Comments on: the week in review: to sleep or not to sleep

By: poppycat

poppycat — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:56:30 +0000

I'm glad your listening to your body and getting the hang of what it wants. It sure does punish if you don't get it right doesn't it? I remember that while I was pregnant, I didn't sleep for poop. I was so sleep deprived that I had an eye twitch for weeks at a time.

I haven't been around the blogs a lot lately but I have been thinking of you so much

By: Gayby Rabies

Gayby Rabies — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:31:54 +0000

Sorry to hear it's been so rough physically. I hope that at the very least, it provides some reassurance that everything is going well with the Bao.

By: justine

justine — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:10:39 +0000

i can't find this clear of a pattern in my own illness and sleepiness, aside from the later i stay up, the worse i feel. but, i am glad that there is something you can do to help yourself feel better. i am finding that some of the hardest parts in all this pregnancy insanity are when i can't do anything to feel better. like, how many foods and supplements and teas and combinations have i tried and i am still sick? blerg.

anyways, back to you. i am glad you are getting excited for the big reveal. i was so slow to do it- many still don't know- but it has been really fun to tell my close friends. everyone is always so excited for a baby. and most of our friends know how much we wanted it, so it makes them doubly happy about it.

keep up the good eating and sleeping, mama. x, j.

By: mamadeux

mamadeux — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:29:30 +0000

Full body takeover! I love that. That's so what it is. A good friend of mine, now 5 months along, struggled all thruout her 1st trimester to get the food situation down – when to eat, how much, and what, to avoid nausea and optimize sleep. It was like a science! Good luck and snack plenty. Also, can't believe that you're already so close to 12 weeks…wow.

By: libberal

libberal — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:41:57 +0000

I have a strict rule (that I occasionally forget) never to eat Indian food after 8. Talk about sleepless. Yikes. Sounds like you've just got to find a balance that suits you and the wee one both as far as food and timing goes. I second Puffer on the quick snacks on hand. When I work long hours at the restaurant and can't get a bite to eat (the irony here is not missed,) I keep odwalla superfood, almonds, greek yogurt, or munchies like carrots and apples on hand. Chefy also makes sure to keep almonds and beef jerky in the car cuz she needs to eat every 3 hours or she turns into a crazed Chupacabra. And no one wants that. Good luck avoiding hostage-situation parties and snacking liberally. AND for keeping your secret for a bit longer. Cheers!

By: Pufferfish

Pufferfish — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:47:29 +0000

I totally relate to you on the relationship between food and sleep. I had those problems early on and still have them. Only now, it's because if I eat too late, I CAN'T lay down because of reflux. I always keep a ziploc of almonds in my bag, as well as an apple and some sort of energy/power bar plus a bottle of water. Always. That way I'm never without food or water.
I have to start eating no later than 7pm, but you'll figure out what works for you.
The job situation was a blessing in disguise. Everything happens for a reason!
Good for you to bite your tongue. We didn't tell anyone either until 13 weeks–so I KNOW how hard it is!
Have a great weekend!