Advice needed.... to drink or not to drink

[Me_and_him]

Hi all, so hubby and I have our consent signing in 2 weeks and we are going away for a few days at the end of the week. My question is.... should I have a few cocktails or glasses of wine whilst we are away or steer clear? We obviously don't have any dates or timescales yet. Thanks everyone x

[Aleelilook]

Hello! Personally I’ve done the whole abstaining for months on end, and then relaxing and it’s not made any difference! My clinic has always said a few glasses of wine isn’t going to make a difference before treatment. I’ve never drank during the actual treatment because of all the drugs!! Timescale wise after my consent signing we started on my next cycle so you never know?! Best of luck lovely! XX

[Hidden]

I have tried both - 3 months of not drinking and I got a BFN, then my second round I had the odd drink here and there - and got a BFP! Sadly it was not meant to be but my consultant says stress outweighs a glass of wine in terms of negative impact, so if a glass makes you feel better and relaxes you occasionally go for it!

I would enjoy life now before your IVF starts! I had to wait 6 weeks to start after consent forms but it then starts moving really quickly. Good luck! x

[Cinderella5]

To be honest I would say enjoy it whilst you can! I abstained in my first cycle and it was a disaster and it also made me a little fed up missing out on things. Relaxed a little more in the next cycle and we did much better. I think that a few glasses of wine or some cocktails wont make any difference, all in moderation is my opinion. Enjoy your weekend away!xx

[leo1980]

Hello! I am abstaining (it’s killing me). I salvate when I smell red wine but I start my next cycle(2nd) end of March and I gave up drinking on the 31 Dec (more because I got ill whilst skiing) and haven’t drunk since. I am just trying to make this go count as I don’t think I can afford anymore treatment emotionally and financially. Working out 3 times a week 2 times with a PT, doing yoga on the other day. I use all the morning I usually spend on designer clothes and entertainment on weekly massages, and I alternate with facials and reflexology. We live in London and are used to being out and about, but this year we committed to making a baby and having a family so I stopped drinking, he cut down (drinks on Saturdays after he plays rugby) we are doing loads to relax. Gardening, organising our house, reading binge watching box sets doing Jigsaws and loads of walking the dog in different parks. I am eating healthier too. (Which is a big for a fussy vegetarian). Do what works best for you. I for the first time since the start of my journey feel great/positive! PS I went to the England rugby game two weeks and I didn’t drink! #proudofmyself and am heading to the Formula 1 in a few week... i don’t plan on drinking either! Each to their own do what makes you feel comfortable

[2-shades-of-hope]

Enjoy it, it won’t make any difference. My consultant told me I could drink more if I wanted to 😆 x

[Hidden]

Relax and enjoy yourselves! It won’t do any harm and certainly if your not actually on any treatment yet. A well deserved break with a few cocktails to relax is exactly what we did😊

[MissSaoPaulo]

I'd have a couple of drinks and enjoy yourselves - everything in moderation

[Novice_knitter]

I’d say go for it in moderation - enjoy it while you can before your cycle starts. Just keep well hydrated so your body processes it well 👍

[sarahharas]

Drink and have a good time! I am on a low dose stimulation to get 1 folli only. The first two weeks of injections I did obstain and then I was very upset as I did not have anything growing. Then I had few social events coming up and I just thought it does not matter and had some glasses. The next scan I had a wonderful 21mm follicle and my bloods looked great.... This journey is already hard enough and you are not pregnant yet, so why should we make us feel worse? xx

[Turtleswimmin]

Oh just enjoy it and have fun. My consultant said "why not drink, life's too short". It would be completely different if you were pissed every day. Relaxing and enjoying yourself far outweighs a few drinks. X

[emmab178]

We waited a whole cycle after the paperwork was signed so enjoy yourself and fill up on brie and pate whilst your are at it

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

Have a drink. The person who should be thinking about abstaining is hubbie.