I am trying to quit smoking alltogether...any good tips???

Question

I have cut down alot, but I dont want to hurt my baby! I need some advice on quitting. Doctor says pick a goal date...serious help only!!!

Answer 1

Willpower! I've smoked since I was 17 (around 9 years now) but not heavily...a pack maybe every 3 days or so. Anyhow, I'm 6 weeks pregnant (I've known for about 1 1/2 weeks) and during the first week, I cut right down to 1 cigarette a day. As of right now, I haven't had one in almost 3 full days. Don't get me wrong...I WANT one but I tell myself I don't NEED one. My baby's health is more important. Plus, I figure I'm going to put this baby's needs before mine for a long time, so this is a good place to start! Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Natural Quit Smoking Magic

Answer 3

Many people like to look down on a pregnant woman who smokes. The thing is, it's just as hard for us as it is anyone else. We have to be ready, just like them. Some have the willpower to quit cold turkey, others don't.

First time I saw my OB during this pregnancy (now 16 weeks) I told him I wanted help. He wrote me a prescription for a nicotine patch. At the time it was not strong enough. I quit wearing it and started smoking again. He wrote me a new prescription for a stronger patch but then I wasn't sure if I was ready to wear it yet.

What I did is cut back. I originally smoked Camel filters, switched to Camel Lights when I found out I was pregnant, then down to Winston Ultra Lights. The Winston's do not have all the additives like other brands.

Then I decided "On this day I will put the patch on and quit!" Low and behold the stronger patch was already too strong (about 1 week after I'd gotten them but wasn't using them). I OD'd on nicotine. I was very very sick. I took the patch off. The next day I tried again with the original patch I'd gotten and it's been working wonders.

With my 2nd pregnancy (this is 3rd) I was given the patch as well as Zyban. The Zyban helped with the mental aspects of quitting while the patch helped with the physical aspects. Unfortunate as it is, I started smoking again. It was because of me, not because the patch/meds didn't work.

Talk to your doctor - especially if you don't think you can quit on your own. There are methods out there that some doctors don't talk about unless you ask! Some insurance even covers quitting smoking aides. I know my insurance paid for it in full - others may just have you pay a small amount.

Quitting smoking can be expensive - but in the long run it is much cheaper as well as much healthier for you and your family.

I wish you good luck with this!

Answer 4

Everything first takes place in the mind.

u have started the event of deciding to quit. This is the first step.
there is one method to quit. In the first week cut to 50%, in the second cut to another 50% of balance and so on. By a month u should be complete without smoking. Be strong and take care u do not get affected. This decision will also make ur baby strong and fresh (unpolluted), and healthy.

Answer 5

I quit smoking the hard way by going cold turkey which was no walk in the park. It took me nine attempts to finally kick butt. Although science says that it is harder for women to quit smoking than men, all I have to say is YOU HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT. Most people, myself included, aren't/weren't serious the first time they/I try to quit Wanting to quit means resisting that temptation to go out and buy and pack in your free time and reducing/if not cutting out completely the time you spend in smoke filled areas. The reason most people try and fall back into smoking is because they aren't serious about their efforts. They think "oh I'll just smoke one at lunch," or "Just one cig because of a special occasion."< Basically they try to be what is known as a social smoker. Only to find out that everyday becomes a "special occasion". If you want success consult your physician about quitting and take up a hobby to occupy your time when you aren't working. DON'T BY ANY OF THOSE OVER-THE-COUNTER PILLS, GUMS, or PATCHES. THEY DON'T WORK. They are just products that prey on the sick and the weak minded. I know allot of former smokers that have tried all those gimmicks only to fall back into smoking again. It also helps to talk to former smokers because they know how hard the struggle is to quit and they can offer support. And I wish you and your child the best.

Answer 6

Try hard candy, it helps. I'll tell you something (from one smoking mom to another) this will be your best time to quit. I quit with both of my sons but am now smoking again. I wish I had never started back! The best advice I can give you is to think about your baby every time you want to light up, stay busy, eat hard candy, chew gum and even chewing on a straw helps. Good luck and congratulations on your baby.

Answer 7

Well i am gonna let you in on something. I am a smoker. I am pregnant again with my third. Both my sons came out 8 lbs some odd ounces and no breathing trouble. I cut down to like 10 a day (from damn near a pack). That was just in my case.
Now in regards to quitting you will have to talk to your doc about that because some smoking cessation aides harm you baby more than smoking does.

Answer 8

I have jsut quit smoking it has been 20 days, and I used nothing but went cold turkey it is hard but I did not want to replace one habit with another. I have a strong desire to stop so I am determined to quite this time and that is key. Sunflower seeds get me through the night and gum thorugh the day.

Answer 9

I am in the same situation I have been smoking for 10 years its really hard but yes pick a date and decide thats the day you will quit. I have been eating sunflower seeds and finding something to do with my hands it seems to help keeping yourself busy ....try not to drink coffee and soda it just makes the craving worse and good luck to you :)

Answer 10

I just decided to quit also. I ate TONS of cinnamon fire candies and hard candy. I also talked with my doctor and asked about the patch or gum. I told her I thought it was bad for the baby. She said "and smoking isn't?" I laughed and she said it was better than the smoking. You can try that also. Good luck