Great discussion.. Should make each one of us think. I don't think the perfume or the gum helped. I remember when I went home to visit my parents with my son. I stayed in a motel and would go and vist in the morning and stay all day. I'd go all day without a smoke BUT would enjoy a few puffs in the morning before I went. I would lather the lotion/perfume/gum on thinking I had them fooled. My son was quick to point out "they aren't dumb, mom"... .you can still smell it!!!... It does feel good at this infant stage of my "quit" that I won't have to do that anymore. And, in fact, I think I'll go out and treat myself to my favorite perfume and enjoy the scent (that I'm getting back slowly) without the smoky effects added.
Keep on keeping on!!! Marcy
