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gabbie83
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April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
i slightlty remember from my first pregnancy that you have to sleep on your left side... is that the case?
how are you sleeping?
on your back/belly?
what is a nono?
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Posted 11/10/11 10:02 AM  |
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Coosie
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I just saw my OB for a check up on Mon (I'm 18w 3d today) and he told me I'm at the point where I need to start laying on my side. He said the back is a no-no now because of decompressing that main vein or artery. My issue is that I'm a stomach sleeper. I told him this. He said that this was actually OK. He said to just try to use pillows for more support. He said that my body will not allow me to sleep on my stomach when it's not safe anymore because I'll be too uncomfortable anyway. So it sounds like sides are best, stomach is as tolerated at this point.
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| Posted 11/10/11 10:28 AM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Missy
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
im may and carrying twins. i always sleep on my left side. that has been how i fall asleep, anyway, before I was pregnant.
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| Posted 11/10/11 10:49 AM |
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ko123
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
May mommy here...and a belly sleeper. I haven't popped yet so it really doesn't feel awkward. With DD I was so cautious to always sleep on my side and my hips would fall asleep causing me so much pain. This time...I'm just going to be comfy as long as I can.
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| Posted 11/10/11 10:55 AM |
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addingonemore
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
Pregnant or not, I read you should always sleep on your left side. It has to do with your heart and bloodflow. I am a stomach sleeper, but, at 12w, I am finding that to be umcomfortable. I sleep on my sides, supported by a bunch of pillows and switch sides throughout the night.
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| Posted 11/10/11 10:58 AM |
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LoveMyHubby605
Our April Baby is here!
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I try to sleep on my side for the reasons listed above but I often wake up on my back. I'm usually a belly sleeper so I'm missing that!
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| Posted 11/10/11 11:03 AM |
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MrsA714
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I'm an April mommy and usually fall asleep on my side. I prefer my right but sleep on either the left or right side. I sometimes wake up on my back though.
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| Posted 11/10/11 11:08 AM |
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skinny
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I usually have insomnia so whenever I am lucky enough to fall asleep, I don't pay attention to the position. If I could comfortably fall asleep on my head I would. 
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| Posted 11/10/11 11:25 AM |
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piggy007
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
Posted by ko123
May mommy here...and a belly sleeper. I haven't popped yet so it really doesn't feel awkward. With DD I was so cautious to always sleep on my side and my hips would fall asleep causing me so much pain. This time...I'm just going to be comfy as long as I can.
May mommy here too and ditto. I'm still early on, and have been sleeping on my belly, I will for as long as I can. I'm just not as comfortable other ways.
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| Posted 11/10/11 12:00 PM |
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
May mommy and I'm sleeping on my left side. That is the most comfortable for me right now and I'm going with it since this is the side I will have to sleep on once I get bigger. Sleeping on the belly doesnt feel to confortable for me right now and Im 12w
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| Posted 11/10/11 12:28 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I sleep on my side. I usually slept on my belly and apparently like being on my back too so it took some time to get used to. For those that wake up on their backs, a body pillow helps for me. I keep it along the edge of the bed. If I'm on my right side I can kind of cuddle up to it. If I'm on my left side I pull it close along my back. This way if I lean from my side toward my back I'm still propped up on the pillow rather than flat on my back (it also relieves the hip pain that I sometimes get on my side). A week or so like this and I've started to sleep much better.
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| Posted 11/10/11 4:59 PM |
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KS13
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I try to sleep on my left side. If I wake up and I am on my stomach or back I will just turn back on to my side
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| Posted 11/10/11 5:00 PM |
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bettybcafe
Big brother in the making
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
April mom to be here. I am truly trying my hardest to sleep on my sides but I usually end up on my back anyway  We have a queen bed so if I start adding more pillows there will be no space for us to sleep. Its really frustrating but Im trying.
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| Posted 11/10/11 6:31 PM |
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babybeluga
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
I sleep on my side....mostly left, sometimes the right.... this is a BIG BIG help & I don't think I could sleep without it:
Boppy Prego Pillow
ETA: we have a queen bed & this works fine...there is plenty of room for DH, myself & my new love- this pillow!  
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| Posted 11/10/11 6:43 PM |
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bettybcafe
Big brother in the making
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Re: April/May mommies - how do you sleep?
Posted by babybeluga
I sleep on my side....mostly left, sometimes the right.... this is a BIG BIG help & I don't think I could sleep without it:
Boppy Prego Pillow
ETA: we have a queen bed & this works fine...there is plenty of room for DH, myself & my new love- this pillow!
 I actually have this pillow too and I dont find that it helps me. If just ends up on the floor when I wake up in the morning haha and the thing is DH also uses a pillow for his back so I bed is full of pillows lol
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| Posted 11/10/11 6:53 PM |
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