Moms who smoke

sarah&francesca · January 2015

hi all! I was wondering if any moms (or dads) who smoke cigarettes! I was a heavy smoker before becoming pregnant and have been trying to cut down for awhile! I stopped at one point but have picked up the bad habit again

I am trying to quit again because my DD has reflux and I've heard caffeine and nicotine might be making it worse! (EBF) I'm just looking for a little support and advice from other moms who had to quit either smoking or caffeine! I love coffee and cigarettes but am really determined to quit both for the sake of my daughter!

missnacholover · January 2015

I really hope you don't smoke around your child. Good job on trying to quit.

That is all.

sarah&francesca · January 2015

No not at all! I only smoke 2 or 3 cigarettes a day outside with a jacket on that I only wear while smoking with hood on zipped up it goes right back in closet when I'm done. I wash my hands and spray smoking odor spray as soon as I'm done if I'm able to shower after I do that too.

ssstephanie214 · January 2015

Good for you for trying to quit. My fiance is trying to quit for the same reason, the health of our baby. I know that there are smoking cessation programs in almost every state that will help subsidize or pay completely for the patch or other methods. It's worth looking into.

In the meantime our pediatrician recommended my fiance designate a jacket and gloves and hat for smoking so he can take it off and not have his hair or clothing full of the chemicals before being with the baby. He only smokes outside.

I am just guessing that nicotine in your blood + breastfeeding is a mortally unhealthy combination.

gldnbearz · January 2015

Have you spoken to your doctor about smoking cessation programs or aides such as the nicotine patch or gum? Since you are EBF, worth checking with your health care provider.

Some insurance companies also give financial incentives for these programs and services.

sarah&francesca · January 2015

@ssstephanie214‌ pedi told me it's more so the 2nd hand smoke that's worse than the breastfeeding but after doing research on reflux turns out lots of moms tried eliminating nicotine and saw results. I know quitting will be hard but in long run I'll be healthier and baby will be healthier and happier!

sarah&francesca · January 2015

I'm already down to 2 to 3 a day so my goal is to just go cold turkey.

minibean16 · January 2015

Good luck with quitting. It's not just essential for your baby, it's essential for you.

lizgrace03 · January 2015

I used to smoke (only a few per day) and quit as soon as I found out I was pregnant. It wasn't really that hard! Especially when you know you're doing it for a good reason.

sweetbabyrahe · January 2015

Never been a smoker, but I do know there's nothing good about and exposure can increase SIDS risk. Sometimes it's good to know why you might smoke and times of day you need them most. There are so many products out there to help quit.

sarah&francesca · January 2015

Thank you for the support. I know it's a nasty habit and trust me I am very ashamed i am not just hurting myself but my innocent daughter too. That's why I finally opened my eyes and going to quit no matter how hard it is I already got rid of my parliaments and there's no way of getting them back.

heathertoni5 · January 2015

I used to be a smoker, almost 3 years smoke free! The longer you go without smoking the less you think about smoking!! Don't give up!!

NunyaBennis · January 2015

lizgrace03 said:
I used to smoke (only a few per day) and quit as soon as I found out I was pregnant. It wasn't really that hard! Especially when you know you're doing it for a good reason.

Maybe keep a pic of your baby in your last pack for incentive to make sure it's your last pack?

ccam · January 2015

I quit smoking cold turkey while trying to get pregnant with my DS. Just about 4 years cigarette free!! It is hard so I get it. You can do it!! I used a lot of gum, tic tacs, etc when I felt the urge to smoke. I've read that an urge lasts 3 to 5 minutes so just try and keep yourself occupied.

sarah&francesca · January 2015

@NunyaBennis‌ that's a good idea but I already got rid of my last pack. @ccam‌ i never knew about the urge lasting 3 to 5 minutes that's good to know. I've been drinking lots of water today and now just snuggling with sleeping baby

NunyaBennis · January 2015

sarah&francesca said:
@NunyaBennis‌ that's a good idea but I already got rid of my last pack. @ccam‌ i never knew about the urge lasting 3 to 5 minutes that's good to know. I've been drinking lots of water today and now just snuggling with sleeping baby

Good for you! Hang in there... minute it by minute turns into hour by hour, day by day to week by week, and eventually month by month to year by year. Even slow progress is progress!

HappyToBeHere · January 2015

Go you!!!! A good decision for both you and your LO

hiketheworld · January 2015

I used to smoke. Quitting is so hard! I must have done it a thousand times and failed, but now I've been smoke free for 5+ years. You can do it! Keep some baby carrots and celery sticks around to munch on during cravings. I also found it helpful to chew on toothpicks. Don't go inside places that sell cigarettes for awhile. If you have friends who smoke, do not be around them while they are smoking a cigarette because you may be tempted to ask to bum one. In the moment "just one" seems harmless, but it's a super powerful addiction and often that "one" turns into a full on relapse.

I watched a grandparent slowly die from smoking and it was horrible. My non-smoking grandparent is still alive almost 20 years after the smoking one died. I keep that in mind. I'd like for my eventual grandkids to really know me. If I smoke, chances are they will not because I'd be dead by the time they were adults.

hidingangel82 · January 2015

Good job deciding to stop smoking momma!
After smoking from 13-31, I quit the weekend I got my BFP, DH quit soon after.
I miss cigarettes so so very much. Especially now that Noob is now an outside baby and smoking wouldn't /hurt/ him... but every day i remind myself that if i started again I'd just have to quit again..... and i don't think i could stop again without pregnancy to stop me! Almost one year quit, for the best reason in the world.

OKbaby · January 2015

Quitting smoking isn't easy but just keep your mind to it and you'll see you can do it. When I decided to begin preparing my body for procreation I quit cold turkey and never touched cigs again. Been 4 years. And as for reflux: I drink decaf coffee just about everyday and LO doesn't have reflux. She spits up once in a while that's about it.

sarah&francesca · January 2015

Thank you for all of your kind words. Anytime I craved a cigarette today I thought about this post and it really helped me get through the day!

sarah&francesca · January 2015

@StacyMarie33 thank you I just downloaded app!

tigerpawie · January 2015

My FI switched to a vape cigarette. He's doing pretty well on it. He hasn't smoked in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping he has reduced his nicotine levels. Like PP said, it isn't a perfect solution but better than cigarettes. The vape isn't FDA approved so I set same rules in place as if he's smoking an cigarette - vaping would be outside and he still needs to clean up before touching LO. His step father, aunt and uncles are all on vape and paid for FI's vape thingie. His stepdad's mother died about a month ago from lung cancer and it started the push towards being smoke free.

I applaud you for making the effort to quit and I know it's so so hard. I've been on FI's case about quitting for 5 years and he has seriously struggled. Vape seems to help him. He said that he can smell and breathe better. So small steps!!

Hang in there!!

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