BabyandBump - Pregnancy, Trying to conceive, Baby & Parenting Forum

Go Back   BabyandBump > Pregnancy Forums > Pregnancy - First Trimester
  

Welcome to BabyandBump's

Pregnancy - First Trimester

 Forum - Conception > 13 weeks - Congratulations your expecting. Rest your feet & start sharing your wonderful journey with others. This thread is called '

Is it ok to have a drink?

' and is in our

Pregnancy Forums

 section.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old May 9th, 2008, 18:24 PM   #21
2nd Trimester 1st Cub
Active BnB member
 
dannyboygirl's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: wherever my imagination takes me..lol..
Posts: 556

Thanked others: 259
Thanked 102 times in 101 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



Quote:
Originally Posted by mBLACK View Post
Before either 6 or 8 weeks the cells reproduce themselves but after that I'm not too sure.. I would never risk it if I were you. There is no known safe amount of alcohol while carrying a child, and since alcohol is a pure poison I wouldn't do it. "With child, without alcohol", however drunk you feel your baby feels it x4, his little body is very tiny and he still needs alot of time to grow. I haven't drank a drop since finding out I was pregnant, don't let ANYBODY smoke around me and I wouldn't dream of taking drugs, it's waaay too much to risk.
Im like that too don't like no one smoking around me at all..If I don't smoke don't want to smell it...I wouldn't mess with the sippin of the alcohol either because you never know...
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
The following user says 'Thanks' to dannyboygirl for this post:
mBLACK (May 9th, 2008)
Old May 9th, 2008, 18:50 PM   #22
3rd tri
BnB Addict
 
rae05's Avatar

Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 2,803

Thanked others: 182
Thanked 773 times in 602 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



I had one sip, enough to taste out of Adam's wine the other night and it almost sent me into withdrawl haha. I wasn't a frequent wine drinker but my GOD I miss wine. I'd say that'll be it for me.
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 9th, 2008, 21:12 PM   #23
Pregnant (Expecting)
Chat happy BnB member
 
Ria_Rose's Avatar

Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 751

Thanked others: 66
Thanked 167 times in 167 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



Up until recently the UK government adviced that 1 unit a week was OK, now they recommend not at all. The truth is nobody quite knows. Experts do seem to think that if you are going to have a drink that it is best saved for the 2nd trimester as most of the internal organs have formed so it is less likely to cause defects.

I think you have to use your best judgement. But remember there is no known 'safe amount'. If you do decide to drink: Obviously don't become drunk (this could also cause a danger if you to fall over), don't drink if you can avoid it, and stay away from the hard stuff.

So far I have had half a glass of champers on my Birthday, and a tiny amount of red wine at a . But to be honest I think I'll be going without, I feel too guilty. If it is something I can give up to help my baby I think I should do it, no alchol for 6 more months is better than the guilt I'd feel if something was wrong with my baby.

I also have this memory of an episode of an Oprah Winfrey show I saw when I was a kid, she had a bowl of egg yolks and she started throwing shots of whisky in it, and the alchol was coooking the eggs. She said "if you drink when you are pregnant this is what you are doing to your baby's

Maybe try half a glass of bubbly topped up with orange juice? Remember if you haven't had a drink for a while it might go to your head faster than you think.
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 9th, 2008, 21:39 PM   #24
Blessed with DD & Bump
Active BnB member
 
Baby&i's Avatar

Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Canada, Ontario.
Posts: 67

Thanked others: 7
Thanked 4 times in 4 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



Im due to get married in three weeks and will be drinking non-alcoholic bubbly im not a drinker anyway, but i heard that a glass of red wine is perfectly healthy. i dont know about during pregnancy, (dont quote me on this) but in moderation, its meant to be good for your heart. you never know the full truth though bacause there is always arguments to each side. i personally would not risk it so early after m/c feb (i had just one glass of white the night before finding out) i dont blame that but this pregnancy is so precious to me and would hate to have the guilt if anything was to happen. have fun at the party hun! also people like to talk, so if you really want a drink, get a bottle of non-alc it tastes just as good
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 9th, 2008, 22:28 PM   #25
Mum (Mom)
Active BnB member

Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Surrey UK
Posts: 25

Thanked others: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

I'm Currently Feeling: 



I am pregnant with my third and I have had the occasional drink throughout all my pregnancies and it has had no bad effects. Today I went to a wedding and I had a glass of Pimms and half a glass of wine over the course of 6 hours. The rest of the time I was on water. I would say I have two/three alcoholic drinks a week and they are either a small wine or a small beer. I think you do what's right for you.
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 9th, 2008, 23:12 PM   #26
Pregnant (Expecting)
Chat happy BnB member
 
avistar's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,127

Thanked others: 592
Thanked 575 times in 561 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



my friend who is 8 months was drinking red wine as told by her doctor...so I am sure a little drink would not hurt. But just a little
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 10th, 2008, 13:23 PM   #27
3rd & Final Tri! Woop!!
Senior BnB member
 
Mervs Mum's Avatar

Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: West Yorkshire, UK
Posts: 5,843

Thanked others: 1,353
Thanked 1,873 times in 1,825 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



I had a small glass of red wine last night and I had one on holiday about 5 weeks ago. TBH last night I got half way through it and wasnt enjoying it anyway!!
x
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 10th, 2008, 14:27 PM   #28
Waiting to try for nr. 3
Chat happy BnB member
 
Phexia's Avatar

Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Reykjavík/Iceland
Posts: 943

Thanked others: 147
Thanked 218 times in 201 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



I wouldn't do it.
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 10th, 2008, 16:11 PM   #29
2nd Tri - Team Pink
BabyandBump Mini-Mod
 
polo_princess's Avatar

Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 7,520

Thanked others: 2,027
Thanked 2,194 times in 2,061 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



well thats the wedding over with just got the evening do now and i havent had a drink ... felt far too hot and stuffy to drink
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Old May 10th, 2008, 22:24 PM   #30
7WZ
Trying to conceive (TTC)
Active BnB member
 
7WZ's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Stoke
Posts: 290

Thanked others: 17
Thanked 64 times in 64 posts

I'm Currently Feeling: 



Try to avoid it if you can!
__________________
Status: Offline
 
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFacebook this post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

  BabyandBump > Pregnancy Forums > Pregnancy - First Trimester



Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
does anyone know how much your surposed to drink violet 73 Pregnancy - Second Trimester 9 Apr 23rd, 2008 22:04 PM
who actually drink the right amount? cupcake Pregnancy - Second Trimester 19 Feb 13th, 2008 18:03 PM
Anything you miss to eat OR drink? Omi Pregnancy - First Trimester 29 Feb 9th, 2008 22:28 PM
what do you do when you really need a drink?? maddiwatts19 Home Life, Relationships & Finance 5 Jan 23rd, 2008 18:21 PM
How much does your child drink? Cat Baby & Toddler Club 10 Dec 23rd, 2006 17:03 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 00:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® ©2008 Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd