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Posted by Arwen Mosher in Health on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 8:04 PM
Every night I take a backpack with me to bed.
It’s heavy and full… of water.
I used to think it would be silly to spend money on a water-holding backpack, but when my doctor restricted my activity during my last pregnancy, my husband convinced me otherwise. He was right. I used to keep a glass of water on my bedside table, but this is so much better.
Hydration packs (I have this one, but there are many brands) are marketed as outdoor gear, but I think the manufacturers are missing something good by not marketing to expectant and new mothers.
When I was pregnant it was easy to get enough water - I set the hydration pack next to me on the couch or bed, and the long straw and bite valve meant I didn’t even have to lift my head to take a drink. These days, nursing twins through the night would give me a dehydration headache every morning, but I keep my hydration pack near the head of the bed and empty it during nighttime wakeups. Thanks to it, I am happier, healthier, and better-hydrated.
I recently recommended it to a friend who’s going on bedrest during her pregnancy, but I honestly think any mom who’s stuck in one place - especially if it’s the bed due to a pregnancy or new baby - for long periods during the day or night could benefit from a hydration pack.
Large, portable drinks of water - they’re not just for outdoors anymore!
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Another bonus? It doesn’t spill! I still remember that awful 2am waking when I got the baby to fall back asleep next to me only to spill an entire huge glass of water on the carpet. I got myself a water bottle as soon as I could. But I might try the hydration pack now that #3 is on the way.
I have to share this story. I am pregnant and have been having some difficulty remembering to drink enough water throughout the day. After reading this post I tried explaining it to my husband who asked, “Do you mean one of those helmets with the straws?”! :p
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