Kicking Caffeine!
Last Friday, I wrote a quick tweet and facebook status message about my intent to give up caffeine. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, both for better health, and in preparation for pregnancy.
When I told Brian my plan, he asked me why I wanted to do this now. There was nothing discouraging in his query, just curiosity. I thought long and hard about my many reasons, but it really comes down to one:
I know that the 1st trimester of pregnancy is hard. I can expect morning sickness, exhaustion, headaches, and other not-so-fun symptoms. Why would I want to add caffeine withdrawal to that list?
I’m a realist, and I know there’s a possibility that I’ll never conceive, but just in case I do, I want to avoid as much unpleasantness as I can.
So, on Saturday morning, while Brian gulped his normal three cups of java, I slowly sipped my new strawberry blooming tea. It’s not only yummy, it’s also pretty (oh, how I love pretty things!). I steeped the same tea four or five times, and each time, it tasted as good as the first.
Now, it’s Tuesday, and I’d give my right arm for a cup of coffee. I’m resisting, but it’s really, really hard. I can smell it throughout the office, I can taste it when Brian kisses me goodbye, I can almost feel the caffeine running through my co-workers veins. Almost.
I’ll be strong and get through this withdrawal. I’ve got my tea.
Themocracy
Yeah, tea! I drink SOO much tea… all day long while working.
I never used to drink coffee, but I started this year (bad timing). I guess I should stop too.
What about teas with caffeine? I drink those
I made sure that the teas I bought had very little or no caffeine at all.
BTW, I’m going to add you to my blogroll if that’s ok.
Strawberry? You?
Yep. In tiny quantities, like in tea, it doesn’t cause a reaction. It’s really, really yummy!