Early in our pregnancy, my wife and I attended a few events and gatherings, most of which involved alcohol. Not wanting to tip off our peers, we disguised my wife's new found abstinence using a variety of means:
Boys Night Out - This one was helpful in our situation. The idea here is that you, the hardworking husband, will be free to cut loose and drink as much as you want. Your partner will graciously be the designated driver. This really only works once before suspicions are raised.
Shot then a Chaser - This tip we got from the family movie classic "Coyote Ugly" and is helpful when dealing with shots. The non drinker holds the shot in her mouth briefly, and spits it back into a different glass. Beer bottles work best because their dark color disguises the various colors of whatever everyone else is drinking.
Drinking for Three - This trick was used with great effectiveness the night of my brother's wedding. While it will seem noticeable, always keep in mind that most people will actually be intoxicated. Just keep drinking all of your wife's alcohol. I ended up drinking my wife's champagne, her dinner wine, and her after-party shots with no one being the wiser.
The Friendly Bartender - This ruse works best at events with open bars or somewhere you have a tab. Just have a quick conversation with the bartender and explain that while you will be asking for cranberry vodka's all evening, you really just want a cranberry and soda. Another plus with this is that everyone will see your wife slamming back "cranberry vodkas" and won't mind you ducking early to take of the drunk wife.
No matter what, please be sure to be safe and drink responsibly. You might be drinking for three, but you're going to be a dad soon! Your partner is already creating a life, she doesn't need to be coddling your drunk-ass. Thanks for reading!
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