17 Excuses Women Use For Not Drinking Before People Know They're Pregnant
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Trying to keep your pregnancy under wraps during your first trimester can be a tricky combination of lies and half-truths. Especially if you're known for enjoying a glass (or three of wine!) or have a bunch of social events to attend, turning down a drink when you're in your childbearing years can be an immediate red flag. For some, not having an alcoholic beverage in your hand is an open invitation to ask about the status of your uterus. Instead of sharing the news before they're ready, many moms-to-be get creative with various reasons they're not drinking. Check out the 17 excuses pregnant women have given for not enjoying a few cocktails before people knew that they were pregnant.
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"Ugh, I really shouldn't drink. I have an early morning tomorrow."
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"I'm feeling off. I think I have a stomach flu."
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"I'm trying a new cleanse to hopefully lose some weight."
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"I’ve been having trouble sleeping and am trying to stay away from alcohol to see if it helps."
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"I'm doing a detox this week."
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"I already had a few drinks before I got here."
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"It was my New Year's resolution to try to cut back."
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"I think alcohol has been giving me migraines."
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"I'm so hungover and am still just trying to recover from last night."
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"The doctor put me on a strict elimination diet for a few weeks."
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"Unfortunately I'm on antibiotics."
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"I've already been drinking all night!"
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"Alcohol just makes me so sleepy lately."
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"I gave up cocktails for Lent."
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"It's my turn to be the designated driver!"
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"I think I have a bladder infection."
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