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Sleepless

The frustration of insomnia is hard to describe, but very familiar to those who suffer. I am grateful that my insomnia is restricted to pregnancy and the first few months of having a baby.

Tonight is one of those nights. Brynn woke at 2am, fed, then went back to sleep at 2.10am. It's now almost 3am and I'm still awake, so wide awake that I have resorted to the phone for company. I think I need to find some sleep strategies, otherwise I'll be exhausted in the morning.

Any tips for overcoming insomnia? Feel free to comment.

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