who needs a drink?

Do any of you stay at home moms ever have a glass of wine of wine or just a cold beer in the middle of the day? Mine are napping now and they have me so stressed out that I could really use a drink. I've never done it before and never really wanted to as bad as I do now. Would it be completely horrible and irresponsible to do this?

 

It's probably a good thing that I work away from home, or I'd probably do it all the time! I'd try to resist, but as long as you are mindful not to do it often...

ETA: and that's ONE glass missy!

 

I've had many a day recently when I've wanted to, but I want to be alert if I'm the only one home with them. I will on occasion have one when DH gets home and I know I have some back-up .

Mendy

 

No, but I will admit that I've put them down for a nap and popped a Vicodin leftover from my c-section once or twice when they've worked me over on a migraine day. :blush:

I suppose alcohol would do the same thing, but then I'd have to taste it and it would take longer to take the edge off...I guess I'm too lazy to get tipsy. Go for it...you do what it takes to get through the day.

 

People have a drink during a ball game in the afternoon on weekends. What's the difference during the week? I see no problem with one drink, personally, and I really don't drink a lot (especially now). If you're easily prone to habits, though, I might be wary. I also have a high alcohol tolerance, though, meaning one drink would never affect me. If you think you're likely to be affected, I'd steer clear. How about a nice cup of hot chocolate? Chocolate always makes me feel better.

 

Oh the thought crosses my mind all the time. And I like the PP's that said that people drink when they are watching a ballgame during the day, so...well I just dont feel right. I feel like I am not being responsible if there were to be an accident and I have to drive to the Ped or the ER and I have alcohol on my breath. But rest assured that once my hubby reports for duty, I have no problem kicking back a nice glass of Pinot

 

I was weak!!!!!!!!!! I went for the glass of wine and it was sooooo worth it. That hot chocolate wasn't a bad idea either...maybe next time. Besides, I had the whole glass of wine and I can still see straight to type this so I think I'll do all right. Hopefully, nobody decides to wake up early

 

Ill admit it..... about once a month while working around the house ill have a glass of Arbor Mist. It takes almost w whole bottle to effect me in any way so I know 1 glass is not going to do anything at all to me and it usually take me a good 45min to an hour to finish it anyway. So I know that no matter what Im clear as to whats going on around me when the kids are here.

If one glass did anything at all to me I would NEVER drink it with the kids being here with just me.

 

Ohhhhhh I have thought about it but it would make me more sleepy. I'd be snoozing in no time.................

 

I've definately had days when a drink would have helped! :blush: I've never done it though because it doesn't take much to get me tipsy! :lol: I'm happy it took the edge off for you! :hug99:

 

ME ME ME! and well I take one ... a small glass of chilled wine erfreshes me and Im like a new person when they wake up hehe

 

Thank you ladies!! It's nice to know that its ok not to be perfect

 

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Thank you ladies!! It's nice to know that its ok not to be perfect



Baileys in my coffee ( I guess that counts haha)

 

Yep, I say go for it. I would do it but I would be afraid of the headache/tired come down an hour later. But just thinking about it makes me want a nice cold beer...and it's only 11.

 

It is so funny that you post this. I have been staying at my parents house since the weekend before Christmas. I keep telling my mom that it is amazing that I am not an alcoholic. I have thought many times about taking a drink during the day, I just never have anything in my house to drink. UGH!! I need to plan ahead more!! LOL!!


I would say if the glass of wine took the edge off your day and that was all you drank as far as alcohol is concerned that it is ok. I just wouldnt do it everyday!!

 

hahaha...I have thought that soooo many times. I always joke around that if I truly liked alcohol, I could be an alcoholic. Kids are so rewarding but the most difficult job I have ever had. I feel that there is nothing wrong with having a drink....in moderation. Enjoy!

 

mine are two two and three.. and my brother bought bottled rootbeer, which im alergic too..

he put one in my fridge, and left for home 6 hours a way.

for me its like drinking alcohol, with out the pee factor..

 

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It's probably a good thing that I work away from home, or I'd probably do it all the time! I'd try to resist, but as long as you are mindful not to do it often...

ETA: and that's ONE glass missy!

Just make it a BIGGGGGG glass!!!

I don't usually feel like it during the day, but in the evenings on occasion, SURE DO!! I'll have some wine or beer!! Absolutely! :drinks: