Getting Enough Water/Fluid

[MO_Bookwyrm]

What are the best ways to tell that your body is getting enough water/fluids?

Due to my job it is very hard for me to get a full 64 oz of water. I'm lucky if I can get 48 oz most days. I drink all I can stomach on my way to work and on the drive home.

I don't think I'm dehydrated, but I'm really not sure....what exactly should I be looking for to make sure?

[WifeofAnt]

-Clear or nearly clear pee
-Drink to thirst and a little more
-If you start getting contractions, drink a LOT more

[mom61508]

Originally Posted by MO_Bookwyrm

What are the best ways to tell that your body is getting enough water/fluids?

Due to my job it is very hard for me to get a full 64 oz of water. I'm lucky if I can get 48 oz most days. I drink all I can stomach on my way to work and on the drive home.

I don't think I'm dehydrated, but I'm really not sure....what exactly should I be looking for to make sure?

don't mean to be nosy but your job doesn't allow you to drink water throughout the day???? Being pregnant I think you need to get at least 64 oz on the low end. Your kidneys are working so much harder ya know. My midwife says 3 liters is ideal for most pregnant women.

[MO_Bookwyrm]

LOL...you aren't being nosy! I work in a casino in the table games dept. I can't have fluids on the floor while working. I can only drink on breaks. Even drinking about a glass per break I only get about 4 or 5 glasses while at work. I get usually another 1 driving to work, and 1 driving home.

I just worry that I'm not getting enough. Can't help. I'm hoping that I will be able to talk my bosses into letting me keep water on the floor to help out. We'll see how that goes.

[HeatherB]

Swelling can also be an indicator that you're not getting enough fluids.

Can you keep a water bottle that you know the size of (so you know how many ounces you're drinking) and refill it on your breaks and drives? Then you'll have a better idea of how much you're getting. Also, I have always found that water with some other flavor - be it fresh lemon juice or a splash of apple juice, etc. - goes down more easily and more quickly. You may be able to up your intake simply by adding some flavor to it so you drink more on those breaks.

HTH!

[clutterbug]

Originally Posted by MO_Bookwyrm

I'm hoping that I will be able to talk my bosses into letting me keep water on the floor to help out. We'll see how that goes.

Maybe a note from midwife/doctor would help? Just a thought - they might be willing to bend the rules during your pregnancy if it's considered a medical need.

For me, pee is a pretty good indicator. I would have guzzle water constantly to get clear pee, I think, but if mine is really pale yellow I figure I am doing all right. The downside to that is...my bladder fills more often. Is that going to be an issue with your work? I am guessing you can only leave the floor during designated breaks, which could make drinking water at the table a bit of an issue for you, rules aside! :P

[butterflies]

I think for you, it might make sense to ask for permission to keep a water bottle somewhere nearby. But as your get farther along, bathroom breaks will surely become an issue.
I also work at a job where I can't have water at my desk all day (I work in a laboratory). But I can take breaks whenever I want to-- so I usually stop by the water cooler every time I go to the bathroom. At this point, that's like every 20 min...

[jcregan]

One thing I do is keep a glass in the bathroom.. I drink one every time I go up to pee... usually even a small glass at night (I have found it does not really make me have to go more often at night, just pee more when I do wake up to go).

I drink at other times too but I think this is really helping me to up my water intake.

[MO_Bookwyrm]

Thanks for the ideas ladies!

I plan on calling my boss tomorrow and talk with him to see what he says about me keeping a resealable bottle on the floor to drink. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[MoonStarFalling]

I drink 100-150 ounces a day. I know I'm dehydrated if I drink less than 100 ounces/3 liters. You need minerals to be hydrated too. I drink mineral water or coconut water.