Drinking when I didn't realise I was pregnant.

[doddy]

I am now 28 weeks pregnant and everything is going fine he's a little mover and everything came back from the scans fine! But i'm still scared as I didnt realise I was pregnant until I was 16 weeks pregnant and I did have a couple of nights out in the first trimester probably drinking around 5 drinks at a time, has anyone else had this happen? I haven't obv touched a drop since! thank you

 

[libbymarks198]

i am sure everything will be fine, but there is no way in telling for sure. a lot of women drink before they know they are pregnant.
i had about 4 drinks the night before i got my bfp at about 3 weeks 2 days, i am not worried about it though

 

[Tonnilou]

Awwww thats amazing you didn't know till 16 weeks, honest if that had been me I would have had lots more than that I am sure. I really wouldnt worry but you could talk to your MW just to reassure you. According to my Doc its really common for people to have had a good few drinks before they know, especially if they arent actively *trying*.

In fact, most people I know had several drinks before they knew and they all have very healthy and happy babies. Whats important is that now you do know you are taking good care of yourself.

Big hugs and try not to worry )

 

[Ang3l]

I was worse than you, I was in Kenya on my honeymoon, on anti malaria tablets, getting badly sunburnt, going out a couple nights and getting very, very drunk on double vodkas and cokes (their double vodka is literally a full glass of it with a taste of coke!) and also lifting a heavy turtle in a snake sanctury, not to mention using insect repellent, drinking lots and lots of coke as well as eating a few dodgy meals and not taking folic acid.

During this time I had no idea whatsoever that I was pregnant and if I knew I was I would have stopped immediatly. I feel absolutely terrible for doing that as well as taking the Doxycycline (I had no choice but to take them, but when I found out and went to the doctor when I got home I got changed to a less risky tablet). I seem to be fine this time but I won't be having my scan till im 14 weeks which is another week away so hopefully everything is ok.

Anyway as for you as long as you have stopped I doubt it would have done any harm. Try not to worry!

 

[mummy2be123]

I also drank heavily when i was pregnant but didnt know i found out early though at 4-5 weeks and my son is fine. xx

 

[lilprince]

I knew someone (an acquaintance) long ago who ate ecstasy their first trimester before knowing they were pregnant. Baby was fine!

 

[mazee71]

The week before I found out my eldest was on his way I had a very drunken weekend, which resulted in 2 x rays. He is now almost 17, 6'2" and just got himself 6 GCSE's - I went to the Drs panic stricken and he said obviously he wouldnt advise pg women to get drunk, fall over lots and have x-rays but the chances were he would be fine - he was right.

 

[aragornlover8]

No need to worry about what happened in the past, honey. Just focus on being as healthy as possible for the rest of your pregnancy. Congratulations!

 

[Blu10]

I had two nights away for my wedding anniversary and had several cocktails only to find I was pregnant two days after we got home. I havnt touched a drop since though! Not worried about it anymore as I know I'm doing the best for bubs now. X