DONT JUDGE

[mummyof3beauties]

Im 24 weeks and 3 days and really struggllin with quitting smoking everytimeI have a cicigarette I feel so guilty afterwards but due to my family problems (not willing to go into) its so danm difficult

[kiwi6511]

I have heard of some people just putting the cigarette in their mouth not lighting it but just the feel of it being there helped them and they quite. Idk but if nothing else works try this maybe??

[Eva_Mom1]

I just stopped last month and im 23+6 and it was hard because my bfs mom and him smoke but ididnt i started to cut bck next thing i new i had quit i thought about my baby girl i was carrying and being a ftm i want the bestfor her and i know you want the best for yours stay positive and keep your head up take it one day at a time you will be fine hun : )

[showard022]

Everything has side effects! Stress has side effects. Yes you want to do the best by your child but it's the truth. Just keep in there and try new things to help you quit. Candy is always a good one. Anything to have in your mouth and for distraction. Don't let other people's opinion bring you down. Quit for yourself and your baby. No one else! :)

[jess-ann5]

robertiansmama - Its funny how people like you get real brave behind a keyboard but this is support forum. She's looking for help and advice, not someone to put her down. It isn't like she is saying she will never quit! If you had serious stress issues, your doctor will tell you to slow down. Not quit cold turkey. It isn't as easy for some as it is for you. Doesn't mean you get to play god behind your keyboard because your hormones are flying. We should try to help our fellow women, not put them down and call them weak! How about instead of putting in your senseless opinion, offer advice for her to quit.

My mom smoked through out her pregancy with me and I turned out very healthy. I was always a head of milestones, top of my class, no ashma, etc. I quit smoking as soon as I found out I was pregnant too. It was easy for me! I am lucky that this is how it worked out for me. It does not mean I am better than her or anyone else. There are ways to cope with stress and I agree mummyof3beauties, you need to find a better coping mechanism! But I will never say that you are weak. At least you have a heart and want to change!

[shellc428]

I had a hard time quitting with my 1st. Shes perfect. Completely quit with my 2nd he has autism. ( just saying because I don't want you freaked out about it giving your child autism)  I agree with the looking up the side affects to baby every time you want one.  It helped me alot this time. Now whenever I crave one, I get my fetal doppler out and listen to babies heartbeat. Stay strong mama!

[omgitskina]

I'm 7wks && ii can relate because its hards for me but I've cut back a lot I know people are going to judge but its not easy for everyone I short my cigarettes so I smoke one at least 4 times. I pray that god takes the cigarette taste from you and my mouth so we can be good mothers BTW I'm a ftm!

[jordyvi0824]

My boyfriend and I both smoked and the day we found out I was pregnant we both dumped them and stopped and haven't had one since. It's hard yes but imagine how much harder it would be if you lost your baby or something was wrong because you chose to keep smoking because the possibilities are very very real. Everyone has family problems so I am sorry but you can not use that as an excuse there's people that smoke in my family too I walk away when they smoke. Go to your doctor about it they can help you!

[Hannah_sweg]

And dont listen to the person calling you weak. Some people dont give two shxts and dont feel guilty and those are the weak people. Wanting to stop is the first step :)

[Hannah_sweg]

She quit right after my dad died and we lost our house. She used the bad family problems as inspiration to do better and it made her feel better to have conquered the addiction

[Hannah_sweg]

My mother quit cold turkey two years ago.
she chewed gum all the time and ate powdered donuts. She said inhaling the powder into her mouth (not her lungs obviously) helped ease the urge to inhale something.

[robertiansmama]

You say don't judge but of course were going to judge. U feel guilty but can't stop? Just means your weak. You'd rather risk ur baby's life over a moment of feel good ? Oooookk. I smoked for yeaaaaars but that dosent mean I didn't quit instantly. Do right by your child.

[Melcfi]

Lol Swype... I meant to say "it's such a short time to be creating a life"

[Melcfi]

I had one cigarette when I was pregnant with #2. My son has autism. Now did one smoke cause that to happen, probably not. But I'm not a doctor or God. But do I feel guilty, every freaking day. Think twice next time you light up. Orbs suck a short time to be creating a life. You can do it!

[FirstTimeMommy89]

Try chewing gum everytime you get the anxiety and try doing things with your hands that will help you quit... that's what i used to do and i quit cold turkey and haven't smoked my entire pregnancy... i quit before pregnancy

[Luciee_clarke]

Also try to cut down and not quit all together as that can cause stress which isn't good for baby either that's what doctors told my sister good luck xx

[mummyof3beauties]

Thanks for the advice il take all of it into consideration every bit of support helps just the problems I face at the moment are family issues and if I did give up it would be keepingI it up as nearly all my family members smoke I wish I never started at all

[jess-ann5]

You should look up the side effects of smoking while pregnant every time you want to lite up a cig. Also find a hobby, something that would get your mind off of your issues instead of trying to fill that void with a cigarette. Its all in your head. You can do it. You just have to really want to.

[Love35888]

Sorry you have alot to deal with. I used to smoke.. you have to do something else to ease your mind when you feel like smoking go for a long walk. After a couple days you wont even think about  a cigarette anymore. You only have a few months left.. think about your baby hun, you dont want to hurt your innocent baby.  Good luck