why can't I just go back to sleep? sigh

[Melarina]

So about 30% of the time DD wakes up at 3 am to nurse. The rest of the time she sleeps till 5 or 6, which rocks. It's not a big deal, but whenever I nurse her I am starving afterwards. So, then I end up scarfing down a snack, and then I'm wide awake. Tired, but awake. At 3:30 am. When DH and DD are back asleep. Not really looking for advice here because I know this is just the way it is, just giving a little shout out to any other mamas awake out there :) Going to go look at how cute DD is sleeping now.

[ellies mom]

I know you aren't really asking for advice but...

Have you tried keeping a snack by wherever you are nursing, so you can eat it while nursing. That way you aren't waking yourself further by scrounging around the kitchen. A few crumbs on the baby's head won't hurt anyone.

[Melarina]

What a good idea - thanks! I will give it a try.

[kijip]

I suffer from insomia, so I understand the frustration of not being able to sleep when you want/need to! I like the idea of having a sanck ready. Also, I found that no caffiene at all, ever, period, cut down on my headaches and my insomnia some. Good luck!

[Jacksonvol]

When I was nursing I kept a banana on a tray table next to my chair. I had a water bottle in the fridge as well. I also put other "nursing supplies" on the table so they were handy (cloth diaper for spills, lanolin for chapping/sore spots, t.v. remote, small magazines, etc.) I hated being wide awake at 3:00 a.m.. I did find the local cable access channel was boring enough to put me to sleep. Either "muzack" type music with pics of the town or the county commissioners meeting. Yawn!

[Melarina]

Thanks for these great ideas. (Love the cable access idea - LOL). I had crazy insomnia during pregnancy too, so I think I'm starting to get used to theses wacky sleep patterns, but any advice on what I can do to get some shut-eye is much appreciated.