drinking?

[ThePartyArtist]

We're thinking of TTC early next year.
How necessary is it to stop drinking whilst TTC? DH says we should to maximise chances. I feel I'd miss it (not a heavy drinker but would like to have the option when on a night out etc.) Also worried about what to tell people - half thinking just tell them the reason if they ask, if it's close friends? Or should we make excuses?

[lilygirl81]

You have no idea how long it will take you to get your BFP, so putting your life on hold will just make things more stressful. A few drinks isn't going to be a problem in most cases, although if you do find you are having difficulties then that would be the time to try and see if cutting it out made any difference. I started out not drinking but 3 cycles in and I'm having the odd glass when I feel like it, and just trying to have as little as possible during the 2ww after ovulation so that if I have conceived, I won't affect the baby