"The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and
not to."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
One thing I noticed from the off was that sleeping became
incredibly uncomfortable. Naturally, I'm a sleep on my front kind of girl so my
mid-wife's advice to avoid that and sleep on your side (preferably your left)
came as a hard blow and I found myself tossing and turning for, what seemed
like, hours before finding a comfortable sleeping position. Aching joints as my
uterus began to grow and sore boobs added to my woes.
I tried a pillow between my knees but it was too bulky
and I often woke on my back (a big no-no) or front, having kicked the pillow
out at some point in the night.
Lucky for me, I have a very thoughtful husband (or one
who was desperate for a good night's sleep himself free from my tossing and
turning, huffing and puffing as I heaved myself over once more) and he took it
upon himself to buy me a sleeping pillow.
Friends have used them with varying degrees of success.
Many said that they found them too unwieldy and they meant you had to readjust
each time you turned, but I woke up after my first night still on my side and
cushioned nicely. They are large (picture a human sized number 7) and they prevent all contact between you and your
partner, but I was chuffed that he'd spent time browsing the net to find me
mine. And, if you don't like it, I know many new mums who've said it makes a
great feeding pillow or rest for your little one when they arrive.
There are so many on the market, but I can recommend
Dreamgenii Maternity and Nursing Pillow. I know that, at £49.95, they are far from cheap, but I have really found mine worth it. It's a good shape and width, has removable covers and an uncushioned part
along the top section so you can really snuggle in.
Whatever you try, be sure not to leave it too late as,
even the early days can be uncomfortable and, trust me, you'll be needing a lot
of sleep! You're making another human afterall!
If you found a method that worked I'd love to hear what
worked for you.
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