Introducing myself and question

Hi Ladies! I am new to the boards. I read a lot of postings, but don't post as much as I'd like to.
My name is Angela and I currently live in BK.
My partner and I are expecting our first baby in August and are very excited about this new phase in our lives.

I want to say hi and congrats to all of you! I hope I get to know you all over time.

Question: leg muscle spasm at night

Has anyone ever had one of these? I had a bad one last night. I've never had one in my entire life. I didn't know what it was.
It was pretty scary.

Any advice on how to avoid them? I read that it might be dehydration. I thought I was drinking enough water, but I guess I need to increase it or maybe have coconut water and gatorade as well.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Message edited 1/25/2014 12:33:05 PM.

Introducing myself and question

Congrats! When I was pregnant with my dd I got them really bad too. I ate a lot of bananas cuz potassium supposedly helps.

Introducing myself and question

Yes drink lots of water, and when it happens point your yours up towards you, keep them there as long as it takes till cramp goes away

Re: Introducing myself and question

Introducing myself and question

Congrats!! I got them too and mine was a vitamin deficiency. They discovered it at my 8 week appointment when they do every test under the sun- after I started taking meds they went away almost immediately.