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Re: keeping hydrated - ?????From: L (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:16:33 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 10 Mar 2002, Jamie wrote: > >I'm 18 weeks pregnant and due to cramping and other problems, I was told >that I had to drink at LEAST 64-96 oz of water a day. My Dr.s nurse >said I should know I have drank enough when my urine runs clear. First, >is that possible when our prenatals change the color of your urine >anyway? Second, that's a lot of freaking water!!! I haven't been able to >do it yet! What else can I drink in addition to water that will keep me >hydrated? Is crystal light okay? I checked the back of the label, and it >has nothing in it. No sugar, no sodium, just 5 calories. :/ If that is >a no-no, is juice okay (orange, cranberry, etc.)? I think I have a much >better chance at staying hydrated if I can drink something with a little >flavor once in a while. Could I do 50/50? Drink 50% or more of my fluid >intake as water, and the rest as something else? > >-- >Jamie > Jamie, That might seem like a lot of water--but it is only 8-12 glasses a day :-) I have found it easier to put myself on a "water schedule". A water bottle is usually 2 servings. So, I try to spread them out thru the day. Any drink that does not contain caffeine counts as water (as caffeine will dehydrate you). The only thing w/crystal light is that it has sugar substitute (don't know how you feel about that) and fruit juices may cause you to gain unecessary weight. I would try to aim for 75/25%. It was very hard for me to start drinking water (this is a person who might as well had an IV of Diet Pepsi plugged into her). But in the end I believe it is worth it...and I am not even pregnant yet ;-) Good Luck!
-- Thanks for taking the time to read my message :)
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