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Hiding pregnancy?

Hey everyone. I have two big weekends coming up. A parents birthday party and a stagette. Both of which I would be expected to drink at. Any tips for hiding that I'm pregnant?

Re: Hiding pregnancy?

  • Just say you've had a little bit of an upset stomach lately and don't want to irritate it further with alcohol. not too far from the truth ; but it should avoid any further questions! that's the excuse I'm using. we're aren't planning on telling anyone fo
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  • I had this problem on Friday, the day I found out I was KU. I was out for my BIL birthday. What we did was told our server... and she brought me only virgin drinks. I had one virigin marguarita and one "shot" of apple juice! I feel like it was perfect!
  • I had a friend fill her wine glass w half apple juice and half water and she drank that! No one noticed! Also I had another friend order what her husband was drinking and he just drank both!
  • Just act like you do not feel well or say you are going to be the dd.

     

    I would rather do that then pretend to drink and have them question "that" later.

    The majority of my family are all big drinkers, but it is not expected to

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  • Tell them you drank too much last night and couldn't possibly drink today.
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  • Keep a half full glass with you. Have dh take a swig of yours every so often, or pour some out in the sink. Just walk around with the drink - no one will pay attention if you're drinking it or not.
  • I don't really understand this. I really don't think people care as much if you drink/don't drink as you think they do. Keep a beer bottle in your hand or a mixed drink (no booze in there). Dump it out or sneak soda into it.

    Really, even at events


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    I don't really understand this. I really don't think people care as much if you drink/don't drink as you think t
  • All of our friends are big drinkers and most of our functions over the last 10 weeks have revolved around getting margaritas or cookouts with beer. As DH says, "A magician's best tool is a drunk audience." A few tips that helped me (our closest couple

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  • Just do your thing, I find people honestly probably won't inquire if you don't bring it to their attention that you aren't drinking.
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  • I literally just got through the exact same thing! My family are big drinkers and I am usually a big part of that! They notice if I'm not drinking.

    The first event I said my tummy was a bit upset and no one batted an eye.

    The second event I

  • I agree that in some circumstances and with the right ppl it can be a huge tipoff. My ILs are HUGE drinkers and are always drinking beer when we have Sunday dinners, etc. DH and I know that SIL and her DH have been trying to get pregnant. She is always fi
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  • When I first met my DH, all of his friends were big drinkers and I'm whatever on the subject and every time we were out people would ask if I was pregnant because I wasn't drinking. -_-
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  • Thanks guys for the support!! Feels great that I can post things I don't want to ask my friends yet because I don't want them to know obviously! I might try the cans idea!! Thanks again!
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