Need some good vibes....

[JoHio]

Hey all,
I've been up since 3:20am this morning agonizing over this and could use some words of encouragement, since I've already berated myself for the last 18 hours.

I was at a bridal shower yesterday, and long story short, suffice it to say I was told the punch was just that, punch, and it turns out it was HEAVILY dosed with Southern Comfort. The hostess did not lie to me, she actually was not the one to make the punch and did not know they'd made it with alcohol. I was pretty parched, and powered back FIVE freakin' glasses. Yeah, it hit me hard. I had to call my husband to come get me. I rang my midwife in tears, and while she has assured and reassured me baby is fine, (I'm 6 months) I feel HORRIBLE and so awful. I'd never had Southern Comfort before, (hell, I'd never heard of it), so I really did not pick it out. It was only when I started feeling tipsy (which was fairly quickly since I drank 5 glasses in under an hour...like I said, was parched!), that I asked the hostess again, and she again said she was sure it was just punch but would check. And yeah, not just soda and juice. :S

I know I should stop stressing, but easier said than done. Ugh.

 

[kate1984]

Gosh were the people who made the punch not there? if they were and watched you drink so much of it without saying anything then that is awful!

I understand you must be really upset about it but don't worry about it too much. Some women drink all the way through (which im not condoning i dont touch a drop myself). Just put it down to a bad experience.

sorry that happened to you xxx

 

[Star7890]

As Kate said, your baby WILL be fine I wouldnt worry about that! Some women drink right through their pregnancies so forget about it theres nothing you can do now xx

 

[Diana5241]

I know you must feel horrible, but it's good news that your midwife said not to worry. I know it's impossible NOT to, but I'm sure your little one made it through safely.

 

[JoHio]

I don't think the woman (mother of the groom) who made the punch knew I was pregnant, actually. I am not really showing, and she was deeply apologetic after...I was not the only one there who didn't know, but I was the only one who was pregnant so that sorta makes the mix up less amusing. Also probably the only one who powered back a slew in quick succession.

 

[JoHio]

And thanks, ladies! I LOVE my red wine, and not drinking during pregnancy is not as easy for me as other women, so finding out I'd drank involuntarily was a very cruel irony.

 

[bubbles19]

i wouldnt worry hun seriously, it was a one off and southern comfort is strong with a distinctive taste it probably didnt have too much in there for you not to notice xx