peeing a lot!

[not2fat]

Does anyone else have to pee like about twice per hour throughout the day? I AM drinking a lot of water, but come on! I do not have any kind of bladder or urinary tract infection and nothing hurts, but it's just getting a little ridiculous. My co-workers don't go near as often, but maybe that means my body is actually healthier than theirs? I just wonder what normal urination is (number of times/hour, that is) if your body is functioning properly...any input would be great.

[razzle]

For me, it happens so often, I don't count...lol. I drink 160 ounces of water most days...it's gotta come out, eh? And the capacity of a bladder is not all that much (18 ounces is maximum--I just looked it up--but "urgency" will happen for the average person at 1/4 - 1/3 that, though past pregnancies could decrease that even more). I CAN make it about 5 hours in bed asleep before the call wakes me up.

website on bladder volume (http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2001/DanielShaw.shtml)

[Heather]

Your body is supposed to adjust after awhile, somewhat. Mine has during the day. How long has it been since you increased your intake? It took me about 2 weeks to cut the frequent runs during the day.

I'm with Razzle on the nightly wakings, though. It is the rare occasion that I don't have to get up 2 to 3 times during the night.

Think of it this way, added exercise!! :daze:

[tlawson]

I know what you mean. I think the other night I woke up at least 4 times! Also, I just figure that going to the loo at work should count at least for some exercise - you know, the mad dash down the hallway (my office is some way from the facilities!!).

Theresa :wave: