Does anyone have a problem NOT drinking?

NewLerma · February 2009

I was just reading the post on 1st tri and was pretty floored by how many people are having a hard time (so early even) I was a big drinker before I got PG but it just doesn't bother me to go a few months without a drink.

kristin329 · February 2009

It has not bothered me at all. There was one time we went to our favorite mexican place and I was envious of some passing Margaritaa (my Fave Drink) but no biggy. I don't really miss it.

water-fairy · February 2009

Not a problem for me... I've never been big on drinking... although I enjoyed cocktails when I was out with friends. Now I just go for virgin (a bit boring, but whatever).

LGMHRS · February 2009

I have not missed it one bit.

ashleyvc1 · February 2009

I only miss it on Fridays and stressful days. Otherwise I don't even think about it.

Just those days where I am tired and the boss is being a jerk, the hubby does something wrong and the 2 year old is being a 2 year old terror.

Jennywren82 · February 2009

I don't have a problem not drinking, but if someone cracks a beer open in front of me, I claim their first sip. Its only proper IMO to offer the pregnant lady the first sip, considering your drinking in front of her is just rubbing it in. ?=)

mrsmel · February 2009

i haven't missed it at all. in fact, wine still smells like vinegar to me.

NewLerma · February 2009

I guess I just think, couple more months and I'll be able to have one. It's actually funny to be the only sober one sometimes. You get to see plenty of people make assess of themselves LOL!

sandyk51306 · February 2009

Every now and then I'll get a craving for something alcoholic, but have not had anything since I've been pregnant. It really hasn't bothered me not to be able to drink.

dmstar79 · February 2009

Overall I don't have a problem, but occasionally I'll feel in the mood for a glass of wine or a beer. DH always asks before he orders which is so cute.

The New Mrs. · February 2009

I'm fine with it! Every once in a while, I'm bored of drinking water and when we're out at a restaurant when a waiter says "what can I get to drink for you, any margaritas or martinis to start?" my mouth waters a tiny bit and I think how tasty it would be, but I just order water or something sweet if I'm over it. But really, I'm fine. It's for the health of my baby, so no worries here.

FutureHardings · February 2009

I don't miss it at all. I used to go out every night, almost, before BFP... it was my last semester at college, blah blah. But now, to be honest, the smell of beer makes me vomit instantly. I don't know why, but it's the one smell that really does it for me.

Partyof5 · February 2009

It's not hard for me to pass on a drink. I just enjoy the taste of an occasional beer.

mavilabride · February 2009

LOL They'll get over it. If you think about it, they haven't been drinking for what...4 maybe 5 weeks now.

I didn't drink alcohol before so it obviously wasn't a problem for me. But I could imagine that a big drinker that relied on drinking during social activities would have a hard time those first few sober weeks.

HDxNxJ · February 2009

I got bothered twice-

Once last week we went to lunch and it was margarita day- and the 2 girls we were with ordered one. I smelt it! hahaha

And over the weekend, I was DD for DH and his family at a beer pong tournament at a bar. It was really annoying to be there all night watching people get drunk, I wasn't mad I couldn't drink, I was annoyed at watching other people do it.

kaustin · February 2009

I am actually surprised at how easy of a time I am having not drinking. I guess I didn't really know what to expect but I just don't want any kind of alcohol.

Mary and Dave · February 2009

I was never a drinker to begin with, so no it hasn't been a problem for me. Plus my husband has never had a sip of alcohol in his life, so we never even have it in our house.

Jessie_dc22 · February 2009

IT's not that big of a deal. Like others I do miss it on Fridays or on stressful days. I think my husband is hurting more than me. He misses the days we could have a few drinks and get a little giddy on the weekends. I think he feels like he lost his partner in crime.

Heather&Carl · February 2009

It really hasn't bothered me at all, but I wasn't a big drinker at all. I am allergic to it all because the stuff in it and I have a little fear of vomiting because I haven't done it in 16 years. I don't have a severe reaction when I do drink but 3 drinks I am sick the entire day the following day, so it was never worth it for me.

mrs. remy · February 2009

no, not at all. One thing I don't miss? Hangovers!

MrsBro6116 · February 2009

I replied to that. Not only does the smell of alcohol make me ill but I have zero desire for anything like that at all. Even when I'm out with girlfriends and everyone is drinking. It doesn't even phase me. ::shrugs::

As long as my love for vodka tonics comes back, I'll be happy Wink

robbie3982 · February 2009

I missed it for the first time ever this weekend. It really wasn't the alcohol I missed so much as I wanted the fru fru banana milkshake drink they have at Cheesecake factory and there was no way to get it made as a virgin drink.

hisbabybear · February 2009

not at all.

monicalynn1979 · February 2009

I've never been big drinker so it wasn't hard for me at all. I never think about it!

Pesky · February 2009

Nope. I actually had a huge aversion to alcohol when pg with DD until mid to late 2nd tri and then I had an occasional sip of wine here and there but that was it. With this one, my heartburn is so bad that alcohol is kind of the last thing I want. But again, I have had a couple sips here and there. But I can't even finish half a glass of wine now.

marcandjen · February 2009

I'm not gonna lie, I miss wine. A lot.

I may have a glass on my anniversary- I'll be 33 weeks at that time, and my midwife has cleared me for the occasional glass of red. But I'm not sure how to order it without getting crazy dirty looks from the waiter and/or patrons.

ljlkm · February 2009

I miss wine sooooo much! I'm not getting chills or shakes or anything, but I definitely can't wait until DS arrives! DH has already promised me a really nice bottle.

mommabarker09 · February 2009

Kinda... I have a non-alcoholic beer every once in a while because I miss it. I'm not sure at what point it's ok to have a glass of wine occasionally, but I don't like any kind of wine one bit so I won't even bother.

BlairWaldorf · February 2009

When I'm the only one sipping on water & the rest are enjoying my favorites? Definitely.

IselaCid · February 2009

I admit, I miss it and take sips of DH's beer here and there.

cedens · February 2009

i wouldnt say that i have a hard time with not drinking at all~ i think maybe because i wasnt a partier or a drinker before getting pregnant- when going out to dinner, i would get a glass of wine (and at times, i do miss that)- but i know that i will be able to have it soon enough, so it doesnt get to me! we dont have alcohol in the house either (dh drank for the first time at our wedding reception- he hates it haha).

rommelea · February 2009

I'm not having a problem with it at all. The ONLY time I am even slightly bothered by it is when I went out with my best friend and a bunch of her friends and didn't really know anyone - it helps to have a drink in my hand just to take the edge off. This doesn't happen very often so the 2 times it has happened I just got a gingerale and had the bartender put it in a glass so that it would look like a "real drink"

Mrs.Kent · February 2009

mrs. remy :
One thing I don't miss? Hangovers!

Ha ha, me too! Also, if DH is having a glass of wine or a beer, I'll take a sip. One sip is not going to hurt the baby and it gives me my fix!

SteffaniO · February 2009

Jessie_dc22:
I think my husband is hurting more than me. He misses the days we could have a few drinks and get a little giddy on the weekends. I think he feels like he lost his partner in crime.

Ditto this. I don't miss alcohol and not drinking hasn't been the least bit difficult. The smell actually really grosses me out now when FI is drinking beer.

melilani · February 2009

Not at all.

Lopo · February 2009

I drank on such a rare occasion anyways, that it has not bothered me in the least.

bleu928 · February 2009

I miss having a glass of wine after a long day at work. It was such a great way to almost instantly decompress and relax......

BeeLove · February 2009

I don't mind NOT drinking but I do miss drinking and going out with my friends. I made a post over there this weekend about missing my social life...which I do!! I used to go out ALl the time and hang with my friends and now I'm rarely getting asked to do anything b/c I don't drink anymore. It kind of sucks. I don't miss alcohol in terms that I want to get wasted, but i do miss indulging on weekends on occasion.

ArmyBride0604 · February 2009

I only kind of missed it this weekend - Mardi Gras balls tend to be more fun with a slight buzz. Then again, everyone else's drunken shenanigans were hysterical.

jolis_petits_bijoux · February 2009

Nope, there are a few times since BFP that I've wished I could have had a drink... a Corona with a lime would have been nice while laying under my cabana in Jamaica, and about a month ago, I got a craving for a margarita.

Overall, it's no big deal, I really don't miss it. What I DO really miss is my excessive caffeine consumption, as well as Rx drugs for what ail me (I used to take daily meds for migraines and interstitial cystitis).

Ricca'sBaby · February 2009

I haven't minded not drinking at all--I crave a Margarita now and then, but don't get upset over not being able to have one... I just went out with my girlfriends on Saturday--we worked the dance floor all night; they all got drunk and I still had a blast!! It's not hard to have a good time without alcohol if you know how to do it right!

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