So proud of me!!!

[Princess Lou]

Please be aware, there isn't much modesty in the following. Lol.

I am 25 and I started smoking when I was 12 (I know, I know, very bad me, lol). Anyway, I have been trying om and off since I was 19 to quit, only ever managing a week and that was with laryngitis.

My last attempt started 16-11-2011 and today is four weeks. I am so proud that I haven't gave in. Especially as about 85% of the people I know smoke, including my husband, my In-Laws, my Daddy and my Aunts etc.

SO PROUD OF ME!!! Lol.

(I did say there wasn't a lot of modesty, lol.)

 

[mum2b2009]

well done thats great!

 

[dani_tinks]

That's really great well done you x

 

[Mummytobe85]

Awww well done!! i know hard it is to give up but luckily i gave up when i knew i was expecting and haven't gone back whoooohoooo nor do i want to now x

 

[Wiggler]

Well done! Thats brilliant x x x

 

[EllaAndLyla]

Congrats!! I've also been smoking since 12, managed to give up during pregnancy but within a month of giving birth I was at it again!! Need some motivation!! Good luck with the next few months, the first 3 months are the hardest xx

 

[brandonsgirl]

Wow well done hun. It is extremely hard. Give yourself a pat on the back. I gave up when I found out I was pregnant and then briefly started smoking again when LO was around 6 months. (OH doesn't know ) anyways I only started again for about a month and then gave up agaon but I still think about smoking to this day. I miss it lol. But ever since having LO it would make me feel so sick

 

[bigbetty]

Way to go! Are you saving the money up that isn't being spent on cigarettes? You could treat yourself to a nice spa day or something with the proceeds

 

[brandonsgirl]

^^ oo good idea, a nice insentive (sp)

 

[Armywife84]

Fantastic!

 

[Baby France]

Thats great stuff!! You must be so proud of yourself and notice a massive difference in how you smell etc.. etc... (personal experience!)

I agree with the incentive stuff too! I gave up nearly 8 years ago and the money I save/saved I still spend to this day.

As a treat I bought myself a brand new car (one finance) but cos I saved nearly £350 per month it was just sat in my bank. I don't pay as much out now, but I still make sure I reward myself.

I finish paying for my car in Jan...so my next plan is to save it and put it towards my kitchen and wedding

I've never smoked since then...I couldn't afford too

 

[brandonsgirl]

Just curious... for the ladies that gave up, did you give up cold turkey or was it a gradual thing. With like Nicotene (sp) and stuff?

I actually suprised myself and gave up cold turkey both times. But like i said, i still think about it atleast 3-4 times a week

 

[MissRhead]

Well done hun thats fab! I have to say ive never been able to quite properly. I quit for about 2 weeks on patches then went on holiday and because they where so cheap (like £1.50 for 20!) i started again. I have no will power lol x

 

[Princess Lou]

I don't miss it.

My sister just had her baby and I was staying with her for a few weeks (we live in different countries) and I thought "When I have a child I don't want anybody smoking around him/her so there is no way I will do it around someone else s child when they don't smoke."

Threw the rest of the packet away and haven't looked back. I'm back home now and my hubby and in-laws (whom I see 3-4 times a week) smoke and the thing that keeps me going is when they have just had a smoke, the smell knocks me sick. Lol.

I save the £6 a day and put it into a savings account and I'm going to use that money to pay for the things we will need when we have a child.

The best thing is, because I refuse to kiss my hubby until he has brushed his teeth because of the smoke, he is quitting in the New Year.

I know it's only a month but I don't think I will ever go back. The idea repulses me which I am very pleased about. Lol.

Congratulations to all those who have also quit and loads of encouragement to those who want too.

X

 

[brandonsgirl]

I have to admit, the smell gets me now aswell. And if were in a small area and there isnt much ventiliation its like i cant breathe with it lol.

 

[Princess Lou]

I have to admit, the smell gets me now aswell. And if were in a small area and there isnt much ventiliation its like i cant breathe with it lol.

I'll see your can't breathe and raise you vomiting. Lol.