Would you go to L&D? (update)

LadyNikon

Went to L&D, they were very nice. Found out that it was only BH and that I am only drinking half the water I should be drinking.  I carry around a 32oz Nalgene with me and drink about two of those a day.  She said I should be drinking 4 of those a day.  I have no idea how I am going to drink that much fluids.  She says my cervix is nice and long and that the pain I am feeling is probably RLP battling with the size of my uterus. *fun*.  Twins were moving good and evading the heart monitors.  It took the poor woman 20mins to find both of their heartbeats so they are fine.  She noted that some woman are just uncomfy starting around this time so tylenol and rest is the best medicine.  oh wow.. I am very happy to be discharged and back in my bed. .  Twin preggos are just harder on the body...Thanks for the advice ladies.

Ironically they remembered me as the ice lady from almost 3 yrs ago.  I had to go to L&D twice a week.  I would bring a big cup for them to fill up every visit.  They have the best ice! 

Rynleigh

The little crunchy pebble ices? Those are the ones they have at our hospitals. They're the best kind of ice lol 

I'm glad everything is fine - glad you went in, too... dehydration could have just brought on more and more problems down the line. I hate drinking all damn day long. But, I'm sure I'd hate false labor even more.  

LadyNikon

I still can't BELIEVE I have to drink that much water.  My bladder will hate me

Rynleigh

I cheat a *little* by substituting two of my water glasses a day with milk and smoothies..... the OB, of course, says it doesn't count... but I just can't do that much water. I feel like I'll explode. But I've got my 12oz classic coke glass on my desk and I do my best to fill it once every two hours (with water, not the coke, lol). Since I'm at work for 9 hrs, that usually gets me at least 4 glasses - so by the time I get home I'm usually all the way to 48oz. Then, as long as I have a few more between dinner and bedtime, I'm good. 

Heather1021

Wow, that's a lot of water.  I would guess that I'm drinking about 80 oz a day, so I guess I need to step it up too.  

I found that I love chamomile iced tea with fresh mint and an orange slice.  I tried it at Pain Quotidien one time, and loved it.  So, I drink two 16 oz of those throughout the day to help me get enough liquids.  Maybe you can think of something a little special that you like to help you drink more.

 

 

LadyNikon

we are in the middle of a heat wave.  well its just freaking how now so.. she said the extra will help a lot.

laraashleyt

Glad all is okay!!!!  Stay hydrated!!!!

RedWingsFan

So glad everything is okay and lol about the ice!

Brummy14

Getting that much water is tough (and this coming from someone who probably got the majority of her liquid consumption from diet soda pre-pregnancy!). I don't like water.

That said, I have 2-20z Aquafina bottles I keep on my desk -- and I try to get through at least four of them by the end of the day (if not more) -- so if I can have taken in ~80oz of water by the time I leave, I can have some more at home, but not so much that I'll be up all night going to the bathroom  

RobinR91

I also love hospital ice! Best part of kidney stone hospital trip, hands down

 

I'm very gad that you got sent home, and the babies are fine, and you have peace of mind. I hope today is better for you! 

karebearmccroar

I'm glad you went and that everything is ok. I drink at least 4 32-oz nalgenes per day, sometimes 5. You get used to it. Especially since I have had issues with PTL and am on bedrest already, I don't want to mess anything up that I can control. I have it with me at ALL times- if I realize I haven't drank much in a while, I drink half of the Nalgene in one go and move on. I have to pee ALL THE TIME, which is hard being on bedrest, and I have to get up to go pee and not ignore it because I notice contractions when my bladder is full (DON'T hold your pee!), but considering how much dehydration has been proven to contribute to PTL, it is worth it. Good luck!

yinyang124

I went for the same thing a little over a week ago. I was also in disbelief that the already excessive amount of water I drink wasn't enough! I carry 2 liters of water with me everywhere and refilll them as soon as they're empty now (it's been HOT in NYC). Glad all is well. Stay hydrated!