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I didn't worry much about it; I continued to drink a cup or two of tea a day which is what I drank before pregnancy. Honestly, we have such a litigious society and err of the side of caution so much in regards to pregnancy here that if the AAP says 1-2 cups of coffee/soda/etc a DAY are ok, you know the actual "safe amount" is higher than that. I don't see any reason to stress yourself out over what-ifs if you stay well under the cautionary limit to begin with.
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I had NONE while TTC and during my first and second trimesters, but when I got to my third I was so exhausted and craving coffee all the time so I asked my midwife and she gave me the go-ahead to have 1-2 cups a day.
Since then I've been drinking 1 frappe every day or two, and it's glorious. It seriously makes me happy. I suddenly start smiling again. So worth it.... haha -
Not a coffee drinker, but I do drink 1-2 Diet Coke's a day. I know that it is under the limit for the day. So I don't feel bad about having them at all. My doctor said that she had one a day with all her pregnancies as well.
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@ladyfingers: LOL! Have you heard anything about Green Tea causing cramps and pre-term labor? I know I stayed far away from Green tea during the TWW while TTC and first trimester. I still haven't dared drink any yet, but not sure if I should be worried about that.
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The farther along I get, the more I want soda! Yesterday I had a Dr. Pepper at a restaurant + 1.5 refills...it was just so good! As long as you're not slamming Red Bull, I think it's fine.
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I can't go without my coffee! I have one cup at home as I get ready and one cup at work. I think once we are in fact pregnant (TTC now), I'll cut back to 1/2 cup at home. I definitely need caffeine to some extend but the morning cup is almost out of habit now.
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My OB's office recommended NO coffee/caffeine during the first trimester!! AGHH! But based on everything I've read and heard, under 200 mg of caffeine is ok...
So over the weekend I bought myself a pack of half-caff coffee and am trying to get used to it (not nearly as tasty as my extra bold coffee!)
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I think it's interesting how varied doctors can be with this topic! I'm not pregnant, but have been trying to cut back a bit. I've been using a smaller mug, and standing by the machine while it's brewing to enjoy the smell. I try to really savor my one cup. I realized that the ritual of coffee--grinding the beans, enjoying the smell, and so on, is a big part of enjoying my morning coffee, not just slurping down the liquid itself.
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I had none during the first tri and half of the second - which, as a big coffee drinker was HARD. Then I started drinking decaf coffee and caffeine free coke (which have trace amounts) near the end of the second tri. Now, at 35w, I'll drink an iced tea on a special occasion, but that's about it. I feel totally guilty about it too.
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I didn't during first tri aside from occasional coke - but only because I was so sick I didn't want any coffee. I drank it during pregnancy, maybe medium hot or iced per 1-2 days? my baby is totally fine and not hyperactive, like some people told me she would be. *eye roll*
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@sweetchic: my OB's office said the national rec by march of dimes is less than 300, so they say less than 200 to be safe (so if you go over, you're ok instead of panicking!).
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I avoided it altogether except for hot chocolate and chocolate
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one cup of coffee a day for me - sometimes i cheat and have 1.5 cups.... but that's a HUGE decrease from my typical 3-4 cups per day. had a killer caffeine headache for a whole week after BFP
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I went cold turkey during the first trimester and totally cut it out. I am a huge coffee drinker (like, sometimes I can have two Ventis in one day) so it was absolute torture.
Once I hit second trimester, I started to slowly have a little bit of caffeine again, but I limited it to one cup per day, or 100 MG of caffeine.
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I drink about 2-3 cups of coffee a week (def not everyday) and look to it as more of a treat now than anything. I have basically stopped drinking all soda cus it just doesnt taste good anymore! I still love myself an iced tea- but i try not to drink it the day i had my coffee (md iced from DD). I bascially allow myself 1-2 caffeinated beverages a day- depending on the day. Most days its just 1. Moderation is the name of the game with caffeine!
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