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By momof3xo » Posted Dec. 3, 2015 7:51pm - 583 views - 9 comments

I am 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant.
I am a smoker :(
My first pregnancy with my 4 year old daughter I had really bad sickness and puked all the time, so therefore it made it VERY easy to quit smoking, which I was actually very thankful of. I believe I started puking around 7/8 weeks pregnant, I also didn't find out I was pregnant until that time (wasn't trying to conceive as I was a teen mom at the time).
This time, we were trying to conceive so I found out when I was just 3 weeks and 4 days pregnant.
I desperately need and want to quit smoking. It breaks my heart to be doing this. I have cut down a great deal, but I'd rather quit all the way. I don't want to wait until I start feeling sick because who knows, maybe this pregnancy will be different and I won't puke this time around...
I just feel the sooner I end the smoking the healthier the baby and myself will be!
But obviously that's easier said then done :( I want it more than anything but it's so difficult for me. I need help and advise... I don't know if anyone was a smoker and quit, or if anyone had family who have done it. But maybe some helpful tips would help me a lot. I would really appreciate it so much!

Comments for this Journal Entry

	Comment from Hopeforchildren » Posted Jan. 7, 2016 7:51am No judgments here. Like pbc, I was going to quit when I got pregnant, well that never happened for 3 years of trying so I quit May 2015 cold turkey and in November I was pregnant. For me it at first it was difficult because I didn't even know if it was helping my fertility chances that much or if I would ever get pregnant. After a month though and then two and three I was so proud of myself that I didn't care if I got pregnant or not, because I knew I was healthier and didn't smell like smoke anymore. And saved lots of money! Good luck!!!!
	Comment from pbc910 » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 9:08am I was a smoker for several years while trying to conceive my babies. I decided that when I ever got pregnant I would quit. However, I was tired of not getting pregnant and thought quitting would help. I decided one day in April 2014 to stop and I did. I had a couple cigarettes over the next several months and each time I would smoke, it would taste so gross to me. But it's definitely not easy to just quit. Not sure where you live and the services offered but I'm sure if you need help there are plenty of resources like free smoking cessation classes and such. For me, it was about breaking the habit and I would replace it with something else (instead of smoking after dinner, I tried to find another activity to replace it). Good luck! You can do it!
	Comment from momof3xo » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 8:19am That's amazing you did it!! Congrats!! Today has been going great so far, haven't had one smoke and I feel like I'm doing very good with it! Can't wait to say I've gone 8 months without a smoke! Thanks for everyone's personal stories. They help a lot!
	Comment from Cattsmeow » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 8:11am Cold turkey never worked for me. I had to cut back one cigarette at a time. I would give myself a ceratin number for the day, and only have that number. Took me almost 2 months to quit, but I did it. It has been 8 months now since I have had a smoke and it's great. I still get the craving for one every once in awhile, but it passes quickly. However you decide to go about quitting, stick with it. And know that it is ok if you slip up. Quitting is never easy, and it sometimes takes multiple tries. You've already taken the first step by saying "I need to quit" and that is a very good thing.
	Comment from momof3xo » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 7:38am Thanks so much everyone!! I believe I can do this!!
	Comment from dakotagurrl » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 7:21am I know first hand what ur going through. With my first, I was a pack-a-day smoker. I found out I was pregnant on a Saturday, smoked like a chimney that day (pure shock about the pregnancy), Sunday I cut back to half and Monday was my quit date. Cold turkey isn't easy, nothing is easy, ur quitting an addiction, it won't be easy but it WILL be worth it! The first cpl wks were hell, there's no nice way to put it...it...sucked...ass! There was a lot of crying, and I mean A LOT! So many times I wanted to cave but knew that it would only be a temporary solution and eventually I would be right back where I was. After 2wks it got easier. Not easy, easier...than the previous 2wks lol! It still sucked ass tho. Focus on ur baby and his/her health. It really does drive u to not pick up another smoke. If u quit now, u will be over the worst of it in a month, then it's just maintenance. U can do this and ur body and baby will thank u! Msg me if u need to vent. Good luck! =))
	Comment from stickybean1976 » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 12:00am Brave of you to write this entry and ask for advise. Good on you. I have never smoked so I can't relate. But my Mum was a 2 pack a day. When she for pregnant with my sister (we are 18yrs apart in age) she cut down to 2 smokes a day, my sister ended up with medical problems due to my Mums smoking even 2 a day so I really hope you can fight this addition and give up. Anyway 4 years ago my Mum decided she needed to give up as it was costing her $120 a week and she couldn't afford it. She gave up cold turkey and has never looked back and never had a smoke since that day. I think you know how important this is for yours and your babies health and I have every confidence that you will do it. Can you talk to your doctor and try patches or maybe he/she can help you to give up. I wish you all the best and applaud you for asking for advise, suggestions & help.
	Comment from momof3xo » Posted Dec. 3, 2015 10:20pm Wow that's awesome she was able to quit cold turkey!! I'm going to give that a try before I try any other ways, I know it'll be very hard but I have faith I can do it. Thanks for the story and help!