Water

Nikkicole1st

I had a hard time drinking water before pregnancy. Now that I'm pregnant it's still hard. Please give some constructive ways to get it in. I gave up pop totally except for Vernors when I'm nausea lol

Mimaloo

I fill up a pitcher with water and cut up some oranges and lemons and just let it sit in the fridge. It gives a really nice and refreshing flavor.

I didn't give up juice or soda, but you must increase your water intake like it or not so the best advice I have is to just suck it up...literally

 

missnacholover

Nikkicole1st said:

I had a hard time drinking water before pregnancy. Now that I'm pregnant it's still hard. Please give some constructive ways to get it in. I gave up pop totally except for Vernors when I'm nausea lol

Seems you need no advice about getting it in, since you're pregnant and all. haha.

Anyway, try to infuse your water with fruit or maybe throw some teas in there too.

CrazyCupcake52

I would definitely try adding some citrus.  I usually just buy a lemon each week and cut it up so its easy to throw a wedge into a glass of water.

Try just always have water with you.  I will sip on a bottle of water all day and usually drink more that way than grabbing a glass when I am thirsty.

GlitterMuffin914

I had a hard time drinking water in my first tri because it made me feel more nauseated. Like other people have said maybe you can try adding in some fruits to naturally and lightly flavor the water without adding artificial and overpowering stuff to it. I also drank a lot of sparkling water. The bubbles helped my nausea and headaches, and, hey, it's still water. It's not great to drink ALL THE TIME as a complete replacement, but still help you get some water in your system!

racheldiaries

As others have stated, by a gallon [or half gallon to start with] water pitcher or jug. Then with a permanent marker you can break it up and write on the pitcher times. That way you have to have drank so much by a certain time and you get it all in without trying to down it all at once.

rainbows

If cold water isnt working for you, try room temp or warm water.  Sometimes I just need need a warm cup of something to drink, and while I am not a fan of lemon chilled water, a cup of hot water with lemon is soothing.

PrimRoseMama

Eat your fruit/veggies: the water & fiber will help. Watermelon, cucumber etc. squash & other watery veggies.

Lemons & limes in the water helped me. Also, get a water bottle. Work on drinking 5-6 (32oz) bottles a day.

Take your weight, divide by 2. That's how many ounces you should drink.

CandaceC1020

rainbows said:

If cold water isnt working for you, try room temp or warm water.  

This.  I hate drinking ice cold water unless I'm super hot.  I find it much easier to drink room temperature water.  I have a 32 oz nalgene bottle that I tote with me everywhere I go.