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JennMof3 · December 2016

I just can't get myself to drink more than 32-40oz of water in a day and even that's rough. It was never this bad in previous pregnancies. Any suggestions? It makes me feel full and gross.

jesselayne8 · December 2016

32oz is about 30oz more than I drink. I'm grosses me out that all i drink is Gatorade full of artificial coloring and sugar. Ughhhh

lumilumi · December 2016

how about infused water? cucumber, lemon, mint, berries...

JennMof3 · December 2016

@lumilumi what kind of berries?

halfthetree · December 2016

Raspberries and blackberries with some mint is delicious.

i carry my water bottle with me ALL the time. Small sips add up throughout the day. When my nausea was at its worst, I was maybe 20-30oz. Now I'm back up to 96+, but only recently:(

heath313 · December 2016

I do flavored seltzer water (canned polar water).

virginiaunicorn11 · December 2016

JennMof3 said:

@lumilumi what kind of berries?

I also like blueberries and strawberries. Basically, any sweet fruit will do the trick! Or citrus

Knottie42089123 · December 2016

How much water should we be aiming for? I'm also having a hard time reaching 64. Sometimes I'll puke from drinking too much water

lovesclimbing · December 2016

Knottie42089123 said:

How much water should we be aiming for? I'm also having a hard time reaching 64. Sometimes I'll puke from drinking too much water

My midwives suggest half your body weight in ounces per day, but not to stop if you reach that point.

Jenn, it may take you a bit to work up to more water. After my blood draw, I had a couple low levels that my midwife said was likely due to not drinking enough. I only drink from my Nalgene water bottle (34 ounces) during the day. When I first started drinking more, I had a hard time even getting through one a day! I felt like I was drowning in water. And I'm a person who likes water! I don't drink or even really like coffee, tea, pop, juice, etc. I pretty much drink milk and water exclusively with rare cups of tea or lemonade.

It took me about three weeks to work up to where I am now: two and a half Nalgenes a day or between 80 and 90 ounces a day, which is a good level. Yesterday, I was busy and only drank one. I noticed when I woke up at 2 a.m. so thirsty and drank almost half a Nalgene right then!

wifeinraleigh28 · December 2016

Everyone needs a different amount of water per day. Just pay attention to your urine. If it's light in color and/or clear, you're getting enough fluids. No need to actually count the ounces!

kmd0501 · December 2016

I can't do plain water either. It makes me feel so full and sick. But I have found that adding some water flavors like Mio make it a ton easier to unconsciously sip throughout the day. I'm up to 48-72oz a day in my Tervis cup just by adding some drops of flavor. Just be careful not to buy ones with caffeine or added electrolytes but most are zero calories and my OB loves the idea.

lmudra · December 2016

I used to love Crystal Light and now I can't do it. I also have to drink Aquafina, no name bottled water or tap water makes me sick to my stomach. Le sigh...so much for pinching pennies!

arrowmama · December 2016

lmudra said:

I used to love Crystal Light and now I can't do it. I also have to drink Aquafina, no name bottled water or tap water makes me sick to my stomach. Le sigh...so much for pinching pennies!

I'm an Aquafina snub too!! Every other water tastes dirty! (That's even pre pregnancy!) I have been drinking purified water with lots of ice and super cold out of a large contigo. It definitely helps!

lmudra · December 2016

Yes it dry if that makes sense. And agreed, I can only tolerate other water if it's on ice.

mamaelle27 · December 2016

A big water bottle with a handle and a straw, filled with ice water. If you're having trouble stomaching it, add a splash of Gatorade or something fruity that you like the flavor of. I drink tons more with that way.

On a related note, second time moms, how do you handle having to use the restroom out in public with your baby/toddler? More specifically, my daughter is 15 months and I have to pee whenever we are in Target, etc, but neither the stroller nor the cart fits in the restroom stall and she's not old enough to stand in the stall with me without getting into everything. Why doesn't everyplace have those baby docking stations in the stalls like at Babies R Us!?

brooklynmama718 · December 2016

I just did gatorade and finally drinking some seltzer with a squeezed lemon wedge. I have a plain water aversion due to my nausea.

alm52386 · December 2016

mamaelle27 said:

A big water bottle with a handle and a straw, filled with ice water. If you're having trouble stomaching it, add a splash of Gatorade or something fruity that you like the flavor of. I drink tons more with that way.

On a related note, second time moms, how do you handle having to use the restroom out in public with your baby/toddler? More specifically, my daughter is 15 months and I have to pee whenever we are in Target, etc, but neither the stroller nor the cart fits in the restroom stall and she's not old enough to stand in the stall with me without getting into everything. Why doesn't everyplace have those baby docking stations in the stalls like at Babies R Us!?

When I nanny I take the cart or stroller into the family restroom. Sometimes the handicap stall is big enough too.

CurlyMommy416 · December 2016

Totally agree with what others have said- the only way I can stomach water right now is if it is ICE cold.

hjphillips · December 2016

@mamaelle27 I've been babywearing recently. Holding/wearing my 16 month girl and peeing really is an acquired skill, though.

lumilumi · December 2016

JennMof3 said:

@lumilumi what kind of berries?

I like strawberries and raspberries. Blueberries don't infuse well because of the skin. I also use frozen fruits. It infuses well and keeps the water cold. It's better to use an infuse bottle so it flavors the water quicker.

mamaelle27 · December 2016

@hjphillips, how are you babywearing her? I never really got into it and feel like it's too late to try, especially with a growing bump.

shmarpler · December 2016

I either baby wear, or use the family restroom. I've also held dd. It's not easy to do everything one handed, but it's possible.

Knottie42089123 · December 2016

Anyone get headaches from drinking water?

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