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Binge drinking before positive pregnancy test

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FeelingHopeless02 · 02/10/2022 20:40

Hello.

I'm just in the worst state I've ever been. I become pregnant a few months ago, but I was extremely stressed because I had several episodes of binge drinking before I found out. The pregnancy resulted in a blighted ovum, but Dr said it had nothing to do with the drinking.

After this, we decided TTC. Abstained from alchool except from when I was on my period or few days before ovulations. I can stay long times without touching alchool (weeks, months, not a drop after I found out I was pregnant). But after I have a glass, it almost always results in binge drinking.

In September tests were again negative and I had some bleeding so assumed period had started as it was about that time. Drank 3 glasses of wine one evening and an outrageous 2 bottles of prosecco the next day in around 10 hours.

A couple of days later took another test and it was positive. The line was not very visible, but clearly there. So when I drank, I was almost 4 weeks pregnant.

I am extremely desperate. I am having the worst thoughts as I am struggling with guilt and anxiety. I am so scared I've totally harmed my baby.

Are you aware of any situations like this? When the baby was affected on the long term? Please, be honest. I really need to know what to expect.

OP posts:
Cloee · 02/08/2023 10:37

Hi ladies, I’m not sure you’ll see this but I’m so worried about similar issues to you. Just wondered how everything turned out for you? How is the baby? I don’t know how many weeks I am, my pharmacist said I’m around 4/5 weeks pregnant, but my clear blue test said 3+ weeks and according to the nhs this means I’m 5+ weeks and I’m freaking out.
I drank before I found out I was pregnant, I even took a test at the start of the month as I was four days late and it was negative. To which I carried on drinking as my periods can be erratic and thought I’d covered myself by taking a test. Turns out I was in fact pregnant, I took another test on the 28th of the month and had a very strong positive. I’m so worried as the amount I was drinking was absolutely ridiculous. I would have a bottle of wine each night and it had been three of my friends birthdays and been out drinking around 4/5 vodkas and other occasions 2 gins ect. I’m so upset, I am usually so careful. I’m worried sick and feel like I can’t talk to anyone, as it may scare me more. I don’t know weather I should carry on the pregnancy, which I want or to choose the option I’m gutted about as I think I have caused harm to my unborn baby. I know it’s my fault, and no one can make it better. I’m just hoping somebody has had a similar experience and has had a good out come. 😭 I’m so scared. Please could I get some help.

FeelingHopeless02 · 02/08/2023 14:49

Sorry to hear about your anxiety OP. Been there, but pregnancy ended in miscarriage. I most likely have some health issues, but they were not identified. Managed to get now to almost 20 weeks with treatment. So I don't have a relevant experience to share. However, try to find similar topics, there are plenty of successful stories. There are for sure more chances everything is fine and you didn't do any harm to your baby.

Pregnancy is a very stressful time so this is just the beginning. Many things to worry about that are so out of your control. Try to take every day at a time. Fingers crossed.

OP posts:
Cloee · 02/08/2023 14:57

I’m so sorry. I hope you’re okay. Thank you for the reply. Wish you all the best. X

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