Quitting Smoking

[luvmygirls59]

I know I need to quit smoking. My dr said no damage is done before 13 weeks, but I can't quit! I've tried tapering, I've tried cold turkey, I've tried gum... nothing is working. Help?

[ElaineP2828]

I was smoking a lot, before and in the early stages of my pregnancy, I went cold Turkey at 10 weeks, I'm 17 weeks and havent touched one since I quit. I just thought of the harm I was doing to myself and possibly the baby. It wasn't as hard as everyone says it is, it takes a lot of will power but I've never felt better, I only had cravings for about 2-5 days after that I got over it, my system was cut down each week until I was smoking 1-2 smokes a day which was pointless. So goodluck, you can still try low strength patches I suggest throwing away all temptations like lighters, ashtrays, butts and giving cold turkey another shot, keeping myself busy and away from distractions was the most effective thing I did, also I'd have a glass of juice or water when I felt the urge or I'd buy mints to chew on, I found thinking about bubs was my main motive and proving to everyone I could do it was another motivation, it was the best thing I've done!

[jazmanianlo]

I agree with hope, look at it likr you dont have an option. Change your mindset, change the outcome. Before I got prevnant, I always knew I wouldnt touch a cigarette when I did become pregnant. My pregnancy was a surprise, which I found out about because I became really sick. The sickness caused me to not want to smoke, shortly after I took a test, and havent touched one since.

I realize for some moms its difficult, but it starts and ends in the mind bdcause ultimately its a decision. If you shorten the decision making process by simply saying there is no option, I can not smoke, I think thats effective. But im weird. Different people need different techniques.  Best of luck!!!

[babee_mamma]

I've had the same problem.. I was smoking a pack a day before I found out I was pregnant. My Dr's told me to just try to slowly quit. All that did was make me just not smoke as much. But I still couldn't stop. It's very hard. So I understand what you're going through.

[hope102014]

Just think of it as NOT an option. Its not an option to quit drinking while youre pregnant. Why should it be an option to quit smoking while pregnant? You can do it!! Dont give up!