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Pregnant and want to get drunk.

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RedBlackberries · 07/11/2017 17:20

Just for the record, I'm not going to get but fuck I'd love to just get a bit drunk tonight. Finished a run of shift work, had a shitty day and would love to just work my way through a few drinks.

Talking about missing a drink is almost as taboo as actually drinking in pregnancy so I can't say it in real life! It's so hard watching dh enjoying a few drinks and all I've got is a hot bath and some co codamol to look forward to Grin.

Anyone else missing it or has pregnancy turned you all into earth mamas?!

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RedBlackberries · 07/11/2017 19:49

Haha I'm only 17 weeks in!!
You know what though, the craving completely passes when I'm full. I've had a packet of crisps and already it's going. Weird huh?

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Ecureuil · 07/11/2017 19:51

I'd be a bit worried to be honest. Do you not think wanting to get drunk sounds like there might be a problem? Will dh not stop drinking to support you

What sort of problem?! I missed alcohol in pregnancy. I didn’t drink (bar a small glass of champagne at a wedding and a small glass of wine on my birthday) but I missed it. No problems, I just like wine and enjoy the relaxed feeling it gives you.

IncidentalAnarchist · 07/11/2017 19:52

Ugh, yes it’s this Op. definitely I’d be concerned, given the addiction issues in your home. Another kid on the way. Marvellous l.

Kittykat93 · 07/11/2017 19:56

I gave birth 12 days ago and have no shame in admitting I have thoroughly enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine this week (partly for medicinal purposes after a traumatic birth !!!!) but I really missed it during pregnancy. Also majorly missed my cigarettes but have managed not to have one yet.

seven201 · 07/11/2017 20:02

I missed alcohol throughout my pregnancy and I didn’t keep quiet about it. I moaned about it a lot. I did have one or two small glasses of wine a week but that’s a personal choice.

Mrstobe90 · 07/11/2017 20:06

I didn't think I'd miss drinking at all but I really do!
I couldn't drink at my hen party or wedding and my sister is getting married next week and then it's Christmas!
Would love a massive cocktail right now!!!

Oysterbabe · 07/11/2017 20:06

I never stop going on about wanting a drink. Whenever anyone asks me what gift I want for the baby I say gin.

TheCatsMother99 · 07/11/2017 20:08

I miss getting cosy on the sofa with my DH and drinking a nice glass of red wine (or two... or four) all cosy whilst it's cold outside.

I know a small glass won't do any harm but one of my 'symptoms' is that I have gone off the taste of alcohol so in reality, if I were to do this, I actually wouldn't enjoy it. I just like the thought of it.

EdmundCleverClogs · 07/11/2017 20:21

I was going to join in with the lightheartedness, saying how I'll miss my Xmas bottle of wine etc.

However, seeing who the op is, it's not really appropriate. I have to say, I'm quite surprised you're choosing to have another child, considering how very unstable your personal circumstances were not very long ago.

InRainbows · 07/11/2017 20:23

I'm with @teabagfreak I used to work my way through a box of Ale almost every weekend but since falling pregnant I've not missed it at all! I think I actually enjoy nights out even more - no hangover and no blowing a weeks wages on drinks /cabs!

TerrifyingFeistyCupcake · 07/11/2017 20:23

It's one thing to wish you could have a glass of wine, but do you really not think your own relationship with alcohol is just the tiniest bit fucked up? As is your family's.

53rdWay · 07/11/2017 20:29

Do you mean the cocodamol is okay because you've been prescribed it? Or that it's okay because GPs do prescribe it, but you're taking it recreationally? Because erk, don't do that Confused

TheCatRules · 07/11/2017 20:36

53rdWay

Do you mean the cocodamol is okay because you've been prescribed it? Or that it's okay because GPs do prescribe it, but you're taking it recreationally? Because erk, don't do that

Mine is specifically prescribed for pregnancy because steroids have a concern about a premature birth (and I am already having a complicated pregnancy that is not expected to go to full term) so it is the safest pain management for me for existing arthritis.

mindutopia · 07/11/2017 20:39

Yes, definitely missing it. Though it has gotten easier. I felt sadder about it earlier on when drinking was much more recent. Now I'm far enough along that I a little bit forget what it's like to have a few glasses of wine in an evening. Also, starting to see that it's not all that far away when I can have a drink again (though realistically won't want to then, at least not for a few weeks after baby arrives...I think I didn't have anything for 6 weeks pp last time because I was so exhausted and when I did, I was like, meh...still too tired to enjoy it). But no, you aren't alone. This is my last baby, so I just keep telling myself that soon I'll be able to have a drink again whenever I want for the rest of my life and no one can tell me I can't!

LittleWingSoul · 07/11/2017 20:40

Every time my colleagues at work go.out for a ciggie I say "have one for me!" a bit wistfully.

A lot of evenings I come home and think "right, I'm having a bottle of peroni tonight" but when it actually comes to it I don't as what I want is to feel the alcohol, not just taste it, iykwim!

53rdWay · 07/11/2017 20:40

Yes, I know some people get it prescribed, Cat. Just a bit concerned about how the OP phrased that line, given the history.

Sictransitgloria · 07/11/2017 20:48

I miss booze. But the worst bit is I can't keep my pregnancy a secret because I never not drank at any social event!

@oyster - your comment cracked me up. Love it 😂

sophkins · 07/11/2017 21:20

I'm not saying op is wrong to want a drink but there's a difference between wanting a drink and wanting to get drunk, that's all.

cherryontopp · 07/11/2017 21:27

Oh yes I feel you.

I miss the social side of it, I've had my birthday, Halloween sober and now all the Xmas dues and new year sober too until my bundle of joy arrives in February
sighs

flamingnoravera · 07/11/2017 21:52

My cravings were beer and fags. I didn’t succumb but I did crave them.

Robots1Humans0 · 07/11/2017 22:04

Also second pregnancy and work in busy pub kitchen - really missing my after work drink (or 5) now the festive season is descending! 1 month left of work and then hopefully the cravings will be over - my job obviously drives me to it hah !

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RedBlackberries · 08/11/2017 08:07

oysterbabe Grin

53rd the meds are very much prescribed for me for a pregnancy related pain that put me in hospital last time where they couldn't do anything for me but give me pain relief. It's to avoid a repeat of that. Given you recognise the history though I get where you're coming from. I certainly have a few people in my life who have a bad relationship with alcohol but I've been lucky to avoid that myself. (Apart from a few embarrassing binges before getting pregnant obvs).

Honestly I wouldn't do anything to endanger the little life growing inside of me apart from being a bit lazy washing tomatoes and salad! I think this thread just proves it's almost as taboo to talk about wanting some drinks in pregnancy as it is to actually drink them.

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EdmundCleverClogs · 08/11/2017 08:29

I think this thread just proves it's almost as taboo to talk about wanting some drinks in pregnancy as it is to actually drink them.

That's not why certain posters have reacted negatively to your thread, and you know it Hmm.

TerrifyingFeistyCupcake · 08/11/2017 08:35

That's not why certain posters have reacted negatively to your thread, and you know it

^this.

TheVanguardSix · 08/11/2017 08:39

Never craved alcohol really in pregnancy apart from the odd beer, which I had about 3x in each pregnancy. I really had a strong craving for it... actually only when pregnant with my boys, funnily enough.