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No coffee during 2ww??

calbizcalbiz member
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Hi all,

Do you guys REALLY not drink coffee during your 2ww?? I am 3dp5dt and completely forgot about the caffeine rule yesterday on my way to work!! Normally one large cup is enough, but I am totally willing to downsize.

Any feedback on this is appreciated!!
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Re: No coffee during 2ww??

  • AMSharkAMShark member
    Since you are PUPO, you'll need to eat like a PG lady.  The American Pregnancy Association website has a good set of guidelines on what not to eat.  For caffeine, they say consumption in moderation is ok - 150 - 300 mg daily is recommended - Here's the link for more info.

    The page also contains a handy list of how much caffeine is in popular drinks.  I'm pasting it below:

    How Much Caffeine Is In Your Favorite Drinks & Snacks?

    • Starbucks Grande Coffee (16 oz) 400 mg
    • Starbucks House Blend Coffee (16 oz) 259mg
    • Dr. Pepper (12 oz) 37 mg
    • 7 Eleven Big Gulp Diet Coke (32 oz) 124mg
    • 7 Eleven Big Gulp Coca-Cola (32 oz) 92 mg
    • Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Buzz Ice Cream(8 oz) 72 mg
    • Baker’s chocolate (1 oz) 26 mg
    • Green tea (6 oz) 40 mg
    • Black tea (6 oz) 45 mg
    • Excedrin (per capsule) 65mg

    *** Ticker Warning ***

    Me: 37, DH: 39, TTC 5 yrs

    2013 summary: Diagnosed with Hypothyroid; Cervical polyp removed (benign); 
    2 rounds ovidrel with timed intercourse (no result): 3 rounds IUI with clomid + ovidrel (no result)
    2014 summary (to date):
    IVF cycle 1 - ER: 4/17 (28 follicles, 3 fertilized, 2 survived to day 3);
    ET: 4/20 (3rd day, 2 embryos - 1 @ 6 cells & 1 @ 4 cells); Beta 5/1 - BFP!; 
    1st scan 5/13 - development behind, no heartbeat detected; D&C 6/2; WTF 6/13
    IVF cycle 2 - BCP begun 7/12; stims w/ HGH begun 7/26; 
    ER: 8/6, 12 follicles, 7 fertilized w/ ICSI; ET: 8/11, 3 blastocysts left, 2 transferred, 3rd arrested 8/12 - none to freeze :'(
    1st beta 8/19 - BFP! 294; 2nd beta 8/26 - 4976; 1st u/s 9/2; 2nd u/s 9/9 - two little heartbeats at 140 each!!! 
    EDD: 29-April-2015
    Other Meds: Synthroid 100 mcg/daily

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  • calbizcalbiz member
    Thanks guys for the speedy responses!! I am checking the link out now.

    I'd be a monster at work this morning with no coffee!
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  • jencity9jencity9 member
    I haven't given it up... Just cut down but I still have about a cup a day. I've gone a few without but I was told it's okay.

    Me: 32  DH: 33  Married: March 2004

    July 2006: started TTC
    2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
    2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
    October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
    Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012:  In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
    January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
    February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
    March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
    July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
    August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery

    IUI #1, Dec. 24, 2013, BFN 
    IUI #2, Jan. 25, 2014, BFN
    IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014  BFN
    IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
    IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
    May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
    IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
    May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
    June 11, 2014: consult, approved to move on to IVF because the hydro is not completely blocked therefore allowing fluid to move through slowly rather than backwards
    IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
    September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
    October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
    November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
    November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
    December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
    December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
    IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN

    We are done with treatment unsuccessfully. :(


    PAIF/SAIF/All Welcome!

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  • AimothyAimothy member
    During my last IVF cycle, I started switching from a full caff coffee in the morning to a half caff/decaf blend.  I got to the point where I'm doing decaf now, but still "feel" like I'm getting to have my coffee. 

    I also know a lady who drank 40 oz of Mountain Dew every day of her pregnancy. 

    I think as long as you downsize, you'll be fine to continue having your coffee. 
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    IVF #1: August 2012 Lupron Protocol | 8R 8M 8F |Transfer 2|BFN
    IVF #2: April 2014 Antagonist Protocol|12R 11M 10F|Transfer 2|BFP | m/c 5.8.14 
    FET#1: Transfer Day 8/29 | BFP | Beta 1: 302 Beta 2: 732
    U/S shows two beautiful heartbeats at 122!!
    Lost Baby B at 9 weeks 
    Baby A is our stubborn little fighter with a heartrate of 169!

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  • Canuck13Canuck13 member
    I switched to half caf/half decaf about a year ago (basically when I started doing iui's) and since I started stimming for this IVF I switched to full decaf BUT I'm not working now (teacher) so if I was getting up at 6 for work I'm sure I would be having the half caf combo again.

    Me: 37 | DH: 41
    TTC Since 2011 DX: Unexplained 
    IUI's #1 - 3 = BFN
    IVF August 2014: FSH 4.1, PRL 15.3, TSH 2.1, W/ AFC 8.
     08/03 ER 5R, 4M, 3F. 08/08 5DT of 1-3AA0, 2 frozen :) bfp @9dp5dt. Beta on 08/20 = 414.
    So excited to have one little bean on the way!!
     
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  • siempre595siempre595 member
    I also traded out to half caf for a few months, then made the switch to full decaf about 5 months ago.  I really thought I would not be able to do it after years of drinking tons of caffeine, but I have been ok.  I am probably a BIT more sleepy, but it's tolerable.  Decaf also has a touch of caffeine, so if you want to be completely caffeine free, you have to give it all up.   I'm not there yet.
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  • ChristieH917ChristieH917 member
    It is not possible for me to give up coffee all together.  I used to drink 4-6 cups a day.  I first cut it back to only 2 cups and then I went to the half caf/half decaf a few weeks ago.  I was told one cup a day was ok so of course I had to ask if I was still ok with two if they are half caf/half decaf.  My RE is ok with it.  
    I am 37 and DH is 40
    10/2012 Start TTC
    09/2013 Finally got to see the RE 12/2013 HSG-both tubes clear
    01/2014 Large Cyst Removed along with right ovary and tube
    04/2014 2nd HSG-Remaining tube damaged/blocked
    05/2014 Testing cycle and BCP to prep for IVF
    06/2014 IVF cycle #1 is scheduled cancelled due to low estrogen
    07/2014 Started Estrace to help with my estrogen issues
    08/2014 IVF cycle #2 is scheduled delayed
    09/2014 IVF cycle #2 is scheduled failed- 6 follicles, 1 retrieved, 0 fertilized
    10/2014 WTF scheduled for 10/22 and second opinion scheduled for 10/10
    11/2014 Moving on to the new RE!  
    01/2015 IVF cycle #3 is scheduled delayed
    02/2015 IVF cycle #3 is scheduled

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  • calbizcalbiz member
    @Aimothy‌ 40 oz of Mountain Dew!? Scary stuff.
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  • Sigh202Sigh202 member
    I drink a cup of decaf in the morning and tea in the afternoon. 
    Ready to take the road less traveled. 
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  • ekc0630ekc0630 member
    Siggy warning!

    I got my medium Iced Coffee but I did half caffein and half decaf.  You are allowed i believe 8 oz of caffein a day
    TTC 2007
    Me-OK DH- MFI
    2010 IUI 1-3 Femara + Ovidrill BFN
    Change DR 5/12 IUI 4-5 Natural Cycle BFN
    5/13 DH diagnosed with b1/b3 microdeletion of Y chromosome
    IVF #1 July  Started Lupron 7/5 AF 7/14
    ER 8/1 7R 5M 3F W/ICSI ET 8/6 Moved to 8/7 due to no blast 
    Transferred our UNO embryo Beta #1 27 Beta #2 33 Beta #3 29 CP :(
    IVF #2 Started Lupron 2/14 
    Protocol 10U Lupron, 150 Bravelle, 150 Menopur, HGH for 4 days, Dexamethesone, 
    Supplements 6000mg CoQ10, 100mg DHEA, Vitamin D, Folic Acid, 
    ER 3/12 8R 4 able to be injected 2f with ICSI ET 3/15 2 "perfect" textbook Embryos
    2 crinone, estrace, dexamethesone, doxycycline
    BETA #1 3/26 201  BETA #2 3/28 524  BETA #3 4/5 9,876  Ultrasound April 7 Showed TWINs
    April 18 ultrasound Baby A HB 147   Baby B HB 146  Both measuring 7w1d
    WE ARE TEAM BLUE X2!
    Jonathan Daniel received his angel wings July 23, 2014 :( born 9/20/14
    Jackson Thomas was born October 31, 2014 @ 35w 5d
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  • calbizcalbiz member
    @Buttmonkey34‌ Enjoy!
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