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Herbal tea drinking

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hazchem · 05/10/2013 09:54

We have just started TTC #2 and besides symptom spotting like mad I'm trying to cut out the bad stuff.
I don't drink that much so that's fine but my big vice is caffeine so I'm trying to cut down and replace with herbal tea but everything seams banned too or might be harmful. Does anyone have a good herbal tea substitute?

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HollyBen · 05/10/2013 10:13

Hi Haz. Have you tried decaf tea/coffee? I don't drunk coffee (don't like the smell, taste) so can't comment on that. I do drink tea but am by no means fussy. I never bothered as I drank a max 3 cups tea during my pregnancy with DD but when I went on maternity leave I tried as I was more or less house bound and drinking more decaf tea. I quite liked it and continued to drink it for 3 month after the birth. When it comes to herbal tea I only really like peppermint (helps with heartburn) and green. I find a lot of it smell nice but tastes like hot water!!

HollyBen · 05/10/2013 10:16

Posted too soon..

I am also TTC DC2. Had a MC last month at 9 weeks but keen to try again. Seem to be drinking a lot more tea these days so also interested in other suggestions.

MyMotherHadMeTested · 05/10/2013 10:20

I think redbush tea, peppermint tea and fennel tea are all ok while TTC? Green tea gets mixed reviews, I drank it while TTC and throughout pregnancy with DS and it was fine. If worried, maybe try to get a few different types in and rotate through the day - a cup or two of anything won't do any harm! (unless its vodka) Grin

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hazchem · 05/10/2013 10:48

HollyBen So sorry for your loss. Are you going to have a break or will you keep trying? I might try decaf tea.

MyMother Thanks for the suggestions. Yes I should probably just relax and have anyone in moderation really.

I can't believe what a stress head I've become this time. Last time I didn't even realise I shouldn't be drinking coffee.

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HollyBen · 05/10/2013 14:19

Haschem I was hoping for DC2 before I hit 40. It wasn't to be so we will keep trying. I had forgotten about red bush tea thanks MyMother! I agree that moderation is the key though. Why deprive yourself of something you really enjoy - with the exception of alcohol!! one of my friends had a really craving for G&T when she was expecting DC2

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hazchem · 06/10/2013 00:32

Hollyben hoping you fall again soon then.

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