Drink choices and caffeine

Runningmomfam · February 2014

I definitely enjoy 200 milligrams of caffeine everyday. Should I be cutting back? Today I counted up my milligrams and am at 207... Feeling a little guilty.

elsa1688 · February 2014

7 milligrams over should not stress you out. Also, unless you are performing tests on every beverage, the caffeine amount is an estimate. You are within a 3% range, so I think you should give yourself some grace

otter1103 · February 2014

Everything in moderation is fine. And going a little over every so often I'm gonna say isn't going to turn your baby into a Velociraptor. I usually have a little something each day- whether it's from my tea, chocolate or I splurge on a full strength soda (don't care for diet). Sometimes more than others but I'm not real concerned since it's not all of the time.

But I do miss my occassional Monster Rehabs when working out...

izzetoot · February 2014

I drank a full French press this morning and am now being kicked in the bladder repeatedly. I guess thats his way of saying 'Hey there, stop drinking coffee!!'

My OB told me the reasoning behind limiting caffeine is because its a diuretic which is a big no no if your not drinking enough water because it could dehydrate you. So just down some more water and you should be fine:)

Kinipela7 · February 2014

Ehhh I don't even measure mine. I was really careful in the 1st tri but that's it. I drink some soda but it's not too bad and the days I eat chocolate, well I don't even count that as caffeine. Think it's going to be just fine!

Bozzy2 · February 2014

I drink a min of two cans of soda a day sometimes more sometimes less but the doctor said that was fine because I drinking about a 12 pack of soda a day. So I am sure your alright.

dragonfly711 · February 2014

I do not drink coffee, tea ( only once in awhile) and gave up soda except for sprite or ginger ale.

But my chocolate craving is in full force. So I have not stopped that. No idea how much chocolate was in that cup cake i had a bit ago!!! lol

owlcup · February 2014

I drink caffiene aaaaaall day long. Well, if I'm not drinking water anyway.

I did the same with DS. He's normal.

I can't fuction without it.

Eta: I'm also pretty certain I never go over 200-250mg/day.

ElTrain5 · February 2014

The actual level of caffeine that has been shown to have negative effects on a fetus is something like 15 cups of coffee a day. The "200 mg" popular limit comes from one study that shows absolutely no effects under this number, and this study only focused on miscarriage during the first trimester.

BabyCurtiss2014 · February 2014

Caffeine is bad for you ONLY if you have high blood pressure. That's where the 200 number comes from. If your BP is low you have nothing to worry about!

becomingmommyagain · February 2014

With my first kid...I think I lived on Mountain Dew....he turned out alright....just has a little twitch now and then...but otherwise he's good.

I dont deprive myself. If I want a coffee or soda I get one... but I do try to make water my go to instead of caffeine...

flerlgirl · February 2014

My doctor said I could have a soda every day, so I have a soda every day (or the equivalent). I don't count how much caffeine is in it.

Danischn · February 2014

I simply cannot live nicely without coffee but try to drink a little less than before or do half decaf. I wouldn't worry about an extra 7mg! I limit myself to between 200-300

bethy1126 · February 2014

I wouldn't worry about it. When I kept getting terrible headaches my OB suggested I chug a mountain dew and take some Tylenol whenever I get one. He didn't seem at all concerned.

I don't measure. In general I try to keep in mind I'm growing a small person and to be aware about what I'm eating and drinking but I don't measure any of it or stress about it much.

TheMrs820 · February 2014

I usually have a coffee in the morning & soda in the afternoon.

kibean · February 2014

I don't count and definitely get some each day (probably 100-200mg), but I try to choose decaf coffee and soda when there is an option. When I get headaches my doctor said caffeine is bound to help.

gmc222 · February 2014

I have 2 cups of decaf coffee or espresso a day, but if I really needed the caffeine I wouldn't hesitate to have it.

PinkKEL9 · February 2014

Like a lot of other PPs, I will sometimes drink a cup of coffee in the morning and a can of Dr Pepper in the afternoon. When and if I feel like it. Somedays I do neither. Its fine in moderation.

Read247 · February 2014

Anyone else having a flashback to first trimester?!?

Eta: oh yeah, I remember where I've seen this! You posted almost the exact same thing in December.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12211114/caffein

otter1103 · February 2014

Read247 said:
Anyone else having a flashback to first trimester?!?

Eta: oh yeah, I remember where I've seen this! You posted almost the exact same thing in December.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12211114/caffein

Doh - suckered into this one! Despite me partaking in responding. Why is one inclined to ask the SAME question again...

lizok22 · February 2014

i thought this question was a joke. Seriously...207?? WTF? who the hell knows how much you are drinking. unless you have a coffee IV, at this point it does not matter.

Sareynoo · February 2014

I drink a 1/2 decaf grande espresso drink from Starbucks whenever I want to or a cup of iced coffee from the grocery. All is good here. I limit myself to one coffee drink per day and maybe a soda as well a couple times per week. Keeps me sane, awake and not lazy.

crossfitkiwi · February 2014

I counted up my milligrams and I have 275.23 a day.

That's 1.86 cups of coffee, 5/8th of a cup of earl grey tea and 8.6 squares of 78.2% dark chocolate. All spaced about 5.4 hours apart of course.

At my last appointment with the midwife she said everything sounded great so I think you are probably OK

Edit. But seriously, I have up to 300mg a day and am fine with it. As long as it's not all in one go and your drinking plenty of water I wouldn't stress.

MrsCase1 · February 2014

I don't enjoy caffeine much but I really wouldn't give it much thought. One day won't make a difference, I don't think. Go easy on yourself!

Rosebud2587 · February 2014

KrystaJ said:

I drink as much caffeine as I feel I need and in no way monitor it at this point in my pregnancy.

THIS

I NEED my morning coffee, and more than just a cup. I also usually need another cup mid afternoon for a little pick me up to get through the rest of the day.

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