CPW: How much coffee do you drink?

[Deleted User] · April 2014

sugarstar1784 · April 2014

I am an avid coffee lover. I have worked at like, 4 coffee shops, I love the stuff, can't live without it, can't function without it.....except when I'm pregnant. It makes me nauseous.

[Deleted User] · April 2014

I gave up coffee cold turkey until I was about 11 weeks, then I caved and had a cup one morning. I couldn't believe how much better I felt at work! I had energy again, I was in a peppy mood...so I decided on mornings where I feel particularly groggy, that I would allow myself a cup.

But what began as having a few cups per week is now leaning dangerously towards a cup per day. My BFF (who is pregnant with her third), has one cup per day and says it's fine, but I can't help feeling guilty. My nurse also told me it's ok and actually suggested I go ahead and indulge because it will keep the headaches at bay (and it does). Another friend of mine quit coffee/caffeine cold turkey for her ENTIRE pregnancy! I wish I had that willpower.

haleyusf · April 2014

I switched to decaf in the 2WW and have 1-2 cups of decaf each morning. I know it technically has a little caffeine, so it's enough to trick my brain (and my digestive system) into thinking it's getting the real thing.

ToriGirl2014 · April 2014

I have never been much of a coffee drinker - more of a tea person myself. However, I am really missing it when I have late nights (i.e., meetings that run until 9 p.m.) -- it was the only thing that both kept me awake and suppressed my appetite so I could wait for dinner until I got home.

I gave up caffeine altogether - at least for now.

After my BFP I had a single cup of green tea and it gave me the queasies. So I figured it was best to just avoid it.

Pmmama · April 2014

I love my coffee but while preg I went from having 3 cups pre- preg to only 1 cup in the am. I'm literally nauseous until I drink it. Then I feel great and I'm not constipated!

Heeb918 · April 2014

I gave up all caffeine this entire pregnancy. Only thing I've had is whatever is in chocolate.... Can't give up that. I cannot wait for a Dr. Pepper. I already scouted the vending machine at the hospital to make sure they carry it.

[Deleted User] · April 2014

I didn't drink it at all 1st tri because the thought of it was unpleasant but since then I have maybe 1 cup/day on average of either coffee or iced tea.

voplo · April 2014

I really don't like coffee but I can't skip my 2 teas at day

katiebartton · April 2014

I LOVE coffee and would probably continued to have a cup or two a day if I didn't have such a strong aversion during this pregnancy. Looking forward to welcoming it back into my world very soon!

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ToriGirl2014 · April 2014

Mrs+Hebert said:

I gave up all caffeine this entire pregnancy. Only thing I've had is whatever is in chocolate.... Can't give up that. I cannot wait for a Dr. Pepper. I already scouted the vending machine at the hospital to make sure they carry it.

Dr. Pepper -- drool.

2redtulips · April 2014

I didn't drink any coffee at all during the first trimester. Now, I drink a half cup of regular (4-6 oz.) or a full cup of decaf in the morning.

When not pregnant, I usually have about 2 cups of regular.

2redtulips · April 2014

ToriGirl2014 said:

After my BFP I had a single cup of green tea and it gave me the queasies. So I figured it was best to just avoid it.

Green, black and white tea (even decaf) can inhibit folic acid absorption, so it's good that your body told you to stay away. I haven't had green tea in almost two years since ttc, and I used to drink at least a cup a day.

I drink rooibos now when I want tea (naturally caffeine free and it doesn't have the antioxidant that interferes with folic acid).

classicstar28 · April 2014

Not a huge coffee fan, but I do like a vanilla latte or a frappuccino every once in a while. Mostly I just want my grande chai latte.

polevaultRN · April 2014

I love coffee! I used to be a barista. I drink a couple cups a day. When I was pregnant with DS, I had an aversion to it though. I was so worried that I would never like it again, but that all changed once he was born

Sweetiepops · April 2014

I LOVE coffee, used to drink 3-4 cups per day. In my first pregnancy I quit cold turkey and was drinking decaf tea all day long, because I think I was not satisfying my craving. After my m/c I cut down to 1 cup per day, and when I found out I was pregnant, I switched to having a little less than 8oz (very small cup!). It satisfies my craving. Some mornings I don't feel like it, so I don't bother. But I feel like it's better to have my one little cup, than to be craving something all day long!

Sweetiepops · April 2014

@2redtulips, I have avoided green tea too because my pregnancy book told me it inhibits folic acid. When I did a little bit of research, I found that you would have to drink mass amounts to actually have an effect on folic acid absorption. I avoid it anyways, but just a tidbit!

LifeofCat · May 2014

I have a cup of decaf every other day (ie when the mood strikes), and will treat myself to a full blown latte (ie not decaf) at home maybe once a weekend... I don't need it energy-wise, I just enjoy the taste and comfort

2redtulips · May 2014

Sweetiepops said:

@2redtulips, I have avoided green tea too because my pregnancy book told me it inhibits folic acid. When I did a little bit of research, I found that you would have to drink mass amounts to actually have an effect on folic acid absorption. I avoid it anyways, but just a tidbit!

Good to know. I was just totally freaked out about it because DH was born with mild spina bifida and my sister lost a baby mid-term to it. I wasn't taking any chances. (Our spina bifida test came back negative - phew!)

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