Coffee anyone?

williegsocks

Okay, so a little background: we've been trying to conceive for a year and a half, I have an appointment with a RE next week, and this is my very last month of ttc on my own without help.  According to my OPK's and my bbt I ovulated on August 4th and am currently 6dpo.  

I'm doing a little research on the internet during my 2ww about, what other than, everything that has to do with fertility.  I stumble across the effects of coffee on implantation and have read somethings that have left me feeling panicked and anxious about it hurting my chances of conception!  I only drink water throughout the entire day, but I can't seem to give up my one cup of coffee every morning.  After what I've read, starting tomorrow I am done with coffee, but I have to know....is it possible that I might have caused some harm with this morning habit?  How many of you ladies do or do not drink coffee?  Do you think I still have a shot at it sticking if I give up my coffee starting tomorrow?

ky29

I don't think a cup of coffee is hurting your chances. The caffeine would be the only thing, and drs say it's okay in moderation. I do drink decaf every once in a while... You could try switching to that or mixing it in.

jencity9

My RE said I could still have about a cup of coffee a day.. Like 8 oz.

theholmanherd

I still have my daily tall vanilla or caramel macchiato. I don't think moderate caffeine consumption, especially in the form of antioxidant-rich coffee or tea, is a problem. Sodas and energy drinks are a bad idea, though, but for other reasons.

williegsocks

Thank you!  I feel better.  Especially knowing that an RE said that it was okay.  My coffee is just plain and has 2 packets of Stevia.  No cream or sugar or anything else.  After a year and a half of trying I'm just so paranoid about everything I do, eat, drink, feel, everything! LOL

Pintobean39

I drink 1 cup every morning. I am NOT giving that up, and I imagine my family is grateful. I'm not a happy camper until I've had my coffee. That is the only caffeine I drink a day and you can have 200mg a day so I'm well within that limit.

tweetyknicks

Even the 200mg/day is not backed by solid evidence. It doesn't hurt to limit caffeine, of course, but I would not be concerned about a cup or two of coffee.

Hollowvic

Pregnancy mentioned not mine. I do drink one cup every morning. Although I alternate between regular and decaf during the 2ww just to cut back, really only one cup isn't supposed to cause any harm. I don't drink soda or anything else but water the rest of the day though. Seriously my friend drank a can of coke evrery morning and a couple more throughout the day during her pregnancy, she had a perfectly healthy baby.

klynda

I read somewhere that if you are a caffeine addict that cutting it out completely is more harmful that just limiting how many cups, so I've been trying to switch to coffee and tea and limiting my sugary cola intake.  I wish I could find that study to confirm though.

EmilieT10

I work at night so the thought of no coffee makes me want to cry. I try to limit to one cup on mornings off. Two cups on nights that I work. I think my coworkers would hide if I went no coffee. I think one or two cups would be fine.