hey guys,

i am 28+2 weeks pregnant and i just cant seem to get comfortable at all! i currently sleep with two pillows under my increasingly large bump at night as i am having trouble sleeping. Has anyone get any tips on how to get comfortable? i find even lying on the settee during the day is uncomfortable! My poor partner bless him likes to snuggle up at night but i keep pushing him away as its uncomfortable lol

any tips greatly appreciated
take care
haylez and 28+2 week boy bump x

I have a small wedge pillow from mothercare which I find good for under the bump. However nothing is comfortbale for too long. I have a heat pack and get comfortable and then put that on my back and hold it in place with yet more pillows! The heat does help as I have terriible back and hip pain. I think it's our bodies way of repairing us for all those sleepless nights to come! Try lavender on your pillow if you can stand it and a hot milky drink before bed. All I can say is I try and make sure I am on the verge of exhaustion before I actually go to bed so I know I can at least get to sleep!

Good Luck.
Donna

this is an awsome question and one after 4 pregnancies i still havn't found an answer for, i tried the pillows trick but found that when i turned over i kept waking up to make sure the pillows were in the right place etc and then i struggled to get back to sleep, i can't seem to sleep too long on one side as that side goes numb and makes my hips ache...ahh the joys of pregnancy.

much love
leitia xx

I came on here for advise on sleeping and my questions were already answered. Its good to know it's not just me. Im 31+3 and just lately really struggling to sleep. iv tried pillow under bump, but it doesnt work for me? am i wedging it wrong??? Also, whichever side i lay, the baby start kicking and im scarred im hurting it, iv heard we shouldnt lay on our back, something to do with poor circulation, so i end up sitting up and waiting for the morning. Also, if i do manage to lay down, my hip hurts. Why is this?? Sorry about all the questions, its my 1st baby so its all new. I got the miswife tomorrow so i could ask heer advise, but she makes me feel rushed at the appointments
thanks, Vickie xxxx

hi hun i know exactly how you're feeling, i had a little paddy the other night cos i couldn't get comfortable, cant help much with the sleeping cos i've not figured that one yet but during the day i find folding a cushion in half and putting it at the bottom of my back really helps laods... have you tried sleeping with a pillow between your knees, that worked for me a few weeks ago.
hope you find a sollution soon,
take care x x x

i dont find normal pillows are comfortable
got a long sized one from argos, which i find hell more comfortable sleep with at night.
shouldnt be lying down overally to much in third trimester if u can help it during the day, unless nap or something.
i find going on all four for about 10mins then sitting on sofa more comfortable, or sitting on my birthing ball lol
cant think anything else

leighannex2
30wk1dy

much appreciated! the joys of pregnancy!lol i m getting to the stage now where i just want him out so i can get comfortable..will defo try a few tips you's have suggested!lol

thanks again
haylez xx