Comments on: 12 weeks pregnant: What can you drink when pregnant?

By: Roxie

Roxie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:32:05 +0000

Not sure how much of a tea drinker you are but a friend of mine found out that if you make ot teaa with a ormal tea bag dump it out nad make a 2nd cup with the same tea bag, it makes it decaf =] thought I would pass tat along becasue I have yet to find decaf tea anywhere, I have looked for it and Decided it must not exists up here hahaha

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:16:25 +0000

Hi Roxanne!

Thanks for your advice. I completely agree with moderation being what’s really important. Water sounds so good to me most of the time, and since that’s probably the best thing I can drink right now, I’m happy with it. There are just some other times when I desire something more than water.

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By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:03:36 +0000

I went off caffeine all together when I was pregnant and breastfeeding (my boy's 4 months, so I'm just now going back to consuming it by the gallon), but my doctor often told me that once you pass the first trimester, a bit of caffeine won't hurt. I drank tons of Gatorade but didn't gain any extra weight. The best advice I got though was that it's all about what you feel comfortable with. When you think about it, there are "risks" when you walk down the street and pass a smoker. Moderation is definitely key! p.s. thanks for adding me on twitter. this is a great blog! Roxanne’s last blog post..My baby is skinnier than your baby

By: Amber Ambrose

Amber Ambrose — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:54:41 +0000

I'm a tea a holic and found some decaf tea bags and make good ol' sweet tea to keep in the fridge at all times (currently 21 weeks preg.). That, and I'm obsessed with OJ since this bun took hold of my oven (just thought it was so-so before). Amber Ambrose’s last blog post..Post prego friend categories

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:56:43 +0000

Thanks for the great advice! I completely agree with you about moderation. Sometimes water just doesn’t do it for me, you know? Good thing I’m not drinking so much juice and Gatorade. Don’t want to gain any unnecessary pounds since I’m sure I’ll be gaining a lot with the baby.

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:15:41 +0000

You can pretty much drink anything you want. I dropped off artificial sweeteners, but did drink caffeine. I drank pop, iced tea, juices, lots of chocolate milk (as I don't like regular milk), etc. Out of your list, you should watch the juice consumption (unnecessary calories) if you need to watch calories and the Gatorade - don't need to be messing with your natural balances if they're currently normal - too much of anything is what isn't good and most everything in moderation is fine. Chrissy’s last blog post..Organized Cleaning Schedule