I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but sheesh I HATE drinking water, especially while pregnant! That may be in part because it makes me even more nauseous than normal. It’s so bad that I was in the hospital almost every week getting IV fluids with my last pregnancy. I try, I really try, but it’s so difficult. I’ve tried sweetening with flavor drops, but they taste so artificial. I also tried a fruit infuser bottle but the fruit didn’t add enough flavor. I just got a Cirkul bottle https://drinkcirkul.com/pages/trial so I’m hoping that helps. Any other tips? I do not want a repeat of my last pregnancy.
I used propel packets my last pregnancy. This one I am going with plain ice water but it’s better with my 40oz bubba that holds ice all day. Also has a straw which makes everything better.
Ok this sounds dumb but I bought a Yeti type large tumbler and a pack of metal straws off amazon. I find the straw makes me drink more vs a glass or bottle? So weird I know. I also LOVE lemons in my water. A lot of them! And ice so its super cold. Plus its great for your skin
@jd614 not weird at all! I drink way more out of a bottle vs a cup or straw.
When I get bored with water I’ll use some lemonade mix but only enough to give s little bit of flavor so I don’t get all the sugar. Also, try getting a juice you like, I use cranberry, and cut it in half with seltzer.
I’m typically a water drinker but what’s changed this pregnancy is that I need it cold. I want it to be with ice and out of a mug with a top on it so I can get the super cold water past my front teeth. When I am getting dehydrated it is hard to drink any water so I will eat ice cubes and that seems to get something in me while still not upsetting my stomach.
I usually have a couple water glasses going (I put one down and forget it, so start another one--drives my husband crazy), but room temperature water isn't appealing to me right now. I bought a couple bottles of Polar seltzer today to try to stay better hydrated this week.
Re: Ugh... water...
When I get bored with water I’ll use some lemonade mix but only enough to give s little bit of flavor so I don’t get all the sugar. Also, try getting a juice you like, I use cranberry, and cut it in half with seltzer.
I have been buying Perrier and mixing a little orange juice in the evening and it is sooo good!
@ruby_love That sounds really good!