What is every one drinking these days?

goldengirl2 · July 2012

I know, I know- water of course. But what else are you drinking? I was a diet soda freak before. I still have one per day- I need the fizz!!!! I am also drinking Chrystal Light lemonade. How concerned are you about aspartame? How much is too much?

Todd&Laura · July 2012

I don't use artificial sweeteners when I am pregnant and in the first few months pp. It is just my personal preference. Right now, I'm drinking decaf tea, water, lemonade, and the occasional Coke. I still have the queasies intermittently and Coke seems to make me feel a little better.

NechamaChayim · July 2012

the crystal light pure doesn't have aspartame. i mostly drink water and the occasional packet of the crystal light pure (it's got sugar so i shouldn't have much).

BabyShipp · July 2012

I usually have a glass of tea or coffee once a day, two if I have a headache. The rest of the day is water. I've always been that way though, only cut back on the sweet tea during pregnancy :]

SoCoGirl · July 2012

I use the Crystal Light Pure Via. It doesn't have aspartame and it only has 15 calories. I don't drink enough plain water, so this has been a lifesaver.

caladpi02 · July 2012

If you need fizz try sparkling water. That is what I drink.

ateal2490 · July 2012

Wine. Delicious, red wine.

amykins1283 · July 2012

I will drink a diet soda occasionally when the craving hits. I didn't drink soda very much before pregnancy but every once in a while I like the fizz. I figure I don't drink coffee or any other caffeinated beverages so I can handle one soda every week or two. Other than that I drink water and Silk PureCoconut, the vanilla flavor (I don't drink cow's milk).

Allycat11 · July 2012

I am pretty laid back about pregnancy restrictions with food and beverage but I do avoid aspartame. TBH, I haven't done much research on the subject. Personally I mainly stick to water. Occasionally I'll have lemonade, OJ or apple juice. I actually drink more soda now than pre-pregnancy because I have been using coke to settle my stomach at times.

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mamasmurf12 · July 2012

According to AmericanPregnancy.org, aspartame is safe in moderation. I think I only drink it in my one soda a day (unless I have tea and there is no Splenda available). I found a Walmart brand of Crystal Light that uses sucralose that I like much better (for some reason I hate the taste of aspartame in those even though I love Diet Dr Pepper). They do say to avoid saccharin (Sweet n' Low).

https://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/artificialsweetner.htm

nallsl · July 2012

We try to avoid aspartame in our family at all costs. What could be healthier than natural sugar? I have a coffee habit, but I only drink one small cup in the morning. Other than that, water. I may have a lemonade or V8 juice every now and then....oh and milk.

Country Girl in the City · July 2012

genepoolperfect:

I've always been a water gal, but I also drink a large glass of milk every morning, and occasionally an OJ or Cranberry Juice on the weekends.

I noticed that no one else has mentioned milk. Is that just because of ms, or is there a reason I should be staying away from it?

Just the thought of milk makes my stomach flip. If you don't get sick from it, there is no reason not to drink it.

RobinSparkles214 · July 2012

Mostly water, the ocassional dr. pepper or coffee.

sragreen · July 2012

1 cup of coffee, 2 glasses of milk, and lots and lots of H20. I will have an occasional soda if I am feeling sick. I have trouble eating fruits and veggies right now, so I have also been drinking those "no sugar added" Naked smoothies. It's been a life saver since baby loves pizza (tomatoes are healthy right?!) and Cheetos.

sesigs · July 2012

genepoolperfect:
I've always been a water gal, but I also drink a large glass of milk every morning, and occasionally an OJ or Cranberry Juice on the weekends.

I noticed that no one else has mentioned milk. Is that just because of ms, or is there a reason I should be staying away from it?

Once my m/s ended I got the biggest craving for milk. It is perfectly safe to drink! I have 1-2 glasses a day.