smoking 24 weeks
I am 24 weeks pregnant and smoke 5 cigarettes a day and feel so guilty and like a bad mother... i am having such a hard time quitting especially since everyone around me smokes...i begged my husband to stop and he doesnt even though he says he will try...i even have bad dreams that something will be wrong with the baby because of me.... any good advice on what to do to replace my addiction with cigarettes?
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@miszgoss1986 I've heard that gum helps a ton and to stay busy to where you don't think about it. I'm not sure if you are into exercising or anything but pregnancy yoga helps me calm down and relax. I wish you the best of luck girl.
Mrs Del Rae, Pregly Support
As I am totally agreeing with sunshine25 you should quit. I know you didn't ask for judgement but in true sense of fairness you didn't ask for reassuring reasons why you should smoke. So you know why its not healthy, you know the effects to your health and now your babys. Here is some positive ways to quit...1) spend the money you save on cute baby clothes 2) you will smell better so buy some lotions new perfume (I used to smoke and didn't realize how bad it smelled till I quit) 3) prove people wrong and shake off the stares you get (weathed you see them or not people make dirty faces when they see a prego smoking). So you have some positive reasons to do it best of luck to you and your baby!!
I'm 37 years old and still occasionally.have breathing issues. I get bronchitis and pneumonia at least twice a year.
My mom will tell you the Dr's said the cause was 100% because she smoked.
She saw the effects and stopped before I was 2 months old....
Can you imagine how healthy I would of been if she stopped when she was pregnant.
Just giving you a little to think about...
Your body is no longer yours, it should be 100% dedicated to your baby now... and your husband should also think about 2nd hand smoke.
just keep trying to cut down daily. Least you are aware of the dangers and are making an effort to quit.