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Q: Quiting Smoking Durring Pregnancy Question????

asked by: mztasia2004 on September 12th, 2007

New User

Hi, I have another question. I am 7 weeks pregnant and have quit smoking but I am finding it sooooooo hard. Especially at home, because my fiance smokes like a chimney. I talked to him about quiting but he is having a hard tme too. Does anyone have any tips to ease the cravings? I get very angry and moody and tired. Is the necotine patch safe to use durring pregnancy since it still has necotine in it. All my friends tell me to just cut down gradually instrad of quitting right away because I have been on and off smoking for 12 years, about a pack a day, but i dont want to do that. Its the hardest thing, as the cravings are bad and constantly on my mind at work, home, while driving and especially after I eat. Any advise?

Replies(4)

stacybaby

replied on September 13th, 2007

Experienced User

i too was a smoker and gave up straight away because we found out i was pregnant straight away... i can honestly say that the craving hasnt gone away and ill prob go back to it after the baby if im honest

Moo

replied on September 13th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

As difficult as it is cold turkey is the best way to give up (done the same thing myself and, yes it is hard!!).

I would ask your fiance not to smoke in the house if he doesn't want to give up as it's still not great to have passive smoking when pregnant but if you ask your doctor or midwife they can give you some help and advice about the best way for you to deal with it.

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on September 13th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I can TOTALLY empathise with you on this one. As I'm sure MANY of us can.

It SUCKS to have to quit smoking but rememeber that there is a life inside of you.

It'll get easier once you start feeling the baby move. To remind you of the blessing in your belly.

I would suggest GUM! And plenty of it!!

It's been 3 years since I've smoked and it's gross to me now. But it was SOO hard at first....My hubby didn't stop and would smoke in the car with me, in the house, etc. Our daughter is 1 1/2 and he JUST quit in preparation for this new baby.

Good luck!!! And know that we're here for you when you need to have a nicotine vent!!

Sarah

mztasia2004

replied on September 13th, 2007

New User

Thank you so much for all of your help and replies! I tried gum and it does actually work. And keeping really busy helps too. Thanks again, you all are gerat! Smile

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