DH drinking while TTC

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Registered: 08-28-2003
DH drinking while TTC
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Mon, 09-01-2003 - 2:53pm
I have a question regarding men drinking while we are TTC. My DH doesn't drink regularly but has a beer or two maybe every other day. Isn't it true they should cut out all drinking while we're TTC? I keep telling my DH he shouldn't be drinking but he doesn't believe me.
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Registered: 07-09-2003
Mon, 09-01-2003 - 6:42pm
It's really up to the two of you. Yes, alcohol can technically have an impact on sperm production and egg quality. However, I doubt a little light drinking is going to hurt things much, so do what you're comfortable with. (Obviously, if you suspect you are pg, don't drink.)

I think TTC can be stressful enough, no terrible need to cut out all the "fun" things in life. (Though I have definitely cut back on alcohol and caffeine!).

Good luck to you!

Tami

PS: Incidentally... my DH was out drinking the night before he went in for his SA... and his test results were still excellent!

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06