Missing booze :(, anyone else?

Pankers

Just had a BBQ and I was drinking apple cider (alcohol free apple fizzy apple juice) while my husband was drinking and still is.... I could have murdered a real cider, a nice cold, crisp cider. All for the greater good

Geeps2

LOL I have had the week from HELL and all I could think was a glass of wine would be in order, but I just can't in good conscience drink. Oh and I am tormented by that Summer Shandy beer (the one with the beer and lemonade).  I haven't had it ever but it just sounds delightful.

Oh the forbidden fruit  =P~

Mandyw75

I'm missing it a lot. I told my DH when I see him drinking red wine I want to gauge his eyes out. Is that too harsh. lol

playball13

Of course!  I keep telling DH that he is going to be the sober cab for most of 2014.

Pankers

That summer shandy is lovely , glad I'm not the only one.

jbelle

Geeps2 said:

Oh and I am tormented by that Summer Shandy beer (the one with the beer and lemonade).  I haven't had it ever but it just sounds delightful.

Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy is fantastic. I've already told DH I want a case chilled and ready to go next spring! 

StephPV

this post is making me thirsty!

DTNZ4Ever

Yes!! Went to a wedding last night. All I wanted a glass of wine. Everyone kept offering since we have announced yet. It was though. DH loves having a DD for the next few months.

RNmommyof2

I *really* want to try the Smirnoff Ice Peach Bellini flavor. That makes my mouth water every time I walk past it in the grocery store.

NikESQ

I am definitely missing it...especially when I am out dining with others and I am the only one not drinking.  I really miss sangria, belgian beers, and red wine. 

Geeps2

Thanks ladies now I really really want that Summer Shandy.  I am totally going to buy a 6 pack and save it for November after I pop this turkey out.  Beer is good for aiding in breastfeeding  

I can't wait!!!!

 

 

gladygirlca

OMG, yes!!!  I have had cravings for some locally brewed cider, glass of wine, a shot of tequila, and a dirty gin martini!  I think it's the fact that I didn't get a chance to really drink much of anything in the three months between having my son and getting pregnant again.  I didn't much miss it during my first pregnancy.

I think I'll have to buy some summer cider and some winter pumpkin ale (once available) and keep it until I can partake (in almost a year ( ).

Pankers

Hahaha, I am so glad I am not the only one. We're going to tell our families at my dad's 65th birthday in 4 weeks.....and there will be soooo much booze! We have a bottle of vintage champagne waiting that was bought for our wedding nearly 4 years ago, can't/won't crack that open until I can drink

vav11238

I'm there with you all ladies. Luckily though, the hubs isn't drinking in solidarity so I don't feel so bad. However, we've had three dinner parties and a night out at a bar to hear a performance and it was not fun. People kept offering to buy me a drink and since we haven't told anyone, I had to find excuses to give. Oh, so hard...

bargainbabe75

vav11238 said:

I'm there with you all ladies. Luckily though, the hubs isn't drinking in solidarity so I don't feel so bad. However, we've had three dinner parties and a night out at a bar to hear a performance and it was not fun. People kept offering to buy me a drink and since we haven't told anyone, I had to find excuses to give. Oh, so hard...

Just tell people you're on antibiotics. They generally tend to leave you alone and even think you're being terribly responsible LOL

bargainbabe75

I pretend to myself sometimes and drink apple juice from a white wine glass. I've also made alcohol free Mojitos. I like chilled tonic with a slice of lemon too as it's not sweet like a soda.

RedLucia

I moved all the wine and liquor to the back of the cupboards and asked DH to only keep as much alcohol as he will drink in a day in the refrigerator. Thus, I never have to see it at home. 

...out of site out of mind...except when I am out at a bar or party or dinner. 

As I leave for the birth center to birth the baby, I plan to slip a bottle of champagne into the frig! 

zenjenjen

I really missed it at the beginning of my pregnancy. Now that I am further along at 33 weeks and all I want is ice cream

mindfulturkey

I had a dream I was double fisting it with two wine glasses haha. Guess I miss it too

Tggant

yes, missing it especially on hot summer days.  Odouls Amber is ok, but I am missing the crisp, cold fizz of a good beer.  And i was thinking just the other night that I'd be a lot happier cleaning the kitchen with a little glass of merlot.  alas.  just wanted to chime in and thank you all for doing what we think is the right thing and not giving in to those friends who like to tell us, "you know research says you can have a glass a day."  

Guennie

I'm not a big drinker but I do miss my occasional glass of wine. And there have been a couple times I've thought to myself when my back was hurting if I could only mix myself a little cocktail I bet it would help, haha! We had friends over for dinner the other night and I tried to fool myself with some sparkling grape juice...def not the same, but at least it tasted good.

steph1977

I miss it terribly! Beer, wine, you name it! It's been really tough during the hot summer days, and with football season approaching, it will be excruciating. My DH has NOT slowed down, although he has become more sneaky about it. Stay strong!

gladygirlca

The double bummer - because of GD, I can't do virgin drinks as an alternative either.  If I could do fruit juice or virgin drinks, at least I'd have an alternative once in a while. 

desertmouse39

I can't remember the last time I wanted an alcoholic bev so completely.... A chilled vodka martini, or a pint of micro brew, or a glass of cabernet... I don't remember missing the booze like this the first time (maybe because I wasn't pregnant and trying to keep up with a toddler, lol).  Probably a glass of wine on my birthday. In December.  Sigh....