Pregnancy & The Foregone Glass of Wine

jgrayson07 · November 2012

Hi there. I'm just doing a bit of investigating for a class I have. Just curious how many women out there miss drinking alcoholic beverages while being pregnant? While I completely understand that there are some things forgone during the time that little bun is in the oven, I'd like to get a vote on what drinks and libations women most miss while pregnant! Is it a glass of wine, an ice cold beer or your favorite mixed drink you are looking forward to the most once you bring your bundle of joy into the world?

Thanks a ton for your input!

-Jenny

oliversmom03 · November 2012

I miss my diet coke and rum. I have NOT had any during pregnancy, but I won't admit I'd like one at times. lol Believe me, after this baby, I will be celebrating that this is my last, and I now have a free womb.

allclad13 · November 2012

At the start I had no desire to drink anything with alcohol. Now I'm starting miss champagne! Just on occasion... but whenever I do miss it I ask myself... Would I rather have a glass of champagne or a healthy baby? Of course I want the baby and then the feeling goes away right away.

mama&baby · November 2012

The biggest thing I actually missed was Diet Coke. I have an addiction, and due to caffeine and the artifical sweeteners, I didn't let myself drink any.

During my last tri I did start to crave alcohol, which was weird for me because I really don't drink often. I just wanted fruity drinks (particularly the wallabedarned from Outback)! Never gave in to temptation though..

Jbosarge85 · November 2012

I never drink while I'm not pregnant so absolutely no desire.

jlpev · November 2012

I never drank during this or my first pregnancy. I missed margaritas during my first pregnancy and nothing during this one yet.

amandalgreene86 · November 2012

I really miss my wine. I normally didn't drink a lot before pregnancy and am obviously not drinking at all now, but I do miss my wine. We went out to dinner last night and my husband ordered a beer. I usually order a strawberry daquari when we go out and I definitely missed it. The one drink I am looking forward to is what I call my wine slushy (I put my bottle in the freezer in the summer and it turns into a slushy!)

wjv · November 2012

I have never drank during either pregnancy, but I sometimes miss an ice cold beer or a glass of wine on Fridays after a long work week.

adamscowgurl · November 2012

I'm not a big drinker, but I've been craving alcohol.. haven't had any of course lol but I would love a fruity mixed drink!

marshaleigh · November 2012

I don't really miss drinking alcohol, except for when we're out with friends and then I really wish I could have a margarita. The rest of the time, I'm craving coffee and coke. Since I'm pretty addicted to caffeine, I've decided to completely cut it out of my diet for as long as I'm pregnant/breast feeding.

laurenita8 · November 2012

i love to drink. that's the hardest part for me. went to an event last night and i pretended to drink because otherwise everyone would have known i was pregnant. i had a couple baby sips but basically i carried around several glasses and ditched them. important not to drink in the first three months apparently. best not to drink at all. though they do in europe. but alas i don't live in europe.

skio · November 2012

I'm a big social drinker, as are my family and H's family. I don't miss alcohol yet because I've been in morning sickness hell for four weeks, but I know I will miss it later in the pregnancy.

I'll miss the occasional night out for beers with H the most. I'll miss having whiskey sours and wine with my family on Christmas. I'll miss frozen margaritas at our favorite restaurant. And I'll miss drinks with friends on occasion.

TDSin2009 · November 2012

So far I've missed having a beer during our Sunday football games. And with the holidays approaching, I'm sure I'll miss wine and champagne. I also really, really miss coffee! I do enjoy a cup here and there but personally, I've chosen to switch to decaf for the most part and it just doesn't cut it!

CynthiaC1213 · November 2012

Yes! I was craving beer last night, and every once in a while I really want a pina colada. Luckily, it is possible to get a decent virgin pina colada, so I'm definitely indulging in one the next time I'm at a Mexican restaurant.

diana.filipi · November 2012

I miss my wine. I usually reserve Monday evenings for internet, tv, phone calls, and wine. DH plays pool on Mondays. I also really miss my Mama's Wine Nights with the playgroup I run.

Que*Syrah · November 2012

I'm really a social drinker so I tend not to miss anything until I'm out with my girlfriends or out to a nice dinner with DH. In those instances, I want a fun martini or a nice glass of red wine.

OSibyl · November 2012

I miss a glass of wine with dinner. My husband and I are members of several wine clubs and receive shipments nearly every month. Now that I am officially entering my second trimester I will probably indulge in a sip or two of wine with holiday dinners. I won't sit down and drink a glass (although I would like to), but a few sips on Christmas will probably happen.

carmen_sandiego · November 2012

I don't miss anything at all yet... I have a serious alcohol aversion right now (I gagged making a friend my usual favorite cocktail the other night, almost had to run to the toilet). I had one last time until 20 weeks or so; we'll see how long it lasts this time. I still didn't really miss alcohol after my aversion went away last time.

I will be having a beer or a glass of wine every week or so this pregnancy if I feel like it--later on, once the aversion has passed!

sugar212 · November 2012

I am not much of a drinker anyway, but today is DH's birthday and I could really go for a cosmo. with DD#1 I had one a few weeks after she was born and it hit me hard- my mom calls it pink vodka.