Smoking cigarettes when I have an 8 month old?

Question

I have an 8 month old son. We’ve been going through a really stressful time, his father just got arrested for abuse and we’ve moved back to my parents house. 
I used to smoke but stopped before I got pregnant, and I feel guilty to admit that I’ve had a couple cigarettes since this situation began. 
I never do it around him, only outside, and I usually sit outside for a while to let myself “air out” and wash my hands up to my elbows before going back to his room. 
I know there is third hand smoke 
Are there any other parents who do this? Am I a bad mother?

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I hated growing up in a household where my parents smoked, I am honestly still pissed off at the fact that they didn’t give a crap about my health. And I still resent them to this day, I think they messed up my sinuses so bad that whenever I would get a little cold it escalated into a sinus infection that would last 2 weeks.

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Eh, you aren't a bad mother but why go back? Don't be weak because you are tiny bit stressed. You could've done a million other things. I'm a former smoker, it's been 3 years, don't let cancer sticks ruin your life. You are stronger and better.

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You should also change your clothes before you are around your kid

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I get it! I was a smoker until I got pregnant, it's been over a year and a half and I'd still kill for one!
Is it good for your baby? Of course not, we all know that.
Did most of us survive smoking parents? Ya!
It is what it is... if your not happy about it, only you can decide to quit.
All your gonna get here is a bunch of mom shamers who are gonna tell you your horrible and putting your child at risk..

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To add: good on you for leaving an abusive partner. I'm sure it hasn't been easy for you, and I can only imagine the stress you've been through.

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No you're not a bad mother. That doesn't make you a bad mother.
But you should really consider the effects it will have on your child, not only now but when they get older. It affects their lungs development and all their airways, they're at more risk of having bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, wheeze episodes and developing asthma or allergic rhinitis when they get older.
Stop smoking won't only benefit them though. It will benefit you. I'm sure you want to live long enough to see your children graduate, get married, and give you grandkids. And you will want to have enough health and energy to play with your grandchildren as well.

Smoking cigarettes when I have an 8 month old?

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