Do You Really Think?

[SCORPIOGEMINI]

Hi to you all,
I was just wondering if coffee really does make a difference in trying to conceive??

Have any of you drank coffee and still conceived?

When I had my two girls I wasnt into my coffee, but now I enjoy my coffee and I really dont think I could give up completely, Im only having one a day at the moment, and maybe 2 if Im out and about.

MeHubby
DD1-7yrs DD2-5yrs Blessed Twice
TTC#3

[Mill]

I think it really only makes a difference if you drink heaps. I went off caffiene when TTC and until 12 weeks PG just to be safe but I'm pretty sure it's fine. If you're having trouble concieving then maybe try going off it.

[MelandBen]

I conceived whilst drinking coffee and redbull regularly.
Obviously I stopped when I found out I was pregnant at about 3 weeks.

This maybe different for others, but I didn't think about it. I went off the pill and just went on like normal. And within a couple of months we found out I was pregnant. (This was after being on the pill for 15 years)

So whilst I wouldn't condone drinking loads of red bull or similar, I think you can have anything in moderation whilst trying.
Good luck on TTC!!

[narribri]

If you're only having one or two a day, I wouldn't bother giving up while TTC. If it starts taking you a few months, I guess you can reassess whether you're prepared to give it up further down the track.

Good luck!

[SCORPIOGEMINI]

Thanks alot, Im sooooo glad to hear that, yes I agree everything in moderation
I just got a little worried, cause my sister said no coffee for you while ttc, so it got me thinking, OOHHHH NNNOOOOOOO!!!!

[Bellini]

When health practitioners talk about avoiding coffee when TTC and in pregnancy, they are referring to quite large amounts. So a few cups a day is definitely nothing to be concerned about. I was drinking three cups a day when I fell pregnant both times (and I fell pregnant first cycle each time).

[blupiiglet]

Guilty! I am addicted to iced coffees and had one on the go from 9 til 4 every day so somewhere between 3-4 a day!!!!

I fell pregnant on my third cycle of TCC and limit my intake to one a day, three days a week.

I gave up drinking and smoking to make a family , and did seriously consider giving up coffee, but DP wanted me to keep one of my vices (so he can have the occasional beer with out the guilt I presume!! lol )

[BB85]

I don't drink alcohol, very rarely fizzy drinks, don't do red bull or similar and don't drink coffee and it still took me 18 months to conceive both times and I am reasonably healthy.

[Emmi]

I gave up soft drink and energy drink a year before I fell pregnant. I still had the occasional tea or coffee and concieved first go.

[mini-moo's mummy]

while i dont drink coffee im a coke zero fan ( addict ) i would drink 2-3 a day and fell preg first go with my DS......

im now TTC again and am still drinking coke zero, but its only been on cycle and no luck yet.....

ive read in a lot of places that its encouraged for men to drink a strong coffee before sexy time to give th swimmers a boost in the speed department not sure how true it is but ill be giving it a shot!!!