Hardest Habit To Kick?

rlmanning

What has been your hardest habit to quit so far?

My first pregnancy was smoking. OMG that was a horrible experience. But I never went back after I had Bay thank goodness!

This pregnancy so far has to be my nightly glass of wine to unwind from the day! Oh how I miss it :-)

cmargolius

I agree! So worth it, but missing my Pinot!

ButtonGirl82

I already miss my vino so much! Feel like its especially hard in the summer with all those bbqs, pool parties, dinner parties etc. No one said it was easy being good

MrsEmilyS

Another wine vote!!  

Guephy

Wine is definitely hard to let go. I must say the morning coffee too... I know we can have two cups a day, but I decided to cut it all.

jlrschmidt

I gave up coffee...it is hard! Not physically so much, but I just like the ritual that goes along with it and the taste. I know I could technically do decaf, but it just tastes useless, you know?

With my first it was wine. Oh how I missed that! I still do! I've been pregnant or BFing for a year and 9 months, so I haven't had more than a glass in a looooong time. Oh what I wouldn't give to just be a bit tipsy lol.

littlesocks

I'm on the wine wagon. There have been a couple of times my DH has poured himself a glass and I can smell it clear across the room... then I miss it, but in general it hasn't been that bad

yurmom

@rlmanning kudos to you for giving up smoking!! That is a hard habit to break!

sunlavender

I think I will miss my weekend beer and wine the most.  But at least I got to have most of the summer to celebrate before getting knocked up

RedDawnsRevenge

I'm addicted to soda. It's the only thing that gets me through my shifts. I really need to quit but they say soda is more addictive than drugs. It was the only thing that made my morning sickness better with my daughter.

samjen2010

Sushi

RedDawnsRevenge

I at sushi while pregnant with my daughter. In Japan certain types of sushi are fed to expecting and pp mothers specifically. But in the US it's had to tell how fresh your fish is or the training of the chef.

stephmt528

Coffee for me! And the occasional adult beverage, wine or beer! I'm still letting myself have a cup of coffee a day.

Guephy

Aaahhh... Can I change my answer? I miss sushi the most now!

minnemamabear

jlrschmidt said:

I gave up coffee...it is hard! Not physically so much, but I just like the ritual that goes along with it and the taste. I know I could technically do decaf, but it just tastes useless, you know? With my first it was wine. Oh how I missed that! I still do! I've been pregnant or BFing for a year and 9 months, so I haven't had more than a glass in a looooong time. Oh what I wouldn't give to just be a bit tipsy lol.

Pump and Dump! Well...not for 9.5 months or so, but it's worth it from time to time!

minnemamabear

Beer. I miss beer. DH gave it up as an act of solidarity...kind of puzzles me' especially when he has a built in DD for the next 9 months, but I will take it I guess.

rlmanning

@dlsexton thank you! Quiting smoking was one of the hardest things I have ever done! But it was so hard to quit and I was pregnant that I knew quiting any other time would have felt impossible. That is what kept me from starting back up after having Bailey. It is been almost 3 years now!

jlrschmidt

flom0036 said:

jlrschmidt said:

I gave up coffee...it is hard! Not physically so much, but I just like the ritual that goes along with it and the taste. I know I could technically do decaf, but it just tastes useless, you know? With my first it was wine. Oh how I missed that! I still do! I've been pregnant or BFing for a year and 9 months, so I haven't had more than a glass in a looooong time. Oh what I wouldn't give to just be a bit tipsy lol.

Pump and Dump! Well...not for 9.5 months or so, but it's worth it from time to time!

I did that, twice. Once pretty recently. It was awesome, but DS didn't sleep very well because he's not crazy about the bottle :-/

mileswithmyles

I am pretty sure I am going to be the worst pregnant person ever because I am going to greatly miss my wine, sushi and mass amounts of coffee/diet coke.

Red wine will probably be the biggest thing I will miss.

Drgn30

I miss ambien, booze, and allergy meds

lyndsey774

Mine was drinking because I just love my cocktails, but I wanted to say I love your daughters name! I just wanted to say Bay is one of our top picks if we have a girl

Bees Everywhere

Is sushi a habit? I think I have a sushi habit. I love coffee. With my first though, my morning sickness/ food aversion made it so I couldn't even SMELL coffee without gagging. Ill miss booze and sudafed most of all.

AcaAwkward

Coffee, diet coke, and wine. Although diet coke is the only one my OB is big on giving up 100% - I'll start drinking a cup of coffee a day and the occasional small glass of wine once 2nd Tri hits.

misskristina21

I will miss my rare steak, and my occassional drink with dinner out with DH. 

twohunts

Guephy said:

Wine is definitely hard to let go. I must say the morning coffee too... I know we can have two cups a day, but I decided to cut it all.

I cut out all coffee too. I know you can still have 200 mg, but I just thought it would be good for me.

Drgn30

ebie79 said:

Drgn30 said:

I miss ambien, booze, and allergy meds

You don't have to give up all allergy meds especially if you were taking them before you got pregnant. My doctor has a list of several ones that are listed as "safe during pregnancy as long as they are taken properly." Here's whay my doc lists on her website for prenatal meds, but your doctor might be different. I would ask.

Allergies
•    Allegra-D®
•    Benadryl®
•    Claritin®
•    Flonase®
•    Nasocort®
•    Tavist®
•    Rhinocort Aqua®
•    Zyrtec®

 

Claritan D is the only thing that works for my sinus headaches.  I need pseudoephedrine!

Marusika

Junk food

ajduke18

I really miss diet coke!! What are some ideas for non caffeinated drinks?

misskristina21

Drgn30 said:

I miss ambien, booze, and allergy meds

I took ambien while pregnant with DD. My OB is the one who gave it to me. I wasn't sleeping AT ALL until he did. Definitely ask if you need it. I don't have the insomnia problem this time around. Lol

RMKlump

Diet Coke! I still drink in moderation, but cut back a lot. Luckily (well not really) I was recently diagnosed with gastritis so I'd already cut back so it's much easier this time around.

Drgn30

I'm learning so much!  Maybe my favorite things are not off limits after all 

sarajean5682

Wine! I'm not a big drinker but I enjoy a glass of wine a couple times a month. I choose to cut it out entirely while pregnant.

mileswithmyles

ajduke18 said:

I really miss diet coke!! What are some ideas for non caffeinated drinks?

Hansens makes a good diet cola that tastes similar and is caffeine free!

AcaAwkward

hcorcoran said:

ajduke18 said:

I really miss diet coke!! What are some ideas for non caffeinated drinks?

Hansens makes a good diet cola that tastes similar and is caffeine free!


I really like LaCroix - no cola flavor, but it definitely scratches the carbonated beverage itch and it's all natural.

Beachgal72

I miss my wine! And now am missing seeing my friends as often because my 3 best girlfriends are all childless and get together every weekend for cocktails in someone's yard. I haven't told them about the pregnancy yet but they will figure it out soon when I say I'm just having water!

luv2play

Wine!!!! I love a nice glass in the evenings and when out to dinner boo

Bees Everywhere

ajduke18 said:

I really miss diet coke!! What are some ideas for non caffeinated drinks?

I developed a taste for lacroix my last pregnancy, which is like lightly flavored carbonated water. So good and doesn't have anything, it's basically just water. It's sort of expensive though. Anyone have one of those carbonated drink makers? Maybe it's worth investing in...

KNSATX

Allergy meds (I haven't been to the doc yet to get a thumbs up for Flonase) & an occasional cigar. I love cigar bars!

yurmom

I'm so happy my favorite sushi roll is fried...nomnomnom

yurmom

To be honest I don't really give up anything, just modify it, some to a greater extent than others

Annabelle1992

ajduke18 said:

I really miss diet coke!! What are some ideas for non caffeinated drinks?

I just opted for caffeine free dr.pepper I like dark sodas so sprite and Sierra mist just wouldn't do it for me!