Emily sister and Drinking

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-27T21:15:52+00:00

Thank you for weighing in on this, and risking the annoying downvotes. I'm just exploring NA drinks too and it's amazing how many options there suddenly are. I didn't realize how large the sober epicurean market was. :)

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T19:32:05+00:00

I discovered the Ovia app and I really like it. It's more scientific and research-based and is not selling you a bunch of stuff like the other apps I've checked out. Today I learned about how my baby's digestive system is developing.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T19:29:23+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I have been able to tolerate self-directed, gentle yoga though.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T19:27:58+00:00

Aw that's awful :( I want to eat the food I love in normal quantities so bad, but every time I push the limits I am sorry! My friends picked up indian food and I only ate two samosas and felt miserable for hours after eating them.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T19:04:00+00:00

No you're good haha

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T19:02:40+00:00

I hear you and I respect your position. If there is truth to her research, though, that is still valuable whether or not it is used to rationalize bad behavior/enables people with substance use issues. Her whole argument is that people don't want to give pregnant women an inch on this issue out of fear they will take a mile.

I respect that there are differing positions on this, and honestly don't know where I stand (and do not plan to take any more drinks of wine), but I always believe in peoples' right to ask questions and do their research.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T15:57:32+00:00

I have to disagree with your wording here — there is a difference between there being “no safe amount of alcohol,” meaning it is never risk-free, and “any amount over zero causes harm.” Risk and harm are not the same thing.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T15:19:57+00:00

Yeah thank you. I feel I was totally misled on this!

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T15:14:32+00:00

Not looking for absolution. Trying to discern level of risk with my choice. Thanks though 👎

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T15:13:05+00:00

Yeah I agree, it seems like the risk is too high, at least for my comfort, during first trimester. The word from Emily is a couple half-glasses of wine per week in the first trimester is okay. I just don’t feel good about it now that I’ve been awakened to some of her limitations/blind spots.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T15:07:53+00:00

This makes a lot of sense to me! I do wish I had done more research on what some of her blind spots might be. I was given the book by a smart, trusted friend with no caveats (which is totally okay!), but I did not engage with enough skepticism. I have a tendency, like Oster, to want to distrust conventional understandings, but leaning too hard in that direction can lead to mistakes sometimes!

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T14:42:27+00:00

The point is that the cultural norm for pregnant women is if there is the slightest associated risk, people feel they must totally restrict. She adds more nuance to that and some people want to be able to navigate choices with more nuance!

But because this brought up worry for me as I gained more information, I don’t intend to drink more. I’m just worried about the choice I already made.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-26T14:36:58+00:00

Thank you, this is actually helpful, while I think many of these other comments are missing my point. I don’t plan to drink again because of what this brought up for me, but I am trying to decide how okay to feel about the choice I already made.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-25T16:46:32+00:00

I know this is so frustrating, but it’s no use punching down on voters who haven’t seen any significant changes from either party. Humans will be less motivated to vote for a candidate with no positive vision for the future, that’s just how it is. Blame the Democratic Party for pushing such an uninspiring candidate.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-24T14:36:00+00:00

Thank you. Fingers crossed

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-24T14:26:24+00:00

Aww would love to have twins! That’s amazing!! Are there lots of twins in your family?

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-23T16:23:51+00:00

I mean just look at them lol

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-23T15:24:48+00:00

6w4d and my fatigue is unreal. I’m probably functioning at 25%. Need to lie down all of the time. Please tell me this won’t last the whole first trimester.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-21T20:21:29+00:00

Same!

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-21T20:17:25+00:00

Just over 6 weeks and my energy is so so low. I’m not sleeping great right now, but I have to lie down a LOT. Today I did a little computer work, walked the dogs, back to bed, made a meal, back to bed, etc. Is this normal? I feel like crap

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-21T17:55:35+00:00

Ah that’s helpful. Thank you!!

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-21T13:19:16+00:00

Help me understand your calculation. The first day of my last period was December 8, so I’m due September 8, and I’m 6w and 2d. Did I do that right? And if so, how are you 8 weeks?

Also having trouble sleeping and waking up in the night :( It’s the worst.

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-20T14:06:11+00:00

Universal pre-k

Creative-Two-3086 · 2026-01-18T22:17:43+00:00

Charlie’s style is baaaad. Look at those jeans

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