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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 51

Just keep a positive attitude about everything and take it one step at a time you can do this and there are alot of people here to help. I just keep telling myself when I get a craving I don't need them they really don't help and they are nasty. Then imagine stomping out the nicodemon. Do the my program on this site. Plus I do the cravings diary everyday. I read in this forum everyday. When I'm not on here I try not to think about my addiction I try to find other things to keep me busy.

Go for walks breath in that fresh air which will smell better daily as you don't smoke it's amazing. Plus the exercise will be good for your baby. Eat fruits for snacks, carrots, anything like that actually takes the place of the using the hands for the nasty habit.

You can join the rest of us that are in the beginning of quitting.

You have to be strong now as your a mommy now. You will have a little one that will look up to you. And look to you to teach new things make them positive things.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/14/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 2
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 82
Amount Saved: $16.40
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 10 Mins: 42 Seconds: 14

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 84

Hi there. Welcome. First and foremost....No damage was done to your baby. NONE. my mother smoked while she was pregnant with me..i am 50 now...*she smoked the entire 9 months...no one knew back in 58 just how damaging smoking was...but i came out fine...and have been fine my whole life. Ironic though...the first chance i could - 13 years old...i picked up a cigarette...so maybe the salem cigarette smoke i was bouncing around in pre-determined this addiciton for me. So..now that we know that only active smoking can hurt your unborn - not yesterdays...you are soooooo lucky to be starting fresh. I cried every day in the beginning. every day. sometimes a few times a day. then i said "okay...6 hours have passed and i am almost through day one". i wasn't crying on day five...i was adjusting. It is a struggle, yes...i still want a cigarette from time to time and still have to remind myself that i am a non-smoker and this is not an option. How exciting for you...your first child.....you are a mom. right now...this second...you are a mom. this Mom business is bigger than a cigarette...you will protect this child from the cold and speeding cars - bad friends and stupid TV...you will dry tears and throw birthdays and possibly slam a door so loud the neighbors may raise an eyebrow or two. So..given this incredibly wonderful opportunity...you absolutely have no options but to say "thank you for this chance" and cry. cry loud. call your husband and tell him i am crying bring home Smart Food popcorn. Go buy what to expect when you're expecting. take a nap....and tomorrow...when you wake up and say "whoa...i didn't have a cigarette yesterday' you will be so incredibly proud of yourself....the next day will be easier. Or not. NotOnePuffEver has to be your new motto Mommy. I am here, we all are...good luck and buy soft tissues.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 2/7/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 344
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,320
Amount Saved: $4,386.00
Life Gained:
Days: 40 Hrs: 9 Mins: 18 Seconds: 35

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$8,101.60

Amount Saved
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Days: 890 Hours: 22

Minutes: 25 Seconds: 21

Life Gained
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6232

Smoke Free Days
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6,232

Cigarettes Not Smoked

This site has helped me tremendously - I have been a non-smoker for 12 years....it hasn't been easy every day but absolutely worth it....I've had 4,022 smoke free days -I saved $5,228.60 in wasted funds, I saved 528 days/1 hour/18 minutes and 3 seconds of my life....4022 cigarettes not smoked! I was a smoker from 12 years old to 50 years old....if I can do it - anyone can!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 901

danni

we feel your pain here. i'll pray that your panic attacks subside and i'll pray that you will recieve a calmness that will help you through the cravings.

this will be good for you and your baby , stay focused on that and know that we care.your husband will be pleased too.

drink lots of ice cold water and breath deep for 5 minutes when the cravings occur , but most of all remember , we care for you and your family.

god bless you , you can do this !

mike/astrofa

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 310
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,300
Amount Saved: $2,790.00
Life Gained:
Days: 52 Hrs: 13 Mins: 36 Seconds: 14

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 74

Hey everyone

I was here over a year ago when I managed to quit smoking for 8 months with the help of everone here and my own determination. Everything was awesome then - I managed to overcome a lot of my anxiety I was lookng after myself, eating well and exercising regularly. Then I got a new job and everything went down hill. My panic attacks returned and one afternoon at work when I went out side to panic, a coworker who also suffered from panic attacks gave me a cigarette to "calm me down." In that moment of weakness and fear I smoked it and set off a chain reaction which leads me back here today.

Fast forward to now. I quit my job, but did not quit smoking. My anxiety issues returned and I have not been looking after myself. But now it has become imperative that I get back on the wagon and I need your help. Yesterday I found I am pregnant with my first child. I am so excited as is my husband. Last night I made the decision to quit cold turkey which I have never done before. Now I am sitting here craving a cigarette literally crying my eyes out as I type this. My husband has gone to work and its just me sitting here. If there is anyone out there right now please help me throught this. I am already racked with guilt that I may have damaged this baby already.

Any advice appreciated.

Danni

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$331,776.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 6343 Hours: 2

Minutes: 38 Seconds: 14

Life Gained
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46080

Smoke Free Days
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552,960

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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