Smoker....?

Question

Hey I'm a smoker, and I'm 5 and a half weeks pregnant, i really wanna stop but i can't i kepp tellin myself i have a baby inside me now, but that mental note does not seem to be working, does anyone else have this problem, or now what else i can do, is there something out there that will make me stop, is there something a doctor can give me, i want to stop so bad but i can't get through the habit.thanks

I use to smoke a pack in 24 hours now i smoke abpout 1 cigerette a day sometimes 2, but i want to stop completely

Answer 1

I too was a smoker when I got pregnant and it was hard to quit. But what made me quit was the horrible guilt I felt after smoking a cigarette. I couldn't stand that and worrying that my baby may end up w/ problems b/c of me. If you just can't seem to quit on your own your doctor may prescribe some meds to help. I know this sounds crazy but some my friend had the same problem, so her dr. prescribed anti-depressants b/c they help get rid of the urge to smoke. Don't let that scare you away too much b/c they can probably give you some kind w/o many side effects and w/ a low dosage. Just talk to your doctor, b/c I'm sure they've seen many women w/ the same problem before. Good luck!

Answer 2

I too smoked when I became pregnant. I cut back from about a pack and 1/2 a day to less then a 1/2 a pack a day to about 2-3 ciggs a day. Quitting SUCKED! It was soooo hard. For me, I just kept thinking of my baby having to go through withdrawls! I knew how hard it was for me without a smoke, I could only imagine that little body going through it and not by choice! Everytime I would smoke I would just tell myself that I had no need for the cigarette. It was still hard as hell! I was miserable for about 2 weeks! I prayed A LOT! That seemed to be the only thing that would help. The fact that you've cut down so much is admirable! I know it's hard! I'd been smoking since 12 yrs old and I am 35! The big thing is that you will feel better about yourself and, know that you are not going to pass on such a terrible habit.
Very Best Wishes! I hope you are able.... I'm sure you will quit!
Congrats on the baby!

Answer 3

You know, there's no miracle answer or trick that will help... you just have to decide that you're done smoking. I was smoking about a pack and half a day when I found out I was pregnant. I was about 5 weeks... and I didn't fully quit until about 8 weeks. I went down to 1-2 a day, then I would go a few days without 1 and then buy a pack and smoke 5 of them. Really it was the guilt that made me quit... I couldn't live with that horrible feeling. I eventually just told myself.. OK... NO MORE! I am not 33 weeks and have not had a cigarette since.

I do not want you to think it was easy in ANY way, I still crave them and I still dream about them. I am so much happier, however, knowing that I am not hurting my little girl inside me!

Good luck and email me if you ever want support!

Answer 4

I finished a pack and didn't buy anymore. Just don't buy them. Pretend that there are no cigarettes anywhere and you can't get them... after a week or so the getting upset will stop and after like 3-5 months the habit will be gone... I still think about it, but I have it under control now. Just don't buy them... I don't believe the pills or any patch or anything would actually help... buy some dum dums! I was a dum dum freak at first... I am 34 weeks pregnant now and have been smoke free since september 13th 2006 and once you get this far- it is a great feeling! You can do it!

Answer 5

I used to smoke and finally quit for good 18 months ago. When I was pregnant the first time I stopped. It just happened. I was able to mentally beat the addiction. I am sorry that hasn't worked for you. I am glad at least you have cut down. Talk to your OB. I know about wellbutrin which makes the cigarette taste bad and will also help with depression but I am not sure it's safe for pregnant women. Stock up on sugar free candies to suck on and carrots (or other veggies) to crunch on whenever you feel the craving. Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck with quitting!!

Answer 6

Hi i smoked with my first pregnancy, I did with my 2nd and quit 3 months towards the end of my due date I used the patches and that helped me a lot however I started up again and I just tried to quit over and over I finally succeeded with following the program with the patches. I have been smoke free for 1 yr now and had a smoke free pregnancy for my 3rd one. Don't be hard on yourself if you fail, I heard it takes a least 4 or 5 times trying to actually quit. Also if your trying your best then thats all you can do. I felt horrible like people were judging me when they saw a 9 month pregnant women smoking. 1 cigerette is better then 2. 2 cigs or better then a pack. Keep trying and good luck also my husband to wellburton and he quit. talk to you dr.

Answer 7

You are on the right path. You are doing good. It is a hard habit to quit. It is actually better for you and your baby if you ween yourself off the cigs rather than quitting cold turkey. I wish I would have know that when I quit. I know first hand how hard it is. I used sugar free gum and jolly ranchers to help me quit. It has been almost 2 months and now I do not even think about a cig. Best of luck to you!

Answer 8

You can stop! Is a habit more important than your baby? I have a niece who has all kinds of health problems because
her mother smoked all the time she was pregnant with her. She will never be a well person. Her mother died about 12
years ago at a still young age. Consider your child's health
if not your own.

Answer 9

Hey cutting back is better than nothing - my ob told me that if I refused or I absolutely could not quit, to smoke ultra lights and it was just as if I was sucking air. I smoked with my son and he is perfectly healthy - although whwn he was born the was the first think I asked - is he ok - does he have all of his fingers and toes, sounds dumb but i did worry - just couldn't stop!!!!!!

Answer 10

hey there, i am 13weeks with baby #2 with my first i quit within minutes of finding out i was pregnant, this time round i have to admit it had been very very very hard. For the past 9weeks i have been trying to cut down, trying to stop completely by not buying cigs etc. Patches did'nt help me and i felt useless.2 weeks ago i saw on tv that if you want to get yourself out of a bad habit put an elastic band on your wrist.Each time you need a cig twang it on your wrist - it kills the first few times, then, you don't want to think about smoking anymore (knowing if you think about a cig you will twang your wrist) = smoke free. i used to smoke 20 a day i am now down to 1cig from 5am untill 11 / 12pm good luck mate give it a try! x