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[kelseygirl707]

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We just got a Sleep number last week, and so far it's just not working with me, no matter what number it's at.

 

[SpringChickens]

Anyone have any tips for exhaustion? I wake up in the morning and am fine for an hour or two, then just crash. If I don't get a nap, I'm usually exhausted until bedtime. Cold water helps somewhat, and so does a walk, but they don't work very well or very long.

Any other ideas?

 

[Southernbelle]

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Iron supplements helped me. I could fall asleep at any given moment, I had no energy for anything and I couldn't stay awake past dinnertime. Turns out I was very anemic with the last 2 pregnancies and taking a 65mg iron supplement made a huge difference!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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We just got a Sleep number last week, and so far it's just not working with me, no matter what number it's at.

Give it time. It takes about 3-5 days on each number to find your "sleep number." I am at 35, DH is 45.

 

[kelseygirl707]

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We just got a Sleep number last week, and so far it's just not working with me, no matter what number it's at.

Give it time. It takes about 3-5 days on each number to find your "sleep number." I am at 35, DH is 45.

I've tried 55, 60, 70 and 75, I always thought I liked firmer, but according to the Sleep number website I sould try 40, so I guess I'll try that tonight.... Hope it works!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Give it time. It takes about 3-5 days on each number to find your "sleep number." I am at 35, DH is 45.

I've tried 55, 60, 70 and 75, I always thought I liked firmer, but according to the Sleep number website I sould try 40, so I guess I'll try that tonight.... Hope it works!

I have gone from 45 to 35 to 30 and then back to 35. When I was running this summer and lost weight, I dropped it down. Once you find your sleep number it will be the best night's sleep, ever!

I LOVE mine. We bought it two years ago as each others' birthday AND Christmas presents, LOL It's the king size. The only downside is that I don't get enough sleep lately. I have been falling asleep on the couch and waking up at 11 or 12 and then crawling into bed!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Are you taking a pre-natal vitamin? If so, it should have iron it which helps....but it also makes me sick. I have gotten to taking mine at bedtime and then I have a bottle of water next to my bed which I try to drink at least 1/2 of overnight....my doctor said I wasn't drinking enough water at my last visit. Other than that--have you had your blood sugar checked? When mine gets low, I get super tired, too.

 

[algopurple]

Hey everyone! Just found this thread and wanted to say I guess I fit in here too. I am 28 weeks on my second baby. My son is 3 and this one is a boy too!!

 

[kelseygirl707]

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Welcome Elizibeth! Congrats on the baby boy, I too am having a Boy, I'm 23 weeks along.

 

[algopurple]

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I slept on my couch a lot for the same reason until I got a feather pillow top and folded it in half and sleep on that now. No more hip pain but I do get feathers sticking me sometimes lol.