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BabyIn09
LIF Infant
Member since 2/09 161 total posts
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Jackie
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Coffee and TTC?
Should I be cutting back on caffiene? If so, any ideas on how to do that without getting headaches?
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Posted 2/2/09 11:12 PM  |
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thenewmrsG
LIF Infant
Member since 8/08 91 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
DH and i are not TTC yet but i figured i should cut back my coffee intake just because the last thing i want is to have m/s when i do get pregnant AND have caffeine withdrawal! i'm a HUGE coffee drinker! my usual drink is a grande latte every morning and sometimes in the afternoon. what i have done is ask them to make it 1/2 caf (1/2 decaf) so i can wean myself off. and if i have a second cup in the afternoon, i try to make it decaf. it's the best i can do for now and i haven't had any headaches b/c of it. oh, and i also found 1/2 caf coffee in stop and shop this weekend!
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| Posted 2/2/09 11:20 PM |
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Tinyswife
My family is complete
Member since 4/07 1819 total posts
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Cathleen
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I have been doing it a little at a time. I try to alternate with decaf ( I dont drink coffee but I do drink alot of tea) I have cut down a whole bunch. I have had headaches but they do get better over time.
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| Posted 2/2/09 11:50 PM |
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didIgetaBFP
LIF Infant
Member since 1/09 65 total posts
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I started eating and drinking as if I was prego and took my prenatal vitamins. It worked for me!
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| Posted 2/3/09 7:04 AM |
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TCOMF09
LIF Adult
Member since 7/07 1086 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I went from several cups of coffee a day to one in the AM. No caffiene withdrawl headaches.
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| Posted 2/3/09 7:55 AM |
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jennarose023
Jack's gonna be a big brother!
Member since 11/08 7769 total posts
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Jenna
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
my doc said not to cut it out completely just try to cut the consumption in half. no headaches yet!
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| Posted 2/3/09 7:58 AM |
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jburke322
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/08 663 total posts
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Jessica
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I actually started to do the 1/2 caff and then I gradually switched to all decaf and no headaches.
(I usually get headaches when I dont have coffee)
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| Posted 2/3/09 7:59 AM |
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Lanabean
Yoginis
Member since 11/05 9202 total posts
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Lana
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
i'm sitting here reading this drinking my morning coffee. I haven't started to cut back yet. 
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:06 AM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Mama Cranky
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I haven't cut out anything yet. With DD I didn't cut out until I got a BFP. TTC is so stressful without adding this to it, however I have read that it is a good idea to cut back on coffee, so if no BFL this month, I am adding that to the plan for next month.
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:48 AM |
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Salason
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Posted by jburke322
I actually started to do the 1/2 caff and then I gradually switched to all decaf and no headaches.
(I usually get headaches when I dont have coffee)
me too.
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:50 AM |
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I have been cutting back on coffee (you should also cut back on caffeinated soda, chocolate and teas-herbals are fine). You don't necessarily have to, and I don't think that caffeine is going to hinder your TTC, but I switched to decaf and herbal teas, which help. Do it slowly, add more milk, find other drinks. I love ginger and hot water-very yummy alternative. My OB made me cut back since I am a busty girl and I get bad pain in my breasts. But if you are drinking 1-2 cups a day, I don't see a problem with it. 6 cups might be another story. Just go slow because caffeine withdrawal may cause bad headaches.
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:54 AM |
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KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?
Member since 10/07 8257 total posts
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Ladies... keep in mind that during PG you are allowed to have up to 2 cups of coffee per day.
Not Starbuck's brand of course, but regular old home brewed coffee is fine!
And trust me.... there are some days during that 1st tri that you will need the coffee drastically!
I tried to be a hero, but there were days that I was just beat, and had to work.... So, I drank coffee, and all was better!
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:54 AM |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
Member since 12/07 16202 total posts
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Deanna
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
i have a cup everyday ..
and even when i was PG i was allowed to have a cup too.. everything is in moderation!!
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| Posted 2/3/09 9:28 AM |
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Arodisi
"My 3 Sons!"
Member since 3/06 3515 total posts
Name:
KT
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
my dr told me up to 2 cups/day when i was PG with DS. I just had an adversion to coffee so I couldnt stand the smell...
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| Posted 2/3/09 9:39 AM |
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4PsInaPod
My Loves <3
Member since 7/07 10079 total posts
Name:
D
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I drink one cup of coffee a day, every morning. You are still allowed coffee while pg. (i mean not like 5 cups of it lol)
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:44 AM |
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maybeamommy
Blessed beyond belief
Member since 10/07 17048 total posts
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Posted by didIgetaBFP
I started eating and drinking as if I was prego and took my prenatal vitamins. It worked for me!
I am not trying to be mean AT ALL - but these kinds of comments bother me!
There's no way of knowing that THIS is what got you pregnant.
It's great that you chose to do those things, but there are plenty of people who do all of those things and more and it doesn't work for them.
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:48 AM |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
Member since 12/07 16202 total posts
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Deanna
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by didIgetaBFP
I started eating and drinking as if I was prego and took my prenatal vitamins. It worked for me!
I am not trying to be mean AT ALL - but these kinds of comments bother me!
There's no way of knowing that THIS is what got you pregnant.
It's great that you chose to do those things, but there are plenty of people who do all of those things and more and it doesn't work for them.
ITA.. very well put
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| Posted 2/3/09 10:56 AM |
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Linda1003
love my 2 boys
Member since 8/08 10923 total posts
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Linda
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by didIgetaBFP
I started eating and drinking as if I was prego and took my prenatal vitamins. It worked for me!
I am not trying to be mean AT ALL - but these kinds of comments bother me!
There's no way of knowing that THIS is what got you pregnant.
It's great that you chose to do those things, but there are plenty of people who do all of those things and more and it doesn't work for them.
Im sorry but I have to agree with Hayley. Nutrional restrictions are for the health of the already growing fetus, (most of the time) Meaning for ex eating too much fish is bad b/c mercury is bad for the fetus but it doesn't necessarily affect fertility. So saying that you were eating and drinking as though you were pregger is misleading to the inexperienced TTCer.
Message edited 2/3/2009 10:59:11 AM.
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by didIgetaBFP
I started eating and drinking as if I was prego and took my prenatal vitamins. It worked for me!
I am not trying to be mean AT ALL - but these kinds of comments bother me!
There's no way of knowing that THIS is what got you pregnant.
It's great that you chose to do those things, but there are plenty of people who do all of those things and more and it doesn't work for them.
ITA-it is great that you took steps to get healthy, but a lot of people do the same and don't get pregnant.
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MrsA714
Baby #2 is here!
Member since 8/07 8806 total posts
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
No cutting back here. I need my cup every morning. When the time comes...if necessary, I will cut back. Until then - 1 medium coffee with milk & 2 sugars please. 
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| Posted 2/3/09 6:59 PM |
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BabyIn09
LIF Infant
Member since 2/09 161 total posts
Name:
Jackie
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
Well, I switched to 1/2 caffienated 1/2 decaf. Not only was it cheaper, but I got enough of the caffiene and no headache. I have wanted to cut back anyway, and am fine continuing to do 1/2 and 1/2. Thanks for the suggestions everyone
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| Posted 2/3/09 7:04 PM |
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itsbabytime
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 9644 total posts
Name:
Me
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Re: Coffee and TTC?
I've been slowly cutting back...hope by the time I get a BFP I'll be down to zero but - with a toddler it is SO SO SO SO SO hard! I think I will miss this the most!
Also, my OB told me some caffeine is totally fine so I don't believe it is necessary to cut it out completely.
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| Posted 2/3/09 8:56 PM |
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