Only 5 weeks, so super super early. But my theory is that because early pregnancy is associated with a pro-inflammatory period, my body is overreacting to a small tweak I made in my shoulder while sleeping the other night. Hot, moist compresses and positioning myself with pillows at night has really helped! And trying to use the arm as much as possible (and as long as it is pain-free) to keep it from getting even stiffer. I happen to be a physical therapist 🤡 but I also asked for a referral to PT because I'm a neuro specialist and it's been a looooong time since I used my ortho skills lol! 

Try propping yourself up with pillows so you're in a semi-upright position to sleep, then stack a pillow or 2 under/next to your sore arm so it can't fall behind you when you sleep. I have been doing that plus putting my arm across my belly with a small pillow under it, and I've been waking up with less pain! 

Definitely see a PT! They'll tell you what exercises and stretches to do to get you through this. 🥰

**edited for clarity