OP here. Is champagne ok? I forgot to ask the nurse.

No I wouldn’t but my RE said to quit drinking entirely. If you have PCOS I would avoid it. It’s like drinking a big glass of sugar.

Yes, it’s okay. Have a glass of wine. If this cycle doesn’t work, it will not be because of one glass of wine.


Good luck to you!

I’ve had 4 transfers, first 3 failed. Day before my 4th (which succeeded), I had two glasses of wine. I’d limit to 2 glasses of wine.

What does "during" transfer mean? Are you before or after?

I think it depends on your personality. Even though the nurse told you it’s fine (and there is no blood connection yet to the embryo) you still seem worried. Are you the kind of person who if the transfer doesn’t work will wonder what if I didn’t have that wine even though you’ve been told it’s fine then I wouldn’t drink it. If you can fully accept that it’s ok than go ahead.

(I had a situation where my clinic prescribed complete bed rest after transfer something that is not at all supported in the literature and that even their parent clinic had a blog post about how unnecessary it is. Although I knew all this I still complied because I also know my propensity for retrospective self doubt and blame so I didn’t want to be wondering if it didn’t work what if I had just done bed rest like the instructions. This is not a good personality trait of mine but it’s who I am so I did unnecessary restrictions. If you are like me don’t drink the wine you can still have fun without it.)

Anonymous wrote:Have a glass of wine and enjoy your friends' company, OP. The stress relief will help.

Nobody ever has “a glass” of wine, which I think is a six ounce portion.

Yes, you can drink between retrieval and transfer. DD for whom I did this (went out to a dinner the night before the transfer and had a glass of wine) is now 7 and very smart.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. You guys are really mean. I am not getting helpful advice. I am worrie during this whole process. Way to show conpassion

If you’re worried about having a drink, then don’t. That seems pretty simple.

You asked a nurse and she told you that you could have one glass of wine. Not sure what DCUM can offer you that a medical professional couldn’t. If you’re worried, skip the drink. If you trust medical advice, then enjoy one glass. What exactly are you seeking from a bunch of non-nurse DCUM posters?

Have a glass of wine and enjoy your friends' company, OP. The stress relief will help.

OP here. You guys are really mean. I am not getting helpful advice. I am worrie during this whole process. Way to show conpassion

Get on board OP, parenthood is full of sacrifices, big and small. the one you question is the smallest of them all.

Sure it's fine but why risk it?

So you’re going to ignore the nurse and ask DCUM? Why did you even ask the nurse if you’re just going to doubt her professional advice?

Are you the type who can’t have one glass (one *reasonable portion* at that)? If you know you can’t handle one, don’t drink at all.

I am taking estrace now and on a girls weekend. Nurse said it is okay to drink a glass of wine. Is it ok?