addictions

itshumpday · July 2014

As I sit here with my decaf Starbucks coffee (I've weened myself off caffeine and no longer get raging caffeine headaches, but I have an addiction to coffee so I can't stop myself) it made me wonder what other people can't give up!
For me it's coffee and Snyder's Buffalo Wing Pretzel Bits. I can't say no to those. I crave them often. Too often.

IrisPetals · July 2014

Coffee - I've read/heard/my own doctor told me, 1-2 cups a day is ok during TTC. I drink 2 cups in the morning, & make up for it w/nearly 8 cups of water. Hardly ever drink soda, so yeah not giving up coffee, not even during pregnancy.

Cold Stone - best ice cream in the world, enough said.

holliberry28 · July 2014

I heard 1-2 cups (meaning 8 oz) is fine during pregnancy too, so you don't have to give it up!

For me, it would have to be wine and smoked salmon and lox spread.

And yes, I am definitely now addicted to TB!

mlebates · July 2014

PenguinMG said:
Dr. Pepper, for sure.

Me too. I drink way more than I should.

3houlagirl · July 2014

Coffee. If I don't have at least one cup in the morning it triggers a migraine. I was actually told by my neurologist that I should keep drinking coffee, because the meds that keep my migraines at bay are worse for me (and devastating to a fetus) than the coffee.

I am also addicted to buying and reading books. Not downloading crap to a kindle, either. I need the sensory experience of reading a book: the feel of the paper, the smell of the binding, I can't get enough.

VeggieFan · July 2014

Coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also, don't leave me unattended near a bag of oreos, which is why I never buy them. I can not have just one...it's embarrassing.

spiltmilkz · July 2014

Fruit snacks. Costco has those organic fruit chews now..... mmmmmm

mickaela15 · July 2014

Tattoos for me as well .... Working on #13 now !

spiltmilkz · July 2014

jefa621 said:
Not that I would consider any of the things listed in this thread addctions. Vices maybe, but throwing around the word addiction just rubs me a bit wrong when we're talking about iced lates and fruit snacks...

But, mine is totally Diet Coke.

You're right, vices is much more accurate.

honoraurora · July 2014

YES! My vice is absolutely cappuccino, one cup each morning maybe two if I'm groggy lol!
Also, another vice would be, more like an obsession, pistachio almond ice cream omg my H is even addicted, we can't buy it too much or we will eat one tub in a day lol sooo good! I am now craving it hahaha

Trampslikeus · July 2014

Actual addiction: caffeine, because I get a massive headache without it

Vice: TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Homegoods/Nordstrom Rack

Internet vices: looking at home design (kitchens mostly) that I won't be able to afford ANY time soon, and the Bump.

chaysefaith · July 2014

Add another to the Dr. Pepper list. I had one for breakfast X_X

Segoody · July 2014

I'm more proud of kicking the Diet Coke habit than I was off quitting smoking. I did it by switching to Diet Barq's (no caffeine!).

Wine&Cupcakes · July 2014

Addicted to coffee for sure. Headache central if I don't have at least 16oz. I have been trying to cut back to 16oz/day right now and then my goal will be 8oz...I'm going to try to switch to tea and see how that goes...

As for vices: I've been on here a crazy amount of time since I discovered the app. TTC also takes up lots of my time as the whole reason I needed to begin treatment for my metabolic disorder is for TTC so I spend much of my day pre-planning meals, taking blood samples, preparing snacks and metabolic formula, etc. when you combine that with the little things like temping, OPKs x 2 during my FW, time for sex, charting, and of course, my time on here, it's quite a bit. Certainly not how I imagined it being...

chaysefaith · July 2014

Joy2611 said:
Huh. Lots o Dr. Pepper love! You couldn't pay me to drink that. Or root beer. Neither taste good to me at all.

Even as a kid, I'd be devastated if there was only Dr. Pepper and root beer at parties. Every other child wanted it by the bucket and I'd cry asking for Coke, Sprite or even water.

Dr. Pepper was a "forbidden fruit" in our house growing up. It was ALWAYS in the house but the kids couldn't have any, it was only for my dad. When we were old enough to be home alone we would run for the pantry as soon as Dad was gone and swipe one. Pure bliss to my 11 year old taste buds, drinking a stolen Dr. Pepper from my dad's stash.

mangomimosa · July 2014

TB is too public for anyone to have a real convo on this topic, IMO...

Regarding caffeine, I know miscarriage risk isn't elevated unless you have more than like 300mg caffeine/day (don't quote me) - so I will never give up my Diet Coke! I *will* try to have only 1/day max though.

nannabee21 · July 2014

I'm with the Diet Coke crowd. What up ladies.

KingLED · July 2014

mangomimosa said:
TB is too public for anyone to have a real convo on this topic, IMO...

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Not really. It's happened before.

LisaG09 · July 2014

I do so love caffeine. I used to drink two monster energy drinks a day at least but my doctor recommended less than 200mg so now I pretty much just drink Dr. Pepper for my caffeine.

RN1175 · July 2014

Coffee and ice cream. But not together.

cateyes543 · July 2014

Dr. pepper and chips!

willowprincess · July 2014

Coffee for sure. It's my first love. I drink a lot more decaf since I started ttc my first since I have zero desire to give it up completely. And I drink 2-3 pots a day, so moderation is clearly not working for me.

willowprincess · July 2014

Oh and books! I have a serious addiction to reading.

I know that sounds like a good thing, but it's legit a problem sometimes. If I don't have a book with me I will literally start having anxiety and will read street signs and menus and other random things just to satisfy my "word" craving.

lindsayanne14 · July 2014

Mine is iced coffee (at least in the summer). I switched to decaf and ditched all artificial sweeteners when TTC the first time and I've stuck with it. DH and I just finished a 30 day sugar cleanse which was a major challenge for me- no ice cream! But I don't seem to need vanilla syrup in my iced coffee anymore!

Edit:spelling

DaikokuJess · July 2014

littleliverpill said:
Pickles. I can eat an entire jar in one sitting. Can't stop, won't stop.

Also, more recently: cigarettes. *Sigh*

For a second I thought I wrote this.

ImJessesGirl · July 2014

Sugar...

URMySunshine77 · July 2014

Brewgirl1980 said:

Nutella. Nutella on everything. I would probably eat it if it were spread on a cat turd.

@Brewgirl1980: At least you would be blissfully unaware that there was a turd underneath? ;-)

ETA: I'm addicted to coffee, celebrity news, and the Bump. I tried to start drinking 3/4 decaf and 1/4 caffeinated but I just don't like it as much as my half caf.

renbee · July 2014

My vice is carbs, which is bad bc I'm supposed to avoid them (dumb PCOS). But honestly there is nothing I crave more than a good bread basket with some butter - YUM.

spiltmilkz · July 2014

Chocolate Ice Cream and Lays Potato chips. Together.

myatala · July 2014

Coke. I've switched to caffeine free Coke Zero so at least I've cut back on caffeine and calories.

mrs2mommy92 · July 2014

My two biggest vices are sushi and mcdonalds sweet teas.

I could actually go for both right now

MrsGreen92014 · July 2014

For me it's coffee/tea
I'm also working on giving up sushi, med rare steak and blue cheese dressing for my salads. I know I can have all of these while I'm ttc but I also know if I dobt start dialing back now I won't stop once I need to.

KingLED · July 2014

MrsGreen92014 said:
For me it's coffee/tea
I'm also working on giving up sushi, med rare steak and blue cheese dressing for my salads. I know I can have all of these while I'm ttc but I also know if I dobt start dialing back now I won't stop once I need to.

You can have all that while pregnant as long as you're getting it from a reputable place and your not letting it go bad before eating it. Maybe cook the steak a bit more, but even still.

divinemsbee · July 2014

littleliverpill said:

Pickles. I can eat an entire jar in one sitting. Can't stop, won't stop. Also, more recently: cigarettes. *Sigh*

There's this one stand at our Farmer's Market and back when they first came in they had the most magnificent pickles. Bread and butter but not cloyingly sweet, they had a little spice and enough sour to be perfect. I dream about these pickles and every week I'm looking for them. None yet. I'm going to have to ask where they are.

Mine is oddly specific. Chocolate mousse, specifically from Whole Foods. It's such a pain to make myself for just myself and it's so delicious. I drive by there whenever I have appointments downtown, so I stop off and get one. So good.

I'm on the Diet Coke train, but I cut down a lot in the last couple of years. I went from probably 6 a day in high school to 2 a day for a long time and now I'm down to 1 a day. I'd like to be down to 1 every other day and special occasions.

I'm a brand buyer (not always expensive brands, but I like what I like) on a lot of things, so I'm pretty specific with my shopping lists.

MrsGreen92014 · July 2014

EllyD14 said:

MrsGreen92014 said:
For me it's coffee/tea
I'm also working on giving up sushi, med rare steak and blue cheese dressing for my salads. I know I can have all of these while I'm ttc but I also know if I dobt start dialing back now I won't stop once I need to.
You can have all that while pregnant as long as you're getting it from a reputable place and your not letting it go bad before eating it. Maybe cook the steak a bit more, but even still.

Really? Everything I've read says stay away from those. Can you give me your sources?(my hubby is super paranoid about everything I do and eat now that were ttc)
TIA

myatala · July 2014

The only problem for me with sushi is it's too fucking expensive for me to indulge in as often as I crave it. And obviously I keep mercury content in mind when consuming seafood while pregnant, from anywhere, but I have no qualms about enjoying a nice meal at a reputable sushi restaurant.

If you don't trust a place when TTC/pregnant/breastfeeding/etc, why would you ever eat there, anyway?

FJM85 · July 2014

Sugary foods :-/ and that isn't helping my weight loss efforts! Right now I'm having it only once a week on Sundays!

RoastyToasty · July 2014

Coffee. Coffee coffee coffee. Trying to cut down so headaches don't wake me up on my few mornings to sleep in.

Otherwise Kit Kat bars. We had a bag of Halloween candy magically disappear... Whatever could have happened...

KingLED · July 2014

MrsGreen92014 said:

For me it's coffee/tea I'm also working on giving up sushi, med rare steak and blue cheese dressing for my salads. I know I can have all of these while I'm ttc but I also know if I dobt start dialing back now I won't stop once I need to.
You can have all that while pregnant as long as you're getting it from a reputable place and your not letting it go bad before eating it. Maybe cook the steak a bit more, but even still.
Really? Everything I've read says stay away from those. Can you give me your sources?(my hubby is super paranoid about everything I do and eat now that were ttc) TIA

Well, my main source is common sense. But let's go one by one.

Sushi. You're in luck, I actually have some articles saved because I made a post about this on my BMB last year. LINK #1 LINK #2 LINK #3 Flash frozen =/= raw and super dangerous.

Blue cheese dressing. You can have all the cheese you want, including all the soft cheese, as long as it's pasteurized. And if you're in the states all your normal cheese is going to be pasteurized. The only exception would be fancy imported cheeses. Eat your salad.

Med rare steak. The outside of the steak is what is at risk for bacteria and since the outside is still cooked, you're fine. Med rare hamburgers might be iffy, but steaks are fine.

ETA: And I'm going to assume you know how to use Google so I'm not doing that for you.

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