How much H2O are you REALLY drinking??? - Page 2

[Jish]

Jish, sorry to disapoint you. When i was pg with the girls i mostly drank only one glass of milk and some in my cereals a day, now DD1 is lactose intelerant and dd2 is allergic to milk and a few more food items. So, the amount of milk you drink a day can't be what makes them have milk sensitivities.

It isn't necessarily the cause, but some doctors recommend cutting back on the amount of dairy (as well as other high ranking allergens such as peanut butter) in the last trimester because the theory is that consumption in the last trimester can sensitize the baby in utero. I've already dealt with my first child who was a miserable baby because I missed that he had dairy issues. Had I figured it out sooner, he would have had a much happier first year of his life. I wasn't a big dairy person either and he had issues with it, but I certainly don't want to tempt the fates. I don't know if I could make it through with another baby as crabby as him.

[tsk_mum]

I always drink atleast 2 liters a day.
Sometimes more just depends on whats going on
I drink a big glass of OJ usually twice a day too its my main craving! Other than that I dont really drink any other drinks, sometimes my moms yummy sweet tea when I'm visiting!

[mimi_n_tre]

I am up to 4 liters a day, and my fluids are still quite low. I am now on complete bedrest, and have to up my intake to 6 liters a day. I feel like a fish....

Drink up everyone!!!

Mary

[PancakeGoddess]

I'm sure there are many factors, but I am almost totally convinced that my milk consumption DID contribute to my older son's dairy sensitivities. I drank a lot of milk - really craved it. He is not allergic or lactose intolerant, but he has a VERY clear sensitivity/mood swing issue related to milk products.

I think it can't hurt to avoid ANY kind of binging or overdoing any one food at the end of pregnancy.

[JulyBellyButton]

I drink an insane amount of water everyday to keep my swelling and BP in check. I am down to only working 6 hours/day and I usually go through 5 bottles of water at work- so theres 100. And then I usually fill my glass up at home at least 8 times, not sure how many OZ are in each glass. There are days when I'm still thirsty even after that LOL

[SabbathD]

Boy I thought I was drinking enough H20. But my BP scare has me running to the fridge every time my water bottle empties. I have no idea how much I drink, let's just say it's a lot more now than it was before. I have never been good about drinking water, but never felt thirsty. My Dr. told me, "Well as long as your pee isn't bright yellow you are probably okay. Just shoot for clear pee, and then you know your hydrated at least basically enough." Not a problem Dr.!