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You might have had a pre-baby drinking problem if....

nicoleann21nicoleann21 member
in January 2016 Moms
Going out to BYOB dinner place with friends tonight and filled two pints of Coors (the aluminum with the twist cap) with water. Still might be suspect since I'm bringing Coors to a restaurant (I'm generally classier than that lol), but not as much as not drinking at all. Not sure what it says about me that one evening of not drinking would give me away.

What is everyone doing to avoid or fake drinking when you go out??
Me: 28 DH: 30
TTC #1: April 2015
BFP: 4/25/15
EDD: 1/5/16
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Re: You might have had a pre-baby drinking problem if....

  • mollyj931mollyj931 member
    I have two weddings and volleyball/girls night starts soon so I need to be prepared!! lol!

    I'm not sure yet. At the weddings I'll probably try to get a "mixed drink" that is just juice or water with lime. Or just get a beer and have DH take random sips.
    Girls night I'll probably just cave and tell them. They are close friends so I'd most likely tell them if I miscarry anyway.

    I don't drink EVERYTIME I go out but I know friends will ask right away since they know we have been contemplating another. ;)
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  • ChristinaMichelucciChristinaMichelucci member
    Tuesday night I have a work event so my plan is to order seltzer with a line so it looks like I'm drinking kettle one and club!
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  • nicoleann21nicoleann21 member
    ChristinaMichelucci said:

    Tuesday night I have a work event so my plan is to order seltzer with a line so it looks like I'm drinking kettle one and club!

    That's my general plan too Because I drink vodka and soda with lime usually. Just have to get creative for restaurant outings.
    Me: 28 DH: 30
    TTC #1: April 2015
    BFP: 4/25/15
    EDD: 1/5/16
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  • ChristinaMichelucciChristinaMichelucci member
    nicoleann21 said:

    ChristinaMichelucci said:

    Tuesday night I have a work event so my plan is to order seltzer with a line so it looks like I'm drinking kettle one and club!

    That's my general plan too Because I drink vodka and soda with lime usually. Just have to get creative for restaurant outings.
    Hmm haven't thought about that.. your Coors lite is creative! Good luck
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  • JandJ62914JandJ62914 member

    Going out to BYOB dinner place with friends tonight and filled two pints of Coors (the aluminum with the twist cap) with water. Still might be suspect since I'm bringing Coors to a restaurant (I'm generally classier than that lol), but not as much as not drinking at all. Not sure what it says about me that one evening of not drinking would give me away.

    What is everyone doing to avoid or fake drinking when you go out??
    That is so funny...that's actually not a bad idea though!

    Next Saturday is my birthday...and we are going to beer festival.  A freakin beer festival! I have wanted to go for about a year and a few months ago we found out that the next scheduled one is on my birthday.  My DH set up the whole thing and invited all of my friends and some of our family.  We didn't expect to get or BFP so quickly (still thrilled!), and now I'm brainstorming what I can say as to why I'm not drinking that won't give me away.  I feel like it is already kind of obvious that we're all at a beer festival for MY birthday...and the birthday girl isn't drinking lol.  Anyone have any ideas?
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  • mollyj931mollyj931 member
    @JandJ62914 Its my birthday Friday! Happy early birthday!
    Not sure how I'll play my birthday dinner
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  • JandJ62914JandJ62914 member
    @mollyj931 No way!! Happy Birthday to you too!  We're almost birthday twins. :)
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  • WinchestertoPittsburghWinchestertoPittsburgh member
    It was our bachelor/bachelorette party last night and I drank sparkling grape juice in my wine glass. No one noticed.
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    MC - 05/15/15 & 7/29/15 & 11/25/15 (You were wished for, hoped for and loved)
    BFP#4; EDD 10/21/16 - Praying for a miracle.

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  • SullyNSullyN member
    Last night I went out with friends that luckily already knew I was pregnant. The place was awesome though! You don't order a drink just tell them what you like and don't like and they make you something. I wanted to hire the woman to make me mocktails for the next nine months! They were delicious!!

    We have a family wedding May 23rd and we'll do like the previous posters said get a virgin mixed drink, or pretend to drink a beer. I might cave and tell my cousin who is usually my drinking partner because he's very likely to call me out on being a slacker. He wouldn't assume I'm pregnant but I'm sure somebody else at the table will put it together!

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  • inanutchelleinanutchelle member
    My boss decided it was happy hour with early release from work on Fri. I tried to not order anything and got a bunch of "WTH". So on my way to the bathroom I told the bartender I was going to order a Bloody Mary with my server but needed her to make it virgin bc I was pregnant but my boss didn't know. I had to pay for the regular Bloody Mary, but that's Ok! :)
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  • mgorham1mgorham1 member
    I get something in a can or dark bottle, bring it to the bathroom, dump it out and replace with water. Not drinking would be a dead giveaway!! And use a koozie when you can! =) you are not the only one
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  • APederson2016APederson2016 member
    I just gave up and told my friends in the state I was pregnant. I know it was way too early, but not having a margarita last night was a dead give away. There was also a garage sale, hosted by a whole neighborhood, a friend (who I already told) found a swing in great condition for free. It was difficult putting it in my car with many friends watching. Even the guys were catching on and asking if there was something they should know.
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  • katymae08katymae08 member
    The last poker night my husband and I attended I told them I hadn't had enough water for a few days and my kidneys were already mad at me. Lol. I chugged water all night and refused the shots. Nobody asked any questions and by the end of the night, they were too drunk to care.
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  • Sweetpea192Sweetpea192 member
    Many ways around not drinking at social events.. Few being, your on antibiotics so can't drink, I'm driving tonight, or you could say OH & I will buy our own drinks. Failing that try some mock tails :)
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