Anyone struggling with water intake? or doing great?

Buggygirl84 · November 2010

I just feel like I cannot win. If I drink enough water, I pee what seems constantly. If I deny myself some of the water I *should* have, I don't need to pee nearly as much, but I feel guilty like I'm doing something wrong (not to mention increased BH).

Has anyone found a solution or do I pretty much need to suck it up and become good friends with my favorite bathroom stall?

spankymclaalaa · November 2010

It's day to day with me. One day I will drink all I need and constantly pee, the next water makes me want to gag and I don't get nearly enough. If you find a solution, please let us know, lol.

Dana86 · November 2010

Im struggling with my water intake just because once I eat in the morning im limited on space in my stomach the rest of the day. It is quite the pain since if I want to try and keep up with the water then I have only little room for food and vise versa.

spankymclaalaa · November 2010

Dana86:
Im struggling with my water intake just because once I eat in the morning im limited on space in my stomach the rest of the day. It is quite the pain since if I want to try and keep up with the water then I have only little room for food and vise versa.

OMG your dogs are ADORABLE! Sorry, had to say something Cool

Buggygirl84 · November 2010

Dana86:
Im struggling with my water intake just because once I eat in the morning im limited on space in my stomach the rest of the day. It is quite the pain since if I want to try and keep up with the water then I have only little room for food and vise versa.

I notice this a little bit too - if I get the nutritional requirements I need, I also don't drink as much fluid. *sigh* I wish I knew how to solve this one.

Buggygirl84 · November 2010

laurelannie:

No solution, just misery. I don't drink enough, get bad cramps, then drink enough for awhile but then I can't keep up and I go back to day with horrible cramping. My kidneys feel like they are taking a beating too, so I really need to up the intake, but it's hard.

I really wish I had the option of just having an IV hooked up at all times.

This would make it great to know you were getting enough, but then I'd want a catheter too so I wouldn't have to get up and pee as much! hahaaha!

spankymclaalaa · November 2010

Buggygirl84:
laurelannie:

No solution, just misery. I don't drink enough, get bad cramps, then drink enough for awhile but then I can't keep up and I go back to day with horrible cramping. My kidneys feel like they are taking a beating too, so I really need to up the intake, but it's hard.

I really wish I had the option of just having an IV hooked up at all times.

This would make it great to know you were getting enough, but then I'd want a catheter too so I wouldn't have to get up and pee as much! hahaaha!

LOL and after some of the nights I have been having I would carry my pee bag around with me with pride!

mama_cito95 · November 2010

I always have a refillable water bottle with me. It's on my desk, or I carry it with me when I'm out and about. It has a clip on the lid, so I can clip it to my purse. I find that if I have easy access to it, I tend to drink more often. I'm pretty good about drinking the water, but I don't get the full 64oz or whatever. I drink at least 32oz a day, though. If I don't drink frequently, my mouth gets dry. I didn't have major issues with frequent bathroom trips until recently. Now that baby is bigger, I have the urge to go more frequently even when bladder is not full.

rainydayluck · November 2010

zeadfly:
Spankymclaalaa:
Buggygirl84:
laurelannie:

No solution, just misery. I don't drink enough, get bad cramps, then drink enough for awhile but then I can't keep up and I go back to day with horrible cramping. My kidneys feel like they are taking a beating too, so I really need to up the intake, but it's hard.
I really wish I had the option of just having an IV hooked up at all times.
This would make it great to know you were getting enough, but then I'd want a catheter too so I wouldn't have to get up and pee as much! hahaaha!

LOL and after some of the nights I have been having I would carry my pee bag around with me with pride!
Then all we'd need is a wheelchair that has the hooks that can hold the IV and catheter bags. lol

I was going to suggest a catheter as well.

[Deleted User] · November 2010

I went to brunch with my family yesterday. They were all suggesting the "Stadium Pal" or appropriate device for a woman, the "Stadium gal". I half considered it.

Water intake is a little tough. At this point, I think nutrition goes out the window a little more though. Sadly, I too have to choose between eating & drinking. And LO is SUPER low - lower at each appt. actually. I am looking forward to the freedom of a baby-free bladder zone!

bee.wilk · November 2010

SOLUTION:

Juice, milk, tea or coffee (both decaf, and add something for a few calories)... anything with nutritional value AND some hydrational properties.

pretiprinces17 · November 2010

bee.wilk:
SOLUTION:
Juice, milk, tea or coffee (both decaf, and add something for a few calories)... anything with nutritional value AND some hydrational properties.

This. I only like my water if it's almost frozen and even then it's a struggle. So I drink tons of chocolate milk, pine-orange-banana juice, and hot cocoa (made with water). I also drink kool-aid, a little sugary I know but it's liquid so it counts! I was just told that as long as it wasn't carbonated and caffeinated (ie soda) then it counts. I figure as long as my pee isn't super yellow and I feel I'm making enough trips to the bathroom then I'm doing ok.

Want a personalized experience?

Anyone struggling with water intake? or doing great?

Re: Anyone struggling with water intake? or doing great?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards