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When we were TTCC/NTNP I had no restrictions. I didn't drink a ton of wine to begin with, so sticking with my normal glass or two here or there felt fine, in my opinion.

None!

I don't restrict anything.

Yall are making me feel better. We are full on ttc and I totally ate a juicy burger for lunch instead of the $15 leafy green salad. Whoops. Sorry hypothetical baby!

I restrict nothing either!

@Mrs. Sketchbook: I really just eat/drink whatever I want (as healthy as possible). I figure, I'll restrict myself for 9 months, so why now?

No restrictions, although I have cut back to having 1 glass of wine a week at the most and am trying (not very well) to stick to just one cup of coffee a day. The coffee is the hardest one for me.....

For the most part, none.

The only thing I do is slightly restrict from alcohol at the very end of my TWW.

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.

Nothing. I had beers the night before I got my BFP cause I was sure I was imagining my symptoms.

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.

I didn't restrict at all while TTCing. In fact, I didn't even restrict myself completely while pregnant.

@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.

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.

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!

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).

I'm vegetarian so no sushi or deli meat anyway...

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.

@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."

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.

@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.

@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.

I am not restricting anything... Didn't even occur to me!

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.