I think the most frustrating thing at this point for me is the fact that I am always SO SO thirsty!! I mean I sip on water all day long and I am still thirsty. Its irritating because before i would just chug a drink and having to sip and wait a few minutes is just beyond irritating.

I don't think you have to wait "a few minutes" after each sip. As long as you're not feeling any discomfort (pain, reflux, etc.) I'd wager that you can sip all you want, and thirst is nature's way of telling us to drink more.

Of course, I'd check with your doctor if you have any concerns, but I don't think that throttling Water intake is super important. As long as you're not gulping and not in any discomfort, even at 11 days out I'd bet your doc would be thrilled if you could drink more water.

Just out of curiousity, how much water are you getting in per day? You should be tracking it at this point, and it should be from 60-80 oz (says my doc and my nut.)

Keep track of your fluid intake. If you are getting in enough fluids then don't worry. It is likely caused from yur body going into ketosis. You are burning your fat instead of carbs/food for energy now. It makes your kidneys work extra hard and thirst is a side effect. It usually only lasts a few days, but I remember how annoying it was. Hang in there.