Sleeping in the third trimester

A full night's sleep sounds like a dream right now! It seems to take me a while to get comfortable and fall asleep, and I continue to toss and turn all night long. I find myself sleeping only a few hours at a time, usually awoken from pressure on my bladder, thirst or hunger. I sure wish I could sleep like the puppy in the picture!

Here are a few things I've done to aid the pregnancy insomnia:

• Using lots of pillows everywhere for comfort and support
  
• Concentrating on my breath to deepen and slow down each inhalation and exhalation
  
• Open-mouth exhales to release any tension or thoughts
• Laying propped on my back with my legs up the wall (knees straight or bent) for a few minutes
  
• A cup of warm tea or milk with honey
  
• High protein dinner or a protein snack after dinner
  
• Daily exercise; walking and prenatal yoga (class or a few postures at home)