My husband and father had to go out to Target to buy me DD nursing bras when my milk came in. I just cannot even imagine how that trip went. So uncomfortable!
I sent my dad and DH to the store to pick up Depends and Tucks pads when I had DS. True love (that and my mom and MIL threatened them both).
I'm EBF my 7 month old. Does anyone know how much water I should be drinking a day now that I'm pregnant again? I haven't had my first appointment yet and this is definitely going to be something I ask my OB but I wasn't sure if anyone here knew.
I'm EBF my 7 month old. Does anyone know how much water I should be drinking a day now that I'm pregnant again? I haven't had my first appointment yet and this is definitely going to be something I ask my OB but I wasn't sure if anyone here knew.
Tons! I don't really know officially, but I've seen info on kellymom.com regarding water intake. I am constantly thirsty when pregnant and drink about 96 oz a day (I refill my 24 oz water bottle 4 times during the day). When I was ebfing I was still drinking about 48 oz. Normally I drink 24-36 oz per day when not BFing or pregnant. I think those are probably good amounts for my body - I'm drinking when thirsty. Do you worry you're not getting enough or getting too much?
@Breesy14 I'm worried about not getting enough. With my daughter, I drank water all day every day and still ended up in the hospital because of dehydration. I want to do my best to not let that happen this time and make sure we're all getting enough water.
@Caressa1 I would check with your dr to be sure but here is what I found: "The Institute of Medicine notes that the median amount of fluids typically consumed by breastfeeding mothers is 3.1 liters (13 cups), compared to 2.2 liters/9 cups for non-pregnant/lactating women and 2.3 liters/10 cups for pregnant women. This is not necessarily the exact amount of water you yourself will need – the IOM points out, “Given the extreme variability in water needs that are not solely based on differences in metabolism, but also in environmental conditions and activity, there is not a single level of water intake that would ensure adequate hydration and optimal health for half of all apparently healthy persons in all environmental conditions" I'm reading this to mean drink when thirsty and make sure you're getting around 2.5-3 liters a day.
Re: BTDT (Been There Done That) Q&A 8/16
I haven't had my first appointment yet and this is definitely going to be something I ask my OB but I wasn't sure if anyone here knew.
-- DS 3.8.14
-- MC 9.22.16 at 8 wks
"The Institute of Medicine notes that the median amount of fluids typically consumed by breastfeeding mothers is 3.1 liters (13 cups), compared to 2.2 liters/9 cups for non-pregnant/lactating women and 2.3 liters/10 cups for pregnant women. This is not necessarily the exact amount of water you yourself will need – the IOM points out, “Given the extreme variability in water needs that are not solely based on differences in metabolism, but also in environmental conditions and activity, there is not a single level of water intake that would ensure adequate hydration and optimal health for half of all apparently healthy persons in all environmental conditions"
I'm reading this to mean drink when thirsty and make sure you're getting around 2.5-3 liters a day.
-- DS 3.8.14
-- MC 9.22.16 at 8 wks