How Long Should I Wait To Quit Smoking?
i just found out that im pregnant. im only like 3-4 weeks along. at wat point would it be best to quit smoking?
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January 30th, 2010 at 3:44 am
It’s not going to be any easier later than it is now. I had to give up sugar for my pregnancy, because I have gestational diabetes. That is probly just as hard, or harder, than giving up smoking. No cookies, ice cream, cake, candy, white bread, white flour, white potatoes, white pastas, corn, soda, etc, the list goes on. I was in pain, my cravings were so strong. I had dreams that I was stuffing my mouth with muffins, cookies, cakes, etc. These dreams lasted for months. After 90 days or so with no sugar, I finally reached the point where sugar really does not call my name anymore, and I don’t care for it. From what I understand, giving up smoking is a three day ordeal, and then it’s easier. I hope this helps, take care.
PS, I am 39 weeks prego, and I gained a total of 20 lbs. For my first pregnancy, I did not give up sugar, and I gained 55 lbs. I know this isn’t the answer to your question, but I thought you’d be interested to know that it’s worth giving up that bad habit asap.
January 30th, 2010 at 10:02 am
One in the morning only may reduce the risk of harm, but the risk will always be there.
It is easy to say now I will have only 1 in the morning, but when the time comes will you really stick to that promise, really?
What will happen when you get really stressed out in the afternoon. Are are you just going to say, “I can’t, I have already had one for the day”. Or are you going to have another ciggie. We both know the answer to that.
Throw away your smokes and don’t buy them any more. If you have them in your home, you will smoke them. My sister in law (as awful as this sounds) smoked more when she was pregnant because she was so stressed all the time.
If you need help to quit check out this website, it has some great ideas and information.
Good Luck with both your pregnancy and quitting ciggies
January 30th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Why do you want to take the risk? Smoking can cause prematurity. I did not smoke or drink or eat unhealthy during my second pregnancy and my son was born at 22w3d. He weighed 1lb 1oz and was just over 10 inches long. He was in the NICU for 6 and a half months. He had numerous infections and blood transfusions. He had two heart surgeries. He was on oxygen until he turned 3. He has cerebral palsy, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and is profoundly deaf. He is now 3 and a half and does not walk or talk, feed himself, or go potty on the potty.
Why risk it?
January 30th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Why not now?
I quit after smoking for ten years when I found out I was pregnant….Now is really the best time. If you wait, and try to quit later in pregnancy your fetus could get stressed out because it would be dependent on the nicotine.
Best wishes!! You can do it!
January 31st, 2010 at 1:36 am
NOW, not one more cigarette, not one more puff! You shouldn’t be smoking if you were having sex and could have gotten pregnant!
January 31st, 2010 at 7:28 am
You should quit now. The first weeks of pregnancy are crucial when it comes to development!
January 31st, 2010 at 9:51 am
I quit as soon as I got that positive HPT. I’d say in the very near future.
January 31st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
The moment you found out you were pregnant.
January 31st, 2010 at 4:02 pm
ASAP
January 31st, 2010 at 10:35 pm
ASAP!!
January 31st, 2010 at 11:39 pm
NOW!!!!
February 1st, 2010 at 4:27 am
NOW
February 1st, 2010 at 11:24 am
uhhh NOW!