To those that quit smoking...

misscheapandchic · July 2012

You are making the best decision EVER! I quit smoking 3 years ago when cigarettes went up to 8.00/a pack in NY. I have since saved enough money to: Pay for my own wedding, buy a house, renovate an entire house, and I feel worlds better day to day not smoking.

Yes it occasionally sucks, like when you're angry and havent built a coping mechanism outside of cigarettes. However, three years out and I promise you it does get easier! Sometimes I even forget I was a smoker at all. My best advice is stick with it and everytime you want a cigarette post partum look at that baby's face and remember its all worth it!

nycgirl88 · July 2012

I was a social, turned 2-3 cigarettes a day last year, smoker. The day I got my BFP I had ONE cigarette left in my package (I think it was a sign, ha ha!) I will fully admit that I smoked it BUT that was my last one. I have thought about it a few times (and even dreamed about it!!!) but feel really good knowing I am doing what's best for baby and me. I have no plans to start up again once the LO is here. I just have to remember how I feel now

Congratulations on quitting!!!

mizjodi · July 2012

I didn't quit immediately, but the day I found out, I went from at least half a pack a day to 1 cigarette every 2 to 3 days. I'd done research that showed as long as you're done by 14 weeks; I had my last one about week 11.

It still sucks sometimes, I really want one occasionally, but I've always resisted! I haven't had one since March 16.

bellre · July 2012

Hardest. Thing. Ever.

beege17 · July 2012

I finished the pack I had once we found out, I think I had like 5 left. Even though Im prego I can feel how much better I feel not smoking. I am not planning on starting up again, because I want a long healthy life for me and LO.

Even though most my friends are smokers, I know I can do it, and not pick up the habbit again. Congrats to everyone! we are doing so great!

tattedlaura · July 2012

bellre:
Hardest. Thing. Ever.

Yup agree. Hopefully I never pick it back up.

mizjodi · July 2012

Dh has started telling people he thinks I'll pick it right back up as soon as Pumpkin is born! I'm like, thanks for the support!

Winnychan · July 2012

mizjodi:
Dh has started telling people he thinks I'll pick it right back up as soon as Pumpkin is born! I'm like, thanks for the support!

That's harsh. I would smack my hubby silly if he started talking like that.

- Whitney

kingbritt86 · July 2012

tattedlaura:
bellre:
Hardest. Thing. Ever.

Yup agree. Hopefully I never pick it back up.

Completely agree, Had one left in my pack the day I found out also and from then just quit! Really hard to do, but so worth it!

Winnychan · July 2012

Like a stupid rebel teenager I started smoking when I was around 15. For ages I told myself that I would stop when I started having babies and never start again in order to be a good example.

True to this plan, I quit smoking once I began actively trying to conceive. It was hard at first, but only until I actually tested positive. Somehow, once it was more than just MY life I was risking it suddenly became so very easy. The cravings went away completely. Before, when I would go through periods of trying to quit, the desire to smoke continued to haunt me fairly steadily. Now I find myself going weeks without thinking about cigarettes even once. And being around other people who are smoking is no longer a temptation... in fact, it's the opposite. The smell is disgusting and makes me want to walk out of range.

The only weird thing is the dreams. I was fascinated to hear someone else over in the FFFC thread mention smoking dreams too. Every now and then I dream about smoking -- usually being tempted to smoke, and then caving. During these dreams, I love the moment after giving in -- the way my head lights up with that pleasant buzz a smoker gets when they have gone too long without a smoke.

These dreams are upsetting and discouraging. I wake with the confusing combination of reawakened cravings, disgust at my dream-self, and relief that none of it was real. The cravings quickly fade as I pat my belly and assure Elias that I would never hurt him. But it sends a chill down my spine, every time this happens. As easy as it seems right now to stay smoke-free, clearly there is still a desire to smoke buried deep in my sub-conscious.

I worry that after the baby is born, when I am dealing with all the stress and frustration of being a clueless new mother, it will be difficult all over again. I hope my willpower will prove strong enough. I really do want to stay smoke-free for the sake of us both.

- Whitney

Dana327 · July 2012

I went from being a pack and a half/2 pack smoker to a non smoker 2 and a half years ago and gained a whole lot of weight since. I still miss my parliaments and even though it's been that long I've had dreams about smoking at least twice in my pregnancy. I don't ever plan on smoking again and I find you ladies that quit during pregnancy very strong.

By the way if anyone still has a smoking problem read the easy way to quit smoking by Allen car. It's the reason I quit!

AadensMommy2010 · July 2012

Winnychan:

Like a stupid rebel teenager I started smoking when I was around 15. For ages I told myself that I would stop when I started having babies and never start again in order to be a good example.

True to this plan, I quit smoking once I began actively trying to conceive. It was hard at first, but only until I actually tested positive. Somehow, once it was more than just MY life I was risking it suddenly became so very easy. The cravings went away completely. Before, when I would go through periods of trying to quit, the desire to smoke continued to haunt me fairly steadily. Now I find myself going weeks without thinking about cigarettes even once. And being around other people who are smoking is no longer a temptation... in fact, it's the opposite.  The smell is disgusting and makes me want to walk out of range.

The only weird thing is the dreams.  I was fascinated to hear someone else over in the FFFC thread mention smoking dreams too. Every now and then I dream about smoking -- usually being tempted to smoke, and then caving. During these dreams, I love the moment after giving in -- the way my head lights up with that pleasant buzz a smoker gets when they have gone too long without a smoke.

These dreams are upsetting and discouraging. I wake with the confusing combination of reawakened cravings, disgust at my dream-self, and relief that none of it was real. The cravings quickly fade as I pat my belly and assure Elias that I would never hurt him. But it sends a chill down my spine, every time this happens.  As easy as it seems right now to stay smoke-free, clearly there is still a desire to smoke buried deep in my sub-conscious.

I worry that after the baby is born, when I am dealing with all the stress and frustration of being a clueless new mother, it will be difficult all over again.  I hope my willpower will prove strong enough. I really do want to stay smoke-free for the sake of us both.

- Whitney

Oh god, way to make the craving come flooding back! Wink

I stopped smoking the day I got my BFP with Aaden. I had dreams about smoking when I was pregnant with him and craved cigarettes often. I started smoking socially again after I had him. Even going 9+ months without one, it's amazing how easy it is to pick it back up. I went from social smoking to smoking 1-2 a day again (never around Aaden). I quit the second I got the BFP with this one. I haven't had dreams about it this time and I don't crave them quite as much. Sadly, I already look forward to having the occasional cigarette at social events once pregnancy is over with. But I hope I can resist. I don't want to become a full-fledged smoker again - it really controls your life. I don't want that.

jamiefour · July 2012

I too was close to a pack of day smoker about a year ago. I cut down to about half a pack to a few cigs a day in the winter. The day I got my BFP I had 2 maybe 3 that day and haven't had any since. It was very easy for me to quit and had no cravings because I just kept thinking about the baby. I am afraid that I will go back after I have her but hopefully she will be enough incentive not to.

misscheapandchic · July 2012

Maybe we should have a smoke free check in post partum?

Mrschica · July 2012

I am ashamed to admit that I had my first cigarette at 12... In Chile they don't card you and you were allowed to smoke everywhere, and both of my parents and my oldest sister smoked. Stopped hiding it from my parents at 17, usually about half a pack a day until I got my BFP.... Haven't smoked since, I have constant cravings and insanely vivid dreams, so vivid that I have woken up almost afraid that I might have smoked while awake. The plan is not to pick it up once LO is born, and stuck with it for as long as I can. I do feel better not smoking, it's just hard when the cravings come around.

queenie521 · July 2012

I've never smoked but just wanted to say good for all you ladies. I can only imagine how hard that was/is. You should all be really proud of yourselves.

gracefullywild · July 2012

queenie521:
I've never smoked but just wanted to say good for all you ladies. I can only imagine how hard that was/is. You should all be really proud of yourselves.

I'm in the same boat! I can't imagine how hard something like that would be to stop doing! It's inspirational! Smile

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