Having a drink or two while TTC??? thoughts??

[JeanJean]

I have only very recently started TTC and since then have stopped drinking any alcohol at all. Wondering what peoples thoughts are on this ??

is it safe to have a drink *only* while TTC?? ..just scared because while trying to conceive even if BFN shows you still never really know..

Thoughts anyone??

 

[Kallie3000]

From all of the research I've done (since I'm one who definitely enjoys red wine occasionally, and was sad to think of stopping for who knows how long while TTC) if the choice is between being stressed out and having one glass of wine, have the glass of wine.

However, every doctor ever will also tell you it is safest to not drink at all. So, for me, I've been avoiding alcohol in the two week wait, and raising a glass to myself every time the witch comes to curse me. Occasionally I even have a glass during the two week wait, but only wine and only a glass, not a whole bottle, ha ha!

 

[TnT2529]

I have read conflicting research studies on this, so I don't know. I have cut down on alcohol since TTC, but I still enjoy a drink every now and then. And like Kallie, CD1 is drinky day for me. Don't take my advice though, there's no bun in my oven...

 

[jojo82413]

Hi Ladies!
I do the same thing as Kallie. I don't drink during the TWW & then on the sad day AF comes, I welcome her with a drink. It's pretty much the only silver lining to AF. I'm not a huge drinker, but with all the stress of TTC, I do enjoy a drink or 2 on the weekends during CD1 - CD14!!

 

[Buckwheat77]

I do the same, try to avoid alcohol in the TWW...however, i have looked into it....basically, i test when i want to have a drink, if it's negative, even if you are pregnant, there's obviously not enough of a blood connection yet for alcohol to really be of much concern to the baby. The blood supply isn't really that significant until around day 12-16 (DPO), so i guess if you know for sure when you're ovulated, then you're probably safe for a good week or so after. Again, i generally just try to avoid, as i would feel horrible if i got the dates wrong lol....

 

[purplecupcake]

lol at "1 or 2 drinks"....

I conceived on NYE, so, ya...wayyy more than one or two. And the two days before I found out I drank heavily as well.

Alcohol generally helps people get pregnant, not the other way around Just make sure you're staying hydrated and well nourished.

 

[awaitingrmb]

I say go ahead and drink until you find out you're pregnant. It allows less stress and the chance for your body to relax. When your body is less stressed and more relaxed, nature takes it's course a lot easier than when you are dictating it's every move. Best of luck.

 

[MellyH]

I haven't stopped having a glass of wine with dinner every other night or so. I have to admit, tracking on FF made me realise how much I do drink and last night I was out with two separate groups of people and didn't drink with either!

 

[BabyCleo]

My thoughts on it are if your having a glass of wine, not an issue. Im not going out and getting plastered though. I think one glass every day or two cant hurt I think if your ltttc though, id cut back just for saftey.