Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 238 Location: Hampshire- England
Whats Wrong With Me? Posted: 01-24-05 01:31am
I feel so fidgety, and I keep pacing
about all over the place, I feel so
restless.
Ive been up all night, its half 6 am
here. And ive cleaned my whole room, I
even put the baby bouncer chair thing up,
cleaned the crib out, and dressed it
propally, and found the instructions and
read and "played" with the sterilizer.
Ive had such a problem with sleeping the
last few nights, everytime I lay down, 5
mins later I have to get back up to pee,
and then it takes me ages to get
comfatable again, im thinking of
strapping myself to the toilet, and
sleeping there.
Im so tired, and im getting so irritable,
garry thinks im mad, and keeps joking
about buying a catheter(cant spell), I
dont think this is funny, and end up going
mentle at him.
I cant stand him touching me either, which
he is finding frustrating.
Does anyone knwo whats wrong with me? Or
at least have tips on helping me be able
to sleep. My body pillow dosent even
seem to be helping no more.
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steen
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Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 1797 Location: Upper Midwest
Posted: 01-24-05 01:58am
Well, first of all, how far are you along
in the pregnancy? If you are far enough
ahead, it doesn't really matter how you
lie; you will still be uncomfortable.
Are you up and around during the day,
being active enough that you actually get
tired enough to sleep? Are you eating
appropriate meals and not eatingt to much
close to bedtime? Are you trying to
perhaps drink a little bit less during the
evening and completely laying off caffeine
(coffee, tea, caffeinated pop, dark
chocolate), salty foods and sugary foods?
Have you quit smoking?
If all of that simply doesn't work, then
benadryl (over-the-counter allergy
medication) is safe in pregnancy,
especially at the end of the pregnancy,
and taking one 25 mg tablet or capsule
could make you tired enough to sleep more
soundly. But try the "natural"
techniques first.
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Max_Mummy too be
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 238 Location: Hampshire- England
Posted: 01-24-05 05:50am
Im 34 weeks 5 days, and your right about
being uncomfatable anyway I lay.
Yup im up during the day, im awake now,
10:45am and I only went to bed at 7am.
And the amount my boyfriend makes me walk,
should be enough to tire an elephant.
Not sure about appropriate meals, but I
dont eat that close before I plan on going
to sleep.
Its easy "saying" drink less, but I feel
so dehydrated just latley. All im eating
is ice cubes though, rather than actually
drinking a pint or 2 of cold water. I
hate tea and coffee, and I dont drink
pop. And I dont like dark chocolate, I
like white chocolate though. I dont eat
too much overly salty or sugary food.
I quit smoking nearly 7 months ago, or
it could be over 7 months ago now.. I
lost count.
Im allergic to benydryl. And I cant
take most over the counter medicine,
because of my asthma.
Great, now I just sound like a whinning
cow... Sorry steen.
Last edited by Max_Mummy too be on 01-24-05 06:09am; edited 1 time in total
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SamiNSunisMa
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Joined: 27 Nov 2004 Posts: 1528
Posted: 01-24-05 06:06am
Lol im still fidgety. I hate being
touched (could be past sexual issues) when
im in bed, it creeps me out period! You
are not the only one to be cranky when
pregnant I dont know anyone who wasnt!
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l2at24
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Joined: 06 Nov 2004 Posts: 1509
Posted: 01-24-05 10:10am
It sounds like good old third trimester
sh*t. Sorry girl, you have many weeks to
go (not too long, but I know it feels like
forever), but this is how it is. I hope
you can find something that helps. Steen
had some good advice. I think you're
nesting too. Your body starts wanting to
get prepared for baby cleaning, cooking,
organizing all that kind of stuff so
everything will be ready when baby gets
here.
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littlered
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Joined: 03 Jan 2005 Posts: 268
Posted: 01-24-05 11:58am
There is a old wise tell ( I think that is
the right wording for that). That you get
more fidgety when you get closer to labor.
But I am not to sure about it.
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Tazzy D
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 3718 Location: , va
Posted: 01-24-05 13:05pm
Max try sleeping with a heating blanket
and a body pillow. Or get a support
belt.. When I was that far along with my
first child I tried warm showers and warm
milk before I tried to go to sleep. Also
relaxing music will help. About the drink
they say an hour before you go to bed try
not to drink as much. Yes that is hard
because I always feel like I have cotton
mouth or whatever they call it. Good luck
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Max_Mummy too be
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2004 Posts: 238 Location: Hampshire- England
Posted: 01-24-05 17:17pm
Ok thanx everyone.
I am shattered, so think im gonna have an
early night (10:15) or try.
I really hope I go into labour soon. I
know its 5 weeks early, but im so fed up
with being pregnant.
Ive heard of the "old wives tales" of
cleaning and getting fidgety when your
coming up to giving birth soon.
But I dont know whether because I know
that, im just sub-conciously fooling
myself.
Would be easier if I had a date and time
on when my baby would arrive.
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l2at24
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Joined: 06 Nov 2004 Posts: 1509
Posted: 01-24-05 19:35pm
It's not a myth. Nesting really happens,
so hopefully you'll go in a couple weeks.
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sandyallen
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Posted: 01-24-05 20:10pm
I agree with the third trimester nesting
thing and all, you are all keyed up, your
mind and body are all on overtime,
worrying and wondering, we see the same
3rd trimester prego's @ the hospital a
lot, it was really kind of funny late new
years eve to early new years morning, they
kept coming in, wanting to have the 1st
new year baby, this is pretty normal how
you feel, thinking that you might deliver
early. I am sure you will be o.K.
The best to you!
Sandy
