So, this is sort of health related

Darcler · Post by **Darcler** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:52 am

So uh, wish me good luck trying to stop smoking again.
I found out I was pregnant on SuperBowl Sunday (yeehaw :ugh:

) and have reeeeeally been slacking on stopping. I decided that I will start today...but this is my third time to say such this week alone. Wish me luck.

Ouchyfish · Post by **Ouchyfish** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 7:52 am

Best of luck and congrats!! Are you going to send me one of them home/mail-in DNA test kits or do I have to buy it?

:wink:

jk-seriously, congrats. I wish I could quit.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:10 am

WOOTERS to you, good luck to you and Gidan!!

Eldred · Post by **Eldred** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:14 am

you going Cold Turkey or are you going to try something like the patch or the gum or something. A guy I work w/ just quit using Hipnosis, I though it was a crock of shit, but he was a smoker for 12+ years and it really did work for him. Went to like 3 sessions hasn't picked up a cig in months. Doesn't even crave it. Cost him about $150-200 or so I can't remeber how much he said it cost him, said it was well worth it though. Good luck.

Ouchyfish · Post by **Ouchyfish** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 9:54 am

I wouldn't suggest patches or gum if you're pregnant. I mean, regardless of what a doctor might tell you, I have a hard time believing nicotine in the system can be good in that situation.

That is so awesome though...hope you post the first ultrasound =)

Gypsiyee · Post by **Gypsiyee** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:19 pm

grats on the new kiddo Darc - I quit cold turkey when I quit, and it was the easiest way to do it for me; I tried quitting slowly, but kept using the same excuses people use on diets - oh one more won't matter, it's just one right, I'll smoke less tomorrow for sure, etc.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 1:32 pm

Talk to your doctor about the best way to quit, cold turkey is not good for the baby after a certain stage. Im sure the patch is worse. GOod Luck to you

Trielelvan · Post by **Trielelvan** » Sat Feb 18, 2006 3:28 pm

Kiz is right in that you should absolutely inform your doctor that you want to quit smoking. It is very important that the doc knows this so they can help monitor you and the baby accordingly.

However. as a note, quitting smoking, regardless of the stage of pregnancy, is ALWAYS better than the alternative, cold turkey or otherwise. There are no harmful side effects to the kid, and it is recommended that you quit as SOON as possible always. Even at between 14-30 weeks, once you quit, the baby is getting more oxygen needed to grow properly.

Patches, gum, lozenges all = big no-no throughout all stages of pregnancy. Straight doses of nicotine are VERY bad for the baby.

On the upside, you have a really good reason to snack frequently

Congratulations and good luck Darc. Quit for good this time.
Everytime you want a cig, just remind yourself that you will have to start ALL OVER AGAIN if you give in and have one.

Darcler · Post by **Darcler** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:26 pm

Right now I am just trying to phase it out. Not working.

First time I quit, I quit in a day and didnt care. Was the day I met Gidan. But months after the baby was born, I still wasnt sleeping so I picked it back up.

Now I cant stop.

liquidstayce · Post by **liquidstayce** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:37 am

Congrats!!!!!!!

Insanityfair · Post by **Insanityfair** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:47 am

Darcler wrote:Right now I am just trying to phase it out. Not working.

First time I quit, I quit in a day and didnt care. Was the day I met Gidan. But months after the baby was born, I still wasnt sleeping so I picked it back up.

Now I cant stop.

I've quit a few times and every time I did I did it cold turkey. I always manage to go at least a few days before I get the "omg I have to have one I can't help it" feeling...then I smoke one cig...best to do it with a brand you don't like (if there is one) and by that point it would taste nasty and I wouldn't do it again. Just force yourself to keep busy, do other things, chew regular gum, and once you smoke the last one of the pack you are on, tell yourself that's it, and that you're done. And when I can't sleep I put on a movie I've seen a ton of times and bore myself to sleep...oddly it works, and I used to have pretty bad insomnia.

Adivina · Post by **Adivina** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:54 am

Like I said in guild - Congrats!

Tacks · Post by **Tacks** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:57 am

way to be a good mom~

Post by **Lyion** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:58 am

Quit for your kid(s).

And don't start smoking again, regardless of your excuses. Given the rate of SIDS, sickess, etc, there should easily be enough incentive to get sleeping pills or whatever and not pick it up.

Oofdaa · Post by **Oofdaa** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:29 pm

Was considering not posting this but will anyways. I smoked in the first few months of my last pregnancy, probably a month give or take after I found out. I was pregnant with twins. Somewhere midterm my amniotic sac started to leak with my son. I was put in the hospital on bedrest where after a few weeks he passed away and my daughter was born 13 weeks early. Even though I quit, I still blame smoking on what happened. It's proven smoking causes premature rupture of the membranes and premature birth. Just stop now. Do it cold turkey and stop. The guilt I have every day of my life and always will have is more excurciating then a few days of the shakes ever were. Good luck to you.

Ouchyfish · Post by **Ouchyfish** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:38 pm

Gargamellow · Post by **Gargamellow** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:43 pm

good girl

Adivina · Post by **Adivina** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 5:31 pm

Oof

I am so sorry for your loss. *hugs*

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:01 pm

Geeze...

Durothil Skyreaver · Post by **Durothil Skyreaver** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:59 pm

Don't try hypnosis for quitting. My mother did that and she pretty much lost her short term memory because of it. Plus she still smokes =P

Kramer · Post by **Kramer** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:34 pm

I found that deciding you are not going to be selfish anymore and choose something, like a kid, over what you want, helps tremendously..... that and finding some friends to support you and giving them the authority to get on your ass if you start smoking again...

it is serious stuff.

aside from all of that congrats on your little one...

leah · Post by **leah** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:13 pm

oh oof

*hug*

Darcler · Post by **Darcler** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:20 pm

Well my only other girl friend is now pregnant, so maybe she will stop and all temptation to start again will be gone.

I think I quit yesterday. This whole day long "morning" sickness really helped kick it quick.

Tacks · Post by **Tacks** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:27 pm

Or you could be strong and not have to rely on someone else to support you in doing something you know is fucking stupid and worthless to begin with. Either keep being an idiot and poisoning your child or don't, it's not a hard choice.

yeah I'm sorry if I'm mean but nothing pisses me off more than people who hurt other people without them being able to do a damn thing about it. You're bringing this child into the world, the LEAST you can do is make sure they start out on an even playing field.

Darcler · Post by **Darcler** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:33 pm

Which is why I was trying to quit in the first place. Jerkhead. If I didnt give a fuck about him/her, I would just keep on my merry way, smoking.

And maybe YOU can quit something without support from others, but *I* can not.