to have a glass of wine with lunch when I'm out with my baby?

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Genuinely wondering...

I'm off out for lunch and shopping with my friend today - taking ds (9 months) along too as DP is off to the football.

Not seen dfriend for ages and pre ds we'd have a bottle or 2 glass of wine with lunch on shopping trips. Obviously I'd only have 1 glass but worried I'll look neglectful etc having baby in a high chair whilst slurping wine - would you have one or stick to soft drinks? Not that desperate but it's be nice!

yes why not

ds went to many long slightly boozy lunches and dinners and was perfectly happy and so was I

if a couple of sips will leave you so drunk you can't look after your son then don't have any. Otherwise use YOUR best judgement as to how much you can handle and don't worry at all what anyone else might think!
Only saying as I know that after 5 years of not drinking much due to ttc, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ttc, pregnancy and another year of breastfeeding my wine tolerance is a lot lower than before.

Just drink. Stop reading now before someone comes along (and they will) to tell you how bad that would be.

Seriously? People actually think like this?

I have been known to have DS attached to my boob and a glass of wine pint of cider in my hand at the same time :)

And one wont hurt while you're pregnant either. Some people are so paranoid!!

I think if you are legally allowed to drive a car you will be fine pushing a pram :)

I remember a few years ago I was sitting with a friend at about 8 o'clock one gorgeous sunny evening outside a suburban pub having a few drinks. A woman walked past pushing her baby in a buggy, obviously out for a stroll before putting him to bed. When she saw everyone sitting outside relaxing and enjoying themselves she sat down at an empty table, ordered a glass of wine and for about half an hour sat there drinking the wine and relaxing in the sun. I remember thinking 'good for her'. I don't recall anyone giving her shocked or disapproving looks. She was just a hassled young mother taking a bit of time out.

Yanbu. Even Weatherspoons will serve you 1 alcoholic drink if you are with children. Enjoy yourself!

And yes, I would also sit breastfeeding in a pub with a glass of wine.

Contemplating taking DD out for a glass of wine next day off!

Thanks everyone - had a lovely lunch, we shared a BOTTLE of wine - ds was a dream :-)

Glad to hear you had a lovely time!

I think it should be mandatory.

I would but not if you're driving at all.

Whoops should have read the whole thread. The day has already happened!