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Exhausted, and I have insomnia....

Toni - posted on 12/25/2009 ( 2 moms have responded )

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I am currently in my 5th pregnancy and I have insomnia something awful. I have tried everything I know to do. I am literally exhausted! I can be watching a movie and feel my eyes close, and as soon as I lay down to take a nap or sleep for the night, I am wide awake. I have even tried just sleeping in a reclining chair, thinking hey I'm already here and comfy eyes are closing...yes I'm gonna get some sleep! LOL! Nope, doesn't happen. I could really use some suggestions. I'm willing to try anything right now, well, within reason. :) I need more than 20mins of sleep every couple of hours. Please help!

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Toni - posted on 12/25/2009

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Abby, I am on my 37th week. Thanks so much for info about Unisom, I didn't know that you could take that. I'm going to have to ask my doc about it Monday. Until then I guess 20mins here and there is better than nothing at all. I hope your morning sickness gets better soon!

Abby - posted on 12/25/2009

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I am not sure how far along you are, but I am on a combo of medications at night for morning sickness...I am only 12 weeks right now and was already having major problems sleeping as well...The morning sickness medications I am on consist of Vitamin B6 and Unisom. Unisom is a sleep aid that is safe for pregnant women. I would ask your OB if it is safe for you at this stage in your pregnancy it has done wonders for me.

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