How do you prevent moving in your sleep...

Before I was PG I was a exclusive SIDE sleeper... I could NOT ever sleep on my stomach or back EVER.

Now that I am PG and am SUPPOSED to sleep on my side I am having issues. When Im on my side parts of my body tend to "fall asleep" (pins and needles that sort of thing).

In response as I sleep I have been flipping onto my back. The problem is
1. I am not supposed to sleep on my back according to baby books
2. My back winds up killing me and Im sore all day.

This has been going on for a few weeks and is just getting worse. I tried propping up pillows,body pillow, having DH wake me up etc etc, but I keep flipping!!!!

Its bad enough I dream CONSTANTLY and wake up either from a dream or to pee every 2 hours. Now Im sore all day from the back sleeping. UGH!

PS... Of course there are way worse things to be pissy about but I figured maybe you guys could help think of a good strategy?!?!

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I wouldn't worry about it too much. I have ended up on my back most nights throughout the pregnancy and now that's pretty much how I sleep. Have you tried pillows between your knees? I know that helps my hips be a little more comfy.

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BTW:

I am totally not fixing all of the horrible grammar mistakes above because I am too lazy.

Hey---at least I am aware of it

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Everything I have read says if you flip onto your back while you are sleeping its not a big deal - you will wake up - that is your body telling you to get off your back and onto your side. I am having the same issue with getting sore and achy from laying on one side. The snoogle seems to help keep me in position - also helps with back and hip pain, have you tried it?

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I am not so much worried about hurting the baby.... I know he/she is probably just fine in there.

I just HATE sleeping on my back because I get all sore and feel like a pretzel!

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And so they say...its ok to sleep on your back if your legs are propped up.

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Sleep however you are comfortable! I asked my dr about not sleepign on my back and she said as long as my BP was fine, not to worry and to sleep however I wanted. She said that a position would become uncomfortable if I shouldnt sleep that way. I slept on my back until about 30+ weeks. Then I barely slept but when I did it was on my sides, switching often due to hip discomfort amonst other things!

ETA: if your back hurts, my chiro suggested, putting a pillow under my knees (kinda just below your butt), it helps straighten your spine, and if you are on your side put one between your knees.

Message edited 8/4/2008 9:57:38 PM.

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I was told I could sleep on my back until 24 weeks. For now that's the ONLY way I can sleep.

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I lay with a huge body pillow on one side that I curl up with and on the other side I put a rolled up blanket. It keeps me from moving in my sleep.