I need a glass of wine :(

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I'm now at week 32. Haven't had a drink all pregnancy and the past few weeks all I've wanted is a little glass of rose. My pregnancy is very straightforward, all checks good, baby good size, no complications whatsoever....please someone tell me I can treat myself before I start crying 😕

Of course you can have one!

Should point out this is pregnancy number four, never had a drink while pregnant with any of the others and have all been healthy straightforward pregnancies.

Of course you can! I'm 17 weeks and have had a weak cider (1.3 units) and a small glass of wine in the past 5 weeks. I have no concerns about that small amount of alcohol doing any damage whatsoever.

@Waitingonasmiley42 I need a friend like you lol

@SpadesOfGlory You can be in the gang too!

Of course you can. Having it with food is even better, it will be massively diluted.

Hell yes! I had one at 34 weeks as I was turning 40 that day! I actually didn't enjoy it 👀 unusual for me lol!

It scares the life out of me. My mum is an alcoholic and I have that little voice in the back of my head asking why I can't hold off for just another few weeks....biggest fear is becoming my mother 😞

I had a little bottle of wine and soda a few times during my pregnancy. My dd is absolutely fine and I enjoyed every one of them!

If it scares the life out of you then don’t do it? Nobody “needs” wine

You didn’t drink in any other pregnancies so why this one?

Haha! Pregnancy can be shit enough without feeling guilty over a little wine at 32 weeks.

Not long until it's over now.

Of course you can! The fact that you're questioning it shows that you are very conscientious about why you want a drink. You're a human and want to have something you enjoy! I had a couple in both my pregnancies and like a PP said, didn't really enjoy the taste. I think I just missed holding the glass, pouring the wine and the lovely anticipation just before you drink it! Enjoy x

Haha, thanks @Weetink!

Tbh I loved a glass of wine before pregnancy but have actually got so used to not drinking it now I find a couple of sips is enough to satisfy. Didn't even finish that small glass even though I'd been dying for a cold white wine for a few weeks!

I've researched as much as I can and can't find any conclusive proof that very light occasional drinking will do any harm. But I obviously respect everyone's personal beliefs on that, and probably won't drink in public when I'm obviously pregnant as there's a lot of judgement about!

I had a couple of wines and the odd beer during my pregnancies and my kids are fine. Lol. Just have the glass of wine, almost 8 months of being on your best behaviour dealing with pregnancy is hard enough :-)

I had a very weak wine and lemonade at a friends wedding and felt smashed 😂 you won't need anymore!

When I was pregnant, someone bought me a bottle of non-alcoholic rose that was quite nice (not shloer but more of a proper wine dupe); that might be an option if you decide that you aren’t comfortable with having alcohol (I know that this forum is going to throw out a pretty wide range of views on the topic!)

During my last pregnancy (admittedly three years ago) my GP suggested it was fine to drink with food (and I had already told her I don't really drink too!)

The advice seems to change with every baby I've had but ultimately in your case I don't think you're going to suddenly turn into your mother and you should have a glass if you want one.

I'm going to do it! (Anyone would think I was prepping to jump out a plane or something!)
I'll be so disappointed if I pour a glass, take a sip and realise I don't want it anymore!

The alcohol-free rosés are quite good. The alcohol free wines are generally quite sweet but that works alright for rosé.

I had a tiny little glass, enjoyed it immensely!