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 Moms View Message Board: General Discussion Archive: Archive May 2005: This oughta spark some debate
OK, for a lot of you this will sound like a dumb question, so....
Yes, I think it's taking an irresponsible risk.
If you knowingly drink while pregnant and posted about it on this board, I might give you some grief.
When I conceived Rylee, it was the night of the Gasparilla Night Parade. Chris and I were both drunk. We had to be driven home. I had never been like that before that night. Then about 2 weeks later, I went out to celebrate one of my best friend's bachelorette party. I drank again. A week later, I found out I was pregnant. Rylee turned out fine. I never drank while I knew I was pregnant though, and I am not a big drinker. I maybe have one if we go out to dinner, but not usually. The last time I drank was on New Years Eve.
I guess I should clarify, basically we are just not using contraception. So, what I am asking is if you don't use birth control, you should never drink? Also, I am talking about a couple of drinks, not binge drinking. I am not saying I disagree, I am just being clear. I have not had anything to drink, and I probably won't, but I want to be realistic also.
I'm sure there are plenty of moms and dads that have drank before TTC but I wouldn't risk it. I just read your profile, and realized your an RN maybe you should ask some of the doctors that you work around? They may have so sound advice. Goodluck with TTC
I don't think there is anything at all wrong with it. Lets face it, it could take months for you to get preg. even with trying. And at this time your not even trying. It took dh and I 4 years to conceive! I won't say that in those 4 years I never had a drink. Now, would I go out and get plastered...no. But to have a drink or two, I can't believe it would hurt a thing.
Ditto Sunny. I see no harm in having a social drink or two in your situation.
I agree with Sunny and Trina. I had also drank before finding out I was pregnant, and was just fine. Personally, I'm not against a glass of wine once in a while during pregnancy (we've discussed that here before), and I think you should enjoy yourself during these events, since you are going only off a slight "maybe".
You know there is a possible risk. Is it your risk to take for your child? I guess so. As a continuing smoker, I don't have a lot of room to criticize.
Ditto Vicki completely. Do you know how many women have been unknowingly pregnant and continued to drink socially before they ever knew? I mean, even women USING bc that had no idea. If it were me I would probably try not to get loaded, but I would socially have a few drinks without thinking about it.
It takes two weeks for the baby to start using your bloood supply. A few social drinks are not going to hurt, not are they irresponsible.
When I was PG, My Dr. told me it was ok to have a little bit of wine once in a while. But, I was 26. Being over 30, as I am, I would have to ask my Dr. that question again.
When we were TTC conceive, I had my way of drinking. I would give myself the okay for an occasional drink when I started my period up until the day I was ovulating, then I wouldn't drink until I started my period again. I'm fairly regular so it was an easy schedule to stay on. I never got "drunk" or over indulged myself though.
I say don't worry about it, but just keep it to a minimum. When you find out your pregnant, stop.
Have a drink and don't worry.
Ditto Clarabel! (that was funny!) BTW what is TTC?
TTC means trying to conceive....it took me a while to figure it out too
Limit it to one small drink.
During both pregancies the doctor told dh and I that an occasional glass of wine will not hurt the baby.
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