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Hi everyone, I'm very new here, I joined a few minutes ago. I tried quitting cigarettes about 2weeks ago and I was doing very well, then I fell off the wagon. Now I found out that I'm pregnant and I need to stop smoking now more than ever!! It's really hard and I sometimes find myself smoking and saying 'this is the last, it has to be the last' Please can anyone advise me on how to help myself and for my unborn baby please

Absolutely something we're doing what was done for us when we joined. We're all in this together Cader, and we've all had our journeys and battles. This forum provided excellent support to me when I was starting out on my quit, and has never stopped supporting me since. I am fairly new in my quit, however I feel amazed by the grit and resilience that people have here, and that motivates me to just clench my teeth and go on, whenever a craving strikes. Pretty soon, you're gonna be welcoming new members yourself.

Oh my. Thank you so much Jillar and Tammy. Now I feel very much motivated and loved. Thank you and I know I'll enjoy my new journey with you guys.

So, first of all, quit buying cigarettes! If you're still smoking now, quit smoking in the places you normally smoked and at the times you smoked. Get yourself some sweets and lots of juice or water. You'll crave these for a while. Also, stick close to us. We have years of experience between us and lots of knowledge in the many posts here. You can do it, for you and your baby....

Welcome Cader and congratulations on your pregnancy. Posting an SOS is a great start to keep from smoking. I posted a couple in my early days and members came running to help me past it

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I'm 9 months 21 days from my last puff. I smoked a pack a day for 34 years. I did the work. You folks (and QSMB) were my crutch, my parole officer, my defense attorney and my Mom, but I did the work. The Good I haven't smoked. That statement still seems a bit unreal. I haven't smoked 8,251 cigarettes. That's a milestone that blows me away. I don't really crave very often. It doesn't seem like there are very many times when smoking is even part of my life anymore. I also have my first grandbaby and I'm really excited that i won't smoke and stink around her. No coughing anymore. I feel like I really didn't cough that much after I quit. The Bad Occasionally I put myself in familiar situations that have an unfamiliar feel to them. I played a gig in a room where people were smoking both cigarettes and pot (I live in Canada and it's now legal here). Trying to sing was a little rough with smoke in the air, it had been a long time since I played anywhere you could smoke inside. I'm still not comfortable with all moments (family, work) and occasionally it crosses my mind that I am missing something. Also, at work occasionally my smoke break is interrupted by my not smoking. I haven't really had much in the way of giant improvements in my health. I think I breath a little easier. The Ugly I have a little blockage in the airways running up my neck. It's uncomfortable sometimes, and pisses me off other times. It makes me mad as it wouldn't be there if I'd have quit one of the many other times I'd tried. I think i developed some anxiety since I quit. I'm a little unsure of what it is or how to properly to describe it to a physician. Sometimes I'm a little overwhelmed that I may have a stroke or heart attack. My balance gets a little funky, and my migraines have continued. I had an odd migraine a day or two ago that as new as I can tell was an ocular migraine. This was new and a little scary but I suppose just part of growing older. I have moments of balance issues and this is disconcerting. Just seems like for no reason I feel a little like I'm gonna fall. I don't really remember this from before I quit smoking. I'm sure that I quit way later than I should have, but I quit. I'm done and thats a win. I keep tabs on all you folks so don't go getting in any trouble. Peace R

Welcome Cader!! You've definitely come to the right place You can absolutely do this! Your baby will never know you as a smoker....starting....NOW stay close to the board and do a lot of reading! Education is the key and lots and lots of support always have water handy and some fruits/juice and even sweets if necessary...your blood sugars will tend to run low during the next few days.

Hello and welcome ... Congratulations on the news you are going to be a mama.... Quitting is the best thing you can do for the health of you both.... Spend time reading around the board....you will fight this demon with knowledge....you outsmart it.... Folks that stay close are more likely to succeed.... Looking forward to travelling your journey with you....

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Me neither. I told you my only vice was smoking and now that darn stick of the day. I do have facebook but only because it has kept me connected to my grandchildren and many of the children that rode my schoolbus. I have so enjoyed watching them grow up and successfully grow into life.

Hi Cader, You Sound like myself lol. I can only say what ive learnt myself really: 1) plan for cravings 2) chew gum & eat a bit of crap whilst its early on. 3) Do anything to keep your mind busy even if you dont want to(ive made a list). 4) Walk around in the house/outside for 5 minutes or whatever till you forget the craving or it goes because they do. Anyway Good luck Rhino x

Welcome aboard for this journey Cader. You have been given great advice from all above. Read here, Read a lot, the information here well help greatly. If you have any questions, post here and you will find someone that will help you the best they can. In the end it is in your hands to quit but the information and the people here are invaluable for your quit -- You Can Do This. Also plenty of cold water to drink and deep breathing techniques will help. Also coming her daily for the NOPE pledge does really work....

Welcome Cader! Everyone has said everything I would have already. Quitting really is as simple as never putting another cigarette in your mouth. Because now it's the same as putting one in your baby's mouth. Read about nicotine addiction, there are pinned posts at the top of the main board that are full of the info you need to get started! We're behind you 100%, but the heavy load is yours to carry. Please give yourself this gift; you will never regret it, but you will regret smoking while that baby grows inside you...trust me.

Carder28 - Sweetie you can do it for yourself and that wonderful bundle growing on this inside. You are in the right place for all the support and help you need. It is just a matter of getting through the first couple of days and then outsmarting the crave. When you feel the urge, close your eyes and envision that beautiful, healthy child you are going to be holding and loving. Stay close and shout out if you need us. We are here for you!

Welcome Cader, what an amazing decision to take, very commendable. You're making the absolute right choice not just for your baby's health, but yours too. He/She deserves a healthy, happy momma Just like Jillar said, loads of water and sweets, avoiding the places you associate with smoking. Also, since it's more mind over matter than anything else, please remember that any and every craving that you have going forward, typically only lasts 3-5 minutes. Distract yourself whenever these happen (watch videos, play a game, make a list of girl/boy names, whatever catches your fancy). You'll find that post those 3 odd minutes, you're ok. And those 3 minutes will get easier as time goes by. Have your reason to quit firmly in your mind, or better still, if you want write it in bold letters, and place it everywhere you can see it. Just a good way to remind yourself why you won't give in to your cravings. Best of luck, please shout out (regardless of the time, hour or the instances) whenever you need someone to talk to, or certainly post an SOS when you think you are about to smoke. We're here for you. Best of luck and once again, welcome aboard.

Greetings NOPErs. Still 26th down under so I've made it. So today is the last Friday in October so I was all excited to come in today and give a big WooHoo shout out for CanTeen Bandana Day... all Aussie kids love this, its the one day we could tweak our school uniforms and add a bright bandana... just for the day and it raised money for a kids cancer charity and its still happening... but I thought NOPE I best check what happening around he globe just in case and I discovered the last Friday in October is not International Bandana day with at least 20 countries having cancer charities that sell Bandanas to raise funds. How cool that a little Aussie concept has gone global and its all for such a good cause. So if you're in see a charity selling bandanas buy one today, wear it in solidarity for all those who have lost hair with chemo treatments, add a bit of colour to your day. If anyone should be giving to cancer charities its smokers (yes that's you the lurkers, we see you and we'd love you to come join us) and ex-smokers. No sugar coating it we have increased our chances. So each year CanTeen gives our bandana day a theme and this year it is Attitude is Everything! Attitude is everything, as Whispers says in he header, "Believe you can and your half way there".... that is the attitude of a lifetime quitter... believe you can, and you will. NOPE .... because I don't smoke anymore, I quit.

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It`s all been said but welcome aboard. Your quit is for the best of reasons. Best wishes and stay close. Help is here.

It is good that you posted about the good, the bad, and the ugly. I to have issues about those 3 points and still wrapping my head around them, but I try to focus on "The Good" -- to me that is important and had I not quit (looks like we chose the same day) I would not have those good things to focus on and after 44 years of smoking that is a blessing. Continue to march on, you are doing well!!!

Hi all, Celebrating 10 months smoke free tomorrow. I had a day a few weeks back after a terrible night's sleep when I was THIS close to buying or bumming a smoke, and was at the point where I considered writing an SOS. But I gathered my thoughts, recounted my reasons, and stayed quit. My daughter kissed me goodbye when I dropped her off at school today, and said "You smell so nice, mom." Small moments with huge rewards.

Welcome aboard, Cader. Congratulations on your pregnancy and also on deciding to quit smoking. Quitting smoking is a truly great thing to do. It is good to have you here.

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Welcome aboard, Rhino. Congrats on 3 days smoke free. You are doing a great thing by quitting smoking. Stick close to this site. There is a lot of support and knowledge here that can help you stay quit for good.

Hi RD! I have a welcome song for you, to help get you through this fantastic third day already! And you got me wondering. WTH would someone eat soap. As you can see, quitting smoking doesn't make one sharper, per se. Take good care and choose whatever advise fits you best, you'll get plenty of it (if you let us follow your trip into the wild)

Thanks for the words notsmokinjo. Your right im pretty much in the deep of it now. The Rhino will not be stopped again im gonna make sure of it!!! Do you mean drink pineapple when I get a craving or feel crap or just generally.. great advice btw. Im going to explore the site over the next few days and sort of keep browsing here as a bit of a leaning post to be honest. Yes I know your right take 1 day at a time, I'm just sort of setting small goals/targets at the min just as a bit of motivation. I will start my pledge tomorrow I think on a fresh day (Day4). Again thanks for your support and words of wisdom. Rhino

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Hi Everyone - New here(Fri 26th joined) DAY 3 TODAY.. well, over half way through now! Just needed some support so joined not long ago. Determined to keep on the quit train now. Sick of falling back into the smoking vicious cycle all the time. Trying to sleep more, eat more and do more generally. 'IF YOUR SICK OF STARTING OVER,' . . STOP QIUTTING Rhino

They were talking about this on the radio when I was driving home. Maybe someone can enlighten me as to what it is.... I've never seen/watched a 'podcast' What the hell is a podcast lol

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Welcome rhinodragon and congratulations on quitting. Stick close and keep posting. I found posting and supporting others really helped keep my mind off my own misery

Welcome @RhinoDragon! 3 days is awesome as we all have to start somewhere! Continue to read and educate yourself about nicotine addiction, the changes it has made to your brain to build defenses against relapse. There is information pinned (green thumbtacks) at the top of each page that give all the info you need to get started, whyquit.com is another place full of helpful info. Grab a seat on the Train, we're glad you're here!

Hey Rhino and welcome. Half way through the third day means you will be in the thick of it, but that cool cos your a rhino and you can just charge right through. So... in the first few weeks you need to keep the blood sugar levels up and also the fluids so drink lots of juice. Drink pineapple juice, its probably best. The biggest tip to making this the forever quit is to learn as much as you can about nicotine addiction. There is a heap of info in the smoking discussion threads. Watch all the videos. The 3 part one on Big Tobacco will put in a fire in your belly to make you want to never give them a single penny more. Take it one day at a time... don't worry about next week or next month.... just worry about making it 24 hours... see you know you can do that, you have already done it twice and you have nearly done it 3 times in a row... that's it... just one day at a time. And finally, pledge NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) each day in the Nope thread. This is a promise you make to yourself and the others not to take one puff. Now when I first quit I was terrified of saying NOPE because what if it wasn't forever, I just lied. Then someone explained... just pledge NOPE for the day... promise not to take one puff just for the day. Then tomorrow when you wake up make the promise for that day. It all became easier once I started pledging NOPE. Congratulations on choosing to quit. What a great gift you are giving yourself. You can do this.

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