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Normally when I get like that I take a regular tylenol and it helps me drift off to sleep. I haven't really had that much problems- I'm sure I will when I realize the baby is coming soon (I guess when I start going every 2 weeks to the Dr.)

I get like that too sometimes, try some caffine free hot tea! it does not work all the time but sometimes it helps my brain stop racing...Happy Sleep :(

At 19 weeks you can probably do 1 tylenol pm if it gets really bad...but I didn't like it! I took 1/2 of 1 and tried it 2 different times and had the wackiest nightmares. I'd go with AmyF's suggestion and try a plain tylenol.

you can try drinking milk before you go to bed about a half hour or so, that relaxes me.

They say Chamomile tea is safe to drink too and that relaxes you... you may wanna double check on that though.

do you read or watch tv while lying in bed? b/c ive had the same problem and the doctor said to lie down in bed to sleep and thats it...

Deirdra, yes I read and sometimes watch tv in bed. I thought this would help me fall asleep when I needed to but it doesn't really help me.

Whenever this happens to me, I make sure I get some outdoor exercise (walks are good) during the day, take no naps, and tell myself all day that I will go to bed early that night. After dinner, I'll do mild housework (no laying down to relax) and then take a warm shower, followed by warm milk or decaf tea while I read. I don't know what works for you, but sometimes you have to almost train yourself to sleep properly :)