My 21st birthday and I'm 22 weeks pregnant?

Question

*sigh*

Do you think ONE ( and I MEAN one) drink would hurt? You only turn 21 once. and I realize I have the rest of my life to drink yada yada yada....I know this is an opportunity for weirdos to freak out...and rant..but spare me.

So one little celebratory drink? What do you think?

Answer 1

I'm no doctor and I can't tell you when to use good judgment.I just kept reminding myself the baby eats and drink what I drink.  I had one drink when I was pregnant It really didn't taste good.Your the Mommy you'll know whats right. Happy Birthday and have a responsible 21st.

Answer 2

i was 8 mths pregnant on my 30th birthday, and i allowed myself one small drink. i think one small drink would be fine, wine would be better than anything else though.

happy birthday

Answer 3

No, I would not drink anything until after your delivery (and not even then if you plan on breast feeding).  

Alcohol can cause your baby to be deformed or even worse.  Please don't do this, the baby is more important then drinking alcohol because it's your 21st birthday.  You can have a party and all kinds of stuff, but alcohol will do harm to baby.

How about you celebrate your 21st birthday on your 22nd?  You can darn well make up for it then because you wont be pregnant.  

Answer 4

You already know this answer.  Happy Birthday though.

Answer 5

Well at christmas last year I was about 36/37 weeks pregnant and I had one glass of wine diluted with lemonade!  Depending on what the drink is I think one drink will be fine!  Your baby os a baby now and you're well past the danger period! Just make sure it's only one though! :D

Answer 6

They don't know how much alcohole will hurt the baby.  I have heard of some people having 1 glass of wine a day during there pregnancy.  I personally wouldn't chance it.  It might be that 1 drink that effects your child for the rest of it life.  But your are an adult so the choice is yours.

Happy Birthday!

Answer 7

I dont think it would hurt anything. But I bet you wouldnt even enjoy it. Guilt is a powerful thing.... I feel guilty if I drink a mountian dew.

BTW

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

PS. You will still be 21 when your beautiful baby is born!

Answer 8

One celebratory drink won't hurt.  How about a small champagne or a spritzer?

I know people will rant and rave about this but one drink will not hurt the bub.

I had my first bub at 20 and before I knew I was pregnant I got so paraletic (it was New Years Eve 2000!) and I now have a healthy, beautiful boy that excels at everything (school work, sport etc).

I also had drinks with my other two children before I knew I was pregnant and they are fine.  With all my kids I have had the odd glass of wine at our wedding anniversary, Weddings etc.

Don't stress but remember to stop after the first drink.  You have plenty of time to enjoy yourself after the baby is born.

Happy Birthday and good luck!

Answer 9

one drink wouldn't kill you but, why risk it? do you realize how hard it would be to just drink one?? plus--what's wrong with having a big celebration once the baby is born? you can do a 21st thing then--alcohol can do alot to your body when your pregnant and alot to an unborn child---you would never forgive yourself if something happened--just wait it out & have a big party after child birth~~

Answer 10

Happy Birthday

Answer 11

2 years ago on st Valentine day i had a glass of white wine during dinner with my hubby . i was about 6 months . and there was nothing wrong with us . as long as you know ou are reasonnable nough to only get one drink i hink you will be fine . you can check with your doc also . mine is nice and open enough not to look at it as a taboo , but something to discuss . . otherwise happy birthday . and please stick to wine and /or champagne or beer. i wouldnt go for hard liquor . but then again ask your doc  

Answer 12

No one drink will not hurt The amount & frequency @ which you drink has to be @ a much higher level than one drink to cause substantial birth defects to the child. The issue is that doctors cannot specify an exact number or amount that is unsafe, so instead of expecting people to have the common sense and decency to do things in moderation they say 'every once in awhile' which some interpret as avoid all together

Moderate drinking" and "small amounts" are undefined, and nothing concrete is said about either. The best thing you can do is use your best judgement in conjunction with what your doc recommends Both doctors that I have used during the preg in essence said the same thing Dont throw back tequilla shots & get pissy but a drink every now & again is fine

Heres the link to an interesting article, & if you want more on this topic I have plenty, the absurdity of what women are supposed to eat & drink during preg has become over the top :

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/29/dining...

Toast to your 21st  

Answer 13

My doctors said one a day would be fine throughout my pregnancy LOL

I don't drink excessively but I do have one every now and again, like every 6 months.

As long as you aren't getting smashed I think one would be perfectly fine.

Answer 14

I know how you feel i was about 30 weeks on my 21st birthday and i was about 33 weeks for my bachelorette party. any ways no its ok to have one drink every once in a while as long as it is not a regular thing... i wanted one so bad on my birthday and at my party everybody was drinking margaritas so not fair... however i felt to guilty to have a drink just in case anything happens i don't want to think it was because of me so i didn't but i'm due any day now so iI'msure i will make up for it after the baby is born... Happy Birthday

Answer 15

Are you 500% certain you can  stop after just 1.

Just because it's your 21st birthday does not mean you have to bend your elbow.

What's more important to you? That baby inside you or what the calender says?

Besides shouldn't you have thought about this BEFORE you laid down?

Answer 16

my baby is due feb 11 YAY!!!!!!!!!!! sadly, however, my 21st birthday is feb 8 *~_AND_~* i plan on breastfeeding... sad i know but personally i do not want to chance it. i agree with you because you do only turn 21 once. all the others are BS b-days... lol always said 16-18-21... best years of life. anyways... i have a wonderful fiance who is also the daddy of my baby, and he has promised not only to support me but take me out for a celebration AFTER the baby is born and healthy and such. so talk to your guy and let him know how you feel and ask for his support... also ask your friends. congratulations anyways! have fun and plan big for that post baby celebration...!

Answer 17

I really wouldnt risk it. Its so not worth it.

Happy Birthday!