https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:17:18 +0000 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:59:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15304 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=327174&title=sleep-probs#327174 Author: chonny
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Posted: 16 March 2008 at 8:59pm

magnesium shoudl eb fine to take, iw as taking it last preggy for leg cramps, if my legs were achy during the avo evening, i knew i'd be up screaming in pain during night, so would take magnesium tab and i'd be fine.
Check with gp first, but it should be fine to take, i think it helps relax the muscles or something]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:59:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=327174&title=sleep-probs#327174 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=326313&title=sleep-probs#326313 Author: grrrgrrrr
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Posted: 15 March 2008 at 3:34pm

I go for a long walk with my doggies before bed, If I miss one night then I end up tossing and turning and waking up 5-6 times in one night.
Maybe making yourself physically more tired will help your body to sleep. Sleems to work for me ]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:34:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=326313&title=sleep-probs#326313 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325740&title=sleep-probs#325740 Author: emachan
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 5:38pm

I have the same problem sometimes Fiona - its so frustrating cos you are just so tired you want to sleep but you can't. For me, its normally if either I've had a nap during the day I can't get to sleep at night or otherwise sometimes I'll just wake up in the middle of the night, go to the toilet and can't get back to sleep (then DH breathing/light snoring drives me mental and I get all stressed).
I have been doing some breathing relaxation type things before I go to sleep and have now got some of the Aromatherapy Company relaxing body lotion that I put on my arms before bed each night which is quite nice, and when I've woken in the middle of the night I go and sleep in the spare bed - and have a really good sleep!!!]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:38:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325740&title=sleep-probs#325740 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325692&title=sleep-probs#325692 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 4:43pm

My massage therapist suggested magnesium - would check this with someone else prior to taking it though! I had similar problems though it was more that I woke constantly through the night. I tried homeopathic stuff, Bach's sleep rescue rememdy which is safe in 1st trimester, massage from DH with lavender moisturiser and in the end went onto sleeping pills for a week (but I was 4 months).

Good luck - I really hope you find something that helps cos lack of sleep is a killer!]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:43:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325692&title=sleep-probs#325692 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325666&title=sleep-probs#325666 Author: MorgansMum
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 4:18pm

Sleep, whats that??
I dont think I've a had a good night sleep for about 4 weeks, I'm so shattered.
i go to sleep fine then wake up every night between 2 and 3 and thats it all over rover i just lie there silently swearing and cursing because everyone else is alseep and i'm not. ]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:18:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325666&title=sleep-probs#325666 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325612&title=sleep-probs#325612 Author: FionaS
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 3:17pm

Yeah I've been both for ages. :) Had sleep issues for 15mths but was going to sleep fine...now that has changed.]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:17:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325612&title=sleep-probs#325612 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325582&title=sleep-probs#325582 Author: ElfsMum
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 2:53pm

bizarely my iron fine and i take iron tablets adn then i can sleep and am hungry again..weird eh...think my ferritin was crap but my hemoglobin good maybe?

maybe its all the other stuff going on..you are overtired and worried?:( ]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:53:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325582&title=sleep-probs#325582 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325572&title=sleep-probs#325572 Author: The_Stuarts
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 2:45pm

Have you tried all the old tricks i.e. hot milk, lavendar pillows, warm bath, rescue remedy etc?

Is there something particularly bothering you at the moment that you can talk out with someone (stress of 1st tri after mc)? Are the neighbours being loud again today?

Maybe you should try visiting a naturopath. Many of them will make specific remedies up from scratch to suit you. You could have a special preggy friendly sleep concoction made.

Worst comes to worst why not lie on the couch and watch some completely mind numbing cr*p on tv so at least your body and mind are getting a rest if not a sleep.

Edited by The_Stuarts]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:45:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325572&title=sleep-probs#325572 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325540&title=sleep-probs#325540 Author: FionaS
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 1:58pm

Yeap, iron was apparently fine]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:58:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325540&title=sleep-probs#325540 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325537&title=sleep-probs#325537 Author: cuppatea
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 1:53pm

Low iron can cause trouble getting to sleep, its like a double whammy, firstly you are exhausted from lack of iron but then that lack of iron stops you from sleeping. Are you taking a pregnancy multivit? Were you iron levels good when they did maternal bloods? most gps do iron at the same time.]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:53:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325537&title=sleep-probs#325537 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325527&title=sleep-probs#325527 Author: FionaS
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Posted: 14 March 2008 at 1:42pm

Since Monday I've been almost totally unable to fall asleep. I'm so shattered but can't seem to sleep and if I do drop off I'm generally awake again within an hour.

I just tried to have a nap as I'm soooooooooo tired but an hour later gave up.

Any one else get this???]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:42:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15304&PID=325527&title=sleep-probs#325527