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IVFmiracle
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How do you drink so much water?!
Recently I saw a topic about how much water a pregnant person should be drinking. After reading it, I decided to increase my water intake to 64-80 oz.
How do you guys do it?????
Not to mention that this gives a whole new meaning to frequent urination!
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Posted 12/19/12 8:21 PM  |
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Jbon630
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
i dont really drink anything but water, except for an occasional ginger ale. It helps that I don't like coffee or tea, but I think you just have to get into the habit.
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| Posted 12/19/12 8:27 PM |
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Ellynrose
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How do you drink so much water?!
No nearly enough :( I just can't force myself to do it
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| Posted 12/19/12 8:28 PM |
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KPanas
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Posted by Ellynrose
No nearly enough :( I just can't force myself to do it
Same here unfortunately. I really just don't enjoy drinking water
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| Posted 12/19/12 8:32 PM |
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
i try to drink a cup of it when i first wake up. and then i sip throughout the day.
then when i think of it, i make myself drink a whole cup at a time.
plus if you have tea, juice that counts in towards it.
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| Posted 12/19/12 8:44 PM |
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IVFmiracle
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Posted by MaPetiteLoutre
i try to drink a cup of it when i first wake up. and then i sip throughout the day.
then when i think of it, i make myself drink a whole cup at a time.
plus if you have tea, juice that counts in towards it.
Does it count if I put 4 oz of water in my oatmeal??
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| Posted 12/19/12 8:56 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Add some lemon or lime to it and make sure its cold! That's what helps me!! I've been getting about a gallon a day and I feel so much better!
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| Posted 12/19/12 8:57 PM |
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wishing2012
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
It's not easy, but I find having a big water bottle with a straw helps me drink more during the day. I don't even realize I'm drinking it!
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| Posted 12/19/12 9:31 PM |
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gdubs
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Posted by KPanas
Posted by Ellynrose
No nearly enough :( I just can't force myself to do it
Same here unfortunately. I really just don't enjoy drinking water
Same here... best I can do is ~32oz a day and then I drink iced tea and milk.
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| Posted 12/19/12 10:19 PM |
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Samira0407
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How do you drink so much water?!
I keep a 24oz plastic reusable bottle on my desk at work. I can easily fill it up 3-4 times a day! I get very thirsty! That is all i really drink at work, no coffee, soda or juice. At home we have a poland spring jug and i just fill my glass all night.
On the weekend when i'm out i try to get the large poland spring that has been on sale and i drink that. But i definitely get in more water M-F.
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| Posted 12/20/12 6:56 AM |
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jams92
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
i keep a waterbottle at my desk....i am able to drink a ton while i am at work but on the weekends its like i forget to stay hydrated.
i put lemon (or sometimes even lemonade) in it to give it some flavor
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| Posted 12/20/12 9:42 AM |
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maymama
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
i am constantly thirsty, i drink tons of water but i am craving water.
try selzer or water with fresh fruit? Also, it seems to go down much faster with tons of ice 
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| Posted 12/20/12 9:56 AM |
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moonmist09
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How do you drink so much water?!
i keep a large reusable bottle at work that i fill up. its like 32oz, so i know if i finish it, i got more than the recommended intake. i always add lemon to my water to make it taste better, i hate the taste of just regular water.
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| Posted 12/20/12 9:58 AM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Posted by maymama
i am constantly thirsty, i drink tons of water but i am craving water.
try selzer or water with fresh fruit? Also, it seems to go down much faster with tons of ice
Yeah i noticed that too... when im home i drink water (or whatever) out of a glass with ice and i feel like i drink more that way than at work when i have a water cooler and unlimited bottles of water.
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| Posted 12/20/12 10:01 AM |
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FDNYWife31
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
I don't like water and I am having a hard time even drinking 50oz. This is so hard! And YES I hate having to go to the bathroom every 15-20 mins!
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| Posted 12/20/12 10:10 AM |
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babylove628
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
I force myself to drink water daily especially bc I ended up in L&D at 27 weeks with bleeding, contractions and cervix was irritated....all due to dehydration.
Ladies, drink your water even if you hate it. Seltzer is fine, even water mixed with some fruit juice is fine. Just get your fluids in, 64oz is plenty, it really helps your body and the baby.
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| Posted 12/20/12 10:12 AM |
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maymama
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
or you can do what i tend to do  eat salty snacks and you will drink a TON of water 
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| Posted 12/20/12 10:14 AM |
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Posted by IVFmiracle
Posted by MaPetiteLoutre
i try to drink a cup of it when i first wake up. and then i sip throughout the day.
then when i think of it, i make myself drink a whole cup at a time.
plus if you have tea, juice that counts in towards it.
Does it count if I put 4 oz of water in my oatmeal??
Technically? Sure. But 4 oz is so little anyway? Just go drink it.
Just form the habit little by little... and if you drink a cup (an actual cup, 8 oz... is like nothing) right before you eat anything... even if its just at your main meals? That's a good dent in the day.
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| Posted 12/20/12 11:28 AM |
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Sparrow
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
First of all, I don't think it ALL has to be water. I drink tons of flavored seltzer to help keep it less boring. I admit I have a hard time getting my full 64oz a day and I don't really keep that close of track. I just try to drink every time I think of it. I don't recommend this though becuase I wound up with too many contractions because of it! I'm more careful now.
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| Posted 12/20/12 11:35 AM |
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FourthBaby
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How do you drink so much water?!
I've been bad with this for every one of my pregnancies! But this is the worst. I have a lot of aversions this time around and almost EVERY liquid, including water, makes me want to puke (just looking at it)
I do like my decaf iced tea (made from powdered mix). Its not exactly healthy with all the sugar, but its better than nothing. I try to do one water bottle filled with that, then one water. I also eat ice pops, ice chips throughout the day.
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| Posted 12/20/12 11:42 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
Posted by MaPetiteLoutre
i try to drink a cup of it when i first wake up. and then i sip throughout the day.
I do the same thing. I usually get at least 10 oz in right after I shower to get a jump start on my water for the day.
I actually don't think it's that hard to drink a lot of water if you drink a little all day. Plus, there are so many dangers to you and the baby due to dehydration, why risk it? Drinking fluids is easy!
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CaseyGirl
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Re: How do you drink so much water?!
I drink a ton but I am also thirsty a lot...I just keep a bottle on my desk and i keep one in my bag.
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