What have you avoided since your BFP?

adawn1981

Hello

How many of you avoided the following?  If not, why?  I know I am going to avoid the bad stuff (alcohol, tanning, nicotine etc.) but what about the questionable things like nail polish?

Caffeine?  I am currently avoiding - would like to have some on occasion.

Hair dye? Undecided - I think I will, maybe twice during the pregnanacy in a well ventilated salon?

Manis/Pedis/Shellac Mani? I don't usually get these, but would like to get one in a couple weeks.  If it's safer, I'll just do my nails at home like I usually do.

Soft Cheeses/Lunch Meat?  I am a vegetarian, so I am good with the meat, and I'll give up the soft cheese, it just seems weird.  No problems with that though.

Medicine?  I just had a mini freakout over Visine - I haven't taken anything else, but would like some eye drops that are safe this allergy season!

I don't even know what else we are supposed to avoid yet   Feel free to add anything.

Mrs. Mo

Of the items you listed above, the only thing to really worry about is medications. Your OB should give you a list of what you can & cannot take. Other than that, all of those are safe. For caffeine, though, you should limit it to no more than 200mg a

tmccord21

To quote one of our fellow bumpies I'm pretty "crunchy" to begin with so most of the adjustments aren't too bad for me.  I d

Bluescarf

I am not cutting down on caffeine at all, though I have always been just a one cup a day person anyways so no biggie. I am cutting out all hair dye. I did a lot of research and though I believe it is safe, I could not get the one study out of my mind t

LadyJaune

Didn't drink before, avoided caffeine before, don't do drugs... so all that was easy breezy!

But.. my hair is looking pretty haggard and I'm not still risking being around all those fumes.

I like painting my nails and now I'm weary-- though

adawn1981

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PeachyBella

Pretty much just alcohol, OTC drugs and medicated shampoo. I'm enjoying an occasional Diet Coke, warm baths just about every night, the odd cold cut sandwich and even a house Caesar salad. Bring on the feta and brie! Not gonna get worked up over that

LisaB74

Caffeine?  Avoiding. Went cold turkey a few weeks ago in preparation.

Hair dye? Probably not. Will probably get hair done once or twice.

Manis/Pedis/Shellac Mani? Unsure. Nothing beats a good foot massage!

Soft

emjenkins715

With the first one I avoided almost all that stuff. The second one some of that stuff. With this one I'll steer clear of the medications that are no-no's. I never smoke and rarely drink so that I definitely won't do. The cold cuts I eat here and there...i

esf60

Caffeine? Had a cup this morning. I plan on having one small cup in the morning. I quit all diet sodas last year and never looked back. I'd say the aspartame is worse for baby than a the caffeine.

Hair dye? Don't dye my hair.

IntotheSky

Wait, what? Mani/pedis?  Your body isn't absorbing the nail polish, so why would this be bad for you?

 

I quit drinking, smoking (it's about freakin' time) and caffeine cold turkey.  

 I am eating feta tonight, but

alkvoelker

I drink a Coke or two a week. I eat lunch meat COLD, soft cheeses, soft serve, and seafood. I am going to get a mani/pedi soon. I'll dye my hair if the fancy strikes me. Visine eye drops? Are you serious? Your baby will turn out blind because you put a sa

IntotheSky

And no way in hell I'm giving up sushi/ceviche. 

rmcgibbon

I didn't drink, smoke or do drugs before my BFP so that was easy!

Caffeine?  I'm down to one coffee a day, and an occasional diet coke.

Hair dye? I haven't dyed my hair in like 4 years so no problems there.

Manis/Pedis/S

Bublik000

Caffeine? Still drink light tea

Nails? I use only nailpolishes without formaldehyde, like Anise (i get at dsw)

Meds? I try not to, tylenol if i have to

Soft cheese? There are some soft cheeses that are made pasterized, so just those</

runningpenguin

Pretty much all I've avoided is sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. No really.

agentkitten75

This is a great post! I am a first timer too s i am so confused as to what is and is not ok. I love seeing everyone's opinions on this topic.

tatithomas

I've avoided pretty much everything you list.  The hair dye is tough, I cringe at the random strands of gray coming through, but it's something I can live with for a healthy and happy baby!

morethancottoncandy

RedheadBaker:

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MamiG

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LadyJaune

Sanctimommies are so unattractive.

 

Disagree. I think it's really nice that there are mommies to be who are willing to give up some of their superficial luxuries for the baby even before they are born. Sacrifice is something we all better g

jorkz821

I still have a cup of coffee every morning and haven't changed anything else except avoiding lunch meat. And medications that aren't clear for pregnancy but I don't think anyone would argue about that.

morethancottoncandy

LadyJaune:

Sanctimommies are so unattractive.

 

Disagree. I think it's really nice that there are mommies to be who

alkvoelker

LadyJaune:

Sanctimommies are so unattractive. nbsp;Disagree. I think it's really nice that there are mommies to be who are willing

rmtafoya

Caffeine?I have a decaf latte every morning, its less than 200mg of caffeine, which is the suggested daily limit during pregnancy.

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tmccord21

LadyJaune:

Sanctimommies are so unattractive.

 

Disagree. I think it's really nice that there are mommies to be who

beckybeth123

runningpenguin:

Pretty much all I've avoided is sex, drugs and rock 'n roll. No really.

Me too! Avoiding s

tatithomas

RedheadBaker:

LadyJaun

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I'm avoiding a lot of the things on the list even though it's probably not necessary. I had three m/c in the past year so it gives me just a little bit more peace of mind.

runningpenguin

LadyJaune:

Sanctimommies are so unattractive. nbsp;Disagree. I think it's really nice that there are mommies to be who are willing

runningpenguin

LadyJaune:

Sanctimommies are so unattractive. nbsp;Disagree. I think it's really nice that there are mommies to be who are willing

BookWorm11

I cut out booze (obviously) and soda/coffee (caffeine in general).  I still eat lunch meat and tuna about once a week.  I always consult my friend who's a midwife about meds I'm not sure about.  I have so many food aversions I feel like if

morethancottoncandy

tatithomas:

RedheadBak

DebateThis

Some of you have NO clue what you're actually eating or drinking or using for beauty products, do you?

You don't need to avoid hair dye or manicures as long as they're done in a well-ventilated area.

You sure as heck don't need to stop eat

IntotheSky

DebateThis:

Some of you have NO clue what you're actually eating or drinking or using for beauty products, do you?

You d

DebateThis

IntotheSky:

DebateThis

Kfran84

I'm avoiding cigarettes, alcohol, unpastuerized cheeses, raw or undercooked meat. I keep my caffeine intake below 200 mg.

I use my ob's list of approved medications and am waiting until 2nd tri to start Claritin for my seasonal allergies per