[mtnsunshinemama]

Okay, I'm 30.5 weeks pregnant and now having a really hard time staying comfortable in bed at night, between squashed shoulder syndrome and this mondo belly. I need suggestions! I already use a body pillow which helps for sure between my legs with my arms hugging it, but anyone using a pregnancy wedge or boppy under their bellies? Does it help? It is worth it?
Any tricks?
Any advice is welcome! Thanks!

 

[Soulshinepapa]

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[MrsMoe]

if only there was a way to sleep in a warm jacuzzi bathtub filled with scented oil and bubbling water...

 

[Pom]

Yes, have been using a smushy pillow under belly and it helps. Also put one behind my back so that when my hip starts to hurt I can roll onto my "back" and still be comfy--- and not, officially, be on my back.

Problem is, the one by my back tends to fall off the bed, and when DD comes into our bed in middle of night, she pushes the belly pillow out of the way...so this only works if I'm alone, lol.

Good luck!

 

[Threnody]

The only thing that helps me is a LaZboy "big man" recliner. Needless to say, I think my husband's looking more forward to getting his chair back than to meet the kiddo.

 

[VikingKvinna]

I used a wedge pillow during my first pregnancy and loved it. I actually accidentally left it at a hotel and had to call them in a panic asking them to send it to me -- overnight. They're not that expensive (try EBay, too) so yes, IMO they are definitely worth it. After the baby's born you can use it as a lumbar-support pillow, too.

HTH!
~Nick

 

[mtnsunshinemama]

Thanks ladies,
we don't have a recliner and don't have plans for one, so that's out! I think I will invest in a wedge, my massage therapist has one and it's heaven when I'm on the table....
still wondering if anyone uses a boppy and if that's a better investment than the wedge b/c I might get more use out of it!!

 

[babycarrier]

I'm 31 weeks and can't figure out a way to make the boppy comfortable. I've taken to rolling up a fleece blanket and just adjusting as needed under my belly.

 

[asianmama]

I just used a regular pillow under my belly. I've never used a wedge pillow so I don't know if it would be a lot more comfortable, but I found that a regular pillow worked well for me.

 

[Storm Bride]

Sorry, I can't help. I didn't have trouble until about 35 weeks, and a body pillow has managed it...I snuggle it under my belly, then throw my leg over it.

Good luck finding something that works. I was going to try the wedge if the body pillow didn't work - I found one in a local store for $12.00.

 

[mtnsunshinemama]

thanks again mamas!
i'll try a regular pillow again and maybe the body pillow under the belly and see if that does the trick..otherwise check out a wedge.. i appreciate all the input!