Ever wake up at 2:00a.m. and feel like running a few miles? No? Well, I do. It’s called RLS. Restless Leg Syndrome.  Some days I have it with this pregnancy, which is why on some days I can’t sit still.  The other part is that I just have way too much energy to burn.

I’ve read that 75% of women have problems sleeping during pregnancy, and RLS is listed as one of the reasons why. It’s an urge to move. Move, move, move, MOVE!  I can’t complain too much though because I’ve heard of MUCH worse RLS cases than mine.  I’m at least sleeping through most nights.  And I pretty  much have it under control with exercise, stretching, massage and acupuncture. There’s that acupuncture again. I’m telling you, it’s magic!

I’ll walk the dogs, do pilates, yoga and then throw on a pair of those shape-up shoes for the rest of the day to try and wear out my calves by bedtime.  That’s where the RLS lives for me.  In my calves.  They sometimes want to run when every other part of my body wants to sleep.  Bastards!  How dare they?

Thankfully, I live with a calf masseur (yes, Joe) and every night he gives them the works.  Bless his soul.  And his hands.

I’ve also read that RLS is due to not having enough iron stored in the brain, which is not the same as not enough in the blood.  Maybe I’ll get a metal plate put in my head. Think that will help?