[.Gabrielle.]

So I know it's not advised to drnk soda and being a rather large sodaholic I realize this is going to be quite a challenge but I resisted the urge this morning and picked up a vitamin water instead. Suprisingly I liked it and wound up buying 10 of them but seriously I'm like in love. Bye bye Dr. Pepper and hello Mr. Vitamin. Also have a question for the BTDT moms is tea or decaf coffee okay to drink? I'm attempting to get off my 14 year long coffee habit (yeah you read that right) and need a new vice for my mornings.

[crazybabybrain]

I am a first time mom, but according to the american pregnancy association's site, decaf teas and coffees still contain a small amount of caffeine. If you only have one or two, I'm sure its fine. I think you would have to drink several for the caffeine intake to be significant. It also says to stay away from herbal teas and stick to black tea. Here are the links: What's the Real Scoop on Caffeine During Pregnancy : American Pregnancy Association

Drinking Herbal Teas during Pregnancy : American Pregnancy Association

[.Gabrielle.]

Hmm I guess that means no chamomile? I can do with black tea though.

[amrysmomma]

I'm the same as you, as far as being a popaholic, but I have found that sprite zero or diet sprite works wonders, no caffeine, and no carbs (I'm insulin resistent) and it calms my nausea down quite well, and I actually feel like I'm drinking a pop. I think your ok for decaf, even tho there is caffeine in it, I know it's nowhere near what regular has.

[stacyag]

why can't you have caffeine free non-diet soda?

vitamin water is chuck full of calories as well?

my first time around i would pour 1/4 cup caffeine free regular coke and fill up the rest with water/seltzer. i'd get that soda taste with less calories.

i just drank my last HUGE glass of diet coke right before i took my home pregnancy test - i knew it would be my last for a while.

I for sure can't drink only water the whole 9 months, but i really don't want to gain wait b/c of juice .

anyone found a good alternative that is low calorie but doesn't have artificial sweeteners in it?

Stacy

[...Aimee...]

I drink juice, but water it down. Strong juices like grape juice really do well with that. I mostly drink water though.

[chrisam143]

I drink Diet Sprite, Diet Caffeine Free Pepsi and Diet Caffeine Free Dr. Pepper. And also decaf ice tea. I am hoping those are still okay to drink.