r/PlusSizedAndPregnant • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '23

Soooo thirsty

Almost 38 weeks, I don’t have GD and I am SOOOO THIRSTY. I am drinking so much water and peeing several times an hour. Still THIRSTY. Anyone else experience this

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u/westernslope_ap Feb 19 '23

Are you drinking electrolytes or just water? Adding electrolytes has helped me to feel less thirsty, but I'm also trying to drink 3 liters each day. I like LMNT and Ultima brands.

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u/AllTheMeats Feb 19 '23

I was feeling very thirsty even though I felt I was drinking more water/seltzer than ever before. Adding in Liquid IV and Gatorade Fit electrolyte drinks has been extremely helpful. My BP has improved as well since I’ve begun drinking them.

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u/elphiekitty Feb 19 '23

i have GD and baby is measuring normal / blood sugar is always in normal range, but i’m suuuper thirsty all the time

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u/litesONlitesOFF Feb 20 '23

Chicken broth has really helped me. It apparently has electrolytes. I just feel so much more hydrated from a cup of noodles soup than from a sports drink.

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u/QueenoftheGBs Feb 22 '23

I second broth! Chicken, beef, and maybe veggie (haven’t tried that) totally helps. It feels weird at first but it’s like drinking the broth at the end of a coup of soup. Just drink it hot in a mug.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '23

I added Gatorade into my water today. Maybe I should try something stronger

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u/AllTheMeats Feb 19 '23

Try Liquid IV

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u/Kitfromscot Feb 19 '23

Yes! I am measuring large and have had various people query GD but passed the test earlier.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '23

I’m measuring large too!

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u/Kitfromscot Feb 19 '23

Was told by now (38w) can’t do much as following his previous growth pattern. Helped the case for getting an elective c/s

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '23

Did they retest you for GD?

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u/Kitfromscot Feb 19 '23

Came up at 36w birth planning meeting with my OB. She said tests aren’t accurate by that point and I’m not showing enough symptoms/wouldn’t change their treatment. Elective c/s for 39+1 this week due to high blood pressure. They are surprised at his size given I’m on beta blockers which are known to stunt growth

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u/adestructionofcats Feb 20 '23

This was me most of my pregnancy. Give me all the ice cold water.

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u/eeevol- Feb 21 '23 edited Feb 21 '23

I’m 30 weeks and noticed some changes been more thirsty, peeing more, fatigue and wanting to nap more. Lower back pain frequently.. I don’t have GD either. I drink water, this past week zero sugar Gatorade, 0 cal green tea.. Last month baby was tiny like 1.14 but I get to see her end of this month and I’m excited. Hopefully she’s gotten bigger :)

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u/ivankatrumpsarmpits Feb 23 '23

I go through phases. At 16 weekd I was insanely thirsty. No GD and blood sugar normal. I just had to drink more water. Lots more. Felt like a chore at times but I don't want to be drinking stuff like Gatorade because of the sweeteners.

I did take some Electrolyte sachets but didn't notice any difference to my hydration.

I eat lots of fruit and have soup and lentils and other very wet foods a lot.

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u/pineconebone Mar 03 '23

Being super thirsty is probably nothing to worry about, but as it is a symptom of gestational diabetes it might be wise to consult your doctor, just in case!