Drinking night before ER (DH, not me.)

RFBsbride · May 2012

Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and DH and I are going to a party.

I gave up drinking when I started Estrace, so I won't be having any alcohol, but DH wants to drink even though he will need to produce a sample and drive it to our clinic at 8:00 Sunday morning.

I personally don't think it's a good idea. I don't mind if he has a beer or two, but I don't want him drinking all night.

What do you think? Should he skip the alcohol for just one fickin' night or do you think it's okay for him to drink up with the boys?

naybird · May 2012

I wouldn't want DH drinking a lot the night before a sample was needed. We did a SA right after 4th of July weekend, and DH tied one on that weekend. He never had bad numbers, but after that test they weren't great, and my RE had him re do it and they were much better after he didn't drink.

It's such an important procedure I just wouldn't take the chance... There will be another Cinco de Mayo next year!!

Good luck!!!

kmc84 · May 2012

I think 1-2 would be it! You have to much invested in this to risk a poor sample because he wants to drink with his buddies. Good luck!

ETA: sorry I thought I was on the IF board, not IFV!

RFBsbride · May 2012

kmc84:
I think 1-2 would be it! You have to much invested in this to risk a poor sample because he wants to drink with his buddies. Good luck!
ETA: sorry I thought I was on the IF board, not IFV!

Thats okay! I appreciate the feedback. Thanks!

dulcinea03 · May 2012

Have a beer with the boys= cool

Drinking more than that when you're 2 years and countless tears into a DE cycle= NOT cool

Roxie5739 · May 2012

dulcinea03:
Have a beer with the boys= cool
Drinking more than that when you're 2 years and countless tears into a DE cycle= NOT cool

Ditto, I told DH no alcohol 7 days prior . Maybe I was too tough but for all I had to do I thought it was only fair

NMscubagirl · May 2012

dulcinea03:
Have a beer with the boys= cool
Drinking more than that when you're 2 years and countless tears into a DE cycle= NOT cool

THIS!!

reb259 · May 2012

I agree with others... I am wishing you the best!! We de sisters need to stick together!!

psychmusetls · May 2012

A beer, or even two would probably be okay if he's had good numbers in the past. But I would not be partying up all night. You guys have waited so long for this moment, why do anything to risk anything but perfection? As for you, my dear, you may certainly have a margarita!! I probably over did it, but I was partying in Vegas for a wedding the week before my FET. Alcohol supports estrogen production :P Do whatever you are comfortable with. I have EVERYTHING crossed for you!!! :::hugs::: and Good Luck!!!

DeputiesWife · May 2012

I would tell DH, cant you give it up for one night...i could care less if he drinks, but with too much invested in this. Missing one night for something very important is worth it.

dcox777 · May 2012

one or two will probably be fine...but like others have said, you really want him in a clear mind the next day so I wouldn't go overboard. If you can abstain, he can certainly show a little restraint too!!

As far as the sperm go, they are actually 75-90 days old each ejaculation since it takes them that long to get to where they need to go so drinks the night before is not going to effect their quality the next day. Good luck with your ER!! I've been through 2 now and both were a success!!

lynn0926 · May 2012

I think a couple is ok. I wouldn't go overboard though. My sister had a friend whose husband drank too much the night before an IUI and couldn't perform the next day when needed. Needless to say it was a waste of a cycle and money for them. GL! So so so exciting!

Mandy_Lou83 · May 2012

I agree w/ the other ladies! Too much time and money invested to take that risk.

vanessagorc · May 2012

It would really have no impact on the current swimmers, just the ones he's growing now. Booze pretty much has little impact on sperm, unless we are talking about a HEAVY drinker.

That being said, with all invested....i'd say NO WAY to a binge. He has 364 OTHER days of the yr he can do that.

Mrs.McIrish · May 2012

I'd be more afraid that he would oversleep and miss the appointment bc he is hung over than the alcohol affecting the sperm!!! Therefore I vote NO to a binger. A few drinks are ok.

(I'm thinking of the Seinfeld episode where Elaine has the marathon runner at her place and she has to make sure he gets up and he misses the race...)

eponine7682 · May 2012

I would be furious with DH if he wanted to get hammered. A few is fine, but particularly because we are MFI he wouldn't dare.

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