Joker Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 My 10 yr dd has been having some bathroom problems. They have performed a urinalysis twice this week and both times she had protein and they said it was very concentrated. We are scheduled for an ultrasound on Friday. The ped. said she probably just needs to drink more water, but dd drinks a good amount every day. I told the dr. I disagreed and maybe there is another reason for both of those problems. Today I tried to push more water but dd said it was making her feel sick. She drinks a glass (a large glass ) at breakfast, lunch and dinner and always drinks at least half of one during the night. She's my kiddo who prefers water even when she's sick. I don't know how often she gets water at other times during the day (because I haven't kept track) but she does at least a few times. If she's not drinking water she might have a small glass of milk, oj or lemonade. (but that's not everyday) I'm just curious how much water your dcs drink a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmama4 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I"m not sure, but my rule of thumb is: "everytime you go pee, drink a glass of water" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 1/2 of your body weight in ounces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 1/2 of your body weight in ounces. This is what I've always heard you should use as a rule of thumb, too. It does sound like your daughter takes in plenty of fluids though! Maybe you should NOT push more water on her for now- you don't want to make her feel sick or forced!- but maybe you SHOULD pay attention to how much (exactly, or as close as possible) she IS drinking so you can give your ped a log for a few days or a week or something, and then see what he thinks based on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 All of the water bottles that they have opened. :glare: This never happens but if they are only drink half of each bottle they open they are getting plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 1/2 of your body weight in ounces. I was looking for something like this to go by. She weighs 73 lbs. so she is getting enough. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 1/2 of your body weight in ounces. How much does it vary due to temperature or activity level? An extra glass? Double? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Good question. I'm not sure what the rule is for that. I just figure if we've been outside and are sweating, a glass of water is in order to replace lost fluids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I think the half your body weight in ounces is a starting point. If you have been active, if it's been very hot...or very cold, etc. all of this requires a bit more. If she's getting enough, her urine should be clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 I think the half your body weight in ounces is a starting point. If you have been active, if it's been very hot...or very cold, etc. all of this requires a bit more. If she's getting enough, her urine should be clear. We live in FL so everytime we spend time outdoors we all have a glass of water when we come in, usually two. It's been so hot lately that we have spent most of our time indoors. I really think she is getting enough water but there is a problem elsewhere. She has been complaining of pain for a few months now. I wanted to hear what others thought was a good amount though to see if I was way off base or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 1/2 of your body weight in ounces. Yes, so if she weighs 100 pounds, she should drink 50 ounces or just over six 8-ounce glasses every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 http://bloodindex.org/Human_Water_Requirement_Calculator.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 So does that mean since I'm overweight that I should drink more water than another adult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 So does that mean since I'm overweight that I should drink more water than another adult? Yes. And I have also read that not drinking *enough* water can inhibit weight loss. I *think* I'm seeing that myself...as I *rehydrate* after years of not drinking enough water. OP...praying you get some definitive answers for your dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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