Honestly who is drinking?

amymari · January 2015

Not drinking, but I did have half a Margarita and a glass of champagne at New Year's, and I feel kinda of guilty, even though I had no way of knowing I was pregnant at the time.

ReneeJ2011 · January 2015

I personally am not drinking during pregnancy, but I'm not a big drinker anyway and I had stopped drinking caffeine (I had a HUGE Coke problem) for weight loss purposes about 2 weeks before we found out we were pregnant so I was already on to water only with the very occasional Sprite.

onewayticket · January 2015

I had a glass of champagne for my wedding anniversary when I was in the 3rd trimester with DS. The restaurant brought two glasses of super expensive champagne for free so I drank it. ETA: apparently I am a bad mother for "risking it".

EliasAnthonysMomma · January 2015

I don't even drink when I'm not pregnant but to risk the life of your unborn child for alcohol is so ignorant in my opinion. It's not hard to go 10 months without it for the sake of your unborn baby!

amber3mae · January 2015

I come from a very old fashioned Irish family and I know for a fact everyone in my family drank with their kids except my mom (she isn't from Ireland.) I don't do it solely because there's some alcohol problems in my family & I'm not a huge drinker anyway, but every book I've read and every doctor I have been to has said its fine! If I did, I don't know if I personally would feel comfortable doing it in public because people are so judgy and for some reason as soon as they find out your pregnant they like to tell you what you should and shouldn't be doing! But it's fine if you are having a healthy pregnancy and red wine has lots of benefits that could maybe help if you aren't!

Jamilla9 · January 2015

There's a difference between binge drinking while pregnant and having an occasional glass of wine. I didn't drink during my first pregnancy because I had major alcohol aversion. I don't yet have that aversion this time. When I'm 9 months pregnant and miserable because I'm 9 months pregnant I may have a glass of wine. Who knows?? I just don't feel like it's a big deal.

shelbydd · January 2015

Whoa man there is some negativity in a few of the responses. I don't really drink to begin with so not doing it during pregnancy isn't a far stretch from how I normally am anyway. I certainly wouldn't judge someone for having a couple of sips of beer or wine at some point during their pregnancy, though. I do stuff that I'm sure some people would love to judge me harshly for (I drink plenty of water but I'm not giving up my sodas, I'm still dying my hair regularly, etc..) I make it a habit to trust a trained and licensed professionals advice over people who just have strong opinions.

sonjapuppy · January 2015

I got my BFP New Years Eve. Had a glass of champagne, and proceeded to throw it and everything else up. Haven't drank since.

mrscoefield · January 2015

My 3rd pregnancy and I have a glass or two of red wine once a week. I haven't had any in a week or two but I just bought 2 bottles the other day I just haven't opened any yet! I definitely intend to though. With my first I did everything I was told to perfection! My baby boy turned out perfect! With my second I was going through a really hard time bc as soon as I found out I was pregnant my husband (at the time) told me he was done. He'd had multiple affairs, he didn't love me and I had a hard time handling it. I did what I wanted. A few drinks a week. Up to one a day. I smoked my whole pregnancy. My doctor told me that the stress I was going through was the worst thing for baby and if quitting smoking was too stressful then try to cut back but less stress was more important. I took that and ran with it. And by the grace of God my daughter came out perfect as well! This pregnancy I'm the happiest I've ever been. I've quit smoking and I'm following most rules but I still drink whole milk and if I want wine I'll have a glass but I'm no alcoholic. Do what feels right for your body. If you don't want to drink then don't. But you all need to support one another. That's what we are here for! Support! Don't judge another for you haven't walked in their shoes!

Cupcakequeen1000 · January 2015

One of my best friends loves beer, when she was pregnant she drank o'douls sometimes and i think its a low alcohol or non alcohol, i didnt drink with my first pregnancy but i did drink on two occasions before i found out i was pregnant this time..i was concerned and asked my dr he said not to worry about it at all since it was before i found out and he said it was the safest in the 3rd trimester to have half a glass once a week. But thats just the opinion of my Dr. I would for sure ask yours it may help put your mind to ease. However for myself i wont just to be safe all those signs in all the restaurants paranoid me lol

Cupcakequeen1000 · January 2015

https://www.m.webmd.com/baby/features/drinking-alcohol-during-pregnancy

off2thefunnyfarm · January 2015

EliasAnthonysMomma said:

I don't even drink when I'm not pregnant but to risk the life of your unborn child for alcohol is so ignorant in my opinion. It's not hard to go 10 months without it for the sake of your unborn baby!

:-( This is really judgmental and kinda makes me sad. Really, MANY other countries drink in moderation through pregnancy and babies are fine. If you don't want to drink, more power to you, I for one don't see the point in having a beer or a glass of wine, but come ask me again when it's June and it's time for drinks on a deck somewhere :-D.

Women have been having babies literally since the dawn of man. If a few glasses of wine in pregnancy (or sushi, or deli meat, or any of the other things they suggest we avoid or that matter) was a huge problem, evolution would have taken care of that by now and it would be EXCEEDINGLY clear. It's important to remember, even as soon as 30 years ago, moms drank and smoked in pregnancy as a regular thing.

Personally, (for me!) everything in moderation. I ate sushi this weekend, from a reputable spot that I was fairly confidant about (you can never be certain, I realize). I have had sips of beer and champagne, even after I found out I was pregnant. We are talking about sips here, and it's effect on a bundle of cells. The rest of the cells in my body are a-ok with many more beers than a sip, so I consider this a reasonable risk.

Blurr · January 2015

I have rinsed my mouth out once or twice with apple flavored moonshine in the middle of the night. But that's mostly out of habit, and I'm literally using it like mouthwash.

I find it numbs my bad tooth, and makes me less likely to puke. Midnight mouth tastes gross man.

I'm not judgemental myself. Its your body, your baby and your business.

I'm not drinking since ive never b and I'm not cooking with it much either. But I REALLY could kill a man, I'm craving marsala mushrooms and white wine shrimp so bad.

beansideirae · January 2015

I really don't think a drink here and there is a big deal. BUT, as a low income mom-to-be I am painfully aware how easy it would be for CPS to swoop in, on a slight provocation. so for that reason it really isn't worth the risk.

nicolespaz · January 2015

I knew you were going to get some strong opinions in here!! I would follow the advice of your dr. If a drink here or there feel right for you then trust yourself. I drank for week 1-3 before I knew over Xmas....also have a good friend who drank moderately through both her pgs and everything was fine. I'll personally wait until after 12 weeks and maybe at weddings/special occasions have a glass.

gangamullen5313 · January 2015

I'm a NICU nurse. I have had one beer during this pregnancy. There are a lot worse things women do while they are pregnant than have one drink. Trust me, I'm a nurse. I've seen it.

fruitloop37 · January 2015

Everyone says that you can drink wine but a baby is too much of a precious thing too ruin anything good

kikijoshi · January 2015

My doctor told me that a glass of wine once in while is actually good for you and the baby. She said it helps the blood flow! So I did have a glass but it took me about 3 hours to drink it. Hahaha yes 2 hours and I'm only having it because I love the taste of it!

grannah · January 2015

I haven't Touched a drop since I found out but I plan to have a champagne in March when I go to Paris for my 30th and one at my aunties wedding. I love wine and summer cocktails but I've found great alternatives and to be honest only really fancy water at the moment but doctors have recommendations so do what you feel. Women have been having babies for years and seemed to have survived with no guidance! Today I think there is too much pressure and don't do this, don't do that than is needed :-)

lisahe1 · January 2015

I am a big drinker. I love my wine. I went a little crazy on New Year's Eve knowing full well that I wasn't going to touch alcohol in 2015 because my husband and I were trying seriously. Two weeks later, I got my BFP. I've heard of and seen people who have had an occasional glass of wine during pregnancy and their babies are fine, but I am a worrier by nature and am trying so hard not to intentionally do anything that could harm my baby. Do I miss it? Sometimes, but shockingly not as much as I thought I would!

Do what you feel is right, I won't judge, but personally I wouldn't risk it.

PerkinsFam3 · January 2015

I'm an alcoholic, surviving my first pregnancy sober. I've been sober for 27 days, having conceived just a few days after quitting drinking. It has been extremely difficult to resist the temptation, but everytime I start to think about having a drink, I just remind myself that I'm pregnant. I'm putting my health, and my baby, above all else. I hope there are other moms out there doing the same. I wish everyone a happy and healthy pregnancy.

letitbeagirl · January 2015

Ohhh get a grip people! Girl a beer isn't going to hurt the babe!

A beer!

jayomakim · January 2015

Red wine 4 to 8 ounces once a month lol and some times not but my first two girls are perfect

kerlikat · January 2015

Nothing since I found out... thing is I had maybe two instances before I knew, where I was wasted.

chibimeeko · January 2015

I thought I'd miss alcohol more, but what I REALLY miss are tuna fish salad and deli meat.

ViviELA · January 2015

chibimeeko said:

I thought I'd miss alcohol more, but what I REALLY miss are tuna fish salad and deli meat.

Oh my god, I want a tuna sandwich so badly! The weird thing is that I haven't had a tuna sandwich in ages... I usually prefer turkey or something. Figures I'd crave something I shouldn't really be eating.

v1wwo · January 2015

bluebird1315 said:
Ummmm, tuna isn't a no no. You can eat 6 oz a week.

If you can't stop eating tuna than you have a problem. (That is what you told me about my sips of beer)

excited2bmommy09 · January 2015

I personally am not drinking, but I find it interesting that people are so quick to judge it and claim its the most harmful thing you can do for the baby. How many people have looked at the ingredients in all the prepackaged food most of America eats or researched the hormones being pumped into the livestock that produces our dairy and meat products? How many pregnant women have you seen put down a big mac and french fries like its no big thing? Really! And people are going to cry over an occasional glass of wine!? We ingest so much crap now that I'm not even sure how they can pinpoint what causes abnormalities in babies. Just sayin...

v1wwo · January 2015

Conventional wisdom... What?
OMG Ok you are so right. You are.

v1wwo · January 2015

I know what that means. I just can't believe you just used that.

MadiRose95 · January 2015

I-)

bpv101283 · January 2015

I have had a glass of champagne at a tea party and a glass of wine at a dinner a week later. I just bought a six pack of Rekorderlig cider from Tesco since I can't get it in the US that I plan on drinking 1 at a time later in pregnancy. I don't think an occasional alcoholic beverage in pregnancy is a bad thing. But I'm not a doctor or scientist so can't be sure. I base my opinion only on my limited knowledge of everything in moderation. Except crack of course.

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