E-cigarettes

[allie_mama]

So, I used to be a smoker for 5 years and quit almost 2 years ago. I quit because I started using the e-cig, the one with a battery and you can choose the nicotine level you want. Since I found out that I am pregnant (14wk2d), I haven't quit using it yet. I have however, just recently went down to a level 5 nicotine from my original level of 18. Have any of you mommies used e-cigarettes throughout any of your previous pregnancies or are using one currently?

I feel SOOO guilty that I haven't quit completely but I feel like I have already made great progress by quitting smoking in the guest place and now going down to only a level 5 of nicotine! Thoughts, opinions?

[allie_mama]

I feel that anything less than a level 10 is semi-okay. Anything is better than actual cigarettes anyways. I haven't had any problems or complications so far and baby is healthy as ever. But I know that shouldn't be an excuse to not quit.

[kouklaxo]

Im a smoker im 7 months pregnant and still smoke, i feel bad but i cut down a lot. So you're better off than me.

[CydneyHeaven]

No for the same reason, I'm on 3. See if I keep myself busy I don't tend to use it so that's what I've been trying to do (:

[allie_mama]

Would it be as bad if I went down to a level 0 of nicotine? I know I could probably do it but I feel that e-cigs are already a better alternative to actual cigarettes. I think it's the hand to mouth motion that I need, but I do admit that I have an addiction to the nicotine as well obviously.

[CHXSINGNOV]

I was smoking mine in the begining of my pregnancy, before I found out, then it started making me sick; bf said because I was pregnant (didnt believe him) but I quit fully right after I found out I was, first child made me quit cold turkey too!
Good job cutting back though :) yay for healthy babies!

[allie_mama]

@CydneyHeaven I use mine pretty often, all day long I would say. Have you asked your doctor if it's okay? I haven't because I know that they'll probably just say no. What level nicotine do you use?

[Mreeah]

Congrats & keep at it! Its better to wean yourself off then quitting cold turkey anywat!

[CydneyHeaven]

..but i no there are going to be people who say it's disgusting that I still use it but it's not like I am smoking real cigarettes or taking drugs, drinking etc. It's a bad habit like people drinking coffee and no one says nothing who drink that during pregnancy.

[CydneyHeaven]

I am the same, when I found out I was pregnant at 9 weeks I cut down to smallest level. I am now 17 weeks and still use it, I feel bad also, however I don't use it all day maybe 2/3 times.