Any of you smoke

[Spartacus]

I wouldn't say they were angry posts hun just people find it hard to understand that's all, I am one of them but I am not judging anyone as it is personal choice x

 

[Gatorade]

I quit. the moment I suspected pregnancy. I find the idea of hurting my baby more stressful than not having the cig.

 

[charlottecco2]

I quit. the moment I suspected pregnancy. I find the idea of hurting my baby more stressful than not having the cig.

good for you xx

 

[tinytoes]

I quit. the moment I suspected pregnancy. I find the idea of hurting my baby more stressful than not having the cig.

me too. I couldnt possibly now.


I mean - I dont get how anyone could put a cigarette to a babies mouth?! It's ish the same if you ask me. And it's ESPECIALLY rubbish when young pregnant girls smoke - girls who've not have a 20 year habit to contend with.

 

[tinytoes]

We all know that it is better to stop whilst pregnant - but do all of us know how hard it is?

there is enough stuff rammed down our necks the whole time - and it is a really personal decision - a lot of my friends (I am sorry to say) smoked the whole way through their pregnancies and also had healthy babies. .

yes we do know it is hard. But it's as hard as we make it. It's about choosing. I choose not to smoke. We've just got to get real with ourselves. Not make excuses "oooh it's too hard......."
We can do anything we want..We're going to be mothers - we need to be strong, not weak...quitting smoking is one of the easier things we can do. Climbing everest, finding a cure for AIDS, overcoming cancer, coping with the loss of a parent - now there are real challenges.

and there ends my rant. phew!

 

[x0xbaybeeemz]

Yes i smoke..
I did give up smoking ages ago for about 3months which is good I wanted a kid so much that i gave up for it.. But then things happend and i started again but me and my partner are going to try and give up because we are trying for ababy

 

[coccyx]

Good luck , if you can do it once i'm sure you can do it again.

 

[TashaAndBump]

Yes i smoke..
I did give up smoking ages ago for about 3months which is good I wanted a kid so much that i gave up for it.. But then things happend and i started again but me and my partner are going to try and give up because we are trying for ababy

Good luck! I really hope it happens for you - quitting will help both your chances of conceiving and making it past the 12 week milestone, and will give your LO the best possible start in life.

 

[Jenny]

Wow, some of the responses on this thread are upsetting

I smoked for 12 years, I smoked through out my first pregnancy as I was unable to completely quit, but did cut back to 2-5 smokes a day. I smoked in this one up until almost 2 months ago and I've haven't had a cigg since. This is the longest time I've EVER gone without a cigg. I'm damn proud of that thank you very much, so sorry I was unable to quit at the beginning of my pregnancy but its not as easy as some of you think.

Yes, we are pregnant but the addiction is too hard for some people to fight. Yes you would think that for our child it could be easily stopped but for some people its NOT. EVERYONE is different, some people have more will power than others. Its not fair to assume just because someone did it from day to night that everyone else can. Frankly, I'm disgusted at the nonsupporting remarks in this thread. We are here to give others support and not put them down because they don't live up to your expectations.

Anywho, turning my hormones off . I wish all of you trying to quit good luck and I hope you can do it. Also would like to say kudos to the ones that have cut back, you're trying and thats all that matters.

 

[TashaAndBump]

Jenny the fact that you've gone the last few months without smoking most certainly is something to be proud of - very proud!

Don't let unsupportive posts upset or anger you - just ignore them. I don't think that they are posted through malace - more through ignorance; a lack of understanding.

Some people simply can't understand how strong an addiction can be, and it is hard for them to see how some women can continue to smoke because of this knowing that it is harming their baby. It can be frustrating and upsetting for some to see that people continue to smoke during their pregnancies as they simply don't understand. A few outbursts are only to be expected in a controversial thread like this one - just ignore them and coninue to support the other women on here who are trying to give up.

Hope this makes you feel a bit better anyway

 

[elles28]

Wow, some of the responses on this thread are upsetting

I smoked for 12 years, I smoked through out my first pregnancy as I was unable to completely quit, but did cut back to 2-5 smokes a day. I smoked in this one up until almost 2 months ago and I've haven't had a cigg since. This is the longest time I've EVER gone without a cigg. I'm damn proud of that thank you very much, so sorry I was unable to quit at the beginning of my pregnancy but its not as easy as some of you think.

Yes, we are pregnant but the addiction is too hard for some people to fight. Yes you would think that for our child it could be easily stopped but for some people its NOT. EVERYONE is different, some people have more will power than others. Its not fair to assume just because someone did it from day to night that everyone else can. Frankly, I'm disgusted at the nonsupporting remarks in this thread. We are here to give others support and not put them down because they don't live up to your expectations.

Anywho, turning my hormones off . I wish all of you trying to quit good luck and I hope you can do it. Also would like to say kudos to the ones that have cut back, you're trying and thats all that matters.

I agree 100% with you Jenny & well done xx

 

[Gatorade]

I understand that smoking is an addictive habit, both physically and emotionally - but after the first two days, the physical addiction is gone, and the rest is mental.

It's about changing your mentality, and looking at smoking in a different perspective. I remember, a week after I'd quit, I was like... "I CAN SMELL AGAIN! HALLELUJAH!" That's a lot more helpful than moaning and groaning about how shitty it feels not to have a cig in your mouth. I mean, it DOES feel really crappy, but you're also saving your and your baby's health, and that's just awesome!

Sticking positive and sure about your decision to quit is KEY, believing and KNOWING you can quit is also key. Everyone is capable of the same things. We can all quit, and there is no better drive than your own lovely little one.

So really, keep at it, don't stop trying and cutting down, all of you ladies. Don't set limits on yourself because you CAN do it. It's tough but so worth it in the end, believe me.

 

[nikky0907]

I don't smoke,but usually when me and my friends go out or go to starbucks or any other caffe it would bother me so much when someone around me would have a smoke.Now that I'm pregnant I finally have a reason to ask them to put it out.It's the best thing ever!

Stay strong girls,your kids will be short...

 

[mummy_channon]

im also struggling to stop, sometimes i can go a couple of days without but i always go back! i smoked through my other pregnancies and they are well BUT i do feel guilty every time i light up and it makes it harder that pregnant women cant use the nicorette things!
good luck and if u find something that works let me know

 

[Nic-Flowers]

Sorry not currently pg but I saw your thread...

I have smoked since I was VERY VERY young. I quit with my first pg, just quit. It seemed simple. When I mc I lit up before I left the hospital (can't even smoke in the parking lot, but no one stopped the crazy lady with the splotchy face) Now I am just TTC again and I can't seem to give it up. What is wrong with me? Any suggestions?

 

[mummy_channon]

Sorry not currently pg but I saw your thread...

I have smoked since I was VERY VERY young. I quit with my first pg, just quit. It seemed simple. When I mc I lit up before I left the hospital (can't even smoke in the parking lot, but no one stopped the crazy lady with the splotchy face) Now I am just TTC again and I can't seem to give it up. What is wrong with me? Any suggestions?

i wish i could help but im struggling too!!!
i'd appreciate help tho 2 if n e one has n e ideas!
i tried accupuncture but it didnt work for me! saying that it might just be me so maybe u should give it a go??

 

[Nic-Flowers]

I did some magnet thing they put magnets on either side of your ear, it just made me moody, and quite bitter towards the guy who told me to do it.

 

[mummy_channon]

I did some magnet thing they put magnets on either side of your ear, it just made me moody, and quite bitter towards the guy who told me to do it.

lol i dont think ill try that then

 

[Nic-Flowers]

Do you ever just get so tired of people judging you for smoking? This guy at market made me cry after the mc saying I killed my baby. But I didn't smoke after found out I was pg and tons of people have smoked and had healthy babies.

Why are people so cruel,it's none of their business!

 

[mummy_channon]

Do you ever just get so tired of people judging you for smoking? This guy at market made me cry after the mc saying I killed my baby. But I didn't smoke after found out I was pg and tons of people have smoked and had healthy babies.

Why are people so cruel,it's none of their business!

if it makes u feel any better hun i had 3 still born children where i didnt smoke at all! the 2 pregnancies i did smoke through my babies were fine so i wouldnt blame a mc on smoking! u didnt kill your baby it just happened!