NWR - Teachers Drinking Water

This was an issue I had when I worked in the school system (OT fieldwork student) and I got three UTIs in my 12 week residency :-(

Give yourself time. Your body will adjust to when you can pee. I can pee at 10:55 and 1:10 every day even on the weekends, breaks etc and can then go until whatever time at night lol. Find a teacher who has prep that time so they can relieve you. Also during the period of the day where you have a long block, drink less water.

Agreed- space out the drinking during the day. I can try to get to the staff bathroom at 9:02 or have to wait until lunch at 10:38. Thankfully we have 90 mins for planning so i can go again at 12:30.

But if your schedule doesn't allow that, i would say space out when you drink the water and maybe drink more when you are home

You'll eventually train yourself/your body to be able to go during lunch/class change/planning period. Getting to a routine helps, even if you have to empty your bladder before school.

Also, I agree with spacing out your drinking. Drink more when you know you can relieve yourself sooner

Agree with pp, also go to the bathroom every time before you go to pick up your students, even if you don't have to go. This way you can still drink and have time for your body to process the water. I've had to adjust like this too and it takes a bit but you'll get your rhythm.

I space out my drinking. I can drink 16-32 ounces of water in the morning before I head to work. Then at work I can drink 32 ounces out of the 8 hour period (less frequent bathroom breaks) and then on my way home I'll drink another 16-32 ounces. So I'll end up drinking 3, 32 ounce water bottles a day.

Also, try to take bathroom breaks when your kids do. Specials, recess, lunch, library. And like others say, your body will adjust. Good luck with your first year! You'll blink & be at 6. (At least that's where I am. Lol)

I'm a special ed teacher and generally can go pee like twice a day at work. I drink 64oz while at work. My body has just gotten used to it and I'm so busy and running around I usually forget I have to go. I have lines drawn on my water jug and the time I need to be down that line!

Also, as a general tidbit for being a first year teacher, you probably hear how it's the toughest. Stick to your guns, stay professional. If you can do your first year, you can do the teaching! Don't let discouragement get to you Have a buddy (teacher or no) check on you occasionally. It will be a hard year but you've got this