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MsixelAMsixelA member
in January 2011 Moms
So I'm driving by myself with 2 pups from Louisiana to New Jersey in a few days. I'm taking 2 days to do it (LA to GA then GA to NJ) it's about 12 hours both days and I already know I'm going to have to stop to get gas & let the dogs out. Do you think I'm going to have to pee more than the dogs?! I'm already almost annoyed by the thought of this because that's going to make the trip so much longer having to keep getting off the highways and then pee. I know I'm still going to have to pee even if I do this, but would it be horrible to drink as little water as possible for those 2 days so maybe I won't have to pee as badly or frequently? It's just annoying because I'll have to go so so badly, then I'll only end up squeezing out like a drop or 2 when I was expecting Niagra Falls. Any advice? TIA.
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  • SAlibrarianSAlibrarian

    I haven't driven that much, but I had a 5 hour plane ride this past weekend and my doctor told me to get up and walk at least once per hour. Pregnant women have an increased risk for blood clots and sitting for that long can be dangerous, so make sure you get out and stretch your legs! Good luck!

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  • tfarabianstfarabians
    I think you need to just go and plan on making a lot of potty stops!  You really should be sipping on water all the way there.  You can become dehydrated on car trips and the other thing is that the less water you drink the more constipated you will get!  I know its a pain but I don't think the dogs will mind : )
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    imagetfarabians:
    I think you need to just go and plan on making a lot of potty stops!  You really should be sipping on water all the way there.  You can become dehydrated on car trips and the other thing is that the less water you drink the more constipated you will get!  I know its a pain but I don't think the dogs will mind : )
    I agree, you really shouldn't skimp on water.  i know it's a pain..plus you should be getting up and walking around anyways.
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  • alliecarrie41alliecarrie41

    i drive a lot for my job and it sucks.  my back hurts, i have to get out a LOT just to stretch and lie in the grass and pee of course.  i'm always snacking, it's just horrible, whether it's 45 minutes or 8 hours. 

    drink as much as possible.. you need to stay hydrated.  

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  • sometimesalwayschaoticsometimesalwayschaotic member
    My husband and I just took a 6 hour car ride.  It was very annoying to stop about every hour to use the restroom but I've read how important it is for the baby to not become dehydrated.  The things we put up with while pregnant...but I hear it's worth it in the end. :)
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  • MsixelAMsixelA member
    Nothing that I wanted to hear...hahaha.. Thanks though ladies. I know I should and I know I'll end up drinking water since I always have my bottle in hand anyway and do it without even thinking. I guess I just needed some experience people to remind me of the "rules" so I'd actually do them!
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