Smoking?? Has anyone else felt this way!??

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Now we all know smoking cigarettes is bad for the baby yes I know this, I used to smoke a pack a day, and when I found out I was pregnant I cut back a lot, I'm now down to 1-2 cigarettes a day. Which I think I've done a good job at cutting back as much as possible. I am starting my second trimester tomorrow and I promised myself and my baby I will quit for good. I smoked 1 today and I feel horrible but I think starting tomorrow none and I will be good! They have been making me not feel good too!!!

Is there anyone else who experienced this???

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Thank you ladies!!!  I have officially quit. I don't want nothing to do with a cigarette thank god! I was in hospital yesterday for stomach cramping. And I told myself no more, but I quit two days ago! I already feel better!

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I'm going through the exact same thing!! I've cut back a ton and I'm only smoking 1-2 a day. I'm 10 weeks today and the smell is starting to make me sick which helps with not wanting to smoke!! It's hard but quitting is better for you and baby in the long run!!! I'm right there with you though I know it's hard.. And it's easier for people to just tell you to just stop then actually just stopping!!! Hang in there!!!!

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Good for you for quitting. I'm not a smoker, so I can't imagine how hard it was to break the addiction. Please don't let others judges attitudes get you down either, some people just don't realize it's not what you say it's how you say it.

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I think people believe that it's "bad" to smoke cigarettes while pregnant, but they think the odds of smoking affecting their child are low. I have a younger cousin who smoked during 3 pregnancies and ALL 3 of these children have speech disorders and learning disabilities. This is not something inherited from her family and all 3 have different fathers. They are all very close in age. The disabilities weren't noticed in their severity until each child reached about 3 or 4. By the time the oldest reached this age, all 3 had been born. It's rather unfortunate. I remember seeing her outside smoking while pregnant at a family event and mentioning to her the dangers. She said that she smoked with her last child and he turned out just fine. She's actually pregnant again, but she is no longer a smoker and regrets her decision to smoke at all during her previous pregnancies. Stop now.

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Good for you to admit something so socially shameful.  Keep focused and healthy.  You need to quit right now.  No exceptions to this rule.

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Good for you! Praying that you have the strength to keep it up. I love hearing success stories. You're a good mama!

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Keep up the hard work ladies. I was a smoker as well and the struggle is real. I was able to quit by week six but it was not easy. Her are some things that helped me. Mint lifesavers, taking walks, calling friends, and crystal light water with a ton of ice. Then when I got down two 1-2 a day I told myself this was my last pack and haven't not them since. First week with non was hard second week pretty easy and now I rarely think about em!!! YOU GOT THIS!!!

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I'm in the same position , I always tell myself the same thing it hurts the baby but I can't seem to stop ,

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Probably making you feel bad because your body knows it's no good and you might be feeling guilt. I was smoking for 6+ years almost two packs a day and I quit the day after I found out. It was hard and I gained a good bit of weight. I was eating instead of smoking, oral fixation. But I knew I had a great reason to quit. I went a bought a new pack like two days later but threw it out. You just have to remind yourself why you're quitting and why it's worth it! Good luck hope it gets easier.

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Well done n best wishes with u

Smoking?? Has anyone else felt this way!??

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