https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:27:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314754 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:21:17 +0000 Smurfette 1314754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I drink alone when DH is out and I want something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314671 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:01:22 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1314671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a glass of wine every day &amp; frequently would drink one by myself when my husband was gone for work. If we're having a family get together, I'll have a glass or more in the middle of the day (just this past Sunday I had my first glass at noon). </p> <p>My husband drinks at least one beer, if not two (and sometimes 3) every night. I don't have an issue with it because it doesn't affect his behavior &amp; he is fine going without any drinks at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314425 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:31:08 +0000 MrsH 1314425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's noon somewhere. I don't think drinking alone is an issue unless it is habitual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314348 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:01:56 +0000 LuLu Mom 1314348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband &amp; struggle with this argument too. I think it's weird to have beer/mixed drink on a random night after work when by ourselves. *unless a really bad day then I'll do a glass of wine to unwind but this happens very infrequently.* he used to think it was normal to have beers by himself a couple nights a week. I hated this and he gave it up since it used to make me so upset, I don't like the smell of beer on breathe either though so that's a lot of it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314267 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:27:56 +0000 lemondrop 1314267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see no issues as long as it isn't on a frequent basis. That said, I rarely break out more than a glass of wine or a beer unless it's at a nice dinner or a party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314261 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:23:49 +0000 yoursilverlining 1314261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Oh sorry, maybe my wording is bad heehee. I think drinking should be treated like anything else you indulge in; so when people have to set up a lot of rules regarding when/how they can drink – it sounds like there might not be a healthy relationship with alcohol there. The only people I know who have a lot of rules set up about when it’s “ok” to drink have issues with alcohol. Though I’m not saying you or your husband do….just that the more rules people set up, the more I worry if they don’t have a healthy relationship with alcohol. Hope this makes more sense! </p> <p>It sounds like you guys are just trying to find some middle ground, which is totally normal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314256 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:23:03 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1314256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any time. There are breakfast cocktails after all. I can only handle two drinks at a time, so that's my limit- the amount not the clock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314252 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:22:36 +0000 Mamasig 1314252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I've had a drink by myself at home. Maybe people worry when it's an everyday habit? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314249 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:21:19 +0000 Mamasig 1314249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm from New Orleans - it's never too early for a drink! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314246 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:20:39 +0000 septca 1314246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: We actually have a two-drink rule in our house with hard alcohol, especially whiskey. If you've had two, you have to switch to beer or wine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314236 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:14:36 +0000 Bookish 1314236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: hehee. same here. darn anxiety!! When we do have liquor, like at his brother's house, I refuse to let him (or his brother) make my drinks, because holy cow it's like 3 shots and a teensy bit of cola. No thankee! We've actually fought over his drinking at his brother's, because his brother makes them even stronger, and then I have to cart home my sh**-faced DH. NO fun!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314231 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:12:15 +0000 sorrycharlie 1314231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookish: yes! that's exactly it - he has the tolerance for strong drinks because of how he was brought up. but if I had it, I'd be on the floor. so I think that's where our arguments come in. my anxiety...always causing issues ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314227 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:11:11 +0000 sorrycharlie 1314227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I'm confused by your wording..lol. like, if I worry about the timing that's problematic? or that the drinking is? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314226 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:11:06 +0000 MamaMoose 1314226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Oh, well then I don't see a problem with that. I got out of work early on NYE and went straight to a friend's house and we were drinking wine while the girls played, and I think that's fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314225 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:11:06 +0000 Bookish 1314225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Haha, I totally understand where you are coming from. My parents *never* drank, and my ILs are alcoholics, so it's been very interesting trying to find a middle ground between our drinking habits. We made the compromise that there is no liquor in our house, only beer and wine, because DH makes his drinks wayyy too strong.</p> <p>We will definitely enjoy a lunchtime beer though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314224 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:10:30 +0000 Dandelion 1314224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can drink any time of the day, and I can drink alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314220 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:09:25 +0000 sorrycharlie 1314220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I should have clarified - not daily. lol. once in awhile - and only when there's even something in the house. our budget is so tight that we don't really buy any...he won a bottle at a family gift game over the holidays, and we bought a box of hard cider before new years ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314215 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:08:33 +0000 MamaMoose 1314215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: As some one who loves a good day drinking session, I do think that multiple drinks at 3:30 in the afternoon on a regular basis (especially when you have a child to care for) is probably not a great path to be on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314212 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:06:41 +0000 sorrycharlie 1314212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: same here! and even so, I won't drink a lot (my tolerance has dramatically dropped, lol, and I don't want to fall asleep too hard to hear LO). but DH will think nothing of many beers on football sunday, or 1-2 "drinks" (I personally think it's a liiiittle more liquor in it than the whole shot/drink/beer rule) when he gets home from work at 330 or at/with dinner. It's led to many fights because I guess we both think the other isn't "normal". ugh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314210 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:06:07 +0000 yoursilverlining 1314210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will definitely have a glass of wine by myself. IMO, when drinking starts to have a lot of "rules" around it, that's when I worry it's problematic drinking instead of just a normal activity you can engage in in a healthy way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314197 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:02:49 +0000 littlek 1314197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: My parents sound like they are similar to yours. My ILs drink a LOT, like at 10 a.m. my MILs BF was popping open a beer. Personally, I don't like drinking until LO is asleep, because that is when I can relax. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314187 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:00:33 +0000 sorrycharlie 1314187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>okay! this is kinda making me feel better. my parents never drank (not opposed to it, just never felt like it I guess). However ..ILs drink a LOT differently. like..won't get into it without gold.</p> <p>so I'm not really used to...day drinking? I always kinda felt like anything more than 1-2 beers or glasses of wine was party/get together style drinking. LOL. it's led to many, many fights...</p> <p>kind of glad to see what's "normal" :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314180 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:58:12 +0000 Crystal 1314180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Sometimes by myself if I am home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314177 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:57:37 +0000 septca 1314177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: It's never too early, depending on the occasion.</p> <p>I will definitely have a drink by myself after work before DH gets home - usually wine, but it's been known to be straight Maker's Mark if it's been that kind of a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314175 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:57:26 +0000 regberadaisy 1314175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before noon unless it's a special occasion like brunch partite sorry tailgating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314173 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:56:26 +0000 MsLipGloss 1314173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I have no qualms about drinking (liquor or wine) alone! I do it frequently . . . party for 1! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314171 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:55:24 +0000 littlek 1314171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I will have a glass of wine by myself after a stressful day at work and LO is asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314166 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:54:01 +0000 sorrycharlie 1314166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>question part 2!</p> <p>would you pour yourself a drink (vodka/mixer, not a beer/wine) by yourself? or always with someone else?</p> <p>settle an argument, people ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314162 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:53:04 +0000 MsLipGloss 1314162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Annnd, a Sugar Free Red Bull and Vodka is my early drink of choice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-early-is-too-early-1#post-1314158 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:51:34 +0000 MrsBrewer 1314158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never too early! I looove bloody Mary's and I can drink one of those with breakfast! :-) </p>