Do you have a drink every night?

SnoopyLuv

I must be really sheltered from alcohol because I always do a double take (read: not a judging side eye it's just not in my realm of normal) at the posters who have drinks each night. I buy wine to cook with and then end up drinking it with dinner. It's a rare occasion for me to have a drink at home and not for a special occasion.

Discuss.

AshtonMain

I rarely drink anymore. Never been a huge drinker. At the most, I would drink one night a week and it was a couple of beers after work.

kcl22

Pre J I would have a drink probably 4 nights a week.  Post J I drink rarely.  Breastfeeding has a lot to do with it.  Also dieting.  Vodka is not conducive (sp?) to my weight loss.  Sadly.

VABride2008

I used to have a beer a night...those days are put on hold for another 9 months.

hippotree

Before I started WW, yes I did.  Now I choose to spend my points elsewhere, usually.

I side-eye that you side-eye people for having a drink each night. 

blondek8

Not every night. I haven't had any alcohol today. Most nights I'll have a beer or a drink though. I'm not afraid or ashamed to say that.

beccs98

No, definitely not every night.

Some nights I think to myself "Hey! I'm an adult! I can have a wine and relax!" and I do sometimes. I always feel like a grown up when I do it.

But usually I'll choose a diet pop over booze.

HappyDaze12

I would say I have at least one drink at least 4 nights per week. When I go out though I drink A LOT.

Genevieve_kris

Pre-baby, probably most nights.  Now, 1-2 nights per week.

SuperThat1006

Yep ... maybe 4-5 nights a week. Obviously it's not to get wasted, it's for the enjoyment of a drink at the end of the day. Always after DD goes to bed.

MrsFv20

hippotree:

Before I started WW, yes I did.  Now I choose to spend my points elsewhere, usually.

I side-eye that you side-eye people for having a drink each night. 

I agree, lol. Now if someone was getting drunk every single night, I would raise my eyebrows. But a beer or a glass of wine is no big deal. 

And I agree with the WW...we're going to the beach in 2 weeks and any point-hogs are out the window!!

HairStylinWifey

I don't, but H frequently does. Sometimes its as soon as he gets home from work and other times it will be later after A is in bed. I typically only drink if it is a special occasion...or if I feel like I REALLY need it!

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MapleStar

I never used to have a drink every night.  And while it isn't every night now, it is something I'm trying in order to boost my supply.  I know this has worked for many others.  To be clear - it's after DD is down for the night and after my last pumping session.  I'll only have one and she won't be awake for hours, so I don't see it as an issue.

ETA - I'm really more of a wine drinker, but dark beer is the recommendation - so I've been looking all over the place for good dark beers.  Anybody have any recommendations?

quidditchcapn1120

Not every night.  Probably 2-3 times per week.  I don't do it to get drunk, I genuinely enjoy the taste of a beer and it's fun to relax with a drink sometimes after LO goes to sleep.

SarahWaggy

I will have a beer, smoothie with a little vodka, or wine at least once a week (Thursday is "girls night" with my friends and I).

Kara5109

I have a drink or 2 maybe 3 nights a week.

franceshouseman

I'm with you. In the past 5 years of my life I can count on one hand the number of times I've had an alcoholic beverage.

KJmashup

Yeah, I do, now that I'm not taking blood thinners anymore. Not to get drunk, but to unwind after DS goes to bed.

SimoneSays22

I always forget that I can have a drink. Is that weird? LOL. I'm 28 and still forget that I can just grab a beer with dinner. I'm like Beccs and feel grownup, haha.

Lately I've been drinking one beer at night to try to boost my milk supply. But usually, no, I don't have a drink every night. Mostly because it makes me so tired.

write2nicole

Before I had M, I rarely drank. Now, I have a drink 3-4 nights a week. Only one per night, though. Beer or wine.

I did the same thing my first year of law school. I could constantly stress about everything that needs to be done. Having the drink is my way of signifying that the day is over, what's done is done, and it's time to relax.

SuperThat1006

SimoneSays22:

I always forget that I can have a drink. Is that weird? LOL. I'm 28 and still forget that I can just grab a beer with dinner. I'm like Beccs and feel grownup, haha.

Lately I've been drinking one beer at night to try to boost my milk supply. But usually, no, I don't have a drink every night. Mostly because it makes me so tired.

How did nursing go today?

Brian'sWifey

I rarely drink. I probably have 2 beers/month. If we're grilling outside I have to have a beer.  DH grilled jalapeno & cheese stuffed turkey burgers and sweet potato fries. I'm on my second beer and I'm buzzed.

welcel

I wish I did, but H is in recovery (over three years now..woot woot) and so out of respect for him I don't sauce it up every night.  (although we have talked about it and he is comfortable with me drinking in front of him)  But, I probably have several drinks once to twice a week when I or we are out with friends. 

AshtonMain

Beanie_mrt:

VABride2008:

I used to have a beer a night...those days are put on hold for another 9 months.

Really?!?

I second this thought!

CORRECTION! I just checked out your post below. CONGRATS!!!!!

Jessi+Aiden

Every night, no. Frequently, yes. My DH comes from a wine with every dinner fully stocked bar kind of family, and since I moved out on my own (my parents are not drinkers) I have always had a well stocked bar in my home. If you are drinking an entire bottle of wine or a case of beer or a fifth of vodka every night, I might be inclined think there is a problem. But having wine or beer with dinner or a drink in the evening is nothing out of the ordinary for me. My family is also one that has champagne just because it's yummy, not for special occasions.

shelbell1028

I have a glass of red wine every night.  I'm drinking it b/c I enjoy the taste....not to get buzzed.  I don't see an issue with it at all. 

SimoneSays22

ChrissieW3:

SimoneSays22:

I always forget that I can have a drink. Is that weird? LOL. I'm 28 and still forget that I can just grab a beer with dinner. I'm like Beccs and feel grownup, haha.

Lately I've been drinking one beer at night to try to boost my milk supply. But usually, no, I don't have a drink every night. Mostly because it makes me so tired.

How did nursing go today?

Nursing went better today! Still not back to normal, but he actually nursed at bedtime without screaming!! I'm so happy! Thanks for asking!

I had DH read all your tips, and we are both on the same page. I really appreciate you taking the time to type all of that.  

HappyDaze12

welcel:

I wish I did, but H is in recovery (over three years now..woot woot) and so out of respect for him I don't sauce it up every night.  (although we have talked about it and he is comfortable with me drinking in front of him)  But, I probably have several drinks once to twice a week when I or we are out with friends. 

Good for him! That is awesome!

Nhev

I rarely drink. I always have water and often a Diet Pepsi at night. 

SuperThat1006

SimoneSays22:

ChrissieW3:

SimoneSays22:

I always forget that I can have a drink. Is that weird? LOL. I'm 28 and still forget that I can just grab a beer with dinner. I'm like Beccs and feel grownup, haha.

Lately I've been drinking one beer at night to try to boost my milk supply. But usually, no, I don't have a drink every night. Mostly because it makes me so tired.

How did nursing go today?

Nursing went better today! Still not back to normal, but he actually nursed at bedtime without screaming!! I'm so happy! Thanks for asking!

I had DH read all your tips, and we are both on the same page. I really appreciate you taking the time to type all of that.  

No worries! Glad to pay it forward. I received a lot of help when I was struggling.

welcel

HappyDaze12:

welcel:

I wish I did, but H is in recovery (over three years now..woot woot) and so out of respect for him I don't sauce it up every night.  (although we have talked about it and he is comfortable with me drinking in front of him)  But, I probably have several drinks once to twice a week when I or we are out with friends. 

Good for him! That is awesome!

Thanks, lady! 

SnoopyLuv

hippotree:

Before I started WW, yes I did.  Now I choose to spend my points elsewhere, usually.

I side-eye that you side-eye people for having a drink each night. 

I said it wasn't a side eye I am just surprised by it is all. It's just not something I grew up with.

Kate621

With all this threesome talk tonight I need a drink. I feel like my head is going to explode.

Under normal circumstances I'd say I have a drink once or twice a week.

jmb527

shelbell1028:

I have a glass of red wine every night.  I'm drinking it b/c I enjoy the taste....not to get buzzed.  I don't see an issue with it at all. 

This for me, too. Although I'd admit sometimes its 2 or 3, but always once A goes to bed and never to get drunk. 

SuperThat1006

Kate621:

With all this threesome talk tonight I need a drink. I feel like my head is going to explode.

Under normal circumstances I'd say I have a drink once or twice a week.

A drink and a Christmas tree.

JDO

I do usually about once a week, just one drink with dinner. It's rare I have more than one glass of wine or one bottle of beer though, and it's definitely not every day or even close to that.

My parents drank every day. Not to get drunk necessarily, maybe only a drink or two, but every day regardless. I consider them to be alcoholics, because I can only imagine if they had no alcohol for a day what chaos their day would spiral into. I suppose I'm being a bit judgmental of people who have a drink every day, but living in a family where I was exposed to this every day this is just how I see it.

LemonBlush

Probably about 5 nights a week I'll have a beer in the evening. It seems to help my milk supply.

OctoberBabyH

I tried (read: TRIED) to finish a beer Sunday night. Could not even down a whole bottle. Before that, I had 4 drinks sometime in February at a birthday celebration. Between now and when Violet was born, I probably have had a total of 10 drinks.

 

I have lost my appetite for alcohol, I suppose. 

DreadLoc

I drink about one beer a night.  Like LemonBlush, it seems to do good things for my supply and it's very relaxing.

And if I'm hungry, one beer will give me a good buzz until I have some popcorn or something.

wife1014

I will have a glass of wine or a beer a few nights a week.  Usually it's while I am cooking.  Tonight I had two glasses of skinny girl margaritas with my BFF...yummy!