caffeine and pregnancy

[knole]

Please no judgement :) Hi my name is Nicole I'm 27 & have 2 little ones at home and I am 16 weeks pregnant tomorrow I had about 3 cups of coffee in the first trimester then didn't have anymore till these last 2 weeks we moved 3 states away and I have just been so tired this pregnancy I'm trying so hard to fight threw the days and not have caffeine its just so hard when im dragging all day and have little ones to chase after today I had 2 big cups of coffee and have been doing research my dr said and I have seen online the recommended dose is no more than 200 mg of caffeine a day I dont want to harm my baby I didn't drink caffeine with the others I'm definitely not gonna have 2 cups in one day again I've got myself all freaked out and hope that i havent hurt the baby do you ladies have any tips on how to have more energy and not be so dragging tired during this pregnancy and im just really hoping that I dont have a misscarage now I guess in a way im glad I feel bad cause that means im not going to do it again any tips or words of wisdom would help thanks mamas

[nonishy]

I drink one cup to one and half cups a day. Regular size coffee cup, which is about 11oz. I did however quit energy drinks.
An apple actually has more caffeine then a cup of coffee. If you can eat apples i would suggest eatting apple slices throughout the day. That should give you a bit of a boost.

[knole]

Thanks ladies these comments make me feel better and yes I do use lots of creamer :)

[MrsSpenc]

My midwife is pro coffee....not a ton but enough to keep you away from Tylenol or any other meds. Maybe try more cream in it. Take one cup break it into two. But honestly... before all these do/ donts...there was our grandparents and parents... we are all fine. Not saying smoke crack just saying I think stressing over it is worst. My first pregnancy I never career or worried about anything. I was free if I had a question is ask my grams or mom ...I never googled.... my son is still alive today and 4 years old.

[knufrio]

I am 35 weeks and have drank two cups of coffee a day for my entire pregnancy.  Its fine to drink coffee. Fatigue is just part of pregnancy though.you can try some light exercise to wake up a little or just stick with the coffee.