Ugh... water...

krystalkmh

I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but sheesh I HATE drinking water, especially while pregnant! That may be in part because it makes me even more nauseous than normal. It’s so bad that I was in the hospital almost every week getting IV fluids with my last pregnancy. I try, I really try, but it’s so difficult. I’ve tried sweetening with flavor drops, but they taste so artificial. I also tried a fruit infuser bottle but the fruit didn’t add enough flavor. I just got a Cirkul bottle https://drinkcirkul.com/pages/trial so I’m hoping that helps. Any other tips? I do not want a repeat of my last pregnancy. 

doula-mama

Have you tried coconut water, or mixing a bit of juice into water for flavour? You could also do flavoured sparkling water (the stuff with no sugar). 

Kathryn0903

Flavored water. My friend is all about the hint water.

rmarble23

I used propel packets my last pregnancy. This one I am going with plain ice water but it’s better with my 40oz bubba that holds ice all day. Also has a straw which makes everything better. 

emibemily

I've been squeezing lots of fresh lemon and lime juice into ice water, sometimes with fresh mint. My sister adds stevia to hers. 

jd614

Ok this sounds dumb but I bought a Yeti type large tumbler and a pack of metal straws off amazon.  I find the straw makes me drink more vs a glass or bottle? So weird I know. I also LOVE lemons in my water. A lot of them! And ice so its super cold.  Plus its great for your skin 

KFrob

@jd614 not weird at all! I drink way more out of a bottle vs a cup or straw.  

When I get bored with water I’ll use some lemonade mix but only enough to give s little bit of flavor so I don’t get all the sugar.  Also, try getting a juice you like, I use cranberry, and cut it in half with seltzer.  

mandarenee898

I’m typically a water drinker but what’s changed this pregnancy is that I need it cold.  I want it to be with ice and out of a mug with a top on it so I can get the super cold water past my front teeth.  When I am getting dehydrated it is hard to drink any water so I will eat ice cubes and that seems to get something in me while still not upsetting my stomach.  

ruby_love

I am a huge water drinker but the nausea has made it a little hard for me. I push through it and snack throughout the day to help me. 

I have been buying Perrier and mixing a little orange juice in the evening and it is sooo good! 

aresee

I usually have a couple water glasses going (I put one down and forget it, so start another one--drives my husband crazy), but room temperature water isn't appealing to me right now. I bought a couple bottles of Polar seltzer today to try to stay better hydrated this week.

@ruby_love That sounds really good!

mandarenee898

@ruby_love I did the same with lemonade today (1/2 water and 1/2 lemonade)!

ruby_love

@aresee @mandarenee898 You are making me thirsty and I just realized I’m out of Perrier! 😭