Third tri n im either too sleepy in the day or wide awake at 3am, no in between. cant tell if im getting enough rest for the baby. how many hours did u all aim for?
Rest as much as your body asks, beta, dont count too strictly. Around 7 to 9 hours is the general idea but listen to yourself. If you cant sleep at all or it gets really disturbed, mention it to your gynac.
Honestly sleep while you can now, because after delivery it becomes a luxury haha. I tried for 8 hours but with the loo trips and back pain it was broken sleep mostly. A pillow between the knees genuinely saved me.
Aim for around 8 hours at night and a short nap if you can manage. In later months sleeping on the left side helps a lot with comfort and blood flow. Dont stress if some nights are bad, your body will catch up.
With work I couldnt always get full 8 hours, so I made up with a 20 min nap at lunch. Quality matters as much as quantity, so I cut my phone before bed. Left side sleeping and a body pillow made the night much better.
