OHbaby! Forums : Caffeine https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:55:56 +0000 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:46:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38696 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Caffeine : I&#039;m a complete coke addict,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1307430&title=caffeine#1307430 Author: Hun
Subject: 38696
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 1:46pm

I'm a complete coke addict, well coke zero addict anyway. But like Hopes said you can get caffeine free which satisfies my cravings. I think the recommendations are to have less than 200mg a day, which is quite a few cans of coke anyway, i'm just trying to be extra good! ]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:46:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1307430&title=caffeine#1307430 <![CDATA[Caffeine : My GP also advised me to limit...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1307298&title=caffeine#1307298 Author: P Cheeky
Subject: 38696
Posted: 16 April 2011 at 7:03am

My GP also advised me to limit my coffee and I'm a lover of the daily ritual.

So, I did a bit of research (including about how they decaffeinate the stuff) and for you ladies, my recommendation:

http://www.coffeesupremeshop.com/sulawesi-water-decaf.html

This is great stuff. Swiss Water Processed, so no nasty chemicals. You can buy it as beans, grind it yourself and make your own delicious, very low caffeine coffee. And they deliver nationwide :-) (Lucky me, I work about 5 minutes walk from their shop!)

BTW I use one of these (http://www.coffeesupremeshop.com/devices/filters/swissgold-coffee-filter-one-cup.html) at work and it makes the cleanest most delicious tasting cup!

Happy to help (and no, I don't work there! Just a faithful customer :-))]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:03:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1307298&title=caffeine#1307298 <![CDATA[Caffeine : And you can get caffeine-free...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306726&title=caffeine#1306726 Author: Hopes
Subject: 38696
Posted: 15 April 2011 at 8:12am

And you can get caffeine-free actual coke, if you're like me and prefer the taste of the 'Coke' brand. It only comes in the 1.5l bottles, though, which I'd never get through before they went flat. I still bought it for a treat sometimes ]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306726&title=caffeine#1306726 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Sorry to butt in bit I spotted...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306681&title=caffeine#1306681 Author: Booski
Subject: 38696
Posted: 14 April 2011 at 11:39pm

Sorry to butt in bit I spotted the caffiene title and had to have a nosey

Originally posted by LadyBee LadyBee wrote:

Originally posted by babygiraffe babygiraffe wrote:

I switched to decaf when we started trying as I heard caffeine can affect fertility and also might have a part to play in early miscarriage. But then I read heard that they use so many chemicals to take the caffeine out of coffee that it freaked me out so I stopped that too.   


I read this also so thats why I stay clear of decaf!


Nescafe gold uses the swiss water method to remove caffiene, its the only instant I know of to steer away from chemicals, many proper coffees (beans etc) use that method too.

Also caffiene is added into coke, so isn't a by-product of the drink (like say with coffee), I know Phoenix cola doesn't add any. Might help with cravings ]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:39:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306681&title=caffeine#1306681 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Oh man I am a sucker for coffee,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306672&title=caffeine#1306672 Author: RachFizz
Subject: 38696
Posted: 14 April 2011 at 10:58pm

Oh man I am a sucker for coffee, tea, coke and chocolate!

On the days I work the barista makes me a free coffee so I try to just keep it to that, maybe a cup of tea or coke later on..

I think my rule for myself is two things a day- either a coke and a tea, coffee and a chocolate, tea and chocolate etc... Not sure what I'll do once UTD, probably cut it down to one treat instead of two.. hopefully it's not too hard lol!

I'm definitely an everything in moderation kinda person. Except the complete no-no's lol.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:58:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306672&title=caffeine#1306672 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I LOVE my morning Coffee but since...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306534&title=caffeine#1306534 Author: Georgiegirl
Subject: 38696
Posted: 14 April 2011 at 8:18pm

I LOVE my morning Coffee but since TTC, I have gone on to Black coffee that is half strength, I'm really liking it!
But I only have half a coffee a day
]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:18:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1306534&title=caffeine#1306534 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Caronz wrote:The fertility...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1302634&title=caffeine#1302634 Author: Birdie
Subject: 38696
Posted: 08 April 2011 at 5:50pm

Originally posted by Caronz Caronz wrote:

The fertility clinics reccomend you cut all cafine out! Its breaking my heart


Fx'd you get UTD this month and go completely off coffee and other caffeine related drinks like I did ]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:50:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1302634&title=caffeine#1302634 <![CDATA[Caffeine : The fertility clinics reccomend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1302503&title=caffeine#1302503 Author: Caronz
Subject: 38696
Posted: 08 April 2011 at 2:33pm

The fertility clinics reccomend you cut all cafine out! Its breaking my heart
]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:33:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1302503&title=caffeine#1302503 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Hmmm, I am also on the moderation...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301971&title=caffeine#1301971 Author: _Lou_
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 7:27pm

Hmmm, I am also on the moderation side. I guess I try and apply that to everything, emphasis on try as it doesn't always work with things like wine, chocolate and chips! But most days, I will have a coffee and maybe a cup of tea in the afternoon sometimes. I also drink green tea which has caffeine but I figure (hopefully) its benefits outweigh the caffeine! I also LOVE peppermint tea, and drink that a bit too. I agree that when TTC you still have to live, but aspartame is not good for us anyway, let alone TTC!]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:27:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301971&title=caffeine#1301971 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Ok I might shock some of you here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301906&title=caffeine#1301906 Author: curlysue
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 6:11pm

Ok I might shock some of you here with my bad habits.

Before we concieved DS I was drinking 1-2 bottles of v a day, when I found out I was preg I stopped it completely and drunk other fizz instead, mainly coke zero bad I know. Im not a coffee drinker but hae a milo / hot chocolate most days.

Now that we have been trying to conceive number two for so long I am wondering if I should cut down on my almost daily redbull (switched from v)I go through fazes of drinking lots and then not much so maybe its time to stop altogether.



Edited by curlysue]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:11:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301906&title=caffeine#1301906 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I used to drink loads of coffee...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301810&title=caffeine#1301810 Author: Birdie
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 3:55pm

I used to drink loads of coffee but when I got UTD with DD I went off coffee altogether and stayed away from all types of coke, when she was born I was still off coffee, think it might be the breast feeding? anyway am still BFing and off coffee and had a wee surprise, baby number 2 on the way!!! It might not be related at all but we put in a fair bit of effort to get baby number 1 (and had a mc along the way)and not for baby number 2 so I have been wondering is it because I have been caffeine and alcohol free for so long.....

Edited by Birdie]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:55:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301810&title=caffeine#1301810 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Right through TTC I have had one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301513&title=caffeine#1301513 Author: TwinnyBump
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 10:20am

Right through TTC I have had one cup of coffee, and maybe 2 cups of tea a day + a couple of cups of coke once or twice a week. Now that Im finally pg, Im going to try cut them down as much as possible but not sure what hot drinks Im going to have instead as I don't want to have too much hot choco cos of all the sugar and not a huge fan of herbal teas

TTC is a really hard journey, I believe you can't take all the enjoyment out of life so go what feels right to you!]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:20:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301513&title=caffeine#1301513 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I just did a quick google and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301508&title=caffeine#1301508 Author: LadyBee
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 10:13am

I just did a quick google and this is what one site said

Other data on caffeine:

Cup of coffee        90-150 mg
Instant coffee        60-80 mg
Tea                         30-70 mg
Cola                        30-45 mg
Chocolate bar             30 mg
Stay-awake pill          100 mg
Cold relief tablet        30 mg

a bit variable, but guess it depends on the brand and cup size etc

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:13:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301508&title=caffeine#1301508 <![CDATA[Caffeine : To be honest I dont think anything...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301483&title=caffeine#1301483 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 9:45am

To be honest I dont think anything in moderation is bad for you. Stopping coffee certinily didn't help with my miscarriage problem. When we first started trying I fell pregnant on our 2nd try and had been drinking at least 2 cups of coffee up until then so clearly didn't affect my fertility. But I feel healthier for not drinking coffee. However, giving up wine is another story! Back to my non drinking self again this month. Sob. I miss wine!]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:45:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301483&title=caffeine#1301483 <![CDATA[Caffeine : babygiraffe wrote:I switched...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301465&title=caffeine#1301465 Author: LadyBee
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 9:29am

Originally posted by babygiraffe babygiraffe wrote:

I switched to decaf when we started trying as I heard caffeine can affect fertility and also might have a part to play in early miscarriage. But then I read heard that they use so many chemicals to take the caffeine out of coffee that it freaked me out so I stopped that too.   


I read this also so thats why I stay clear of decaf!]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:29:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301465&title=caffeine#1301465 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I dont know how much caffine Tea...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301461&title=caffeine#1301461 Author: LadyBee
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 9:27am

I dont know how much caffine Tea has ? I think its similar to a cup of instant coffee but not sure???
Oh yeah I stay clear of aspartame, over all it cant be good for ya]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:27:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301461&title=caffeine#1301461 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I understood tea has just as much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301457&title=caffeine#1301457 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 9:26am

I understood tea has just as much as coffee? Not sure the actual levels.
]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:26:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301457&title=caffeine#1301457 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I have around two cups of tea...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301448&title=caffeine#1301448 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 9:20am

I have around two cups of tea and a cup of coffee daily. I've read conflicting things about caffeine and fertility so I just keep it to a minimum (for me anyway) rather than cut it out altogether.

As jem says I wouldn't be going anywhere near aspartame but more for health reasons than fertility ones.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:20:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301448&title=caffeine#1301448 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I switched to decaf when we started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301407&title=caffeine#1301407 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 8:34am

I switched to decaf when we started trying as I heard caffeine can affect fertility and also might have a part to play in early miscarriage. But then I read heard that they use so many chemicals to take the caffeine out of coffee that it freaked me out so I stopped that too. Now I drink a coffee substitute called Aromalt. Its fine, all I need is a hot drink in the morning and I'm happy. I had a cup of coffee last week as a treat and holy moly, I felt like I was on drugs! It took all day for it to wear off - hideous. Never again!

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:34:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301407&title=caffeine#1301407 <![CDATA[Caffeine : What caffeine level does a regular...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301406&title=caffeine#1301406 Author: Brunettie86
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 8:34am

What caffeine level does a regular cup of tea have compared to coffee? I usually have a coffee in the morning and one or two teas during the day. I don't drink coke and have chocolate maybe 3 times a month and just a small piece at that. I might look at cutting down my coffee/tea intake since it sounds like it will help.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:34:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301406&title=caffeine#1301406 <![CDATA[Caffeine : After being a avid coffee drinker...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301397&title=caffeine#1301397 Author: LadyBee
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 8:29am

After being a avid coffee drinker I totally cut it out cold turkey and havent had a cup of coffee for about 6 months now
I do however still have caffeine but wayyyyy less than I did with having numerous cups of coffee everyday
I have one cup of weak tea everyday (sometimes not) and the odd bit of chocolate/glass of coke but not all the time.
I have done it purely to help with my fertility, I also have a blocked tube
Everyday I want a nice cup of coffee but so far I have stuck to my plan ]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:29:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301397&title=caffeine#1301397 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I was advised by my naturopath...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301354&title=caffeine#1301354 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 7:09am

I was advised by my naturopath to cut down my coffee consumption to one cup a day plus if I was going to have a cup to make it a decent one, ie no instant stuff.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:09:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301354&title=caffeine#1301354 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Yea, on Fertility Associates (strong!)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301339&title=caffeine#1301339 Author: Hopes
Subject: 38696
Posted: 07 April 2011 at 3:49am

Yea, on Fertility Associates (strong!) advice, I cut caffeine out altogether. And then I didn't drink it while I was pregnant (figured since I'd stopped, why start again then) and once he was born didn't want to incase the shock to my system kept him awake forever (I had a diet coke the other day, and he didn't even notice. And boy, that tasted good!)

I'm not aware of any reasearch linking aspartame with a decrease in fertility, Jem? Where did you hear that?]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:49:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301339&title=caffeine#1301339 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Yep it is best to try limit or...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301328&title=caffeine#1301328 Author: jem
Subject: 38696
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 11:40pm

Yep it is best to try limit or cut out caffeine.

Also i would like to add that it would be best to try limit your dietcoke/zero consumption not so much to reduce your caffeine intake but to reduce your intake of the scary aspartame!!!!! <--- so not good for fertility or general health.

Im kinda lucky in a way coz Im allergic to artifical sweetners so they arent in my diet to begin with so super easy to cut out for fertility reasons. Plus I cant drink coffee either since it turns me into what i can only describe as a toddler on a week long sugar and p high! sooo not pretty lol ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:40:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301328&title=caffeine#1301328 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I recently heard that caffeine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301309&title=caffeine#1301309 Author: whitewave
Subject: 38696
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 10:46pm

I recently heard that caffeine can affect your fertility, but I don't know by how much. I normally only have 1 cup of coffee in the morning anyway, but I just switched to a decaf plunger blend that actually tastes quite nice! I don't get my morning wakeup hit the same, but I reckon its worth it, if it does increase my chances of conceiving.]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:46:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301309&title=caffeine#1301309 <![CDATA[Caffeine : I think its recommended that you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301296&title=caffeine#1301296 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 38696
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 10:18pm

I think its recommended that you limit caffeine intake to less than 200 mg per day. Dont for get that thats all caffeine so including chocolate too

I have my usual morning coffee and if I feel like it another one when I get to work. Sometimes I will have coke if I have nausea thats bothering me. ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:18:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301296&title=caffeine#1301296 <![CDATA[Caffeine : Hi all What are your thoughts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301272&title=caffeine#1301272 Author: hopeful74
Subject: 38696
Posted: 06 April 2011 at 9:38pm

Hi all

What are your thoughts on caffeine consumption and TTC?

Do you try and stay away from it or keep it to a minimum?

In particular I drink a lot of diet coke and coke zero. Am I harming my chances further (I'm operating on one fallopian tube, but everything else is OK with me and also with DH)?

I look forward to hearing what you think.

Thanks! ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:38:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38696&PID=1301272&title=caffeine#1301272