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Thirsty

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OMGBabyNo3 · 17/02/2015 07:43

I am 7 weeks pregnant, possibly with twins. I have never been so thirsty in my life. Last night I drank at least a pint of water through the night (and went to the toilet 3 times). Since I woke I've drunk another pint but still feel so thirsty/have such a dry mouth. Anyone else experiencing this?

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GoooRooo · 17/02/2015 08:28

Me! I am so so thirsty all the time. I am 8 + 2 and have an early scan tomorrow.

What makes you think you might be expecting twins?

ISolemnlySwearImUptoNoGood · 17/02/2015 08:34

Me

Try some ice chips

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OMGBabyNo3 · 17/02/2015 08:46

I've now had a cup of tea, 2 pints of water and an actimel in just over an hour and feel like I've quenched it a bit! I had an early scan last week, 2 sacs but just one heartbeat. Going back Friday to see of we have another heartbeat...longest week ever!!

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Emma321q · 17/02/2015 08:49

I'm also feeling the same. I was wondering if it is anything to do with the pregnancy vitamin I'm taking but it sounds like it's just another symptom.

SweetsForMySweet · 17/02/2015 08:57

Do you have a (family) history of diabetes? Thirst is one of the symptoms. I would mention it to your midwife to check for glucose in your urine and check your blood sugar levels.

GoooRooo · 17/02/2015 10:00

Interesting OMG because I'm sure that I've read that excessive thirst can be a sign of twins and I am slightly concerned that that might be the case for me. I would love twins, but it would push us to the edge financially I think!

leanne963 · 17/02/2015 10:02

Being thirsty was my first ever symptom. I am 26 weeks now and water doesn't quench my thirst only fizzy drinks of juice will, so weird lol!!

Bustherb · 17/02/2015 11:18

I was thirsty all the time in the first trimester - like you I was drinking pints and pints of water. I was sick a lot though so that could be why. Xx

ImperialBlether · 17/02/2015 11:19

I agree with the pp that you should have a test for gestational diabetes if you're excessively thirsty during pregnancy.

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OMGBabyNo3 · 17/02/2015 11:35

Thanks all. GoooRooo-this was our third and a complete surprise now looking like it may be our 4 as well!!!
No history of diabetes and no problems in previous 2 pregnancies but will certainly mention at booking app next week.

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aneesa28 · 17/02/2015 11:47

Surprise third here too! Still ridiculously thirsty at 29w, waking up at night to raid the fridge for drinks, milk, actimel, anything! GTT result normal and not expecting twins!

Anerak · 17/02/2015 11:55

Also extremely thirsty at 30 weeks - is very coincidental that you'd write this today… with my first child I was also extremely thirsty but this is getting beyond a joke! I drank at least a litre of water through the night but my throat was so dry I could barely swallow and I have very dry, cracking lips… Would appreciate any advice

MissTwister · 17/02/2015 12:16

I was so thirsty early on (one baby) but I think it actually was dry mouth rather than true thirst. I drank pints of water at night and I'd wake up choking on dry throat. Its better now at 16 weeks!

Rebecca1608 · 17/02/2015 17:12

I don't know if being extra thirsty is a sign of twins.... But I've been extremely thirsty since early on in pregnancy, I'm almost 21 weeks... With identical twin girls lol.

GoooRooo · 17/02/2015 18:36

Oooohhh blimey Rebecca. I have a scan tomorrow so I'll report back whether I have one or two on board.

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OMGBabyNo3 · 17/02/2015 21:52

Oooh GoooRooo make sure you do come and tell us!! Fingers crossed all goes well. Tongue stuck to ridiculously dry mouth again now tonight!

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GoooRooo · 18/02/2015 21:36

I'm back! Had the scan and only one baby so not the twin theory in my case! Seeing the midwife tomorrow though so will raise GD with her.

Sukie272 · 18/02/2015 23:11

Congrats on your scan! Smile
I'm 8.5 weeks and constantly thirsty for cold water or mango juice.

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OMGBabyNo3 · 19/02/2015 07:45

Glad all is ok GoooRooo. Finally have my next scan tomorrow. It's been a loooonnggg week!

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GoooRooo · 19/02/2015 10:44

Good luck tomorrow! I had my booking in with the midwife this morning. I asked about the thirst and she dip tested my wee for sugars but it was fine so no sign of diabetes. She said it's just one of those things - your body is making lots of extra blood so you need lots of extra fluids.

rubyred84 · 19/02/2015 13:29

im 14+3 with twins and must drink over 10 pints of water a day - I feel like all I ever do is drink water and wee! I think its just a symptom that some have and some don't, but I am going to mention it at my next midwife app just to be safe!

Anerak · 19/02/2015 13:35

Ah so you crave the extra fluid because you need it to make more blood, very good to know :) congratulations on all the twin pregnancies ladies, what a blessing

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