before preggo - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

muna786 · 11-14-2005, 08:52 AM

ok, how do i word this? my Dh and i are trying to get preggo, but in the meantime while we are trying can have my 1 or 2 cocktails during the weekend? or occ cigg? which i will stop both as soon as i find out i am preggo... would doing that harm the baby even if i dont know i am preggo?

FairyMagick · 11-14-2005, 10:08 PM

Hi,
My advice would be to stop before getting preggo. As it maybe harder to stop for you all the sudden. Especially if you are a smoker. This is recommened for all ttcers. Also this is what doctors advise like Mrscarlh said. Good luck to you!

greenjppixie · 11-15-2005, 08:23 AM

I agree, it is best to stop it altogether. I know that's hard though so the next best advice would be to make sure you are avoiding these substances after O. If you're not charting yet, then you may want to start. That way you will know exactly which days of your cycle are "safe". Again, if you can eliminate it entirely that would be ideal. Alcohol and ciggarettes can mess with your fertility.

muna786 · 11-15-2005, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the advice!!!!

Blastoff9600 · 11-15-2005, 10:23 AM

Actually the effect of alcohol and fertility should be explained abit better. Occassional drinks are not going to effect your fertility. The cases where it does is for those that are alcoholics and bringe drinks.
Now it can effect your temps when you are charting. It is explained in the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility.
My various drs over the years know I drink a few glasses of wine a week and NONE have told me to stop or that it would effect my fertility.
If drinking truly did effect fertility then my oldest ds shouldnt be here.
As for the smoking yeah that should be stopped because it has been proven it is harder on your boby and baby to quit when you find out you are pregnant.