CPW: Caffeine: Friend or Foe?

[towerclimberswife]

Hey all!

I know everyone comes from different schools of thought in terms of caffeine intake. Not trying to start a debate, but just wondering where you all stand on consumption.

I've cut way back, but still feel like I could do better!!!

[cnf2013]

I've been good about one cup on the weekends. I'm still refilling my mug at school third period like I always did, but I really don't touch it now. It more psychological for me at this point, although I do take the occasional sip, but I'm definitely dumping like 95% of my refill out at the end of the day. I've been drinking coffee since I was like 13 and I like it black. I just can't quit you coffee!

[LanE]

SS- I cut out all caffeine during the first tri, I have read that it can affect the neural tube development. I am 40 and have age working against me so any little thing I can do to help my parasite grow and thrive it what I will do.

PS I still eat cold deli meat and sushi.

[manderslvt]

I make a cup of half-caff in the morning, and nurse that until around lunch time. When I go to take my lunch break, if there is any coffee left, I dump it and switch to water for the rest of the day.

[expatmama11]

I am sticking with my one cup of coffee per day. Mostly because it usually helps to keep me regular and for me that is essential. The caffeine itself doesn't do much for me to get me going.

I also like coke zero but haven't had one in over a week. If I really have a craving I will drink it but otherwise I am staying away. Before being pregnant I drank 2-4 per week.

[mrssqueegy]

I'm not drinking any in the 1st tri. Mostly because I don't drink it often so when I do it really affects me (palpitations, jittery) so I don't want the poor baby feeling anything like that. This isn't based on anything scientific at all. Just a personal preference.

[aswedishbee]

I'm trying to stick to 1 medium per day. I'm usually a 2-3 large cups of coffee a day girl so cutting back is amazing in itself.

[physiomeg]

I didn't drink coffee before, and very rarely drank soda with caffeine. I actually cut it out in college per my doctor's suggestion. I count myself lucky that it makes it a little easier for me to keep the pregnancy quiet since there's no big change in drinking habits

[negirl824]

I used to have one in the morning most days but not all of the time. I shouldn't have it anyways because I have kidney issues but since my BFP I haven't had any.

[anonymouseliza]

I only drink iced coffee and not everyday. Though I had one yesterday I didn't finish; it didn't taste right. I do try to limit consumption, because there is plenty of evidence that too much isn't wise. That said, I don't keep a daily milligram count. Fountain coke helps my nausea, so if I need one on the drive home, I get one. My teas are herbal and caffeine free.

[grinti]

I always drank decaf, half caf, or tea pre-pregnancy. Full strength coffee sends my digestive system into overdrive. I'm sticking with the same habits now, but I don't drink it every day.

[BeachBum678]

SS here. I was trying to stick with a cup a day, but lately my tastebuds have changed and coffee tastes so bitter I can hardly stand to drink it. I have a cup of Tazo ginger green tea at night, so that has a little caffeine, but I'm guessing I'll be pretty much weened in a week or so if this keeps up. Boo! I love my coffee, and I just bought a big box of Donut Shop k-cups, too.

[byjove]

Some caffeine is ok, but I can't handle any in early pregnancy. Once MS is over and I can tolerate it again, I'll do half calf so I can enjoy a large size so looking forward to that!!

[srha1984]

I do half caf coffee and don't really lit myself, last time, it was the only thing that would really calm my stomach in the am. I don't drink any soda or tea so coffee is really my only caffeinated.

[suzyq0525]

I put SS. I only have caffeine a couple times a week, but I'm not necessarily trying to avoid it.

[mosy]

Whatever caffeine I have is the minute amount in chocolate. It makes my anxiety worse and I get headaches.