How much coffee / caffiene are you drinking / eating?

early bird mama · April 2012

My OB this time around is a freak about the caffeine. She said no more than one small cup of coffee OR a piece of chocolate. I get that is crosses the placenta and I don't want to jack up the baby but I really have to choose between a swig of coffee and two hershey kisses? That seems a little over board!! One of the other OB's I've seen thinks its great that I'm back to drinking coffee...he said a couple of cups...whatever was fine (he's older and much more relaxed!!)

mamathefox · April 2012

I used to drink 3-4 mugs of coffee and 5 diet cokes a day!! I cut myself completely off and i am surviving, it was hard at first. I will have a Diet Coke maybe 1 time per week. On Easter I had 2 cans which is under 100 mg of caffeine, but its the chocolate I am trying to watch bc I ALWAYS forget how much is in those little bites :-)

dixneuf · April 2012

I have one cup in the AM and SOMETIMES a green tea or a coke later.

Damn I always forget about the chocolate!

I used to be a 3-4 cup a day lady so I am doing my best!

AMT1107 · April 2012

I have been drinking my 20 ounce coffee in the morning and then maybe some chocolate at night. My OB/GYN said to keep caffeine to 200mg or less.

early bird mama · April 2012

Just looked up the Hershey Kisses and a serving size of 41 g / 9 kisses is only 9mg!!! So she is wanting me to stay around or under 100 mg / day...ahhhhhh...the caffeine unfortunately helps with my frequent migraines so I have to have a little...so many rules and so many different opinions! It's hard when the different opinions are in the same practice.

newMomToBeSOS · April 2012

I have cut it out completely because I'm sure I will not be the perfect eater on other things. So I want to try to cut down on things I know will be easy for me. However, yesterday I craved a coke with ice...omg! So I gave in and it was so heavenly. I never cared for it before either!

carlinlp · April 2012

None. It's not good for my baby so why would I? I used to be a huge coffee addict, 3 ventis a day in fact. It's a daily struggle for me to not to drive to Starbucks. I gave it up 18 months ago. Not easy, but worth it for improved health.

AraDesi · April 2012

early bird mama:
Just looked up the Hershey Kisses and a serving size of 41 g / 9 kisses is only 9mg!!! So she is wanting me to stay around or under 100 mg / day...ahhhhhh...the caffeine unfortunately helps with my frequent migraines so I have to have a little...so many rules and so many different opinions! It's hard when the different opinions are in the same practice.

The darker the chocolate, the more the caffeine. I think your OB is being a little silly about the chocolate, especially if you're mostly eating milk chocolate...

danienross · April 2012

I've never been a coffee drinker but I do drink soda. With DD I limited myself to one soda a day (if I had any at all). Then when she was born I cut caffeine out completely when I read that caffeine passed through breastmilk can take up to a week to process in the newborn baby's body (although I don't judge those who do drink caffeine while BFing, I was just a FTM and that info freaked me out). I tried picking caffeine back up when she was around a year old but I realized I'm better off without it. Especially since I'm still BFing.

However I've been seriously craving some Sundrop lately!

BootsOrHearts · April 2012

I used to be a coffee addict - 3 or 4 cups a day at least. I gave it up a few weeks before finding out I was pregnant, since I had heard it might help with fertility. I do treat myself once or twice a week to a cup of the real stuff, particularly if I get a bad headache because it's the only thing that seems to work.

I forget about chocolate too, but I'm not a huge chocolate fan so I can't imagine I get much that way.

ananas19 · April 2012

early bird mama:
Just looked up the Hershey Kisses and a serving size of 41 g / 9 kisses is only 9mg!!! So she is wanting me to stay around or under 100 mg / day...ahhhhhh...the caffeine unfortunately helps with my frequent migraines so I have to have a little...so many rules and so many different opinions! It's hard when the different opinions are in the same practice.

If you suffer migraines, caffeine is recommended during pregnancy from what I've read. IMO it's far better than taking another pain killer.

I have been avoiding caffeine for the most part during pregnancy, but don't feel bad about having a cup of coffee here or there. And I'm certainly eating chocolate!

Also, the comment about coffee being bad for your health is ridiculous. Yes, you can have too much, but a minimal or moderate amount of coffee is actually GOOD for your digestive system and can prevent some types of cancer.

Edit: clarity

Mrs.S-S · April 2012

carlinlp:
None. It's not good for my baby so why would I? I used to be a huge coffee addict, 3 ventis a day in fact. It's a daily struggle for me to not to drive to Starbucks. I gave it up 18 months ago. Not easy, but worth it for improved health.

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MrsMDem · April 2012

I drink about a cup of coffee a day. Sometimes I do half caf. I try to keep it to that though. My OB says it's fine in moderation but I don't drink any soda that has caffeine and I am not a big fan of chocolate anyway.

Coffee didn't even sound good for the last 3 months so when I made my H's coffee last Sunday and it actually sounded good, I had a cup.

Wally3 · April 2012

I never drank that much caffiene. A cup of coffee a day and a soda/ ice tea here or there. I have cut back to 3 or 4 caffienated drinks a week and only have 1 on any given day. I also stick to 1 serving size. As for chocolate - I would have a mental break down without it but I have 1 dove chocolate a day and a small ice cream at night - a little bit extra here and there.

TeachGirl323 · April 2012

My OB is totally fine with the 200/mg a day. I am not drinking that much though. I tried to cut it out completely by weaning off but I am getting bad sinus headaches lately so she said drinking a little caffiene may help, which is has big time! I usually have one diet soda every other day, sometimes every day depending on the headaches.

CP0979 · April 2012

i cut out diet soda bc of the fake sugars, and that is what i typically drank. im fine drinkning regular root beer (no caffiene) or sprite when i get a soda craving but not drinking too much bc its empty calories. I havent really wanted coffee much since i got pregnant. the few times i did want some, i just had decaf. i used to drink one small cup a day though so not too hard for me. i also find i dont want it as much in the warmer weather.

I do not really watch my chocolate intake for caffiene. And i do normally eat at least a little bit each day. as long as im not eating a bit hershey bar, i assume its fine!

blp0118 · April 2012

The only liquid caffine (coffee/pop) I have had since Feb 1 was 2 sips of mt dew one day, i hadn't had it in so long, it didnt even taste good. I choose this for myself, I was so addicted to caffine I knew just 'limiting' it wouldn't cut it for me.

I have had chocolate here and there. Like maybe some bite size candy bars (from Easter) like every other day.

LetsBeNice · April 2012

I drink 2 cans of Coke per day. And eat a couple of the mini easter chocolates. My Dr. has not mentioned caffeine at all, and I'm not worried. I got about 2 hours of sleep last night between DH snoring, my 4 year old coming in our room and the 1 year old waking up...I can't function w/out some caffeine!!

hboo2011 · April 2012

My OB is fine with almost everything in moderation. I've never had a cup of coffee in my life, can't stand the taste of coffee beans. So the only caffeine I would get anyway is from my pop. I used to drink a can a of diet a day before BFP, now I'm down to 3-4 a week, which is completely fine by my OB. I do eat chocolate, but not every day. Wouldn't even cross my mind to consider how much caffeine is in the chocolate I eat b/c I don't ever drink more than the 45mg in a Diet Pepsi on any given day anyway.

early bird mama · April 2012

I have NEVER understood why people think caffeine is bad. I have a lot of friends who will try giving it up b/c of it's "so bad" but everything I've read says it has fantastic benefits and have decided to go with that!

CLLDLL · April 2012

I think you have to pick your battles. I quit drinking caffiene all together about 2 months before getting my BFP. So it's been easy for me to avoid while pregnant. I think I've had two glasses of iced tea and a handful of M&Ms since I've know I was pregnant. Salt on the other hand has been a constant battle for me. When I had m/s I couldn't eat much. Pretzels, fries, chips were what stayed down. Now I'm just craving a lot of junk food.

I totally get people needing a cup/can or two of coffee or soda. I don't think it's the worse thing you could do to baby.

MrsFobeyFobes · April 2012

I drink a cup of decaf maybe twice a week when i really need it and want to fool myself. On a really rare occasion (like 2 times since I've been pregnant) I'll get a half caff something.I started trying to wean myself down on caffeine when we decided to start TTC in June.

As far as chocolate, I'll have a piece here and there, almost always dark choc but I never worry about "going over" as it's not a lot.

hamiltks10 · April 2012

I have maybe a cup or two of coffee per week.

I don't drink soda anyways. And I've found that there are some really great decaf coffees out there, so I've been drinking that when I want a coffee.

But, I don't even worry about chocolate. There is so little caffine in most chocolate (and I don't eat that much of it anyways when I do have some), that it doesn't even seem worth it to worry about it or track my intake of it.

Michi2325 · April 2012

Im having it maybe once a week.

kobrie01 · April 2012

I haven't had any coffee or tea so far. I thought it would be so hard to give up my morning coffee, but I've had no taste for it whatsoever!! I always forget that chocolate has caffine and definitely indulge in it sometimes!

CnAnA · April 2012

Honestly, I would follow your current doctor's advice. That's why you're seeing that doctor. If you don't agree with his medical opinions, find a different doctor. That being said, my doctor is of the opinion that even as much as the equivalent of two cups a coffee with of caffeine a day has been shown to increase m/c risks.

So, to answer your question, I do not drink coffee/soda/caffeinated drinks at all. I will eat chocolate, and I will drink decaf tea/coffee.

amygirl1976 · April 2012

One cup a day. Sometimes a soda in the afternoon. Although, I do go without either a lot. It depends...I used to drink SO much coffee, so I think I get caffeine headaches here and there if I don't have any at all.

Mrs.G123 · April 2012

A cup a day, sometimes a bit more.

dvladybug · April 2012

My OB did not say anything about caffeine. She stressed no deli meat or raw fish. I used to have 1-2 cups of coffee daily. With morning sickness I stopped drinking it because the smell made me sick. I don't miss it, but I do crave a cold coke once in awhile. I allow myself a coke once a week. The chocolate, well that's another story Stick out tongue

daronsmommy · April 2012

I don't drink soda or coffee. I have had an iced tea only because I wasn't thinking when I ordered at a restaurant. I usually drink water or decaf tea that I make at home.

daniellemiddleton · April 2012

I can't seem to stay away from the chocolate! I have some almost every other day. I also have a little bit of pop if I go out to eat or something maybe every other week? Otherwise I haven't been drinking coffee since the smell makes me want to puke now!

NerdHerder29 · April 2012

My doctor told me to keep it under 200mg a day. I usually have either a couple sodas or a cup of coffee. I don't worry about the caffeine amount in chocolate because it is so low, and I eat it so rarely.

carlinlp · April 2012

Mrs.S-S:
carlinlp:
None. It's not good for my baby so why would I? I used to be a huge coffee addict, 3 ventis a day in fact. It's a daily struggle for me to not to drive to Starbucks. I gave it up 18 months ago. Not easy, but worth it for improved health.

Yeah, well, roll your eyes all you want. When you are graced with two kids with special needs and nutritional deficiencies, you tend to be MUCH more careful about what you consume and expose yourself to across the board while pregnant. I hope you never have to worry or wonder if something you did caused a challenge for your child, it sucks big time.

pb_bride · April 2012

I don't drink soda anyway; but I gave up my morning cup of coffee after my BFP. I do drink a cup of decaf tea every morning though. And once a week I get a small cup of B&J's coffee coffee buzzbuzzbuzz ice cream. Don't know how much caffiene is in that cup, but that's my only treat! If we go out for brunch (which is rare), I'd order decaf coffee.

lbaby08 · April 2012

My midwife is really relaxed. I have a cup or coffee or tea almost every day (non-pg I easily drink 2-3 cups of coffee every day). I don't drink coke except on the rare occasion but will indulge in a piece of chocolate or a handful of M&Ms without worrying.

My philosophy is everything in moderation (except obvious things like smoking, drugs, etc).

jennypasadena · April 2012

I have a decaf Starbucks Skinny Caramel Macchiatto every morning. It's the ritual of the thing, I guess. I occasionally eat chocolate, I guess. I never drink soda, and occasionally have a cup of tea. With the pregnancy I lost, I didn't really cut back on my caffeine, and I drank a LOT of it every day. I realize that probably isn't why I miscarried, but this time, I figure why risk it? I can survive without it. As long as I still get the FLAVOR of coffee....

Mrs.S-S · April 2012

carlinlp:
Mrs.S-S:

carlinlp:
None. It's not good for my baby so why would I? I used to be a huge coffee addict, 3 ventis a day in fact. It's a daily struggle for me to not to drive to Starbucks. I gave it up 18 months ago. Not easy, but worth it for improved health.

Yeah, well, roll your eyes all you want. When you are graced with two kids with special needs and nutritional deficiencies, you tend to be MUCH more careful about what you consume and expose yourself to across the board while pregnant. I hope you never have to worry or wonder if something you did caused a challenge for your child, it sucks big time.

See - and this reasoning I understand. If you would have just put something along these lines in your original post about this, I would not have rolled my eyes. Your statement, however, came across very holier-than-thou (Why would anyone consume this when it's bad for them, look at me, I gave it up! When you know full well many posters do drink it - so it appears you are just looking down on them).

carlinlp · April 2012

Good point, I should have worded it differently. I get annoyed that just because a doctor says its ok, doesn't mean that is what is best for baby. The doctor doesnt have to live with the long term consequences of those choices. With the number of kids in this country that are sick, deficient and have special needs, it's prudent to be very mindful during pg. Not just coffee / soft drinks etc. Your babies flesh is being created out of what you consume and your nutritional stores. Health defeating ingredients, junk food, etc just doesn't cut it IMO. I guess that's my unpopular opinion of the day

jessicaskyy · April 2012

I used to go to Starbucks 3 times a week before my 7-7 shift. I cut it out completely this pregnancy. No caffeine at all for me. I had a cp in January and didn't want to risk anything.

When I was pg with my second I had a venti caramel macchiato every single day. I do miss coffee and diet coke:(

IAM3Bs · April 2012

I have a can of coke or an unsweetened tea in the afternoon if I'm really sluggish and I'm - so maybe 3-4 times a week. I don't eat a whole lot of chocolate, only because I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but sometimes a fun-sized bag of M&Ms is just what I need for a pick-me-up.

A Large unsweetened tea from Wendys has less than 80 MG of caffeine, and a regular soda is under 100 as well, so I'm not having too much difficulty sticking to the below 200 rule...

Salt on the other hand.... salty carbs are one of the only things I can keep down. Fries, baked potatoes... everything bagels... MMM

Erino901 · April 2012

I decided to allow myself about 20 oz of Diet Coke a day. That way I can either have 1 bottle from the vending machine or 1 can. I used to have about a 4 can a day habit, so I am pretty please with my downsizing. Once a month I treat myself to an iced caramel macchiato from Stbx.

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