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what to drink??

23 replies

s098 · 23/06/2015 14:54

Hi, I am struggling to want to drink much at all which obviously isn't ideal. I try and sip water throughout the day but don't think its enough, today I'm trying juice which I've barely touched! Did completely go off tea but have managed one in the morning the last few days. Any ideas on something that's not going to make me feel sick but is actually fairly healthy ( i.e not coke)?

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Number3cometome · 23/06/2015 14:56

Lemon water? Water with ginger in?

Buttercup27 · 23/06/2015 14:57

Sorry the only thing I could drink without instantly wretching was caffeine free diet coke. My midwife said it was better than nothing and it would pass. It did a s was able to drink normally again until about 30 weeks

PrincessOfChina · 23/06/2015 14:57

I got through a lot of ice lollies and ice pops during early pregnancy. You can make your own with whatever juice you fancy.

cosmicglittergirl · 23/06/2015 14:58

Fizzy water on it's own or like pp said, lemon, lime, ginger.
Rooibus tea? Caffeine free.

sarkymare · 23/06/2015 14:59

Have you tried putting ice in your water/usual drink? I find the colder the drink the easier on my stomach. I go through tons of the stuff. It's the only way I can keep down fluids.

mangoespadrille · 23/06/2015 14:59

I survived on Irn Bru and strawberry Yop, probably two of the worst drinks imaginable. I had hyperemisis though and the nutritionist I saw said anything is better than nothing.

happygojo · 23/06/2015 15:02

It may sound weird but have you tried drinking through a straw? for some unbeknown reason it helps me drink more.

I am currently obsessed with lemon squash mixed with fizzy water. might have aspartame in it but i have totally gone off water

s098 · 23/06/2015 15:03

Ice lollies have helped a bit at home but my main problem is at work ( no fridge or freezer)
Will try some fizzy water! My bf was worrying about me not drinking enough water but like a few of you have said anything is better than nothing Smile

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quesadillas · 23/06/2015 15:03

I found tonic water good when I couldn't stomach much. Bitter lemon too.

bunny85 · 23/06/2015 15:32

If you put some fresh mint leaves and a few slices of orange in a water jag, it makes a very tasty refreshing summery drink!

batfish · 23/06/2015 15:41

I love fresh orange with lemonade or fizzy water - I know the juice is high in sugar but at least it's fruit sugar and if you have the fizzy water option then it's not so bad. Actually I just love fizzy water in general!

excitedforbaba · 23/06/2015 16:31

Ribena with lots of ice was a winner here!

MissTwister · 23/06/2015 17:02

Elderflower cordial with sparkling or still water is nice

GotTheKey · 23/06/2015 17:15

I've been having squash and I drink with a straw as it makes me have more. Robinsons has aspartame in so I try not to get that (even though it's my favourite!!) but sainsburys own brand no added sugar squash is ok for additives x

scarednoob · 23/06/2015 17:43

ice cold vimto!

depending on whether you like it (personally I love it, but get that lots of people don't), milk - good for the bean too.

the other thing that might help would be to buy a set of home freezing lollipop kits. I just got one from oliver bonas that does home made calippos, if that makes sense, and will be making frozen fresh juice and yoghurt pops.

contractor6 · 23/06/2015 18:21

For work freeze a bottle of water and then its chilled for work.
Melon is 90% water so chop some up and take in.
Ice lollies for home.

stargazer2030 · 23/06/2015 18:23

I was going to suggest drinking through a straw - it helps me for some reason.

lexyloub · 23/06/2015 18:27

Tonic water

Skiptonlass · 23/06/2015 18:41

Fizzy water with a slice of lemon in.

Brummiegirl15 · 23/06/2015 19:52

I literally cannot get enough of ice cold fizzy water. Specifically highland spring. To be honest any freezing cold fizzy drink will do although finding coke and fanta a bit too sweet.

ThatsNotEvenAWord · 23/06/2015 19:53

I couldn't get enough of orange juice with soda water

Cheshirehello79 · 23/06/2015 20:43

Get one of them infusion water bottles and you can add any fruit in it - it also has a straw built in - might work magic ( to maxx have them cheap)

bluewisteria · 23/06/2015 21:21

I second using ice, the colder it is the more it says down and the more of it I can drink! Mint leaves might help if you are feeling nauseous. Fizzy water with ice, squeezed lemon and a straw is my favourite though.

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