When will you have your first alcohol (for those abstaining during pregnancy)?

HelloAnnie! · June 2011

What's your plan?

I'm trying to figure this out... I plan to breastfeed, and I'd like to do a celebratory glass (maybe a mimosa?) fairly soon after the birth. I'm not sure how to do this when I'm not yet nursing on a schedule. Can someone please explain how this works?

cburitz · June 2011

:::Sits back and waits for responses:::

I wonder if the hospital even allows alcohol? I'm tempted to have DH sneak in champagne to "celebrate" after LO is born.

JennV514 · June 2011

First day home. My martini will be waiting for me. I cannot flipping wait.

MarshaBrady · June 2011

I literally just texted my brother that as this baby's uncle he's responsible for bringing me champagne at the hospital. I also told him what kind and that he should buy it now and not wait until the last minute so it can be refrigerated. Of course, I signed it "pregzilla" b/c it was so bossy. I will have a glass at the hospital. As far as drinking after that, I'm not sure.

IOmommy2005 · June 2011

Last time it was the day I came home from the hospital we did a champagne toast and I got light-headed just off that.

About 2 weeks later I had a couple sips of a margarita at a local mexican restaurant but was breastfeeding and still a light weight.

mbritto4 · June 2011

My Mom said when I was pg with DD they used to serve you steak and a beer (to help your milk come in) as your first dinner postpartum, I felt cheated after DD. I'll likely have a beer or glass of wine my first night home.

MartaVodrey · June 2011

Having a glass of champagne at the hospital FOR SURE! It's already chilling in my MIL's fridge!

I do plan to BF so we'll see how I plan to after that. I'm assuming the one glass of champagne will already kick me in the ass after 9 mo. of no booze!

aesf · June 2011

im having a margarita in the hospital. I dont give a damn if htey allow it or not. Sneaking alcohol where it is not allowed is my favorite past time anyway.

mnmgirl078 · June 2011

JennV514:
First day home. My martini will be waiting for me. I cannot flipping wait.

This. If I could have my first drink in the hospital, I would.

indytara · June 2011

I actually don't drink regularily. I just don't like the taste of alcohol. Surprise

But I do like to get completely hammered about twice a year in the summer prefereably while on a boat. But I'm guessing I won't do that until next summer. So yeah...like a year.

jeepers

krif9@yahoo.com · June 2011

We have champagne chilling in the fridge for when we get home. I plan on breastfeeding, but as long as you only drink a little (which shouldn't be a problem. I figure I'll be a lightweight after 9 months of being alcohol free) and give your body a few hours to process it, you should be fine. I figure if I have a glass right after bf'ing, I should be good to go by the time she's hungry again.

trplL06 · June 2011

aesf:
im having a margarita in the hospital. I dont give a damn if htey allow it or not. Sneaking alcohol where it is not allowed is my favorite past time anyway.

Yes to the bolded part

ohdrama09 · June 2011

I have a six pack of Blue Moon in the fridge waiting. I'll be having one the first day home.

chocoholicchick · June 2011

I can't decide if I want champagne in the hospital or waiting for me when I get home.

Nevtali · June 2011

The nurse giving our hospital tour pointed out the refrigerator in the room for visiting family and suggested we put a bottle of champagne in there. No one even had to ask. I kind of love her.

maiken1027 · June 2011

My friend has a bomber of beer waiting for me. She'll bring it to the hospital when they come to meet the baby and we'll split it among myself, dh, her and her dh to celebrate!

kellyt327 · June 2011

HelloAnnie!:

What's your plan?

I'm trying to figure this out... I plan to breastfeed, and I'd like to do a celebratory glass (maybe a mimosa?) fairly soon after the birth. I'm not sure how to do this when I'm not yet nursing on a schedule. Can someone please explain how this works?

I am planning on hospital champagne. After that, we'll see. In my BFing class they said to give your body an hour to metabolize a single drink before nursing, so kinda like driving...I will probably have one here and there.

tosababy · June 2011

It is totally fine to imbibe in moderation while breastfeeding. Here's what kellymom.com says on the topic.

reesie4 · June 2011

I will probably have a glass of wine after I get home. I thought I would be all over the alcohol (well not really all over it, but you know what I mean) as soon as ds#1 was born, but really I was so tired that I didn't get as excited as I thought I was going to. My brother is going to bring me a growler from my favorite brewery, so I am sure I will have some of that during the first couple of days home.It really depends on LO's schedule, and how much time I have between feedings.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · June 2011

KateB1984:
When the baby is consistently going 2 hours between feeds. I like to wait 2 hours after a drink to BF again. I BF on demand, so just wait for a pattern to emerge.

reesie4:
I will probably have a glass of wine after I get home. I thought I would be all over the alcohol as soon as ds#1 was born, but really I was so tired that I didn't get as excited as I thought I was going to.

tosababy:
It is totally fine to imbibe in moderation while breastfeeding. Here's what kellymom.com says on the topic.

Yes

princessjulia28 · June 2011

aesf:
im having a margarita in the hospital. I dont give a damn if htey allow it or not. Sneaking alcohol where it is not allowed is my favorite past time anyway.

LOVE ALL OF THIS!!!!!!! I will be having a gin and tonic my step mil will be sneaking it in for me and DH will be getting me sushi!! I can NOT WAIT!!

NatesWife81510 · June 2011

I have been craving a Corona Light with lime this entire pregnancy...in the cooler DH will be bringing to the hospital for his meals for his bodybuilding competition there will be a Corona Light and Lime. Didn't ask the hospital if we could bring it, nor do I care to ask. I also plan on breastfeeding but like others have said beer helps bring your milk in so why not:)

lissiealkie · June 2011

You can still drink in moderation when you breastfeed. It depends on how you metabolize the alcohol. One drink is probnably not going to do much at all so if that's all you plan to drink, go for it. Just take it slow and don't slurp it down. Your tolerance goes down and you could get a buzz. That could also lead to more in the BM. I used test strips for when I BF'd DS. They sell them at BRU and I will be buying more this time around. Some people said they were too sensitive, but I never had an issue with them. I didn't drink much when I BF'd, but one night when I had a few more than normal and it definitely showed up. I'm planning on maybe a glass of wine when I get home and testing first.

Baby Geyen · June 2011

3 words...PUMP and DUMP

I plan on pumping from the beginning and keeping a healthy reserve (fridge and freezer) to allow SO a chance to feed while I get some extra rest. This reserve will also come in handy when I decide to knock a few back because I will be "pumping and dumping" the milk during that time

CMM05 · June 2011

JennV514:
First day home. My martini will be waiting for me. I cannot flipping wait.

THIS!!! I don't BF, so I will be drinking lots I love having drinks on the deck and boat during the summer and this has been a very stressful and looooong PG (20 weeks of bedrest!).

My friend actually wrote down the ingredients of one of our favorite drinks from a local restaurant and she has promised to bring it to me in the hospital. Still hoping she follows through

Mrs.Leah.Maria · June 2011

Baby Geyen:
3 words...PUMP and DUMP

I plan on pumping from the beginning and keeping a healthy reserve (fridge and freezer) to allow SO a chance to feed while I get some extra rest. This reserve will also come in handy when I decide to knock a few back because I will be "pumping and dumping" the milk during that time

Pump and dump does nothing but relieve yourself. It doesn't get the "bad" milk out, as your milk carries the alcohol the same as your blood. So if your BA is high, so is your milk.

hcdekarske · June 2011

I am having a beer at the hospital. Not sure what I want just yet, Summer Shandy is calling, but I feel like I might need something a bit more hoppy.

And yeah, I will use the excuse it is to help my milk come in, if need be. But I am perfectly content to just tell people to eff off. I have waited 9 months.

bealskri · June 2011

aesf:
im having a margarita in the hospital. I dont give a damn if htey allow it or not. Sneaking alcohol where it is not allowed is my favorite past time anyway.

Yes

iheartmyllama · June 2011

I have been craving a corona basically since the day I found out I was pregnant. I have been really good and haven't even had a sip this whole pregnancy so I plan on having a beer on my first night home. I just told DH that maybe we should buy those little coronitas so I don't over do it the first time, hahaha.

Baby Geyen · June 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
Baby Geyen:

3 words...PUMP and DUMP

Pump and dump does nothing but relieve yourself. It doesn't get the "bad" milk out, as your milk carries the alcohol the same as your blood. So if your BA is high, so is your milk.

yes, thank you for clarifying for me. It does get very uncomfortable sitting around for your body to matabolize the booze and "sober" up. So I plan to pump and dump to relieve my engorged breasts...not planning on feeding or even caring for LO while I'm under the influence. That's what Grandma's are for ;p

Mrs.Leah.Maria · June 2011

Baby Geyen:
Mrs.Leah.Maria:
Baby Geyen:

3 words...PUMP and DUMP

Pump and dump does nothing but relieve yourself. It doesn't get the "bad" milk out, as your milk carries the alcohol the same as your blood. So if your BA is high, so is your milk.

yes, thank you for clarifying for me. It does get very uncomfortable sitting around for your body to metabolize the booze and "sober" up. So I plan to pump and dump to relieve my engorged breasts...not planning on feeding or even caring for LO while I'm under the influence. That's what Grandma's are for ;p

SO true! Thanks for taking that well! I see it so often on TB that people perpetuate Pump and Dump, but don't have any understanding of it. Glad you know the difference!

Cheers! Beer

DuncanD80 · June 2011

I am BFing, so I plan on waiting until I have a little buffer so I can bump and dump, even though, they say if you have a drink right after you pump, it will be out of your system by the time you have to pump again. the other thing I heard- for those not bfing, is that the hospital is required to carry beer on hand for alcoholics and if you demand one, they have to bring you one. This comes from a friend's brother's girlfriend who actually did this 2 years ago....

tosababy · June 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
Baby Geyen:
3 words...PUMP and DUMP

I plan on pumping from the beginning and keeping a healthy reserve (fridge and freezer) to allow SO a chance to feed while I get some extra rest. This reserve will also come in handy when I decide to knock a few back because I will be "pumping and dumping" the milk during that time
Pump and dump does nothing but relieve yourself. It doesn't get the "bad" milk out, as your milk carries the alcohol the same as your blood. So if your BA is high, so is your milk.

Leah's right. Pumping and dumping is a total waste, unless you really need to pump to relieve yourself a little while you're drunk.

ETA: I see now that it continued to clear up after I typed my response. I just hate the perpetuation of the pump and dump myth. So much good milk wasted.

MommySteph2009 · June 2011

Ideally, I'd love to have a beer in the hospital. Beer is known to help your milk come in. If I can't in the hospital, then the night I come home, I'd like to have a beer, nothing too much, as my tolerance will be down.

shellzano · June 2011

My husband will be sneaking in a beer at the hospital and i will take just a long good drink and leave the rest for my husband. He hasn't drank any beer since we found out i was pregnant. It was his promise to God so our baby would be fine since i had already miscarried one. And he's kept it so far.

jesh1111 · June 2011

Mrs.Leah.Maria:
KateB1984:
When the baby is consistently going 2 hours between feeds. I like to wait 2 hours after a drink to BF again. I BF on demand, so just wait for a pattern to emerge.
reesie4:
I will probably have a glass of wine after I get home. I thought I would be all over the alcohol as soon as ds#1 was born, but really I was so tired that I didn't get as excited as I thought I was going to.
tosababy:
It is totally fine to imbibe in moderation while breastfeeding. Here's what kellymom.com says on the topic.

Yup, all of this. I might have a small glass of wine right after a feeding but don't plan on having a DRINK until LO is on a schedule where I will have 2-3 hours to metabolize the alcohol.

jpc0616 · June 2011

I think I just found my new best friends!! You guys are cracking me up!

caraleeb · June 2011

I cant wait for a drink *laugh* my hospital does allow liquor but i know most likely im going to be drugged up so i doubt i will have any as much as i think i'd like to!

Im guessing it probably wont be until i get home and it will prolly be a nice beer to help with creating milk of course Wink

Amy53083 · June 2011

cburitz:

:::Sits back and waits for responses:::

I wonder if the hospital even allows alcohol? I'm tempted to have DH sneak in champagne to "celebrate" after LO is born.

rose1883 · June 2011

Champagne when we get home from the hospital to celebrate drinking again... oh and the baby

seadana · June 2011

During my breastfeeding class, they said the best time to drink alcohol is WHILE you're breastfeeding (right after is OK too, but during is better) - it'll give you the most time between feedings.

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