Leave Me And My Java Alone

[MommyDumDum]

Pregnancy is so different this time around. Not only because of the mass amounts of acne (stupid testosterone,) the cottage cheese thighs, the constant 'fake' contractions, etc. - but for other reasons. I just realized today that I'm either super-paranoid of people judging me or...I'm right and they are mad-dogging me. When I was pregnant with Alice, the newest studies on the effects of caffeine on a pregnant woman had not come out. I worked as a barista at Main Street Bagels. No one criticized me for enjoying a latte (OK, it was usually a mocha..with shit tons of whipped cream.) Maybe that's because I was the one making it, who knows. NOW, though, I can feel peoples' eyes burning into the back of my head when I order my morning coffee. And it isn't just other customers, but the people who ring me up. Maybe I should just resign myself to ordering from the drive-thru (you can't see the huge belly when I'm sitting in the car.) I know that a ton of caffeine isn't a good idea for women who are expecting. However, I usually have one small latte a day. And those same studies I mentioned earlier say that's OK. One cup a day isn't harmful like, say, 4 huge mugs o' joe. I also refrain from drinking alot of juice or soda. I'm a boring water drinker throughout the day. Can't I 'cheat' a little and enjoy some lovely espresso 'n' milk without feeling so guilty?!

[goatmom4]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 12:14 AM

yes I think one coffee is ok your still human

[feministmama]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 1:07 AM

I drank coffee when I was pregnant too.  I live near Seattle though, so it's difficult to escape the pressure!  It's not like you're shooting heroin or smoking crack!  It's a cup of coffee! 

[navyjen]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 8:40 AM

LOL i get the looks when I go to the Vending machine at work and select a mtn dew.   Screw them it isnt their baby and some caffiene is ok.   Your not drinking a 6 pack of Heinekin so they can go screw them selves.  Also quit looking at your thighs.  I did and I feel so much better.   I plan on starting a clean eating diet once Camryn makes her appearance and I actually got Ray to agree to do it with me 3 days out of 7..... Hugs hun.  

[rjacob2008]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Im with you on the coffee.  My first pregnancy I was real careful and had no caffeine.  But once I read 1-2 cups a day is safe, I went for it!!  Drink up and enjoyy, people will always have something to judge about.

[ColtsFan1912]

Apr. 23, 2009 at 1:36 PM

eh i drank coffee while pregnant too. while i def cut back I still had to have at least ONE cup