Water

[LegalBeagle]

My nurse is not in for another hour or so, so I thought I'd post this here.  I am drinking at least 48 - 64 ounces of water a day.  But my urine output is very small and is very yellow.  I don't seem to be retaining water...I'm not bloated or swelling.  Today my wedding ring wouldn't go on, but I'm not too concerned because it has been getting tighter and I have gained 20 pounds (I'm 25w2d).  I don't have a fever or chills.  Has this happened to anyone else?  I just don't get why if I'm drinking so much water I'm not urinating more often.

[BabyforLori]

This same thing happened to me.  It had to do with my sodium intake.  The daily recommended amount of sodium is 2400 mg - I was up to about 6000 mg.  I did not think that I had retained too much water either, but, indeed, this was the problem.  By 18 weeks - I had gained 25 pounds.  I started cutting back (on the advise of my dr.) my sodium intake, and I dropped 10 pounds of just water weight in a couple days.  I need to mention, I am 40 years old and 20 weeks pg - so, my body does not operate the same as if you are in your 20's or early 30's.

Just and option you may want to discuss with your nurse or dr.