Caffeine ?

inque223

So I know that there are some moms to be that do not drink caffeine at all...and some that partake everyonce in awhile.

Curious...what do all of you ladies do?

I have not had any caffeine in my 9w4d...but I am a Dr. Pepper junkie and am really craving one right now.  I have a 6 pack in my fridge that has been there for a few weeks... and I am ready to bust one open. I think I will tonight...I just need to limit myself.  Usually once I start aI am a chain drinker... which is why I don't normally even have it in my house.  I have no will power.

pinkflipflops44

if i cut out all my caffeine no one in the world would want to be near me nor would i want the headache it would cause me.

staycee

1st time around I made it to 10w before having my first Coke (coke junkie here).

this time, I've had 2 - 3 cokes per week.

mmkaye

I have cut way way back, but have not cut it out entirely.  Today I only had a couple sips of a cherry coke.  Yday I had a half a glass of sweet tea.  This from the girl who was a caffeine addict. 

I am not going to give it up entirely, but I will cut way back and/or substitute for caffeine free where I can.

beachbum28

hi, I think as long as you drink lots of water durning the day you can have one caffine drink...I had a small ice coffee this morning....but I usually drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day

Shabinevicho

I LOVE a venti caramel mochiato x caramel upside down! Your not alone lol

It would give me a head ache.  I know too much caffeine is not good for you.

Nechie122

Be careful: If you're not used to it any more, it will interfere with your sleep this late in the day!

I have a small (4-5oz) cup of coffee in the morning, and occasionally a cup of black tea to take the edge off the afternoon fatigue. I cut down from 16ozs of coffee in the morning.

p1nklemonade

i've cut wayyyyy down, but not eliminated completely.  i used to drink at least 10-15 sodas a week, but now 1 every other day is what i'm averaging.  i don't drink coffee, so my can of pepsi is fine, imo. plus any caffeine in chocolate.

JenWhite123

I have not cut out caffeine.  I usually drink 1/2 can of soda a day + a cup of "1/2 caff" coffee every day.

ManiacMcGee

I don't normally drink a lot of caffeine. I don't drink coffee and I only drink soda on special occasions.

I did, however, cut out my black tea.  I just figure I can live without it for a few months. No big deal.

I'll still drink a soda if the situation arises, but my preferred soda's are ginger ale, sprite, and root beer --all of which are caffeine free. 

fluffybuns

I have my regular dose of caffeine first thing in the morning. With a toddler who still doesn't sleep through the night and me being tired, no one would want to deal with me without the caffeine.

I believe most things are okay in moderation. 

kje120

I have a morning cup of coffee on weekdays at work and I have an occasional diet Dr Pepper. If I cut out caffeine completely I would probably be a raging b*tch and no one would want to be around me.

SushiNoMore

pinkflipflops44:

if i cut out all my caffeine no one in the world would want to be near me nor would i want the headache it would cause me.

Word.

I drink a cup of coffee every morning.  You wouldn't want to be around me if I didn't.  I don't drink caffeine the rest of the day, though. 

Angel0423

I limit myself to one pop a day, and haven't been drinking it everyday.

jackier26

I think in moderation Dr. Pepper would be fine.  I have one cup of coffee per day so I gave up soda.  I think soda is a trigger for me anyway, make me want to drink more soda & crave chips & salty things.

jnmheim

You can have 300mg of caffeine a day. But remember that chocolate and even pain relievers have caffeine too. There is only 28mg of Caffeine for every 8 fluid oz. of Dr. Pepper. My sister in law drank several Dr. Peppers a day during the course of her pregnancy (while fisting huge brownies in her other hand). Her healthy baby girl was born on Sunday. Granted, my sister in law did have high blood pressure, but that could very well have been caused by her surroundings.

Caffeine increases blood flow which is already taking place because of your growing fetus. Have that Dr. Pepper. 1 isn't going to hurt you and your baby

CutieBean79

I didn't have any caffeine in my diet before, so no change for me.  I do have an occasional iced tea and don't think twice about it.

jaysgirl31780

I was a total caffeine junkie before finding out we were pregnant. 5-6 cans of Diet Mt. Dew a day! I cut it out completely, and surprisingly, I don't miss it! I treat myself occasionally, but try not to make a habit of having it regularly.

d-squared

I know what you mean! I went cold turkey when I found out I was pregnant and I'm waiting until my first appt. before I go to the cup a day of coffee. I'm a Starbucks junkie and miss it terribly

uncannycanuck

I haven't changed anything - I drink one large (16 oz) cup of regular coffee almost every morning.

There is no evidence that low levels of caffiene are harmful. None. No need to be miserable.