Generally, I go to bed between 10:30 and 11 pm. And generally, I fall RIGHT asleep and don't wake again until morning. No bathroom stops. Nice deep sleep.
No more!
I am having trouble sleeping comfortably in the beginning of the night. I initially fall asleep pretty fast, but by 1 am, I wake up again, uncomfortable, needing to pee, and wanting to jiggle and move. So, I get up, take care of business, and get myself a glass of water before lying down again. Two hours later, I wake up again, usually after what feels like an eternity of tossing and turning. I then repeat my earlier routine. By between 2 and 4 am, I generally feel better, more hydrated, and more comfortable. After that, I sleep well.
I wonder why this happens? Is it common? Can I do something to make these discomforts less? Maybe I should try drinking more fluids before bed. Hmmm.
Yoga tip from my prenatal yoga class would be to lie on your back with your legs up the wall for a little while before going to bed. Let me know if that does anything for you. I definitely recommend a prenatal yoga class if you can swing/find one -- it was the joy of my pregnancy with Vanessa.
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