Anyone still smoking?

[Moomad]

I won't put my views on smoking across as they are very much anti...but I do understand addictions. What I would like to know is those of you that smoke, have you been offered any support from NHS/doctors/midwives to stop or at least cut down?

I had my first midwife appointment recently and upon mentioning that I'd cut down from twenty ciggies to half a rollie, she said "Would you like to quit?" And then she swifly moved on once I'd said no. Perhaps others are more persuasive but I wasn't even offered extra information.

 

[Heavencanwait]

I had my first midwife appointment recently and upon mentioning that I'd cut down from twenty ciggies to half a rollie, she said "Would you like to quit?" And then she swifly moved on once I'd said no. Perhaps others are more persuasive but I wasn't even offered extra information.

It isnt the midwifes responsibility, it's yours. This is how you quit smoking : stop buying cigarettes.

 

[AP]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

If thats your kinda support what the hell are you doing on this thread?

 

[Heavencanwait]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

Please. Why is it always somebody elses fault? Take some responsibility!

EDIT: What am I doing in this thread? Telling it like it is instead of pretending that smoking when you're pregnant is okay. I quit, you can quit. We weren't born smokers you know. Any habit can be undone, no matter how hard.

 

[Moomad]

I had my first midwife appointment recently and upon mentioning that I'd cut down from twenty ciggies to half a rollie, she said "Would you like to quit?" And then she swifly moved on once I'd said no. Perhaps others are more persuasive but I wasn't even offered extra information.

It isnt the midwifes responsibility, it's yours. This is how you quit smoking : stop buying cigarettes.

I don't buy cigarettes. I buy tobacco, filters and papers ACTUALLY haha!

Umm... It's not the midwives responsibility to get me to quit smoking but someone was asked if we're offered support and advice to help us quit. And my response was to illustrate how I wasn't offered anything of the sort.

If you'd read my post properly, before talking out of your bumbum, you'd see that I'm happy smoking my half a roll up a day and don't want to quit. So therefore have no blame for anyone, least of all the midwife. So leave me alone please.

 

[poppy666]

EternalRose yes it says above ive cut down but not given up but dont say im happy to smoke, but like ive said in a prior post im proud of how much i have cut down and thats voiced quite a few times on this thread.

 

[vinnypeanut]

Moomad you told her you didnt want to quit....theres nothing more she could of done.
She cant force you to quit, im sure if you had been willing to try she would of been more than supportive towards it!
x

 

[Kitty23]

I think the ladies who are still smoking and posting on this thread are being very brave. Even better if you have cut down. Personally I don't smoke but I'm not here to judge its your body your decision.

I am however a bit disapointed with people feeling the need to preach on here about the dangers of smoking. Its obvious there are dangers when smoking when pregnant, these ladies don't need it shoved down their throats they are grown up enough to make their own decisions in life!

Why post on this thread if you are just going to be negative. If you have nothing nice to say...

 

[EternalRose]

I won't put my views on smoking across as they are very much anti...but I do understand addictions. What I would like to know is those of you that smoke, have you been offered any support from NHS/doctors/midwives to stop or at least cut down?

I had my first midwife appointment recently and upon mentioning that I'd cut down from twenty ciggies to half a rollie, she said "Would you like to quit?" And then she swifly moved on once I'd said no. Perhaps others are more persuasive but I wasn't even offered extra information.

I actually think the question she asked, was spot on. Maybe she should have given you more info/support on quitting? You say you only smoke half a rollie a day now, thats excellent and I am sure all of us here think thats a great achievement since you were smoking a pack a day before but I am sure you could try other solutions to avoid smoking just that half as you have already come so far. I am sure NHS direct could give you some pointers, and send you out a pack in the post if you dont know any ways to distract yourself, and I think there is a helpline available too. Maybe everytime you get the urge you can pick the phone up and speak to someone who understands. The midwife can give you all the information and the preety leaflets/packs in the world but ultimately its YOU that has to take the steps to stop completely.

 

[Moomad]

Moomad you told her you didnt want to quit....theres nothing more she could of done.
She cant force you to quit, im sure if you had been willing to try she would of been more than supportive towards it!
x

Perhaps so. You're right there.

It does make me question the sort of effects smoking has on the unborn child though. If it was really that serious, they'd have been a bit more passionate about it surely? They (there was a trainee midwife there too) went mental when I mentioned that I wanted my highlights redone and told me all about the risks.

 

[AP]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

Please. Why is it always somebody elses fault? Take some responsibility!

EDIT: What am I doing in this thread? Telling it like it is instead of pretending that smoking when you're pregnant is okay. I quit, you can quit. We weren't born smokers you know. Any habit can be undone, no matter how hard.

True, but it can take time, its a shame nothing can be done about your ignorance though.

 

[xxema&bumpmjx]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

If thats your kinda support what the hell are you doing on this thread?

i agree if your so against smokin why bother readin this thread

 

[Moomad]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

Please. Why is it always somebody elses fault? Take some responsibility!

EDIT: What am I doing in this thread? Telling it like it is instead of pretending that smoking when you're pregnant is okay. I quit, you can quit. We weren't born smokers you know. Any habit can be undone, no matter how hard.

True, but it can take time, its a shame nothing can be done about your ignorance though.

Hear hear!

 

[Minstermind]

Think in the end a person will quit only when they have the internal motivation to, and no amount of external pressure will make it happen. I did finally reach that point myself and once I did, it was pretty easy to do. I had been smoking about 10-15 a day and went down to a couple a day for a stretch of a few weeks, then nothing. But if I had been fighting myself to do that, I don't think it would have worked.

I actually found the quitting itself pretty easy once I was properly motivated from within. The difficult part was for about the year following, when my ex would smoke around me (well, I had him go out on the patio to smoke but I could still smell it when he came back in). I would occasionally get that compelling urge to have a drag again. I found that after a few minutes the urge would pass and I'd be fine. I'd distract myself doing something else if need be.

A couple of times I did give in and took a drag off his cigarette and felt instantly repulsed and sick. I'm really glad it worked out that way for me as it made it that much easier to just permanently quit.

 

[AP]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

If thats your kinda support what the hell are you doing on this thread?

i agree if your so against smokin why bother readin this thread

I smoke. I am no longer pregnant. I learnt a lesson. I'd hope someone would learn from my story too.

Edit: oops took that the wrong way but still making my point

 

[Wobbles]

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[xxema&bumpmjx]

Please. Why is it always somebody elses fault? Take some responsibility!

EDIT: What am I doing in this thread? Telling it like it is instead of pretending that smoking when you're pregnant is okay. I quit, you can quit. We weren't born smokers you know. Any habit can be undone, no matter how hard.[/QUOTE]

have we blamed anyone if you read a lot f us feel guilty for smokin an its hard to kick the habit its like tellin a person who takes drugs just to stop with out any help or oter means of comin of the stuff.

if you dnt agree with this thread i suggest you dnt read any more an dnt be puttin stupid comments on like just stop i did WELL I AM SORRY WERE ALL NOT BLOODY PERFECT LIKE YOU

 

[Wobbles]

thats a bit harsh. thats like telling my alky aunt not to buy drink.

without her meds from docs to help, she'd be screwed.

Please. Why is it always somebody elses fault? Take some responsibility!

EDIT: What am I doing in this thread? Telling it like it is instead of pretending that smoking when you're pregnant is okay. I quit, you can quit. We weren't born smokers you know. Any habit can be undone, no matter how hard.

Im wondering why your in this thread too along with many others - I mean the thread was reaching out to others who also find it hard to stop.

I am locking this thread before it gets any worse but for the record in the future if the post does not concern you or relate to you then move along if you can't offer support/useful information/encouragement without digs and acting a bit above everyone else.