Help! I just found out that I'm pregnant, and I have to stop smoking. But I'm drying and suggestions.

Question

I meant dying. I'm grumpy and moody. and can't concentrate on anything. Help me please

Answer 1

Everytime you want a smoke, do something esle, Deep breath, drink water, chew on carrots or celery, do anything you want until the craving passes. It will take about 3 weeks and then you should not have those feelings anymore.

I always said I would quit smoking the moment I turned 40. Janurary 17th of 1992, I put out my last cigarette and have been smoke free ever since. You can do it. Just keep at it.

Answer 2

I am a smoker and I have tried several times to quit with differnt methods. I will tell you this, I smoked during my pregnancy and my child was born very stuffed up. I was told by my doctor that this was normal, but six months later he was still like that. I believe I caused him to be this way.

It is very hard to quit but you may want to keep in mind that the baby will have nicotine in his/her system and will have withdrawels. All that smoke is trapped around your baby. Think of it like blowing smoke in a bottle and putting the cap on. The baby can't get away from it.

Also if your able to quit don't start back up after the baby is born. I see that my child runs out of breath alot quicker than childern who are not around smokers. I started smoking outside and not in the car. I haven't seen any improvement yet but it's only been a couple of weeks.

Maybe if you look at quiting as a control thing it would help. Who has control over your life you or the cigerette?

Try changing your routine. If you like to drink coffee in the morning while smokeing then perhaps go for a walk. Basically try to fill your smoking time with things that you don't relate to smokeing, such as excersise.

Good luck, I know I am still trying and failing, but hopefully if I don't give up it will work for me before it's too late.

Good luck to you

Answer 3

I'm so glad that you are willing to go through your withdrawals for not smoking..It's make me insane when I see a pregnant woman with a cigarette.

Unfortunately, I don't smoke and I don't have any advice. However, I just want you to know that it's good that you are trying to put your unborn child's health first before your needs. Just think. You may go through the mood swings more ( you'll go through them any way b/c of your hormones) and everyone around would probably want to kill you. But, you've got your baby's health at interest. Good luck!

Answer 4

Good for you for thinking of your baby. It's tough being newly pregnant,hormones and all. Grown men turn into beasts when they quit smoking let alone a pregnant lady. You've taken on a double load. Of course you're pissed at the world!! Just count to 10, tell yourself this will pass, keep your mouth shut when people are being jerks; and they will, especially your man. Look forward to your goal. A happy baby, no cigarettes, and a happy you.

Answer 5

Quitting smoking cold turkey is a very difficult thing.

The only motivation, I would think you would need is the fact that YOU ARE PREGNANT! Your baby deserves all the consideration, here. I know how hard it is. I used to smoke. I didn't have to quit all at once like you, though.

I suggest getting hold of a whole lot of stir-sticks for coffee. Keep them all around the house, and in your car, at work, etc. Chew on one of them when you want a cigarette, it gives your mouth, and hands something to do, and it is kind of like holding/smoking a butt.

Gum is a good idea, however, it doesn't involve your hands. Just keep repeating, "It's for the baby." Sometimes doing something for someone else is easier.

Good Luck.

Answer 6

I had to quit when I got pregnant too. I just concentrated on buying stuff for the baby to keep my mind off it. And just picture your baby, you smoking while pregnant is like sticking a cigarette in your baby's mouth. You wouldn't do that, but it's about the same.

Answer 7

I have two children and I did smoke with both of them. I smoked ultralights and lights. I know its not good too smoke when your pregnant but its pretty hard when you've smoked for 16 years. My kids were perfectly healthy and still are, if that helps you any. My OB Dr. said try to cut the smoking down. Hope that helped you out. Good Luck!!

Answer 8

I can only suggest that you think of the damage you are doing not only to your baby but to yourself. Baby's born to smoking mothers are usually under size and can develop asthma in child hood. Also do you want to be around to raise your child "smoking kills" this you know i am sure. Remind yourself of it every few minuter if you have to and let people know that you are stoping smoking , if you are grumpy and having withdrawals it is better that the alternative , a sick of dead baby , this includes you The most important person in this situation. You can stop, and you will enjoy life and your baby much better. Best of luck.

Answer 9

I am on my 32nd week of pregnancy, I smoke but since the time I knew that I am pregnant, I really stop but I am not feeling moody even if I saw my hubby smoking or anybody, it is just a mind setting that smoking is really bad for the baby. I will always think that after I deliver the baby and after 2-4 months of breastfeeding, I could smoke as much as I can, think always of the consequences

Answer 10

Honey, you have to stop smoking for you and your baby. I know its hard I've done it but it can be done. The discomfort will end and you'll feel better in about a week or so. Just stick to it.

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