Well, I may have been wrong about side effects...
I've struggled to go to sleep the past two nights. For a few weeks, I had been taking Ambien to help me sleep. I haven't taken any to help me rest since last week. (There's no way that I would risk messing up this cycle!) I could not go to sleep last night and the evening before. Maybe I am sleeping, but I don't feel rested. I toss and turn, burn up with hot flashes, and just feel miserable. Also, I'm starting to notice a recurring headache. I'm hoping that it's just stress. My mind has trouble shutting down each night and I'm left with all of these thoughts. I know that God is in control of our situation, but it's hard to "let it go."
Praying that I can fully trust God and His timing. And that I can rest.
In peace I will both lie down and sleep,
ReplyDeleteFor You alone, O Lord, make me to dwell in safety.
Psalms 4:8
Think on this scripture drifting off to sound sleep.
I would love to make a suggestion. There is a ivf meditation cd I am currently using and it about puts me sleep everyday. Also helps me relax and my stress melts away. It is called A Journey of the Heart by Jennifer R. Bloom. I know you are doing FET but I think they all do the same thing.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great!
Praying you get some sleep soon. Talk to your doctor though because lack of sleep can be devastating to a cycle as well. Your body needs rest to do what it needs to do.
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I had trouble sleeping about a month ago (I was only getting 3-4 hours a night every night for weeks). My doctor told me to take tylenol PM. It's safe in pregnancy and did the trick. I imagine if it's safe in pregnancy, it's safe for you to take now but talk to your doctor.
Praying for you as you move forward. So exciting! :)
I can make you a sleepy time mix CD? H falls asleep to the same music every night and at naps. <3 this could also be God preparing you for the sleepless nights to come?
ReplyDeleteI think sleeplessness, ironically, is a side effect of halting any sleep medication. My hubby takes Tylenol PM once in a while and pays for it the next night when he doesn't take it. Praying for you that you are able to get a good night's rest tonight and that it continues and you won't need the ambien anymore. : )
ReplyDeleteOoh - one more thought: Have you ever tried listening to guided imagery? I listened to it almost every night on my iPod as I was waiting for sleep to come during my first IVF cycle. It's very relaxing. My only complaint is that I wish I could find one that is more faith-based.