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I did. I did not know either; there was nothing I could do at that point about the previous drinking episodes. I drank everyday as well and sometimes lots and parties and such. I never aborted my baby, I was 5 weeks along when I finally got a positive pregnancy test. I'm 22 weeks now and my baby is doing great in there and growing great, all parts; inside and out.

I had one episode of binge drinking before i knew i was pregnant...i found out at 4 weeks...i was (am) pretty scared..my dr said not to worry...he said it really takes a lot of alcohol throughout pregnancy to really hurt the baby...i still drink occasionally (dr said that was fine)..about three glasses of wine a week (not a day) ..i am 36 weeks with my fourth and baby looks/sounds fine...please keep us updated on what happens and how the baby is...

I still have a few glasses of red wine a week as well...

remember..they did not even know about fas until 1973...i don't think all of the babies born in the 60's were all messed up ...

I am soooo glad I found your question! I have the EXACT same deal. I am 38, and just found out that I am pregnant. The due date calculator said I am about 7 wks. I had been drinking every night and lots more on weekends. I have stopped now, but am scared to death that my baby got too much alcohol in the first month. I would love anyone's imput. I haven't been to a doctor yet.

just gave birth and baby looks good!! just don't get drunk anymore...I really wouldn't worry

The same happened to me. I was very scared in the beggining, after finding out I was pregnant and have had more than a couple drinks for the first 6 weeks. I am 30 weeks now and baby looks healthy, no malformations, brain growing at a normal rate.

I didn't find out I was pregnant till I was 5 weeks along. I was drinking heavily on a daily basis because my boyfriend( and father of my baby) died november 19th. I am now 7 weeks and quit drinking when I found out. I too was worried that I may have damaged my baby but I think everything will be okay.

I am now 11 weeks, and found out I was pregnant at 5 weeks, and just like all of you, I drank pretty frequently before I found out. My Dr. told me that the embryo does not even attach to you until around 6 weeks, so anything you do before then, does not go directly to the embryo/fetus. Do not worry, I know MANY women who were in the same boat and have beautiful healthy babies!

I followed "The Dead." I used a condom and still became pregnant. I was a pot-head and heavy drinker. At 10 weeks i found out. At 98 pounds, my periods were not regular. She is 11 and gets straight A's and scores high on New York State standardized tests. Stop drinking now and quit freaking out. it will be fine.

I was underweight, drinking heavily nightly (at least a bottle of wine), taking occasional prescription painkillers, smoked cigarettes and did cocaine a couple times before I found out I was 2 months pregnant.

I had just stopped taking the pill and had what I thought was a period - turns out it was implantation bleeding. I was absolutely sick and horrified, thinking of the harm I could have done to my unborn child.

Of course, I stopped all bad behavior immediately, started prenatal vitamins and eating as healthy as possible.

I was nervous but, I now have a perfectly healthy, intelligent & funny 2-year old son (who by the way was over 9 lbs at birth!). Good luck & best wishes!