1 My mother drank and drank daily when she was pregnant with me (and after), and I turned out about as healthy as a horse. Even at 40 years old, I can still outrun many soldiers half my age. My growth also wasn't stunted, I'm 6'2" tall. Still, I can't help but wonder what would have happened if she didn't drink? Would I have ended up as a star athlete, like the next Carl Lewis or Michael Jordan? I know I shouldn't go that far, but the point is that just being healthy is not the only goal on the table. When people say that it's ok to smoke, because "my grandfather smoked every day and lived until 102", then you should respond, well if he didnt', then he might have lived until 103 instead...

2 I for one, couldn't drink five drinks in one sitting even if I wasn't pregnant! That's insane! However, I would love love love to enjoy a glass of wine every so often.

3 Sarah - My doctor told me it was OK to have a glass of wine when I was nearing the end of both my pregnancies. She said it would help me to relax (I think she was trying to help me not freak out over having a csection), but she said as long as it was in moderation, it was fine. I will be honest, though, I never did it. I was too afraid something might happen.