** Need advice on drinking tonight! **

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** Need advice on drinking tonight! **
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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 8:59am
Ok, So my sister is having a big party tonight. Everyone will be drinking. I would like to have a cocktail but just don't know if it is a good idea. Our bding was really off so I'm not even sure if we could have gotten pregnant this month but...what if?

I am 9dpo and am expecting AF around 8/9. I did have some AF like cramping last night. Please let me know if you think it is ok to have a drink or two or if I should sip the Oj and pretend.

thanks in advance!!

Chrissy

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 9:08am
Chrissy, I don't really know the answer for you but I just think about all the women in the world who aren't trying and don't even know they are pregnant yet. I know with my ds#1 I din't know I was pregnant before missed AF and I did have cocktails at a party. He's okay although had I'd known I was pregnant, I would not have drank!!!

Teresa

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 9:44am
I think it's better to be safe. If you are ttc seriously andthink you might have the slightest chance to be pregnant, O.J. is just good enough.

Have fun at the party,

Dim

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 12:17pm
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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 12:27pm
Hello,

I think that if you have one or two and all night and space them out you should be all right. I am going to a wedding next weekeend with a whole bunch of people from work. I don't want anyone from work to know that I am trying so I am just going to nurse a drink or two all night. I think that as long as you are not feeling the effcts of the alchol you should be okay.

My friends doctor told her not to worry about drinking before you know that you are pregnant.

It is what you are comfortable with though.

Good luck and have fun

Jenna
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Registered: 07-09-2003
Sat, 08-02-2003 - 12:37pm
You said your BDing was really off anyway... as long as you don't go overboard, I don't see anything wrong with having a few drinks. Besides, this early in the game, alcohol won't have any adverse impact.

Have fun!

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 2:10pm
i don't think a couple drinks nursed all night would hurt anything either. try to pick something you like with the least amount of alcohol in it. if you like sweet drinks amaretto is really good with pineapple juice... and it doesn't have a lot of alcohol. one thing to remember though is yea sipping a drink probably won't hurt if you are already pregnant but it may jeopardize next month. alcohol and caffine half your chances for conception. i say have fun just take it easy.
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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 2:18pm
CHrissy I haven't read the other responses yet but it's FINE! go ahead and enjoy. One or two drinks this early is not going to hurt anything. I had several drinks over a vacation weekend when I was pg about 10-12 DPO.

Kim

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 4:45pm
Chrissy

I’m on the skip it side of the fence. It’s not worth the trouble that could come of it.

Melony

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Sat, 08-02-2003 - 5:22pm
Hi there! I think it's OK this early in the game as long as you don't overdo it. Instead of hard alchohol, wine or champagne in moderation should be fine.

I say go ahead and have yourself some safe fun!

Jo

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Registered: 07-21-2003
Sat, 08-02-2003 - 5:44pm
Chrissy..

If I were in your shoes, I would stay clear of any alcohol and/or caffeine. I like to play it safe!.. I mean really.. this is your baby you are talking about! Maybe you're not pregnant, but maybe you are.. you just can't be positive at this point... and how would you feel if you had a few drinks and found out later you actually are PG... would you feel guilty or worry about it then? It's not worth it. You yourself said you didn't know if you should, and said you had light cramping last night... That in itself should give you your answer.

Do the people at the party know you are TTC? If so, I'd just let them know that you are trying, and just want to give your baby and body the best possible start you can. I think people understand and will respect you for it. Besides, you surely don't need alcohol to have a great time with friends and loved ones.

I was reading "What to Expect when..." a few days ago, and I really liked the response they gave to tell others when offered a drink. just say "Thanks so much, but my baby's underage and shouldn't drink yet"

Hope you have a great time at the party, and let us know how everything turns out. Will cross my fingers for a BFP for you this month!

Cathy

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