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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What does the research really say about this? FWIW I drink during the 2 WW but am not clear what the risks are as some say it's fine and others do not.

For me there is just no way not to drink around friends and family without inviting a host of questions. I am a private person and don't want the whole world to know we're trying, especially because it's not happening for us yet, so I still drink but try to use moderation. I do worry though that if I end up pregnant people will do backwards math from the due date to figure out if I was drinking while pregnant and judge me silently for doing so. I.e OMG she had margaritas with us during book club/at so and so's birthday/at that Christmas party and she was pregnant. Not like anyone would say this to my face but I know how judge-y people are. [/quote]

My doctor told me during my preconception appointment to avoid alcohol during the TWW because it could interfere with implantation.  I did some research on Google and found there was some support for this, so I've decided to abstain.  I think it's likely that drinking poses little risk during this time, but I prefer to be overly cautious.

And like you, I'm a very private person, AND there's no way that people won't raise eyebrows if I'm not drinking.  I've skirted it so far with, "I'm just really tired/not feeling great today," but I know that won't last forever.  I'm thinking of starting to say, "I'm trying to cut out alcohol so I can lose a little weight" because I've recently lost 20+ lbs.  [/quote]

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