When to stop caffeine?

Ellastrandlewis · April 2014

I've been drinking 1-2 cups of coffee occasionally since 2nd trimester... I've heard stopping during the 3rd is important to give baby time to ween off of it as well. Any thoughts as to when is best to quit cold turkey? I'm 32 weeks now, due 5/29.

Thanks ladies!

spacepotatoes · April 2014

AnnieA75 · April 2014

How am I supposed to be able to tell the April Fool posts from real ones? I'm so confuzzzzzzed!

I hadn't heard anything about weaning off coffee in the 3rd trimester. I have a full-time job and a 2 year old DD. There is absolutely no way I can survive without caffeine. No!

IBackBevo · April 2014

I don't know. I think it is probably ok until the end in moderation. Maybe if they are crashing from your coffee addiction they will sleep more after birth.

When do you think I should wean my baby off of methamphetamines? I've already cut out the crack.

AnnieA75 · April 2014

IBackBevo said:

I don't know. I think it is probably ok until the end in moderation. Maybe if they are crashing from your coffee addiction they will sleep more after birth.

When do you think I should wean my baby off of methamphetamines? I've already cut out the crack.

You act as if crack is whack. Wtf??!!

IBackBevo · April 2014

AnnieA75 said:

IBackBevo said:

I don't know. I think it is probably ok until the end in moderation. Maybe if they are crashing from your coffee addiction they will sleep more after birth.

When do you think I should wean my baby off of methamphetamines? I've already cut out the crack.

You act as if crack is whack. Wtf??!!

Crack is whack. I stick to meth and booze.

spacepotatoes · April 2014

AnnieA75 said:

How am I supposed to be able to tell the April Fool posts from real ones? I'm so confuzzzzzzed!

I know! I thought this one was a joke but her join date is Jan 28th so it might actually be legit.

OP, if this is a serious question,
Why would you wean? There's nothing wrong with 1-2 cups of coffee. If it's because of breastfeeding, that's not necessary. You can still drink coffee while BFing, you just may have to time it carefully. The exception may be if your baby has reflux issues. Otherwise, just enjoy your coffee.

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talkthewholetime · April 2014

Just switch to Mountain Dew. It's got real juice in it, def healthier

awc1986 · April 2014

Wean off coffee?....

....no, sorry. The words just don't go together for me.

But seriously. How would you like...live?

(I'm married to my nespresso machine)

Krisd6 · April 2014

My MD said it is safe to drink but try to keep it to <200mg/day

I have at least 1-2 cups a day and have since I found out I was pregnant.

I can't go without it!!!

awc1986 · April 2014

jennish11 said:

awc1986 said:

Wean off coffee?....

....no, sorry. The words just don't go together for me.

But seriously. How would you like...live?

(I'm married to my nespresso machine)

THIS! I LOVE my Nespresso machine!
I actually got it for my DH two Christmases ago, but he hardly uses it anymore, so I claimed it!

I need to get more chocolate for mochas...

I ordered another 5 sleeves today. My boss was like "you know they do cheaper brands at the grocery store?". Bitch, please. George Clooney will never come over for coffee if he finds out I use knock offs.

My nespresso machine is what gets me out of bed in the morning.

Kageer · April 2014

Pretty sure I ordered coffee from the room service menu when I delivered my son......

spacepotatoes · April 2014

George Clooney will come over, you say? I need a Nespresso machine. Stat.

jenb_99 · April 2014

NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!11!!!

Speshulsnowflake · April 2014

Answer: when I can switch two cups of coffee to two glasses of wine. Happy mommy, happy... Well, everyone else.

Tnpeach · April 2014

talkthewholetime said:
Just switch to Mountain Dew. It's got real juice in it, def healthier

Uh, coffee is the short name. It is actually "Coffee Juice". Right there in the name.

bridetobe9132013 · April 2014

Kageer said:

Pretty sure I ordered coffee from the room service menu when I delivered my son......

This may be a dumb question but reading this made me think of it. How soon after delivery (if all goes well) will I be able to eat?

Marcella05 · April 2014

I gave up my caramel macchiatos in first trimester cuz they made me queasy, but started working them back in later in 2nd trimester. Now I have 1 a day (12 oz) Mmmmmmm

spacepotatoes · April 2014

Marcella05 said:

I gave up my caramel macchiatos in first trimester cuz they made me queasy, but started working them back in later in 2nd trimester. Now I have 1 a day (12 oz) Mmmmmmm

Oh how I miss those! That is my favourite thing at Starbucks. Even their smallest size is too much for me now, though, so I've been holding off. Can't wait to be able to have them again!

Marcella05 · April 2014

spacepotatoes said:

Marcella05 said:

I gave up my caramel macchiatos in first trimester cuz they made me queasy, but started working them back in later in 2nd trimester. Now I have 1 a day (12 oz) Mmmmmmm

Oh how I miss those! That is my favourite thing at Starbucks. Even their smallest size is too much for me now, though, so I've been holding off. Can't wait to be able to have them again!

The tall is 75mg, which is well under the 200 mg daily max. Indulge yourself.

Ellastrandlewis · April 2014

Totally not an April Fools joke!! I've had several coworkers say things like, "Better slow down on your caffeine or else baby will be born addicted and have trouble sleeping." I'm a FTM so naturally everything worries me. Just wanted to hear some perspective from others!!

spacepotatoes · April 2014

Marcella05 said:

spacepotatoes said:

Marcella05 said:

I gave up my caramel macchiatos in first trimester cuz they made me queasy, but started working them back in later in 2nd trimester. Now I have 1 a day (12 oz) Mmmmmmm

Oh how I miss those! That is my favourite thing at Starbucks. Even their smallest size is too much for me now, though, so I've been holding off. Can't wait to be able to have them again!

The tall is 75mg, which is well under the 200 mg daily max. Indulge yourself.

It's not the 200 mg, it's the actual amount of coffee. I couldn't handle any coffee until part of the way through 2nd tri and even when I did start drinking it again regularly, I found that even my usual 4-ish oz morning cup was too much for my stomach. I can manage up to that amount most mornings and half a can of Coke later in the day. The tall CM would give me some fierce stomach cramps if I tried to drink it all

spacepotatoes · April 2014

Ellastrandlewis said:

Totally not an April Fools joke!! I've had several coworkers say things like, "Better slow down on your caffeine or else baby will be born addicted and have trouble sleeping." I'm a FTM so naturally everything worries me. Just wanted to hear some perspective from others!!

Yeah...no. I'm an FTM too, but I know this is not true. The baby won't be born addicted. Sleeping trouble is possible, if you drink coffee immediately before breastfeeding. That's why we said above that you can still do it, just time it carefully around the feeding routine.

Kageer · April 2014

bridetobe9132013 said:

Kageer said:

Pretty sure I ordered coffee from the room service menu when I delivered my son......

This may be a dumb question but reading this made me think of it. How soon after delivery (if all goes well) will I be able to eat?

Depends on your delivery but I was eating a turkey sandwich an hour after my son was born.....

JAM85 · April 2014

I stopped cold turkey in the first trimester (and I was a FIEND) because it suddenly grossed me out and the smell was nauseating. I was one of my first subtle signs actually. Then around oh 16 weeks or so I was able to add some in to the tube of 1 cup a day or at most 2 shots of espresso but now even a shot of espresso is causing weird caffeine reactions so back to decaf I go. I love the taste of coffee though so I like my iced decafs...mmm...especially with a caramel drizzle and almond milk now. But none of this really had to do with a. Fear of peanut being addicted to caffeine...1-2 cups isn't blowing anyone out of the water (says someone who drank a pot a day pp)

Jillzy86 · April 2014

I weened myself off of caffeen before I got pregnant. It was not fun, and I don't recommend it now, unless your Dr. told you to. My dr and all the research shows one to two glasses a day will not hurt you or baby.

ho11yday · April 2014

bridetobe9132013 said:

Kageer said:

Pretty sure I ordered coffee from the room service menu when I delivered my son......

This may be a dumb question but reading this made me think of it. How soon after delivery (if all goes well) will I be able to eat?

They fed me immediately after giving birth: sandwich, yogurt, apple, granola bar. Sandwich was yummy. I think they also served me tea the next morning.

ThereBeDragons · April 2014

ho11yday said:

Kageer said:

Pretty sure I ordered coffee from the room service menu when I delivered my son......

This may be a dumb question but reading this made me think of it. How soon after delivery (if all goes well) will I be able to eat?
They fed me immediately after giving birth: sandwich, yogurt, apple, granola bar. Sandwich was yummy. I think they also served me tea the next morning.

English or southern style? My brain is stuck on a "wouldn't that be lovely" loop picturing nurses rolling in a tea cart with tea and sweets.... But the reality is probably closer to iced tea with breakfast.

momthatlifts · April 2014

I literally just started drinking it again. I've mastered the ice coffee. No plans in stopping!

typeset · April 2014

I had a cup of tea a day while nursing. Had to give up orange juice and shellfish because he reacted poorly.

83edwards · April 2014

When I live here.....

awc1986 · April 2014

I honestly think coffee is the only way I'm getting through the next 4 weeks.

Xath · April 2014

ho11yday said:

bridetobe9132013 said:

Kageer said:

Pretty sure I ordered coffee from the room service menu when I delivered my son......

This may be a dumb question but reading this made me think of it. How soon after delivery (if all goes well) will I be able to eat?

They fed me immediately after giving birth: sandwich, yogurt, apple, granola bar. Sandwich was yummy. I think they also served me tea the next morning.

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I had a cesarean, so I had to pass gas before I was allowed to eat. Usually 5-6 hours post surgery.

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