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Anyone abstain from alcohol completely when TTC?

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I don't drink that much normally - sometimes one glass of wine in the evening and maybe a glass of wine when we go out to dinner.  That is about it.

I have continued doing this while TTC but have recently read a few articles recommending abstaining from alcohol altogether when TTC.  We did manage to get PG a few months ago and I stopped altogether once I got a BFP, but then miscarried a couple of weeks later.

Because I had a loss, I don't mind being ultra cautious this time around so if I don't drink at all that is fine with me.  Just curious about others' thoughts on the subject.

 

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  • gscovillegscoville member
    I'm not a regular drinker by any stretch, but I will have a glass of wine or a shot of Baileys in my hot chocolate every once in a while. Certainly not enough to affect anything, I don't think the odd drink hurts at all.  I've had cycles where I didn't have a single drink and didn't get pregnant anyways, I don't see it making a difference.


         

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  • PPL2011PPL2011 member
    yes, 2 1/2 years of no alcohol and minimal caffeine

     

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  • GuennieGuennie member
    Ticker warning. When I met with the RE two of the things he said were no alcohol and no caffeine. Especially with AMA this is recommended. Luckily I had already been following this plan. With a history of loss there really was no way to know if it would contribute to miscarriage so for me I just didn't want to take the risk.
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  • jchow009jchow009 member
    No, I didn't.  But I definitely cut down a lot, especially during the 2WW.  I believe everything in moderation, I still go out with friends and have a beer/wine or two.  The ttc process is hard enough, I don't want to let that completely affect my soical life. 
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  • KJKNAJKJKNAJ member
    No. I would've strangled one of the two children I DO have if I had abstained the last 6mths ;)

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  • *sparky**sparky* member

    imageKJKNAJ:
    No. I would've strangled one of the two children I DO have if I had abstained the last 6mths ;)

    This made me LOL...I only have one, but I know just what you mean.

     

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  • HeathernStevenHeathernSteven member

    I have mostly abstained in the last 2 years. Occasionally one during AF or pre O. But since I have more ability to control alcohol then caffeine or sweets, I have just avoided in general. Also made it much easier overall people in general just saw me stop so if I ever did get BFP there would be no suspicion.

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    3 cycles clomid with Ob,
    1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
    Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
    clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
    1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
    2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
    3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.

    May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN 

    May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't. 

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  • Jacque SillsJacque Sills member
    imageHeathernSteven:

    I have mostly abstained in the last 2 years. Occasionally one during AF or pre O. But since I have more ability to control alcohol then caffeine or sweets, I have just avoided in general. Also made it much easier overall people in general just saw me stop so if I ever did get BFP there would be no suspicion.

    This is close to my situation.....

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  • Issa6601Issa6601 member
    I've stopped drinking completely.
    Me:PCOS, fibroids DH: no issues 
    TTC for 3 years. IVF #1 in Jan 12 - severe OHSS; miscarriage at 11 weeks
    2 myomectomies and 6 hysteroscopies in 2012 and 2013.
    FET in Aug 2013 BFP

     
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  • TTCBabyJTTCBabyJ member
    Yes I have...and I've been trying to get DH to do the same...no luck with the latter lol
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    TTC: Since January 2013 
    DX: PCOS. Severe Endometriosis, Unicornuate Uterus w/only left tube and left ovary, Pedunculated fibroid (on the outside of uterus) and Anovulation. All conditions diagnosed 8/13
    TX: Metformin
    DH DX: MFI - low morphology, low motility
    Ultrasound shows both kidneys in spite of UU. 
    HSG showed clear tube on the left side. 
    Lap Surgery performed 1/9/14 to remove fibroid and endo (Stage 3)
    • IUI# 1 June 2014 started 100 mg of Clomid - 7dpiui Progesterone: 13: BFN
    • IUI#2  July 2014 started 100 mg of Clomid - 7dpiui Progesterone: 5.75: BFN
    • Natural Cycle - so shocked to be in 2WW - 7dpo Progesterone: 15.5: BFN
    • Working with new RE starting injectables in late August.
    • IUI #3 August 2014  w/ Menopur: BFN
    • Finally ovulating on my own!!
    Waiting to start IVF hopefully
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  • jb2rnjb2rn member
    No way. I live in Germany! :) I am more mindful of it now that we are TTC, and I stick to one cup of coffee a day, but I have a toddler, I have to have caffeine in the morning after the early wake ups!
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  • 2ndGeneration2ndGeneration member
     I do not drink at all while TTC (i'm hardly a drinker anyways) and cut way down on coffee/caffiene. That's harder for me than drink lol
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  • Pintobean39Pintobean39 member
    I drink socially, maybe a glass of wine or two. I've noticed since I'm TTC I don't drink as often. Avg about 1-2 glasses a week. Sometimes I just need it!!!

    @guennie that's interesting that your re said no alcohol at all. I haven't seen an re yet and I really hope I don't ever have to, but every month I keep getting closer to realizing that I may need to.
    Fucking bump!!!!
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  • Eliz77Eliz77 member
    I am more of a social drinker, not heavy, but will indulge in wine/beer with dinner on a regular basis. In the next week, I plan to cut back, and will abstain during my 2ww. No idea if it will make a difference, but at least it will be one thing I have control over.

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    Referred to RE, blood work done August 2013, AMH 0.27, all else normal, HSG clear
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  • lorist202lorist202 member
    I do abstain while TTC, and like some others, I'm taking a break from caffeine also. To say life hasn't been easy is an understatement! 
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  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member
    I am this time. Ill have a cup or glass if wine after I start my period.

    With DS I got a BFN and had a few beers that night. The next week I was still waiting fir my period. I tested again and got a BFP. I know it's technically fine but I never want to feel that level of guilt and shame if I can help it.

    I have no beef with those who decide differently :)

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  • laurakaz13laurakaz13 member
    Not totally. I had a few sips of wine here and there.  Not a lot at all, but occasionally I wanted the taste. 
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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    I had cut down significantly when I conceived DS in 2008, and I try to have just one cup of coffee and milk a day and 1-5 drinks (beer/wine) a week, but it's very hard for me to abstain completely. I could go w/o alcohol but not coffee. I have a 4 yr old that wakes up early and herbal tea just doesn't do it for me, lol.
    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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  • mamalovesR&RmamalovesR&R member
    Hell no! TTC is way too stressful!
    Rylee Jane 9/8/07 After 2 years TTC
    Reagan Lynn 2/23/12 After 3 years TTC & 6 mos 150mg Clomid
    TTC #3 Since 4/2012
    m/c 1/2013 at 5 weeks
    m/c 8/2013 at 5 weeks
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  • PPoppy2010PPoppy2010 member
    ^^^^^^^ lmfaoooo.. yep.. what she said!!

    Me:38 DH:40 TTC for over 3 yrs~
    Every test known to man- comes out that we are both perfectly capable of conceiving- 

    Officially diagnosed with "unexplained infertility"

    7/17/13-1st try with 100mg Clomid+Novarel+Prog.
    7/25/13 Mid-cycle U/S- 4 Follicles! 17, 16,L 16,15 R
    7/25/13 Trigger shot
    8/6/13 Beta Blood Drawn... Big fat Neg. 
    New RE:- 101 tests done during break cycle.. All look great! green light to hit the deck running!
    9/18/13- Cd 1- FINALLY! 100 mg clomid CD3-7- 75iu Bravelle 7-10   
    9/30/13 Follie count.. 3 on right. 2 on left-- trigger today
    10/2/13- IUI #1
    10/15/13 Beta #1- BFN.. :(


     


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  • Krisd6Krisd6 member
    No- I continued drinking (not a lot ) but enjoyed my wine!
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