Since joining this site in January I've been able to significantly reduce my alcohol intake. I stopped drinking from Sunday to Thursday and drank a bottle of wine on Friday and a bottle on Saturday. Still more than I hoped to be drinking but a start at least.
Without any doubt the most powerful thing for me has been regularly reading the posts on here. It's reassuring reading back through old threads of people who have been on here a long time - their ups and downs and seeing how well many are doing now. It is also reassuring to read the posts of the new members - although all our stories are different, there are also so many similarities. It's good to feel you are not alone, you can express yourself and not be judged and receive so much unconditional support. You can be on or off the wagon and the support still applies.
Anyway, I have just found out I'm pregnant! Very, very early days so trying not to get too excited. So I've just had my first AF weekend. Wow - I got so much done! I can't remember my last AF weekend - I've been drinking since I was 14. Do you know what? It was really ok!
A while ago I posted asking for advice regarding alcohol and pregnancy and the replies I got certainly ring very true. Something just kicks in and takes over. I've no cravings or desire to drink. It's not that Im feeling sick - the desire has just gone. Nevetheless, I'm not going to let my guard down. I've poured all the wine away just in case, and I will keep checking in here for my regular dose of support and inspiration!
Take care,
Nicole x
Without any doubt the most powerful thing for me has been regularly reading the posts on here. It's reassuring reading back through old threads of people who have been on here a long time - their ups and downs and seeing how well many are doing now. It is also reassuring to read the posts of the new members - although all our stories are different, there are also so many similarities. It's good to feel you are not alone, you can express yourself and not be judged and receive so much unconditional support. You can be on or off the wagon and the support still applies.
Anyway, I have just found out I'm pregnant! Very, very early days so trying not to get too excited. So I've just had my first AF weekend. Wow - I got so much done! I can't remember my last AF weekend - I've been drinking since I was 14. Do you know what? It was really ok!
A while ago I posted asking for advice regarding alcohol and pregnancy and the replies I got certainly ring very true. Something just kicks in and takes over. I've no cravings or desire to drink. It's not that Im feeling sick - the desire has just gone. Nevetheless, I'm not going to let my guard down. I've poured all the wine away just in case, and I will keep checking in here for my regular dose of support and inspiration!
Take care,
Nicole x
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