https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:37:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict/page/2#post-1329660 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:48:28 +0000 sandy 1329660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No restrictions while TTC...must eat all the soft cheese, booze, deli meat, sushi and soft serve! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict/page/2#post-1329557 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:05:51 +0000 Dandelion 1329557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None! In fact dh and I are pretty sure vodka got me ku. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict/page/2#post-1329333 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:48:45 +0000 Bea 1329333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quit drinking caffeine. Just figured I would rather get withdrawals out of the way early. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict/page/2#post-1329121 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:02:54 +0000 HolisticMama 1329121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Oooh...what foods can hypothetically inhibit implantation?</p> <p>Someone recommended that I drink some parsley tea last month during 2WW- when I googled it, I realized that people used it to force the onset of TOM...and was like, "EEEEEeeek! No parsley!!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict/page/2#post-1329087 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:49:56 +0000 MrsH 1329087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut out caffeine but that was it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1329078 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:46:08 +0000 deactivated_account 1329078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't restricted anything with regard to foods or drinks. I have held back on medicine during the TWWs and I also haven't gotten any kinds of shots since I started TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1329066 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:40:30 +0000 GrapeCrush 1329066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't restrict while TTC, or even when I was pregnant </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1329021 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:14:06 +0000 snowjewelz 1329021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not restricting anything... Didn't even occur to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328958 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:46:45 +0000 mrs. 64 1328958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut back on caffeine. The first few months I didn't drink during the tww and then I gave up on that. I ate lunch meat and sushi. I didn't take advil during the tww. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328901 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:24:22 +0000 LindsayInNY 1328901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: Agreed. DH is kinda particular about it despite all the explanations I've given him. So I refrain mostly to appease him. I may have a drink if we're out somewhere but will avoid drinking casually at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328897 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:23:05 +0000 MCD919 1328897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was definitely 'drink til it's pink'! I cut back on caffeine, and had about 1-2 cups of black tea a day while ttc. No other restrictions. I haven't been crazy with the restrictions while pg, either.. No alcohol, but I do a cup of coffee or tea per day, and eat deli meat when I feel like it (probably not even once a week). I eat feta and blue cheese in salads. With some of these restrictions, I think it's definitely a judgement call... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328880 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:14:05 +0000 PawPrints 1328880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: Yeah I sometimes keep a closer eye on my alcohol consumption at the very end of TWW, but that doesn't mean total abstinence, just avoiding major consumption. Other than that I eat/drink as normal while TTC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328875 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:11:51 +0000 bhbee 1328875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no restrictions. I do try to eat healthier (doing green smoothies now!) and not have a crazy amount of caffeine, but those are really just daily well being. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328874 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:11:36 +0000 septca 1328874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: and @Happygal: I agree with you both on caffeine. I only drink 1-2 small cups of coffee a day as it is (was WAY more than that with a newborn, however), so I don't count that as "restricting." </p> <p>I feel like the information out there on alcohol is really mixed. The first time TTC I did limit alcohol a bit for fertility reasons (not because I was worried about the impact on the pregnancy), BUT the cycle I actually got KU I drank way more than normal because we were on vacation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328861 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:02:14 +0000 AmandaB8 1328861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have any restrictions - but I DID try to make myself a little healthier. I cut down on pop and junk food though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328839 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:55:33 +0000 bushelandapeck 1328839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No restrictions but I do try to cut back on caffeine so that it won't be a huge deal when I do get pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328804 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:45:39 +0000 Sprite 1328804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No restrictions here either. I'm glad I set out with that mindset too, since it's taking us way longer than expected. No way I'd be able to face all these unsuccessful cycles without my wine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328785 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:42:25 +0000 nana87 1328785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was definitely in the "drink til its pink" camp. Right before I got my bfp (at CD28), my mom was visiting and she drinks more than I do normally. Not like, bingeing amounts of booze: she just drinks wine with meals, and I was never drunk, but we were drinking more than 1 glass with dinner, and every night instead of like once or twice a week like I normally. So I was definitely pregnant and drinking wine with her during her visit, which lasted from about 8-13dpo (though I wasn't tracking temps or opks or anything, so that's a guess for when we conceived). I really didn't think we had a shot that cycle (my cycles were irregular so I wasn't sure when I ovulated), otherwise I might not have had so much wine with her, but it all worked out regardless!</p> <p>And I definitely still had caffeine! pre-bfp, I had at least 2 cups/day: an espresso in the am, and black tea in the early afternoon. And pregnant now, following my doctor's recommendations, I still drink 1 cup/day (usually in the afternoon when I need a pick-me-up, and usually just tea).</p> <p>I'm vegetarian so no sushi or deli meat anyway... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328777 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:40:01 +0000 SupernovaJ 1328777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i stopped caffeine cold turkey (i was miserable), and avoided alcohol. i pretty much ate everything else though until i got my BFP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328763 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:37:49 +0000 Happygal 1328763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: it's not so much about what I ingest possibly affecting the baby, but more based on the recommendation of my RE. They say that caffeine causes a decrease in fertility (related to the amount), and that a study showed drinking alcohol can lower fertility as well. </p> <p>With that said, I'm a believer in the a mind-body connection, which is why I enjoyed a glass of wine when I was out with friends last night! It's all about a balance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328737 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:30:28 +0000 dc yoga bee 1328737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Amen to that. Im still learning but Ive *read* and take Dr. Google for what its worth that certain foods (the bad things most of us love) can inhibit implantation. That would be my only worry with the whole diet thing. That being said, me and hypothetical baby sure did enjoy my burger today LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328735 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:30:20 +0000 looch 1328735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't restrict at all while TTCing. In fact, I didn't even restrict myself completely while pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328724 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:24:25 +0000 septca 1328724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't restrict anything.</p> <p>I know people feel differently about different things, but you and your baby don't share a bloodstream until after 6 weeks, so I find restricting during the TWW to be rather silly - especially after I had so many failed cycles. It just seemed ridiculous for me to restrict month after month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328709 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:20:24 +0000 theonewhere 1328709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I won't drink more than a glass of red wine after a positive OPK. I'm also trying to moderate caffeine intake, but that's just for better quality sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328689 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:13:45 +0000 travelgirl1 1328689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still do those you mentioned (not wine as I'm nursing but would otherwise) but I limit (and would ideally cut out) wheat, dairy and sugar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328681 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:10:42 +0000 Smurfette 1328681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing. I had beers the night before I got my BFP cause I was sure I was imagining my symptoms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328676 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:09:17 +0000 Zbug 1328676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nothing. I followed the drink till it's pink philosophy (but I wasn't out getting wasted - just a glass of wine with dinner or whatever). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328669 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:07:15 +0000 MrsScallop 1328669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't restrict anything, especially if I am being more lazy about TTC. Otherwise, I might be forcing myself to go without some of those things for a really long time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328668 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:06:37 +0000 Alivoo01 1328668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! No restrictions. I didn't when I was pregnant either, but I ate it in moderation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-are-ttcntnp-what-foods-do-you-restrict#post-1328655 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:00:37 +0000 LindsayInNY 1328655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the most part, none.</p> <p>The only thing I do is slightly restrict from alcohol at the very end of my TWW. </p>