Can i indulge myself in 1 tiny half of Baileys on christmas?

[preggarschick]

As it reads can i just treat myself to 1 nice wee drink?

I'm 100% sure that it wont do any harm. Relax and stop beating yourself up

I do usually but this time the mere smell of it makes me heave.
Am going to try one small glass of sparkling plonk with my dinner.

It wont hurt. You would need to drink excessive amounts to cause problems. I had about 3 glasses of wine though my whole pregnancy and bubba is tottaly fine along with most others who drink around the same. If you drink a bottle a week them i may be a little concerned lol

Mmmm christmas just wouldn't be the same without a wee drink. I'm sure all the food i'll be eating will soak it up,

I did , have two dd's both born early Jan and indulged in a little Baileys / wine on xmas day !

Go for it. I had the odd drink through both my pregnancies and like jadey says, I think you have to drink excessively. Just be sensible. Don't drink the whole bottle but 1/2 measures will not hurt.

I am very much looking forward to a glass of bucks fizz on Christmas morning and then another on New Years Eve. Bring it on!!! Woo hoo!

you'll be absolutely fine as will the baby even if you have a full baileys rather than a half.

Evidence re alcohol consumption and pregnancy still inconclusive re amounts anyway. Had x2 glasses of red wine a week for the last 5 months of pg with ds and he's absolutely fine.

Of course you can. I like Baileys with milk - makes it a longer drink and feels very Christmassy

I had a glass of Jacques fruit cider at my works Xmas do, having not touched a drop of alcohol since the summer...and it was bloody lovely

Agree with MrsKitty

I love Baileys with milk or even in my coffee

Scrummy.

I don't want to buy any though as I'm the only person in my house who likes it so not much point and it will be tooooo tempting to have a swig everyday.

Maybe I can find a little bottle somewhere...

I don't see any problem with a little treat. As Baileys is my absolute fave I would say yes,u indulge in that little tipple! I certainly will be treating myself

pmsl at this thread.

There is no evidence to suggest that moderate drinking is harmful for the baby, but quite a bit to suggest that it is healthy for both. Government guidelines are set at a 'simple message' to ensure there is no binge drinking and under the assumption that pregnant women are morons who can't think for themselves.

Of course you can. What Ninky says. There's no evidence that mild to moderate drinking can do any harm. Foetal alcohol syndrome is the result of very heavy drinking (usually alcoholism).

I'm looking forward to a cheeky wee Kahlua and milk on Christmas Eve .

Ooh Violet- you know what makes Kaluha and milk even better? An additional shot of Baileys

yayy now i dont feel guilty about the measure of whiskey I had last night. Advice on net says no more than 1 or 2 units a week no more than twice a week from what i can see.

So long as you dont get drunk you can enjoy a unit or 2 fine.

I had some baileys last night - yummy! you will be fine - I have had the occasional glass of red wine once a week or so throughout - baby is absolutely fine! we are not just baby making machines, we are people who need to relax and not go mad- and ninkynonk is right, the governmant guidlines, in my opinion, are set to the lowest common demonimator, thinking basically that none of us can work out what is moderate drinking and will hit the special brew on a daily basis. Enjoy! ooh, just remembered, you can get those gift packs with a tiny bottle of baileys and chocs in tescos...bet they are on sale now too...

Yes.

I had a glass of bubbly when pregnant. It was the best bevvy I've ever had!

Yes, I fully intend to do just that at Christmas. And have a glass of champagne! I've gone off normal wine, so not going to deprive myself totally. Shame the sloe gin isn't ready yet...

There's nothing wrong with having the odd occasional drink whilst you're pregnant, just don't get pissed.

I'm 16 wks and now the hyperemisis has gone I can't wiat for my wee tipple.

Agree with those saying that no booze at all rule is aimed at lowest common denominator (who never listen anyway).

course you can, go for it..a little tipple will not hurt..so long as you dont knock back the whole bottle!

I had a sherry a couple of weeks ago and a little glass of wine last night, which was lovely! Shame it gave me dreadful indigestion though. I will also have a glass of something or other on Christmas Day and something to toast the New Year with. I had planned to wait until 12 weeks (3 Jan) but hey, I don't think it will do much harm. Enjoy the Bailey's!

Yes you can