Advice needed please!

[LuLu0413]

First off I want to start by saying I'd appreciate no judgemental comments needed. I need advice not judgement because it's not your place to do that. That being said....I am a 26 year old first time 16 week mother to be. I have smoked since I was 12 years old. Since I found out I was pregnant at 9 weeks I've done my best to quit smoking. There are times where I can go a day and half without one and then the craving gets horribly bad. I am down to a pack a week instead of my pack a day though. My significant other is out of state during the week for work but when he comes home on the weekends he smokes around me which makes it extra hard when trying to quit. My question is...I want to quit completely for the health of me and my child but I do believe I'll need some help. Any advice on ways to quit smoking?
Any advice will be appreciated besides the advice judging me.
Thanks in advance!

[iLuvCupcakes2014]

My mother in law smokes & she says eating skittles or sucking/chewing on Starburst helps with the urge to smoke. I was a heavy weed smoker n I get urges occassionally but I just take a walk n tell myself I can wait another 4 months. Good luck mom

[Sophiajojo]

Try hypnosis...its meant to work above everything else according to studies. My mum got hypnotised 5 years ago...it didnt work the first time and so went bk to the same man who done it for free (which they are supposed to if dosent work) and she hasnt smoked since. Goodluck

[heavenlyhash]

Honestly I just went through this... But an ecig my Dr said its ok to use there is less chemicals in it then a real cig.... I quit smoking 4 months ago when I found out I was pregnant.... I used the e cig at first I slept with the thing.... I lost it about 2 weeks ago and it hasn't bothered me at all.... Good luck hun

[Lola_Dec5th]

I was having the same problem with quitting since I found out I was pregnant but I just finished out the pack I had and switched to a light cigarette and switched to an ultra light the next pack and I tried to stretch out the length of time between cigarettes it was a fight but I got through it in less than two weeks.  Don't get me wrong I still have the urge to smoke but it's nothing like how it once was I find myself eating more but hey lol

[KieaRai]

I was done smoking a good while before I got pregnant but I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker. Chain smoked basically none stop. Within 6 months I kicked the habit completely. I got myself down to one pack left and refused to buy anymore. Then I set that pack on top of my dresser where I'd see it every day and told myself that if I did well all day I could have ONE. Then I worked myself to the bone. I was so tired by the end of each day that I was ableto either put it off or forget about it by bed time .I did end up chewing a lot of gum throughout the day and chewed on pen tops. Both way cheaper than cigs and help with the mouth fetish part of it. When I got cravings or my head hurt I drank some coffee or a soda. After the first week your body doesn't crave it anymore so it's all mental from that point on. All my friends are chain smokers too so being around them made me end up with a huge wad of gum in my mouth but I did it. You just gotta keep at it and not make excuses or lie to yourself saying "I'll have just one at lunch" when you know that if you do you'll smoke five.

[Alkali13]

I was smoking a pack a day when I found out I was pregnant too.  I cut down to like three a day and finally stopped all together.  Supposedly, when you are smoking less than five a day, you are no longer physically addicted; it's just mental.  Knowing that helped me a lot.  Also, I've heard of people having success with lollipops or Jolly Ranchers.  Originally, I would just start snacking whenever I wanted one.  As for your partner, it's SO hard to quit when your significant other is still smoking.  I would try to convince him to quit for the baby and you, and hopefully that will help.  You can definitely do this!  It's so hard, but you aren't alone!  Come on here and rant when you get a really bad craving!  I was smoking for thirteen years and I finally did it, so I have faith you can eventually too.  :-)

[elvendork]

best of luck to you!

[LuLu0413]

Thanks to all of you for your advice and suggestions.  You're correct. It is one of the hardest things I've tried to do but I know it's the best decision for me and the little one. Thanks for being supportive! :-)

[naru89]

When i quit last year nuts helped for me that and gum good luck

[mitch_14]

I never had this problem but I know when my dad decided to quit the only thing that worked for him was to have a sucker every time he wanted to smoke he has been quit 14 or 15 years now

[elvendork]

my husband quit smoking by switching to an electronic cigarette, but i don't know about using those while pregnant (it does contain nicotine and some sort of vapor), but maybe your partner could try one around you. It is better than inhaling smoke and you can do very low dose of nicotine. He likes it because it is still the action of smoking, he switched to it 3 years ago and has not hard a real cigarette since. he smoked for 15 years started when he was 14 - was a 1/2 pack a day smoker when I met him, he had cut back to about 3-5 a day when he quit, but he smoked nate shermans, so they were really strong and long lasting cigs.  

[SlavicaTurpin]

I so know how you feel! I am 31 been smoking since I was 14! Hardest thing to do ever! My husband smokes too he quit before me and I made him start smoking so I could quit but than I couldnt stop. I was like a crack *****. I was steeling cigarettes from him begging for a puff it was ridiculous! So he quit again and I havent had one since. But honestly it wasnt until few weeks ago. I tried losenges they were ok but I just made it to the point where I waited for him to light up one and I would just get a couple of puffs. After that it was much easier to quit. I been in the military, been deployed couple of times but by far quiting smoking was the hardest thing to do. I felt guilty for smoking because of my baby and my husband kept telling me if our baby has asthma or some health problems due to my smoking he will never forgive me. I finally had to give it up. Just think about how you want your baby to be healthy and how disguisting its gonna feel to him when you breast feed him and you smell like an ashtray. Those are the things I kept thinking about. But either way what ever you do you already know how bad smoking is you dont need bunch of people telling you that. Its hard to quit very very hard but I know you can do it. Not sure how or what works for you but I hope you figure it out for your and your babys sake. And your husband or babys father should try and do it. I feel so much better now that I quit. That we quit. We dont stink no more and we are not wasting our money. Every time I pass by a smoker I cant believe how bad they stink and how bad we used to stink lol. But anyways good luck to you. Just try. Every failure brings you closer to victory.  

[Bigapplefamily]

My brother and sil still struggle with quitting. It seems when one quits the other doesn't and then they start up again bc the other didn't quit and they were getting the second hand smoke. Thanks to this second hand smoke both my nieces have asthma. It's awful to see the side effects and I pray they will quit soon. My brother has done really well cutting back using the electronic cigarette. He highly recommends it. But I think doing it together is the key. If one remains smoking it's a million times harder on the other person. But if you do it as a team then it will be easier for you both.

[jamie2464]

if u are trying to quit u can drink water witch make ciggs taste nasty...thats been working for me or go to a lighter brand thats what the midwife told me try n cut little by little dont stress urself out cuZ ull end up smoking more hope its helpful cuz I deff no hw u feel

[Blessedbeyond11]

You can ask your significant other to not smoke around to help and I applaud you on trying to quite. Its a challenge but your doing the right thing. You can ask your doctor what else you can do. Good luck.

[SunKist6]

Have you tried asking your health care provider? Maybe they can give you something like the Nicorette gum in substitution of smoking, or the chantix starter kit if appropriate,  given your pregnant they would be the best to help. Sounds like you want to do this cold turkey,  which is a great way to start, but if other ppl smoke around you it may be much more difficult to do. Ask them don't be shy, and don't think they will judge you. They are there to help you. Believe me they understand it's difficult enough to ask for help. It will be an amazing thing to accomplish while you are cooking that beautiful baby bun in the over. So excited for your decision to stop for your baby and your self's well being!

[garlinmommy]

Try chewing a peice of gum when u get a craving. Or find a favorite candy to have around when u feel the urg. I have never smoked but I'm a soda drinker and that's helped me cut back more and more

[westonsmommy66]

No judging here,  I'm kinda on the same page and trying my hardest to stop! I'm 7w and I'm trying super hard!