Sudden aversion to all caffeinated beverages??

shipsshoessealingwax · June 2012

As a soda junkie, I always thought that reducing my caffeine intake during pregnancy would be super hard - but it turns out one of my first symptoms (around 3 weeks) was an aversion to the stuff! I think it's largely a dehydration thing for me, being in Texas we're already nearing 100F & suddenly the ONLY drink I want is water. LOTS of water! (I normally hate plain water, lol)

I know there are ample tales of woe concerning long-time favorites an expectant mother suddenly can't stand, but has anyone else experienced their aversions or cravings actually being HELPFUL??

Mrs.DeliaMarieP · June 2012

Yes, a couple of weeks ago I stopped wanting coffee of any kind, even decaf. This happened when I was pg with DS also. Also, the smell of alcohol turns me away right now as well (not that I have tried to drink it, lol, but the thought of having any just grosses me out).

I would like my aversion to ground beef to go away, as I love hamburgers and would be quite a bit sad coming into summer if I don't want them. My meat aversion with my DS was to chicken.

meganiobe · June 2012

I have had the same issue with coffee, and usually I can't get enough coffee. I think that it's the body's way of hleping you keep on track!

skychick312 · June 2012

I cant even drink a sip of coffee... Tea is still good with the sea monkey

but I really want to drink water... Try some lemon slices in your water, may find you like it more...

BLPL101 · June 2012

I feel the same way. I used to love coffee and diet coke, but they aren't appetizing at all to me now.

charr25 · June 2012

I have the same aversion to caffeine as well as the smell of alcohol. Even when my husband drinks a glass of wine, the smell of it on his breath is too much. With my first pregnancy I couldn't stand fish and with this one, the smell of red meat makes me sick.