Baby brain and sleep tips

Is it a myth or is it true?
Who knows but what I do know is that I put hot chocolate powder in the fridge and the milk in the cupboard and didn't realise until an hour later when i went to get the milk out of the fridge :S

Now as I'm sure most people suffer from this problem when they are pregnant I thought i would share some tips including one that might save some money.

Getting to sleep is much harder due to being that much more uncomfortable to start with, having an over active mind and needing to pee a lot.

I'm afraid I cannot help much with the pee front other than to suggest cutting down on fluid before sleeping but then again one of my tips is about a drink so that's not much help.

• Go to bed at a decent time and take with you a horlicks or ovaltine and a good book. Give your self half an hour to an hour to read and have your drink. This will help the mind shut down after a busy day.
• If your problem is over thinking then try keeping a note book next to your bed, before you start reading you could write a few bits that are floating around your head and write down any fears or worries that you have. This will help clear you mind so that you can move on.
• Before you go to sleep have a wee, even if you don't feel like you need to go at least try. Also rocking backwards and forward slightly whilst sat on the toilet like you have lost your mind can help completely empty the bladder (My only toilet tip and sadly does not stop the middle of the night trips but is always worth ago)
• Don't watch TV, listen to music or sit on your laptop when in bed. Bed is a time to relax and get away from things that stimulate you to think so these should be avoided.
• Have a nice warm relaxing bath before bed to chill out that bit more and to relax muscles. Lighting candles can help and are better than a harsh light which can be quite stimulating.
• Rather than forking out for expensive pregnancy pillows which are about £40 plus go to your local Tesco's Extra and buy some of their cheap value pillows, they are very airy (not firm) and mould perfectly around bumps and back and between legs. I'm currently sleeping in my own little pillow cave to keep comfy and at least the pillows can be used as spares afterwards or to prop baby up for breastfeeding or for a baby who is learning to sit.

These are my basic tips try some or all and I hope you will notice a difference failing that I will see you in the looney house trying to rock out that last bit of pee ;D