Anyone else extremely thirsty? I drank 30 cups of water today. Is that normal? It was hot and humid out today but I've never drank that much in a day. I usually drink 8-12 cups per day.
I've really noticed my thirst has turned up since I hit about 22 weeks, at first I was paranoid about GD, but my results came back clear. I asked my Dr about it and he said that with the heat, my own body being a furnace, and the amount of liquid that blows through the pregnant body that it is completely normal for me to be crazy thirsty. I think he said that if you're properly hydrated the amniotic fluid likes to replace itself every 4 hours? If that's the right number, think about how much liquid you're gonna need to do that, on top of just everything else your body needs to run properly.
I feel the same way. Im 38 weeks and ever since 30 I cant seem to drink enough water. I literally crave it! I dont have GD, but it is around 105 degrees here everyday so I'm sure that contributes to my extreme thirst.
I'm always thirsty, even at night. Sometimes especially at night. I've decided if I'm thirsty to just drink as much water as I need, since my body clearly wants it. Results in a lot of bathroom trips but them's the breaks.
I will also add, for those of you planning on breastfeeding, you have not yet begun to thirst. Seriously, I have never craved water like I did when I was breastfeeding DD. Have at least one big glass of water on hand before you start, or have someone available who can bring you one quickly, because you'll need it.
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