with my 7 year old. I tried to quit no luck. I tried a low dose patch like my dr advised. It would not stay on so was not effective. I smoked a pack a day. Bash all you want. I don't think people should have to hide to get support or advice. My son is fine and healthy. Did I feel guilty of course I did. I am now a non smoker thanks to Chantix. When I was pregnant you don't have safe smoke cessation aids other than the patch etc.
I just want others to know they are not alone. And it is not easy to quit as some can or some believe it is.
My grandmother smoked all nine months with my father also. Back then women didn't know any better. I'm not replying saying that I agree with smoking while pregnant, I quit cold turkey, right after I peed on a the stick. But not ALL babies are damaged by cigarette smoking.
Good for you for quitting now. I'm glad your son is fine and healthy and that all worked out well for you guys!
Those who think it is not hard are not smokers. It is hard, very hard. My Dr. wont even let me try a patch, I have to quit cold turkey. I smoked with DD, I was terribly ashamed and embarrassed and only did it in the privacy of my own home. I know it was wrong but I was simply not able to quit. Thankfully she was born incredibly healthy at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and has never had any healthy issues and to this day, 5 years later, she rarely gets sick. I am pg now, Im 8 weeks. I have reduced to only about 5 a day and I am trying very very hard to just put them down. I get physically sick when I don't smoke. It is not a matter of being selfish. I would do anything for my children, which is why I am trying so hard. If I was selfish I would just say screw it and keep doing it and not even try to quit. That is what kills me about some of the women on the other post. We come here for support and someone always wants to start a bash fest... its not fair. It is not fair to call someone selfish or a bad mom because they are fighting a horrible strong habbit the best they can... at least we are trying...
Yeah I am not saying it is right but it is not as easy as some think it is or should be. I just hate that some has to create a different profile to get advice. I mean you can not agree but you don't have to bash either.
mkay. to each their own. kudos for quitting though. its tough.
yeah and studies have found out it is best not to quit cold turkey as it can stress the baby etc. The patch for me was a joke anyway. I would put it on and it would come off. Waste of money. I did try to quit but was unsuccessful and also I was and still am a sahm. If I had a job it may have been easier since I could have kept busy or at least would been able to cut down. Yeah my son was 6 lbs and was 2 weeks early give or take but his brother was a month early and i wasn't a smoker when I was pregnant with him. Both of my kids are healthy. They do not get sick that often.
I smoked my entire pregnancy.... everyone I know did... i didnt know anyone who thought it bad.. well we are selves think its bad but its freakin nicotine and if you dont quit right away its not healthy to quit while further along.. from what my doc said.. he just said to cut back as much as possible. If you dont like it dont look.... I am going to try and quit someday... maybe in the next year... we shall see.... im trying to get up enough courage? to do it LOL been smoking straight 10 years now. it wont be easy
I didnt find out I was pregnant until very late in my pregnancy(i had him less than a month after finding out) so smoked most of it.. My son now has asthma and immune problems that can be directly related to smoking... I am happy your child turned out fine however my son will be sick for at least 3 more years for my actions.. Smoking while knowing you are pregnant is very selfish thing to do... everytime he has to take his inhaler I feel guilt...
Really not true. I was a smoker and as soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew what was more important. Smoking addiction is all in your head. But th only way you can quit smoking is if you really want to. For me the health of my child was more important then my own selfish needs.
Quoting ohmsgrace05:Those who think it is not hard are not smokers. It is hard, very hard. My Dr. wont even let me try a patch, I have to quit cold turkey. I smoked with DD, I was terribly ashamed and embarrassed and only did it in the privacy of my own home. I know it was wrong but I was simply not able to quit. Thankfully she was born incredibly healthy at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and has never had any healthy issues and to this day, 5 years later, she rarely gets sick. I am pg now, Im 8 weeks. I have reduced to only about 5 a day and I am trying very very hard to just put them down. I get physically sick when I don't smoke. It is not a matter of being selfish. I would do anything for my children, which is why I am trying so hard. If I was selfish I would just say screw it and keep doing it and not even try to quit. That is what kills me about some of the women on the other post. We come here for support and someone always wants to start a bash fest... its not fair. It is not fair to call someone selfish or a bad mom because they are fighting a horrible strong habbit the best they can... at least we are trying...
Quoting brettsmomma:
I didnt find out I was pregnant until very late in my pregnancy(i had him less than a month after finding out) so smoked most of it.. My son now has asthma and immune problems that can be directly related to smoking... I am happy your child turned out fine however my son will be sick for at least 3 more years for my actions.. Smoking while knowing you are pregnant is very selfish thing to do... everytime he has to take his inhaler I feel guilt...
I am sorry your son is sick. Do I feel guilty? of course I am mom and know that I could have made him sick and was lucky he is ok. I pray your son outgrows his asthma.
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