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What would you do?

lizette0626lizette0626
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Hello Ladies,

  Happy Friday to all of you!! I have a couple of questions. I will be going on a cruise tomorrow for 8 days. I am in the middle of the 2WW. I don't have very high hopes that I will get a BFP, but just in case I wanted to know what you guys think. On our cruises we usually drink and spend time in the jaccuzzis. I know that neither are good for pregnant women, but do you think it would make a difference at this stage if I were pregnant? The drinking I can do without, I can always order non-alcholic fruity drinks. But I LOVE the jaccuzis. What should I do? I am taking a CBEPT so I can POAS next week. This brings me to my next question, Wednesday makes exactly 2 weeks since my positive OPK, but FF says I should wait until April 7th to test. APRIL 7th??!?!!?Indifferent I know I can't wait that long. How long would you ladies wait? I appreciate your opinions and I hope you all have a wonderful week. I will check in on you all when I get back.

TIA Paradise

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  • MarriedaSportsNutMarriedaSportsNut
    Well I've been having useless 2WW for 2+ years so I would not have enjoyed my life much if I never had any fun during the 2WW. However, I'm way more careful after expensive IVF treatments. You could always bring some cheapie HPTs with you so you can keep an eye out for a pink line.
    Forty-something TTC since 12/2007 3 failed IVFs DE cycle #1: BFP then D&E at 12 weeks due to neural tube defect DE cycle #2: Chemical FET #1: BFN Lining issues, pursuing adoption
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  • izzourclueizzourclue member
    I know exactly how you feel.  I have been feeling like I almost have to behave as if I'm pregnant during the 2ww because, OMG what if I am and I have a drink or something.  Its a hard line to walk, because you don't want to not enjoy life based on a "what if."  As far as the drinks, the baby isn't getting anything from you until it implants, so an occasional cocktail would probably be ok (as long as your comfortable).  Maybe stick to wine so you can tell yourself, "its for the anti-oxidants" or something.  And the jacuzzi, well, call your OB, but the concern is raising your core temperature, so I think if you go in for just a few minutes at a time it shouldn't cause you any problems.  I would keep your soaks less than ten minutes or maybe just put your feet and legs in.  Have a great trip and hopefully when you get back you'll get a BFP!
    I give up trying to get a ticker.  I have a DD that is 2.5 years old and is awesome.  Maybe I'll add a quote to distinguish myself.  Hmmm.  How about...

    "It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?" - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
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  • ArchilillyArchililly

    I had an occasional drink during my 2WW before my first pregnancy.  I sipped a 1/2 glass of wine maybe twice during that time  but really nothing major and it was just fine. I got a positive result on the pregnancy test.  My husband is an ER doctor, and said a little alcohol here and there is not going to cause a miscarriage.   Heavy drinking on the other hand.....no!

    I was also around a jacuzzi during my 2WW in Florida, and hubby's advice was to keep it at bath water temperature, and not too hot.  It was at my parents house, so we could control the temperature.  If the jacuzzi is super-hot, just sit on the edge and only put your feet in.  Again...chances are slim you would lose the pregnancy from sitting in a jacuzzi , but it's good to make sure your body temp is within a normal range and play it safe.

    OMG....I urge you to wait to test.   I know...who wants to wait that long??  Trust me....wait until the 7th if you can! 

    Good luck and please let us know what happens and give the update!!  Enjoy the cruise, and a teeny bit of alcohol, and try not to think about the waiting!!

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  • JilliesmommaJilliesmomma

    First of all, the no drinking while pg is only a rule that was made up because women could not discern between just one and too much.  Women in Europe drink alcohol with no problems.  After I lost my 1st baby, a girl who lived in my apt. community came in and told me she was drunk for the whole 2WW and a month afterward (it was Christmas and New Year's).  Her baby was fine!  I don't recommend being excessive at all, btw, just letting you know that I don't think it will hurt if you had a few during the 2WW. 

    As for the jacuzzis, I worry about cleanliness of those things. LOL  But, I don't think it will really hurt as long as you don't get over heated.  I have a friend who went to Hawaii and did everything, snorkeling, sky riding, etc., and she actually 2 weeks late - she had a fine pg.  

    I used to worry and not do anything at all, even take meds, in the 2WW, but now I don't worry about it.  

    Just have fun and when you get your BFP, you can tell your little one about all the fun you had.  

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  • lizette0626lizette0626
    Thank you all wonderful ladies. I feel a lot better now. I should have fun (in moderation) and I will. I will talk to you all when I get back. Bye!
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  • lisa&lairdlisa&laird

    And here I sit reading your post and I truly thought that one of your questions was going to be, "Lisa how long do you think it would take you to pack a suitcase and join us"?  heeheehee (kidding hun)!

    I am totally with the other ladies.  Everything in moderation!  You are going on a wonderful trip together!  Enjoy every second of that!  With or without a little bean on board (no pun intended)!  everything will be just fine!  Trust me!  Have a super wonderful vacation!  Oh and hey?  Take LOTS of pictures for us because I for one will have to live through you on this one!!!!  *hugs*

    Lisa

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