From those of you who chose to smoke, why? I have some friends who smoked their whole pregnancy and they are very unapologetic about it, even though one of them thinks her son has had problems as a result of it. Why choose to smoke when research shows it's so bad for babies? I've known a lot of people who quit when they got pregnant, or even when they were just trying to get pregnant. And for those of you who smoke in front of your kids, why do you do it, knowing the health risks you are causing your children? I'm not trying to judge, I'm just really curious as to why you make those choices. I've asked my one friend why she smoked while pregnant and why she smokes around her kid (he always smells of cigarettes) but she says she just doesn't have an answer. And I know she absolutely loves her son so I'm not questionong that at all.
2006-09-27 08:21:38 · 13 answers · asked by nimo22 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I'm getting lots of honest answers here, thanks!
2006-09-27 08:44:08 · update #1
I smoked. Had a few during my first pregnancy. I quit for this one. Actually, I quit before I got pregnant. My daughter (3) started coming outside with me and asking me questions about smoking. I knew then that it was time to quit. I only smoked at work and outside at home. Never around my daughter. I don't plan on starting back up either.
2006-09-27 08:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by jevic 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I smoke. I didn't smoke during pregnancy, except for a few times when I was very stress--it is no excuse--but my husband was deployed through most of my pregnancy. I smoke now because it has a hold on my mind. I smoke outside, not around my son. I don't blame Marlboro for my addiction. I blame myself. I'm so sick of people blaming companies for their problems! Anyway--it is a curious thing--I've never like to drink or do drugs but cigarettes really have a hold on me. I do not smoke inside the house, car, or even outside if my son is with me. People know its bad but do it anyway. I'm telling you cigarettes aren't like anything else I've ever known. I don't know how to quit. I guess it's mind over matter and my mind isn't in the right spot now.
My mom is 43 years old an now is a non-smoker. I am so proud of her. She had tried over 10 times to quit--that I know of. It wasn't a "oh, I'll quit--or maybe not" attitude it was a serious one and she couldn't--until I was a teen and started up. It's a sad thing and I hope someday I'll find the courage or inspiration to quit. Hopefully, I won't have to wait until my son starts smoking to do so.
2006-09-27 08:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by .vato. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I smoked a little but gave them up completely when I found out I was pregnant. I wanted a healthy baby so I did every thing right. Then way if something was wrong with him at least I knew it wasn't anything that I did or didn't do.
I know how bad smoking is. If you want to smoke that is your choice but when it involves other people you should be considerate.
2006-09-27 08:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by blueyes2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i will answer this,but i am sure i will catch hell
when i was pregnant with my last child i smoked.
i have a anxiety disorded and smoking was the only thing that helped besides going back on my meds. which have even worse risks then smoking.
i wasnt smoking a pack a day or anything just about 5 a day tops.
now that the baby is here i smoke outside and not in the car. and i change my shirt and wash my hands and face,but i am plannig on quiting really soon.
2006-09-27 08:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Candi S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Smoking is very addictive. It's very hard for some people to just quit. It's also difficult to see the damage when you are doing it. It's something that takes years to develop, so people might "slip" up even when they are trying to be cautious.
What about yourself? Are you the healthiest person in the world? Do you prevent your kids from playing in the park because they might inhale some second hand smoke that traveled?
Maybe coming up with an alternative would help your friends out.
2006-09-27 08:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Gilla 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am (regrettably) a smoker. I am also a mom. I cut down on my smoking during pregnancy, but did not quit. Do I feel guilty? Yes. I have 1000 excuses as to why I didn't quit completely. I wasn't married to my daughters father. (We are now, and happily so), I was divorced and living back home with my parents, I had gone back to school to finish my bachelors degree, stress, fear the list goes on and on. But ultimately, what it boils down to is this. We, as smokers, are addicts. It is just that simple. I have tried to quit 5 times in 7 years, and each time I star all over again. I'm currently saving $ to do laser treatments. Until then, I try to cut back. On to the 2nd part. I have never and will never smoke in my home. I chose to smoke, not my child. Anyone who smokes around their kids is stupid, ignorant and selfish. They are killing their kids and it is no different than putting poison in their Flinstone vitamins.
2006-09-27 08:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I smoked because I didn't know any better. This was in the late fifties before we knew how dangerous it was. I cringe with horror today thinking about how I smoked a cigarette while nursing my infant. My oldest son has all kinds of allergy problems.
Only my youngest son, of four kids, smokes.
I quit smoking 35 years ago and wish I had never started.
Reformed smoker.
2006-09-27 08:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a smoker, but I imagine that since nicotine is addictive, it's not something that some people can choose to give up easily. Perhaps it is harder for some more than others, and that explains why some parents give it up around conception and others smoke throughout pregnancy and raising their kids. Kudos to anyone who wants to stop though!!
2006-09-27 08:26:28 · answer #8 · answered by S. O. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't smoke. I will not allow people to smoke around our daughter. We have gone home from functions due to this.
I think it's sad people don't cherish their own children to protect
them from as much as they possibly can!
2006-09-27 08:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by Ontario_Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the "scientific research" is a lie that is funded by the government and its buddy, big pharmaceutical interests, who have a lot of money to gain by telling people that smoking is harmful when in fact it is not. What is harmful is all the processed foods we eat and the drugs that doctors prescribe over and over to everyone, thus ensuring that big pharma and Uncle Sam get very rich at the expense of our health. Smoking isn't bad, it's the drugs.
2006-09-27 08:30:17 · answer #10 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋