(Not-so-young) & Restless.....

Welcome to the world of restless leg syndrome, better known and RLS....

by definition, during pregnancy:

If you've started feeling an uncontrollable urge to move around in bed to relieve crawling, tingling, or burning sensations deep inside your legs, you most likely have restless legs syndrome (RLS). Some researchers estimate that up to 20 percent of pregnant women develop this problem during the last few months of pregnancy, though others believe it's much less common than that.

You'll usually notice symptoms when you're at rest, especially right before you fall asleep or when sitting still for long periods, such as at the movies or during long car rides. Most of the time, you'll feel it in your legs, but some women experience it in their arms as well. Moving your limbs brings immediate relief, but unfortunately, it's only temporary. As soon as you sit or lie down, the sensations return. Your restless legs may even be waking you up once you're asleep. If symptoms are disrupting your sleep night after night, you may end up seriously fatigued. The good news is that if your RLS started during your pregnancy, it's likely to disappear altogether within two to four weeks after you give birth.

There are a number of theories about why some women experience RLS during pregnancy. Iron deficiency, folate deficiency, hormonal changes, and circulatory changes are all possible culprits. Recent research suggests that women may develop the sensations when certain brain cells aren't getting enough iron. Some medications, such as antihistamines in various cold and allergy remedies, seem to make the symptoms worse for some people. About half of all sufferers have a family history of the condition.

...all I know is its as annoying as heck, and I wish it would go away....ugh.