]

Naps and either Benadryl or Unisom are what get me through many nights. Both Benadryl and Unisom are recommended by my OB - Unisom + vit. B6 are even recommended to help with morning sickness, so it's fine for 1st tri.

[robinsbff]

i posted about this a few days ago and got some good suggestions...

pandce.proboards.com/thread/275547/insomnia-tips


i've been using the 'make-up/retell a story" one with success the past few nights.

[Deleted]

Ugh. I've struggled with insomnia this whole pregnancy. It stinks! Benadryl is just fine, so give that a try. I've actually had to resort to ambien occassionally because mine is so bad.

[rbp]

Thanks ladies!

[agteach08]

I'm on my phone so I can't see how far along you are but I am around 7 weeks. I am a teacher and my due date is the first week of school. Talk about stress! After it settled in, I am ok with it and super excited. I am totally type A and will have to let go of a lot at the beginning of next year but it is what it is and I can't wait to hold, love, and cuddle this little one!!!

[rbp]

Y'all, I am feeling SO GOOD today. Thanks GP, and thanks Benadryl!  <)