Does anybody or did you smoke.....

[Babybear1985]

...and if so how you finding the whole quitting thing? xx

 

[someoldgirl]

I smoked socially and only when having a drink out in a pub/party etc (I used to smoke regularly years ago)
Because I'm not getting drunk now, I've had no problem stopping smoking. I clearly wasn't addicted in the end and it just became a habit. Just hope I don't still feel I want to after my pregnancy. x

 

[My_First]

Yep, I was a 20 a day smoker. I didnt give up straight away after finding out and tried to go cold turkey, however I was a wreck for just a few hours. I went on the patches on the advice of my DR, and I am now a month given up. I wont lie, I really liked smoking and its been tough. You also have to give up for YOU and not just for your baby, otherwise it is likely that you will go back to it afterwards...

 

[Babybear1985]

Yep, I was a 20 a day smoker. I didnt give up straight away after finding out and tried to go cold turkey, however I was a wreck for just a few hours. I went on the patches on the advice of my DR, and I am now a month given up. I wont lie, I really liked smoking and its been tough. You also have to give up for YOU and not just for your baby, otherwise it is likely that you will go back to it afterwards...

so glad im not the only one....i wish i had never started, i smoked between 10 and 15 a day before i found out and now ill only have maybe a cig a day if that, although today ive been a bit naughty, however i seen the midwife today and she was really helpful and gave me lots of advice and said as i have cut down so much and am actively trying im doing the best i can and that it will prob result in stopping completly.

I hate myself for wanting to smoke or even having a couple of puffs but its not like im sat here witha 2 litre bottle of vodka and a 20 pack a day lol

anybody else going through this has my respect and support cos its not easy but i know that i can do it cos i just cant think about my poor little bean having to suffer becuase of me so im thinking its time to just go cold turkey and get it over with xx

 

[someoldgirl]

Yep, I was a 20 a day smoker. I didnt give up straight away after finding out and tried to go cold turkey, however I was a wreck for just a few hours. I went on the patches on the advice of my DR, and I am now a month given up. I wont lie, I really liked smoking and its been tough. You also have to give up for YOU and not just for your baby, otherwise it is likely that you will go back to it afterwards...

Well done on your progress so far! I too really enjoyed it which is why I worry I might want to continue afterwards.

 

[AP]

Yes, I was. I quit with my first pregnancy but fell back into having one or two a day when I could (I refuse to smoke if im looking after LO soon after). Managed to kick it though again. Now I cant stand the smell of it.

 

[HippyMumma23]

I smoked until I got my BFP. I smoked until I got my BFP with my son too. It was ridiculous of me to start again, I wont make that mistake again.

I am very lucky, I find it very easy to give up pregnant or not pregnant.

BUT- my problem is when I have a drink, whether it be one of a night out on the town, I lose all rationality and the urge to smoke is just too much and I give in. Every time.

Thats why its so easy to give up in pregnancy- because theres no alcohol.

 

[Babybear1985]

I smoked until I got my BFP. I smoked until I got my BFP with my son too. It was ridiculous of me to start again, I wont make that mistake again.

I am very lucky, I find it very easy to give up pregnant or not pregnant.

BUT- my problem is when I have a drink, whether it be one of a night out on the town, I lose all rationality and the urge to smoke is just too much and I give in. Every time.

Thats why its so easy to give up in pregnancy- because theres no alcohol.

lol im the same with alcohol but i havent touched a drop since ive found out...just need to kick this one a day thing and im sorted......xx

 

[My_First]

Yep, I was a 20 a day smoker. I didnt give up straight away after finding out and tried to go cold turkey, however I was a wreck for just a few hours. I went on the patches on the advice of my DR, and I am now a month given up. I wont lie, I really liked smoking and its been tough. You also have to give up for YOU and not just for your baby, otherwise it is likely that you will go back to it afterwards...

so glad im not the only one....i wish i had never started, i smoked between 10 and 15 a day before i found out and now ill only have maybe a cig a day if that, although today ive been a bit naughty, however i seen the midwife today and she was really helpful and gave me lots of advice and said as i have cut down so much and am actively trying im doing the best i can and that it will prob result in stopping completly.

I hate myself for wanting to smoke or even having a couple of puffs but its not like im sat here witha 2 litre bottle of vodka and a 20 pack a day lol

anybody else going through this has my respect and support cos its not easy but i know that i can do it cos i just cant think about my poor little bean having to suffer becuase of me so im thinking its time to just go cold turkey and get it over with xx

It really is tough, but (are you in the Uk?), I went on a smoking cessation programme, still on it, and the Nicotine Replacements are free if you go on the course. I still have moments when I want one, but it has got much easier. What I found the hardest was the combination of giving up smoking, cutting my glasses of wine of an evening down, only having one cup of coffee instaed of the usual four, and pregnancy hormones altogether did not make for a happy mummy

 

[Babybear1985]

Yep, I was a 20 a day smoker. I didnt give up straight away after finding out and tried to go cold turkey, however I was a wreck for just a few hours. I went on the patches on the advice of my DR, and I am now a month given up. I wont lie, I really liked smoking and its been tough. You also have to give up for YOU and not just for your baby, otherwise it is likely that you will go back to it afterwards...

so glad im not the only one....i wish i had never started, i smoked between 10 and 15 a day before i found out and now ill only have maybe a cig a day if that, although today ive been a bit naughty, however i seen the midwife today and she was really helpful and gave me lots of advice and said as i have cut down so much and am actively trying im doing the best i can and that it will prob result in stopping completly.

I hate myself for wanting to smoke or even having a couple of puffs but its not like im sat here witha 2 litre bottle of vodka and a 20 pack a day lol

anybody else going through this has my respect and support cos its not easy but i know that i can do it cos i just cant think about my poor little bean having to suffer becuase of me so im thinking its time to just go cold turkey and get it over with xx

It really is tough, but (are you in the Uk?), I went on a smoking cessation programme, still on it, and the Nicotine Replacements are free if you go on the course. I still have moments when I want one, but it has got much easier. What I found the hardest was the combination of giving up smoking, cutting my glasses of wine of an evening down, only having one cup of coffee instaed of the usual four, and pregnancy hormones altogether did not make for a happy mummy

Yeah im in the UK darl, the midwife gave me all the information to contact and try and get on a programme this afternoon so im going to contact them, she did say as im only having the odd one theres no point in nicotine replacement and its prob just a working progress and will prob stop completely soon, either way im going to look into it. going to try my first cold turkey day tomorrow so watch out for the moaning posts about anything and everything haha, well done you though, you must be really pleased with how well you have done xx

 

[Jojo-Mummy]

Yes I was a smoker, and found it hard giving up. The only thing that helped me was ther fact I was so sick all the time and the smell of smoke made it 10 times worse

 

[Chellepot]

I smoked but when I got my BFP I stopped. It killed me for a day or two but I read Allan Carr's Easy Way to Stop smoking, it really helped! I don't get the chemical cravings anymore at all, I now just occasionaly have a feeling that a cigarette woud be nice but a few deep breaths and somehting to distract my mind its gone again.
Just remember after a few days the actual nicotine cravings are gone, after that its your mind craving the habit. Just find a new habit - try knitting some booties for little one lol!!!

 

[Babybear1985]

I smoked but when I got my BFP I stopped. It killed me for a day or two but I read Allan Carr's Easy Way to Stop smoking, it really helped! I don't get the chemical cravings anymore at all, I now just occasionaly have a feeling that a cigarette woud be nice but a few deep breaths and somehting to distract my mind its gone again.
Just remember after a few days the actual nicotine cravings are gone, after that its your mind craving the habit. Just find a new habit - try knitting some booties for little one lol!!!

hmmmm i dont think id be too good at knitting lol....worth a try though lol...

i reckon i might invest in that book huni, thanks very much....1st day tomorrow...wish me luck lol xx

 

[someoldgirl]

i reckon i might invest in that book huni, thanks very much....1st day tomorrow...wish me luck lol xx[/QUOTE]

Good luck - you can do it!

2 of my friends quit after reading the Allan Carr book so its worth a try xx

 

[firstbabyOMG]

I smoked on & off for almost 10 years. Never really seemed to take, even though I really enjoy smoking. My husband didn't like it & when we decided to start TTC I gave it up. But am a bad girl because I would still smoke when I was around my sister. Luckily that wasn't often because she lives in Alabama, but unfortunately she was visiting us the entire time I was early on in my pregnancy & when I didn't know. But I didn't smoke a lot, maybe one or two a day & even then I couldn't finish them. Now the smell of cigarette smoke makes me want to vomit EVERYWHERE, so that's been a really welcome symptom. I feel like an a$$hole for smoking behind my hubby's back, but we had been trying & failing for so many months I was just SURE I wasn't pregnant... I don't think I smoked enough to cause any real harm... but if I did I'm certain I'll just never ever forgive myself.

 

[Babybear1985]

I smoked on & off for almost 10 years. Never really seemed to take, even though I really enjoy smoking. My husband didn't like it & when we decided to start TTC I gave it up. But am a bad girl because I would still smoke when I was around my sister. Luckily that wasn't often because she lives in Alabama, but unfortunately she was visiting us the entire time I was early on in my pregnancy & when I didn't know. But I didn't smoke a lot, maybe one or two a day & even then I couldn't finish them. Now the smell of cigarette smoke makes me want to vomit EVERYWHERE, so that's been a really welcome symptom. I feel like an a$$hole for smoking behind my hubby's back, but we had been trying & failing for so many months I was just SURE I wasn't pregnant... I don't think I smoked enough to cause any real harm... but if I did I'm certain I'll just never ever forgive myself.

Thats exactly how im feeling, i would never forgive myself so its lighters and ashtrays in the bin and a fresh start for me and beany.....hoping my OH is going to stop with me so that will be a real support....untill today it really had not sunk in that i was pregnant despite however many tests ive done but after my midwife appointment im starting to think that the time is now.....am quite positive and not being negative so hopefully after a few awful days it will get easier xx

 

[Kirsty-louise]

Hey, I smoked too before my BFP but since I found out Ive not been able to stomach the idea becasue of my sickness. There have been a couple of times I have really craved one but Ive been using nicorette gum and thets helped a bit but it doesnt replace a cigarette. I quite pleased with how Im doing but it has been easy for me so far with the sickness, I cant stand the smell at the moment. Im so determined to stick it out though and not go back to smoking like I did after my first pregnancy!
My OH smokes and the hardest part for me is gonna be while he goes out for a cig ( he smokes outside the house in the back yard) but Ill get there

Just wanted to say well done, there is no easy solution and im sure theres gonna be times were gonna be going crazy in need of a cigarette but at least we have the motivation of having a baby to help keep us from giving into temptation!
Good luck to everyone giving up

 

[AP]

I've heard loads of ppl mention this book on here, i would totally try it if i was stuck

 

[Babybear1985]

Thanks for the support girls, i always think people will think wrong of me for even thinking about smoking when ive got such a precious little thing inside me.

Thanks for your kind words and help xx

 

[Tigerlass]

I was a heavy smoker....I haven't had one since the second I got my positive, I gave the rest of my packet to my OH and banned him from smoking inside. I did it cold turkey, The thought of my baby growing inside me kept me going

I'm not selfish and my baby is more important to me than my quick fix of nicotine