dont judge

[kyky1991]

Im 8 weeks 2 days ive been trying to slow down on smoking since i found out i was pregnant at 4 weeks i feel like ive gotten no where. I used to smoke a pack a day now im down to almost half a pack i want to quit i really do but it seems life has been throwing me major curve balls my grandpa is in the hospital he suffered from a stroke and is in the hospital ive tried everything from chewing gum to sucking on low in sugar mints when i feel the urge to smoke more nothing seems to be helping my doc told me that its better for me to quit slowly then quitting cold turkey cause it could cause my body to go into shock is there anyone else thats having this problem or had and found a way to quit? Please help im trying to do whats right for baby and i

[emi236]

Your best option is to talk to your doctor for advice. You read all these ladies opinions. There are two sides.  One says to quit cold turkey.  Others say don't. My sister in law was told by her doctor not to when you're pregnant. It would cause more problems then not.  Others would probably say to. It would probably depend on your body. And how far a long you are. But ask your doctor  

[mamalyssa]

HEY.
I know how you feel.
I'm 7 weeks. I found out at 6 weeks.
Right when I found out I quit smoking cigarettes. Cold turkey. I smoked a pack to two packs a day.
It may seem hard. But its easy. Think about your baby. I wanted my baby to be healthy and I didn't want to chance anything.. I haven't even thought about smoking again. Its hard, but it's for your baby. Being a first time mommy. I'm nervous enough. I couldn't possibly continue to smoke and be okay with that. Everyone's different. I know. Be strong. Trust your struggle.

[AAOctobay1]

^^^ that doesn't make it right !!

[Marianosmommy]

I smoked with my son and he Is fine and my aunt Is a nurse and she smoked all the time with her last 3 kids

[AAOctobay1]

I saw that ultrasound pictures of the baby reacting to a mother while smoking on a different pregnancy website you can use Google to search for the specific pictures they are intense when compared to a non smoker, first trimester is the most risky I hope you quit soon as hard as it is for some people
I've never understood how someone can smoke or drink while carrying another life it's selfish

[madisonrachel33]

Okay, so saying you can't quit cold turkey is bogus. I've known multiple people quit cold turkey. That's just an excuse because you don't want to give up the nicotine. All I'm all, think of it this way...... That precious bundle of joy inside you has no choice but to in take the cigarette, just as you do..... Not only that your in the most important stage right now in pregnancy. Truly,if giving up cigarettes for at least 8 more months isn't worth it... Why get pregnant?