Alcohol when pregnant

[stupidalcoagain]

I want to start by saying if you are reading this because you are thinking of drinking whilst pregnant do not!!

I want to know have any of you drank while pregnant? I know a few women in my AA have but I am way way way too ashamed to talk to any of them and I could never bring it up.

I am 26 week pregnant. All going perfect, scans etc. I have (had) been sober for over a year. But I had a major blip over the weekend. I won't go into why, because there really isn't any excuse. I let myself walk right into a huge trigger point.

I drank approx 10 units both night at the weekend, so 20 in total. Then slapped myself across the face and said you have a baby in you and stopped!! Baby is still kicking away but gently which is normal for me. I know my gran and her generation all drank and had from what I can tell healthy babies. But I fell down rabbit hole of FAS last night.

I am freaking out. As I said from women in AA I know some of them drank the whole way though (but obviously they never recommended I do the same!) and are very grateful they have perfect children. Do any of you have any stories to re-assure me? I am also thinking should I go into maternity and ask for a scan/ bloods? Would I be wasting their time?

Yes I know I am an idiot.

[DaisyStPatience]

Wtf

[UnsuitableHat]

Go easy on yourself OP, it’s done now. Try to focus on the fact that you’ve been sober for a year and use the strength you must have needed for that. Is there anyone else at AA you could talk to? Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

[stupidalcoagain]

I got a GP app, with a Dr I hadn't meet before. I was scared as he seemed stern but he was actually lovely. Let me listen to baby and reassured me all was/ will be fine.

No, I'm not that great of friends with anyone in AA, I do like them but they are more acquaintances (who know an awful lot about me!!). I have gotten friendly with one woman the last few weeks but she is only 6 weeks in the fellowship so I don't think I should bother her with my issues.

I know exactly what my trigger was. I will eventually deal with it, but maybe when pregnant I need to stay in this lovely little safe bubble I have created for myself.

[Helrose1]

@stupidalcoagain how did you get on? I'm in a similar situation and expecting in 5 weeks time