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December 2013 Moms
Drinking while pregnant
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Re: Drinking while pregnant
I usually try to stay out if this stuff but it is way past my bed time, I'm cranky and I need a snickers. Are snickers good nutrient providers?
If a sip of wine or beer is horrifying and indicative of not loving your child, then go ahead and call CPS on me because I had half a beer AND sushi for dinner last night. Gasp!
Just curious, do you not love your unborn child if you have a bag of chips or a candy bar while pregnant? I mean, what redeeming nutritional value do they have? Where do you draw the line?
I wonder what her next Bump name will be when she makes a new one tomorrow?
I'll tell you what's wrong with the world these days: "horrifying" sanctimommies who think they're MDs and PHDs. Let's send them all off to the countryside to live away from polite society, where they'll be comfortable to judge each other freely and let the rest of us have a few sips of wine if we so choose.
I do believe everyone has the right to make the decisions they feel are best for them and there babies. If you choose to drink occasionally during your pregnancy that's 100% up to you and that's fine but I after reading this I almost get the feeling that I'm being judged for not drinking.
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
My Ovulation Chart
I have had a couple of glasses of red wine during this pregnancy. I have had a couple of cups of coffee. I have had a couple of rolls of sushi. Why? Because anyone with half a brain, common sense and some research should know that these things used little to moderately throughout pregnancy are fine. It's one thing if you're avoiding it to be overly cautious, but you can't possibly completely avoid everything that may harm your child throughout your entire course of parenting, so it seems silly to stress. However, to those sanctimommies that are just horrified that some people might have a glass or two per trimester, see the link above. Thanks.
I remember that post, and I responded to it at the time. After I pointed out that there is no way that study was conducted here because no governing medical review board would permit it, she ended up admitting it was a friend of a friend who actually witnessed the ultrasound and it was done in another country. I don't necessarily trust the interpretation of the study given the circumstances, though I think she had the best of intentions with sharing it. There was no control subject, and she said they took the women's word for how much alcohol they had consumed. It was very un-scientific and didn't follow any of the acceptable standards for medical trials.
I don't think anyone's judging women who choose not to drink. At least I can speak for myself in saying that I'm not! If my statements came across that way, it wasn't my intention. I understand and respect a woman's decision not to. In the same regard, I would expect respect and understanding for my decision to eat and drink what I choose (not saying that you're not respectful, that's more in reference to the "horrifying" comments above).
Lol! I only say that b/c I'm basing it off last time...I totally thought I would be having a celebratory drink in my hospital room, but I was too out of it at first and then nervous about nursing, so I never did. I think I should be way more relaxed this time, so I just may be having that drink before NYE!
I remember that post, and I responded to it at the time. After I pointed out that there is no way that study was conducted here because no governing medical review board would permit it, she ended up admitting it was a friend of a friend who actually witnessed the ultrasound and it was done in another country. I don't necessarily trust the interpretation of the study given the circumstances, though I think she had the best of intentions with sharing it. There was no control subject, and she said they took the women's word for how much alcohol they had consumed. It was very un-scientific and didn't follow any of the acceptable standards for medical trials.
I don't think anyone's judging women who choose not to drink. At least I can speak for myself in saying that I'm not! If my statements came across that way, it wasn't my intention. I understand and respect a woman's decision not to. In the same regard, I would expect respect and understanding for my decision to eat and drink what I choose (not saying that you're not respectful, that's more in reference to the "horrifying" comments above).
Interesting! I didn't see her follow up response. Thanks for sharing that. I don't necessarily disagree with enjoying a glass of wine here and there in your pregnancy, it's just not for me. I also don't agree with anyone judging those women who do enjoy a glass (by calling them horrible, blah, blah, blah). But I think I thread was the first time I felt as if those not drinking were being judged. Though it's so hard when writing/reading to support your decision/thought without coming across that way. I guess it's a good thing for emotion cons"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
My Ovulation Chart
So we can't consume something that we know is pure but we can Consume that science experiment of glucose during that test!? That's like picking welch's fruit snacks over real grapes.
Have nicotine gum. I was in the same boat as you w my last pregnancy, and after some research came to the conclusion that one piece of nicotine gum per day is better than the stress I was feeling, for the baby. Studies show its safe, bc you don't get the decreased oxygen you get w a cig.
Of course not having it at all is best but if you are feeling that stressed and it's going to help alleviate it, go for it w a clear conscience.
And I'm not judging you at all for not drinking! Only those that call people who do "horrifying"...;)