One of the lesser-known symptoms of pregnancy is insomnia, which is characterized by the inability to sleep. You may find that while you feel physically and mentally tired, when you try to actually grab 40 winks, nothing much happens.
Insomnia is incredibly difficult to deal with at the best of times, but it’s all the more challenging during pregnancy. In an effort to assist all expectant moms, below, you’ll find a simple guide to insomnia during pregnancy and – most importantly – the steps you can take to manage it.
Why do pregnant women experience insomnia? There’s no specific biological reason for why insomnia happens, but we do know it’s common. Studies have shown over 70% of women will experience insomnia during their pregnancy. The issue is most prevalent in the third trimester, which suggests physical comfort may be a contributing factor, but this is theory rather than established fact.
Can insomnia be treated medically? There may be options available to you, but many conventional treatments for insomnia are not suitable for pregnant women. However, if your insomnia is particularly concerning, then it’s always worth consulting with a doctor for their advice. It is likely they will suggest lifestyle changes rather than medical remedies, but it’s still worth double-checking, especially if physical discomfort is contributing to your inability to sleep.
What lifestyle changes can help to ease insomnia during pregnancy? There is no “right” way to treat insomnia; what works for some pregnant women won’t work for others, so unfortunately, there’s no tried and true approach that will guarantee results. As a result, you may need to try a few different things in an effort to ascertain what works for you. Here are a few of the most common suggestions:
Exercise during the day. Provided your prenatal medical team are happy for you to exercise, of course.
Get up during the night. If you can’t sleep, the idea of getting out of bed may sound counterproductive, but many people find it is preferable to struggling to sleep and getting more and more frustrated. It may be beneficial to amuse yourself for an hour or so by reading a book, playing a new strategy game for mobile devices, or watching TV – remember to wear orange glasses or use a blue light filter if your preferred activity involves looking at a screen.
Clear your mind before attempting to sleep. It can be helpful to write down a list of tasks you need to do the next day, or any thoughts that have been whirring through your mind, before trying to sleep. Many pregnant women find this helps them to feel reassured, which in turn improves their ability to sleep.
Change your sleeping position. If you are struggling to sleep due to discomfort, then changing your sleeping position may be beneficial. If you are struggling to sleep on your side, you may find that a body cushion or pregnancy pillow is beneficial in easing this.
In conclusion Hopefully, the tips above should help to ensure that you are able to get the rest you need during pregnancy. However, if you continue to experience issues with insomnia during your pregnancy, then it’s best to speak to your doctor for further advice.
This weekend’s weather has been cool and lovely. Makes you want to put on your cardigan, gab a fresh cup of tea, and sit down to read a good book or watch a movie.
Fans of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, and the work’s subsequent films will be drawn to theaters on September 28th as Pinnacle Peak releases its first-ever motion picture, a modern cinematic retelling of the classic story. LITTLE WOMEN is a celebration of the female voice and the bond of sisterhood—adapted by Clare Niederpruem and Kristi Shimek, directed by Niederpruem, and featuring cinematography by Anka Malatynska. Maclain Nelson produced the film with Main Dog Productions (Kristi Shimek, Steve Shimek and David Wulf), in association with Marybeth Sprows, Chris Donahue and Paulist Productions.
The trailer of the film will give you a good look at how modern and current the classic film was processed.
On the 150th anniversary of the beloved classic (published in 1868), a modern retelling of LITTLE WOMEN dares a new generation to dream with their mothers, sisters and friends. From girls playing in the attic to women living with purpose, the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – are committed to always supporting each other. Yet growing up sometimes means growing apart.
Sisters Meg (Melanie Stone), Beth (Allie Jennings), Jo (Sarah Davenport) and Amy (Elise Jones) in the movie Little Women.
Bubbling with Elegance and Grace had the opportunity to screen Little Women the film before it’s set to be released nationwide September 28th.
It had been years since I read the classic novel, so I didn’t know what to expect regarding an 2018 adaption. I originally remember seeing the March sisters father being a Pastor; but in the clip of the film below he was Doctor in the military overseas.
Also, in the novel the March family is quite poor; but in the 2018 movie they are doing very well financially. It was really interesting how the script writers used poetic license with key parts of the film.
The movie stars Lea Thompson (BACK TO THE FUTURE) as Marmee and Little Women brings the same sisters to a new generation to celebrate dreams, family and unconditional love. Little Women also stars Sarah Davenport as “Jo”, Melanie Stone as “Meg”, Taylor Murphy as “Amy”, Allie Jennings as “Beth”, Ian Bohen (Teen Wolf) as “Freddy”, Lucas Grabeel(High School Musical, “Family Guy”) as “Laurie”, and Bart Johnson (High School Musical) as“Papa March”.
Rating: PG-13 (for some thematic elements and teen drinking)
Directed By: Clare Niederpruem
Written By: Clare Niederpruem, Kristi Shimek
Runtime: Pinnacle Peak
The movie’s official website: www.littlewomenthemovie.com
I don’t have any siblings and it didn’t matter because the importance of love and trust was wrapped in a bow around a gift of the novel Louisa May Alcott wrote for the world of women and men to feel that if you have dreams they can come true. The March family life was not rosy; but when it came down to the nitty gritty, family was always first. Marmee and their father really gave the March sisters vision to open creativity in whatever direction their minds would take them.
Marmee engages the imagination of her girls in the movie Little Women.
If you are a purist and looking for the film to be exactly like the novel, this may not be your cup of tea. This new adaptation follows the original book’s plot in certain areas, but changes it up in other parts. If you are true fan of the book, you will notice these differences immediately. However, if you have never read the book or if you have an open mind, you will enjoy the movie. You will understand how the film can encourage new people and a new generation to read the original book, someone who may not of even been given into the idea to want to read the book.
Little Women premieres in theaters nationwide on September 28th.
It’s been so hot lately that it was a wonder if fall was really in the air. Well this evening felt cool and the leaves were falling. I have been hearing people say that they look forward to fall because of pumpkin bread, spice cakes and cranberry bread. Getting out my my fall and winter clothes. I must admit I am look forward to fall and winter. There’s nothing like the crisp coldness on my face and a cup of hot tea in my hand. There’s nothing like that moment in time. One of my projects for autumn is making pine cone wreaths from the pine cones that I collect from the my front yard. This is such a wonderful time.
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As you all know, I love handbags. I have a fine collection. One that I am always adding to, so if you are curious about the best designer handbags and how to find the perfect one for you, all you need to do is to read on.
Take a few minutes! If you are working with a set budget, it is important not to buy on impulse. So, before you start looking at bags sit down and think carefully about what you need.
This will help you to narrow down your options. You do not want to put yourself in the way of temptation by looking at bags that are not suitable for you. If you do that, there is a good chance you will end up buying the wrong one. Ideally, you want to go shopping with a good idea of the type of bag you need already in your mind.
How to narrow down your options Thinking about how and when you are going to use it will help you to buy a bag that is large enough to hold everything you need. When making this decision also think about how many internal compartments you need to keep you organized. At this point, it also makes sense to note down how much money you have to spend.
Decide which colors are right for you
You need to determine which colors would work best with the outfits you already own. If you are planning to update your wardrobe leave buying your new handbag until you have done so. That way you will not inadvertently end up buying a bag that only works with half of your outfits.
If you have the time, lay the outfits that you wear most often out on the bed before you go shopping. When you do this, it will quickly become obvious which color handbag you need to buy. If you are still unsure, after doing this, take a look at this article. It explains how to coordinate colors.
Now for the fun bit Now you have the practical considerations out of the way, the real fun starts. You can now spend some time flipping through glossy magazines and looking at catwalk shots on the top fashion sites.
As you do so, bookmark or save the handbags that make your heart race a bit or lift your spirits. Later, come back to them and discard those ones that do not fit in with the criteria you put together earlier. This is really hard to do but is essential if you want to end up with a bag that is practical enough to use. There is no point in buying a stunning looking bag if you have to leave it at home most of the time.
Once you have done that, you should be left with a half dozen bags that are going to be perfect for you. All you need to do now is to choose one and hit the buy button.
I hope you are having a wonderful week! This week my hubby and I are celebrating our anniversary. We are enjoying a great week, looking back at nineteen years of marriage. We often take time to reflect on our relationship and how to keep it going strong.
Relationships are at the heart of movie that we recently had the chance to see. HEALED BY GRACE 2 looks at several levels of relationships and how each have reasons that make them difficult at times. You can watch the movie’s trailer here:
The movie touches on several themes including one that is vital in today’s world — forgiveness. Relationships often get strained when one person hurts the other. In order for the all people to heal and for the relationship to remain strong, forgiveness is needed to move forwarded. HEALED BY GRACE 2 shows us that the one that thing that can cause relationship to became strained is the one that can also heal it. And it all must start with forgiveness.
HEALED BY GRACE 2 will be available on DVD on September 18th. It can be purchased at ChristianMovie.com and from Amazon.
We recently hosted a giveaway.
One person will receive DVD copies of HEALED BY GRACE 2 and the original movie as well.
We re pleased to announce that the winner is Congratulations Rose!
We will be in contact with you soon about receiving your DVDs.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Stay tuned for our next giveaway, coming soon!
FTC Disclosure:
In order to host this giveaway Bubbling With Elegance and Grace received DVD copies of both movies and a Starbucks gift card.
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Bubbling with Elegance and Grace started out as an outlet for my passion for fashion but has evolved into a place for me to teach, collaborate, and inspire. My hubby has since joined the team and we have been digital creators for 13 years. We are thankful for those who believed in us from the beginning and those who have just started riding with us on this lovely journey.
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