Hi! Im new with a ??

Hi I am a past liwedding-er! Just got married this summer. I can't be on BCP's so I firgured I might as well start TTC. And it's something I've always wanted. And it's something FH wants just as much. So...what about alcohol? I know caffine intake should be limited. I also know it's not unheard of to have a glass of wine every once in a while as a PG. My friend's doctor totally thinks it's fine. But while TTC how bad is alcohol consumption? I'm thinking it has nothing to do with it. Probably makes you more relaxed helping you to to concieve. Any thoughts?

Good luck and oh yeah tons of

Re: Hi! Im new with a ??

Congrats and welcome!!!

My DH is a doctor, and believes that its not good to drink alcohol during TTC. I don't think that its because there is research that shows that its bad to have alcohol, but because there is no reasearch that shows it doesn't. So, on the safe side, he says its better not to drink.

Having said that, my non doctor opinion, since its just implantation, and no blood supply is shared, its probably safe.

I think its a decision that you have to make for yourself.

Also, I don't think its bad if you had a drink before trying... but you could be already pg and still trying - and I think thats where the debate begins (if that makes sence)

Have fun trying

Message edited 10/27/2006 5:47:32 PM.

Re: Hi! Im new with a ??

You can imbibe at the beginning of your cycle, but if you are consciously TTC, I'd abstain during the 2ww (the 2 weeks after you ovulate until you get either your period or a BFP).

People have drank in early pg because they didn't know they were pg- and they went on to have perfectly healthy babies. But why chance it if you are actively trying? I say no drinking in the second half of your cycle.

ETA: Welcome! May your stay here be short!!!

Message edited 10/28/2006 7:29:14 AM.

Re: Hi! Im new with a ??

I drank up until I got my BFP. It's fine until you're actually pregnant....I mean, I wouldn't go out and binge drink necessarily, but a few glasses here and there are fine.

Re: Hi! Im new with a ??

I don't think its a bad thing to do with moderation when your TTC. They do say that alcohol makes you less fertile though jsut like smoking and caffeine. goodluck