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Drinking in the 2ww

Shannon11/3Shannon11/3 member
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So I'm taking a pg test today even though it's too early...  I'm going away this weekend for my bday and want to know if I can drink or not!  Not that I'll be doing crazy drinking, but I'll feel better having a drink if I know the test was ng.

 So I know it's been posted before a while ago, but I was curious - how many people follow "Drink 'til it's pink" and drink in the 2ww?

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  • AJflowersAJflowers member
    I did drink til it's pink.  But, I would keep it on the moderate side.  Studies are inconclusive on amount and timing during pregnancy...so, really, there is no safe amount or safe time.  You just have to figure out if you're willing to take that risk.  When people say "you don't share anything with baby until week 6" that's not entirely true.  GL, and have a good weekend!
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  • MrsW722MrsW722 member

    So far I have followed the "Drink 'til it's pink" rule.  However, when I've been in the 2ww I don't drink as much as I would before O. 

    Do you have a chart?  How many dpo's are you?

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  • Shannon11/3Shannon11/3 member
    I'm 9 DPO.  If you click on my ticker it will bring you to my chart...
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  • MrsW722MrsW722 member

    imageShannon11/3:
    I'm 9 DPO.  If you click on my ticker it will bring you to my chart...

    Sorry, I don't know why I didn't see that before.  Guess the coffee hasn't kicked in yet.

     9 dpo is pretty early to test, I'm not sure what the percentage is, though.  I think Pieces of Flare still has that info in her siggy.  

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  • Shannon11/3Shannon11/3 member

    I know the percentages are low (like 50% or less I think), and I'm pretty sure I'll get a ng, but I'll feel better having a glass of wine if I at least tried a test.

    Basically I'm coming off the longest cycle ever (for me), and I'm really feeling stressed and anxious and aggravated about this whole cycle.  I was about to start medication to start my period (can't remember what it's called), but I told my dr. I'd rather wait because (hopefully) I really did ovulate this time.

    Not that drinking will make anything better, but I'd like to have a glass of wine and not have to explain to everyone why I'm not if there's nothing to explain.  I feel like I've had more conversations about this cycle than you could imagine - with everyone from my dr. to my mom to DH, and I'm kind of sick of talking about it (that's what happens when family knows you're trying!).  Of course I'd rather be pg - that's what I'm REALLY hoping for, but I'm feeling a tad bit negative after this cycle.

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  • 2006july15bride2006july15bride
    When I first started TTC I swore off alcohol completely.  By month 5 I realized I have to just enjoy my life and not put it on hold for something that obviously wan't happening right away...so yeah...drink til it's pink for me.  At the end of 2ww I won't have more than 1 drink a night though.
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  • MrsW722MrsW722 member
    I'd be frustrated, too.  I hope you get that BFP you're wanting!
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    I did drink til it's pink.  But, I would keep it on the moderate side.  Studies are inconclusive on amount and timing during pregnancy...so, really, there is no safe amount or safe time.  You just have to figure out if you're willing to take that risk.  When people say "you don't share anything with baby until week 6" that's not entirely true.  GL, and have a good weekend!

    This exactly.  I will have a glass of wine or something but I don't pretty it up like I do on CD1.  It's about what you're comfortable with.

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  • sroszcsroszc member
    I'm in the 'drink til pink' camp
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  • carolinahcarolinah member

    I always drank in the 2ww. I just continued everything as normal.

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  • PolythenePamPolythenePam
    Enjoy yourself...I'm sure a drink or 2 won't hurt, expecially if it saves you a couple of raised eyebrows if you're trying to keep quiet about TTC.  Just don't set out to get a buzz going!
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  • hereandthere119hereandthere119 member
    I drink when I'm on my period and for a week after, then I quit for the rest of the month.  I'd rather be safe than sorry!  That's just me, though.  I can't imagine that there's any real harm in it, in moderation.
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