Hi Kirria, welcome!
First of all, are you breast feeding? because if you are, you'll have to wait until bubby Hannah has been weaned to lose weight with Atkins. Dr A states very clearly that the weight loss phases of Atkins should not be undertaken when pregnant or breastfeeding. You can do the maintenance phase though.
Okay, in case you are not breast feeding, here are your answers:
1. Technically, caffeine is not allowed. But I have to say that many people on this board are still losing weight successfully while drinking coffee.
2. No cereals during Induction - reread the lists of allowed foods.
But you don't have to stick to eggs either. I have chicken wings, lamb cutlets, leftovers, anything. Check out our "Breakfast Ideas" forum for more ideas.
3. My advice is to not bother about the whole peeing on the stick thing. The ketostox are notoriously inaccurate for a start. I've seen way too many people here (I mean the whole board, not just the Aussies) get all worried because the stix are the wrong colour, while they are losing weight wonderfully.
4. The 20g carbs is only for Induction. After that, you gradually increase by 5g every week - that's 25g daily, then 30g etc.
Kirria, I know you are busy with your darling Hannah, but please, reread the Induction section of the book before you try to start.
All the very best to you!
Rosebud