*** NOVEMBER 2011 BABIES ! *** Chrysanthe-Mums - 39 babies here already!!!

[Boothh]

its not coming out rude you are just overly defensive..


Risk factors
Women who smoke during their pregnancy have an increased risk factor for many pregnancy complications. Some of the possible complications include:

•Increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy
•Increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. Smoking is believed to be responsible for 115,000 miscarriages a year and 5,600 stillbirths
•Increased risk of placenta previa, a dangerous condition whereby the placenta covers the cervix
•Increased risk of placental abruption. This is when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus, denying all oxygen to your baby
•Increased risk of preterm birth. Babies born prematurely can suffer more breathing problems and have long hospital stays among other health problems
•Increased risk of apnea (breathing lapses) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS or crib death) in babies born to mothers who smoked or who were exposed to second hand smoke after birth
•Greater chance of genetic defects, such as cleft palate or cleft lip
•Increased vaginal bleeding

 

[repogirl813]

ok booth, well to be fair on both sides then i'm going to end this. All she asked was if anyone else was struggling to quit she didnt ask for anyone to jump all over those who are having trouble with it. Good for you for quitting and congrats and i really do wish you a happy and healthy 9 months.


I am a smoker attempting to quit ladies any support would be nice as i think thats all bby was looking for. To those of you who have kicked the habit huge congrats!!!!

 

[Boothh]

cant we seriously just change the subject as obviously nobody is going to agree,

thankyou repo, and as ive said numerous times good luck to you that are quitting and well done on making that decision!

 

[LoolaBear]

RIGHT! common ladies lets just forget about it now, i aplaud those who are trying to quit, it has been proven that quitting by 20 weeks still has a good effect on the baby so even if it takes you to 20 weeks to quit then that is fine, your trying that is all that matters.
Yes I THINK smoking during pregnancy is disgusting but my thoughts are only aimed at those who chain smoke during pregnancy who dont give two thoughts about what it COULD do to their baby, my thoughts arent directed at everyone as there are some people that no matter how hard they try they just cannot quit altogether but i aplaud them when even if they just cut down on the ciggies.
It took me since i was 18 to quit smoking, but i didnt quit until i was 22 so it can take a long time as things get thrown in our paths that make it all the more difficult.

so to those who have already quit, congratulations, to those who are trying to quit congratulations at least you are trying and you kno you are trying your hardest, and if youve cut down then all the more congrats for you.

So now lets just leave it there, we all joined this thread for a chat, rant, laugh. talk about problems, and not to be judged in anyway shape or form (boothh your comment was a bit vague so it could have been taken as a bit personal, but thats not your fault hun) yes opinions are valued and everyones will be different but please lets not be harsh about it and agree to disagree as this is not waht we want to see as it does bring the helpful fun tone of the thread down a bit.

if you do feel the need to continue it then please do it via PM.

Right so ive just eaten the most gorgeous home made chicken kiev with a creamy peppercorn sauce and salad and coleslaw, yum yum yum and its not made me feel sick!!

 

[Boothh]

RIGHT! common ladies lets just forget about it now, i aplaud those who are trying to quit, it has been proven that quitting by 20 weeks still has a good effect on the baby so even if it takes you to 20 weeks to quit then that is fine, your trying that is all that matters.
Yes I THINK smoking during pregnancy is disgusting but my thoughts are only aimed at those who chain smoke during pregnancy who dont give two thoughts about what it COULD do to their baby, my thoughts arent directed at everyone as there are some people that no matter how hard they try they just cannot quit altogether but i aplaud them when even if they just cut down on the ciggies.It took me since i was 18 to quit smoking, but i didnt quit until i was 22 so it can take a long time as things get thrown in our paths that make it all the more difficult.

wss^


my sister is making curry and i feel ill so i think i might just make some mashed potato and gravy.

 

[Boothh]

my LO one has just pooped and i think im gunna throw up when i change it.

 

[Finsmummy]

Right, anyone fancy a frothy hot chocolate with marshmallows? My hubby's making it

 

[LoolaBear]

Right, anyone fancy a frothy hot chocolate with marshmallows? My hubby's making it

ooooooo i would love one, with whippy cream as well but thats a no no for me i love whippy cream on hot chocolate but it is the only cream that makes me feel breathless (makes me feel like im having an asthma attack sometimes but thats mainly cos silly me panics when i cant find my inhaler and make it worse )

But yes Finsmummy a nice frothy hot chocolate with marshmallows for me please!!

 

[Boothh]

i reeally want hot chocolate!! my LO is being a pain tonight and wont go to sleep, im soo tired i wish he would go to sleep but hes being so cute lol, i havnt even made dinner yet!

 

[MummyCat]

I'm exhausted.... just caught up on the last few pages and can not bring myself to write my thoughts!

Glad we've moved on!

Loola... your dinner sounds yummy! Unfortuantely FinnsMummy.. I can't stomach chocolate at the moment yeah... weird... but it happened when I was pregnant with Lottie! xx

 

[DrGomps]

LOL...great change of subject, I definitely think this forum should be a place where we support eachother and not judge eachother.

Repo and bbygurl I think you are doing the right steps for whats right for you baby and yourselves. You will be the better for it and live long to see your kids have kids of their own!!

I learned that a friend of mine (now in her second trimester) smoked pot throughout her entire first trimester to help with her ms. Really disgusted me...mainly because she wasn't actually addicted..she just purposely started doing something to help herself have relief without a thought about her baby.

You ladies are tampering down...which I think generally is the healthier way to quit something (your body goes into shock/withdrawals which is not good for either of you). Can you maybe switch to a combination with the gum/patch? NYC actually gives out the patch/gum to any new yorker who quits, so bbygurl, there may be a place in your area that you can get them. Also, cigs are SO expensive!! NYC, I think is the most expensive at a whopping $12/pack.
think of all the amazing baby things you can buy!! I know you ladies can do it!! take it one day at a time.

 

[DrGomps]

sorry...just wanted to share my thoughts and happy to move on with the group.

 

[Boothh]

is anybody else going to be getting married while pregnant?

 

[DrGomps]

how is lottie doing mummycat?

 

[MummyCat]

Dr G... she's good ta! Still coughing loads... but at least it's shifting stuff now! Thanks for asking!!

 

[fides]

repo, i'm SO happy for you! congrats on a great scan & heartbeat!

padbrat, i laughed at your hubby's description of the scan - i'm sure mine have been the same way - he didn't even see the heartbeat when the tech pointed it out to us at our scan.

 

[Angelique]

Wow!! Some serious discussion today!! I missed a ton! Repogirl, so glad you had your scan and the doc is happy...

Also to those of you who have managed to quit smoking, and those who are trying. I applaud you... way to go! I myself have never smoked in my life, but I can imagine how hard it is, because I have dieted my whole life, and I imagine its similar, honestly, stress makes you want to smoke, well lots of people stress makes us want to eat... and I KNOW smoking is an addiction and its different... I am just saying I sympathize with you guys, because I know how hard it is to give up something that makes you feel better, especially when we all feel so crappy. so love to all of you... and no more hurt feelings.

Happy St. Patricks day to you all... last night a sneaky leprechaun strung green yarn all over our house across doors and down the stairs, in the living room and kitchen and turned our milk green.... my girls thought that was SO funny

 

[babydustcass]

OOO green milk! I love it!!! I bet that was really exciting for them!

George would love Green milk come to think of it!

 

[bbygurl719]

Thank you drG for what you said. I wasnt not trying to cause something like that. All i wanted to know is if someone was going thru what i was going thru and maybe try help one another quit.

 

[fides]

great idea on the yarn and green milk! love it! Happy St. Patrick's Day!