drinking alcohol during 2 wk wait safe or not???

[amy_2]

Is it safe to go out drinking if you could be newly pregnant?? I often have 4 or 5 drinks on wkends, occasionally I over indulge, could this harm a tiny fetus should I fall pregnant?
What stage of pregnancy does drinking alcohol become harmful? is it from the moment of fertilization? implantation? or what???

 

[AndreaFlorida]

I would say stop alcohol completely if your trying to conceive thats not good but then again thats my opinion. I have quit drinking completely so that I know my beanie baby will be PERFECTLY healthy as much as I can control! I don't know if it really would hurt but I wouldn't "do it" myself!

 

[Sevenladybugs]

There is no safe time to drink alcohol if you are pregnant. Best to stop now and at least limit during the TWW.

 

[Kaede351]

I never drink in the 2ww, I do occasionally go for a couple when AF arrives. But I only drink once I am 100% certain that I'm not pregnant

Although, if you only have like 1 glass of wine that shouldn't really hurt. But I would suggest not drinking at all if you think you might have conceived.

XxX

 

[happymuffin]

How abt BD ...is it safe during the 2tww?

 

[Green Lady]

I think a drink or two is OK, provided you don't overdo. The baby doesn't actually take any nutrients from you for the first couple weeks of pregnancy so you couldn't be giving the bean any alcohol. But there's some evidence that drinking can interfere with implantation, and women who drink a lot have lower fertility rates. It's really up to you, though.

Personally, I don't drink much but going half the month trying to abstain from everything on the off-chance you might be pregnant drives you crazy after awhile. I've been TTC for nine months and there are ladies on here who have been trying for a lot longer than that. Life doesn't stop because you're TTC. Right now my period is really late and I've been agonizing over drinking, but I don't really think I'm pregnant so I've had a few this weekend.

 

[portablechick]

For most of the first year i abstained from alcohol in 2ww, this led to me stressing plus plus plus!!! i was out and not drinking then everyone was speculating - is she isn't she. If i told my girlfriends i wasn't drinkin cos i was in the 2ww they looked at we like i was a crazy horse. I stopped going out in the 2ww to avoid the situation, this was not good for my mental health! Now after seeing many friends fall pregnant without abstaining and have beautiful healthy babies - i am now in the drink til it's pink camp.

It's a very personal choice and u may change ur mind several times before getting ur BFP!

 

[cutsiecubbie]

For most of the first year i abstained from alcohol in 2ww, this led to me stressing plus plus plus!!! i was out and not drinking then everyone was speculating - is she isn't she. If i told my girlfriends i wasn't drinkin cos i was in the 2ww they looked at we like i was a crazy horse. I stopped going out in the 2ww to avoid the situation, this was not good for my mental health! Now after seeing many friends fall pregnant without abstaining and have beautiful healthy babies - i am now in the drink til it's pink camp.

It's a very personal choice and u may change ur mind several times before getting ur BFP!

Thanks for your honest opinion Portablechick! I too have friends that have had healthy babies and realized they had been drinking a few before knowing they were pregnant. I really debated having 2 margaritas yesterday (not very strong) because I'm in the 2WW. I had water along with them. I've been kind of taking it a month at a time as to if I should drink or not. I know I'll come to the point where it'll be a dead stop but I'm with you for now

 

[emilyjean]

I'm also on the 'drink til it's pink' side. I don't drink much anyway, but as long as it's moderate consumption I have no problem with it. As another girly said, the baby doesn't get any nutrients from you in the very beginning. However as soon as you know you are pregnant, stop.

 

[sarlar]

i limit my drinking during the 2ww- no more than 1 or 2. drinking can effect the fetus from basically implantation on. however, alcohol can effect your lining and fertility in general. in my case i have been ttc for 16 months and completely astaining all the time is crazy. i have to have some sort of normal life.... i usually do my relaxation and drinking prior to the big O!!

 

[CJSG1977]

I too am in the drink till its pink camp. However I do cut down alot after ov. TBH last month when I conceived (angel lost) I actually had no desire to drink whatsoever. Was weird. I had two pints (always drink with big lemonade splash regardless) and I was REALLY drunk and put me right off. Then when I went out I found at the end of the night I had only had a couple of pints. Your body will soon let you know and maye you'll find that one day you just dont fancy it. I also agree that life cant stop cause of ttc. Sometimes these constraints can do more harm than good and speculation can drive you insane. Just do what you feel is right hun.

 

[glowingjo]

I go with Drink till it's pink (love that phrase btw!), but in moderation as all things. You're meant to be more fertile if you're relaxed, and if you're making big changes that stress you out this may well reduce your likelihood of implantation more than a couple of drinks will!

Good luck to everyone I'll be over here soon enough FX'd

 

[Klandagi]

Yeah I'd cut out the alcohol as soon as I started to conceive. From conception on is the most important time of your young one's life and alcohol can severely damage their cells.

 

[CamoQueen]

I don't drink after I know I've ovulated, just to be on the safe side. Then when AF comes I'll have a few if I feel like it!

I don't drink that much, though, and DH won't touch alcohol. So I realize that our lifestyles are probably different and we have different situations, so just do what you feel is right for you!

 

[ladyredlainey]

I have had a drink this cycle, but I have been ttc for 8 cycles, and had a drink one other time to.

It is up to the individual, and I know it is best avoided, but for me, I allow myself to have 1 drink every other cycle, and I personally feel it is OK.
It just helps relax me, and it is never anything strong.

 

[Firefox]

Its a horrible predicament isnt it! You dont want ttc to rule your life but ultimately it does! I too am in my 2ww and am under increasing pressure from friends to drink this friday (6dpo), I too dont know what to do. I've been really good this cycle and havent touched any alcahol....should i drink?!

My problem is i absolutely cannot just have the one, when i drink i do drink too much! Suppose i have answered my own question! I just dont want to get my AF this month and be even more annoyed that ive missed out on a night out too..this month has to have been the worst so far on this ttc journey!

 

[CJSG1977]

Firefox I feel your pain so much! My dh and I are very sociable people and its a close community where we go. If I dont drink there will be loads of speculation.Then...can I go out and not drink when I dont know if I'm preggers or not. I did have a blast this last weekend but really shouldnt drink from now cause I'll also be 6DPO friday! Maybe more. Last month I cut down to almost zero and still mc so I dont know what the right answer is. See how you feel when the night comes and maybe you will have an idea if you might be.... Hope you get your bfp soon hun!

 

[Firefox]

Firefox I feel your pain so much! My dh and I are very sociable people and its a close community where we go. If I dont drink there will be loads of speculation.Then...can I go out and not drink when I dont know if I'm preggers or not. I did have a blast this last weekend but really shouldnt drink from now cause I'll also be 6DPO friday! Maybe more. Last month I cut down to almost zero and still mc so I dont know what the right answer is. See how you feel when the night comes and maybe you will have an idea if you might be.... Hope you get your bfp soon hun!

Thanks CJSG1977 its a horrible time isnt it! Like you say i think i will wait for the day and see how i feel. I feel like im letting my friends down if i dont drink too as we def have more fun, they dont understand and would think that i am crazy!!!

Hope you are successful this month too! Are you not going to drink now until you get bfp or af?

 

[CJSG1977]

Firefox I feel your pain so much! My dh and I are very sociable people and its a close community where we go. If I dont drink there will be loads of speculation.Then...can I go out and not drink when I dont know if I'm preggers or not. I did have a blast this last weekend but really shouldnt drink from now cause I'll also be 6DPO friday! Maybe more. Last month I cut down to almost zero and still mc so I dont know what the right answer is. See how you feel when the night comes and maybe you will have an idea if you might be.... Hope you get your bfp soon hun!

Thanks CJSG1977 its a horrible time isnt it! Like you say i think i will wait for the day and see how i feel. I feel like im letting my friends down if i dont drink too as we def have more fun, they dont understand and would think that i am crazy!!!

Hope you are successful this month too! Are you not going to drink now until you get bfp or af?

Hun if your friends are true friends they will support you. Last month the day I found out I was pregnant I was going on a hen do. I went and had 2 shandies all night. Everyone just kept coming up talking to my tummy (drunk of course LOL) and asking me to look after bags and shoes! I appreciate that cause you dont know if you are that they may not understand. Why not have alcohol free becks or something and put it in a glass and maybe sneak yourself a couple of full fat ones?? And cold hard truth is, you dont want to let yourself down, so dont be so hard on yourself. Just feel good about whatever decision you do make.

I honestly think that I am not going to drink. I have already asked my landlord at my local to get me some alcohol free in That doesnt mean I wont have a sneaky one for real, but tbh I was wasted when I drank last month when I was pregnant and I felt sooooo ill. I only had a couple! This month I have been very regimented, its the only thing I can think of to do.

Also, I had a psychic reading from Jenny Renny and she predicted a BFP for me last month and then said I would get another one from my next cycle for september. So when I miscarried last month I had her do another reading. She said she knew why I was requesting another one and said that I was still getting a bfp for september...She was right about august...so I just want to do all I can. Would be crazy if she was right about the whole scenario!!

 

[angeleyesf29]

I'm also on the 'drink til it's pink' side. I don't drink much anyway, but as long as it's moderate consumption I have no problem with it. As another girly said, the baby doesn't get any nutrients from you in the very beginning. However as soon as you know you are pregnant, stop.

I totally agree with "drink till its pink. I read somewhere that that fetus doesn't receice any nutrients for the first few weeks as well. So totally agreed!!!!