November 7, 201411 yr I am wrapping up day 6 of my quit and found this forum. Not sure where to start, but basically I wound up with pneumonia and the feeling of wanting a breath of air that I couldn't make my lungs take scared the heck out of me. The fear in that feeling was the final straw. I am 31 years old and started smoking when I was 13. I have three children (7,6 and 1) and one of the biggest regrets/shame in my life is not quiting during pregnancy. My grandfather died of lung cancer when I was 6, my grandmother has emphyzema as well as an oxygen tank and my father also has emphyzema. My husband has also quit smoking. Aside from my history with cigarettes, I live in Oregon and I am an accountant. I am glad I found this forum!
November 7, 201411 yr Hey Kristin Welcome Aboard! Congratulations on Day 6! Good work. Keep reading and posting. Good to meet you.
November 7, 201411 yr Welcome, Kristin! Congrats on 6 days. :) Check out some of the pinned topics in the Quit Smoking Discussions Forum and especially Joel's video library.
November 7, 201411 yr Hi and welcome aboard.... Congrats on your quit.....gaining your life back is the most rewarding thing you can do.... Read all you can here....there is tons of imformation.... Knowledge is the key to sucess......when you fully understand this addiction....you have the tools to fight it..... Stay close to the board....post often..... My best Xxxxxx
November 7, 201411 yr Hiya Kristin welcome and congrats on quitting, best decision ever, well done on almost completing the hardest week, look forward to getting to know you, totally understand about the shame and ive three kids aswell 8, nearly 5 and three, my oldest begged me to quit, he wouldn't kiss or hug me anymore because I stank, broke my heart and I couldn't do that to him anymore, getting hugs and kisses non stop off all them now, that alone made this quit soooo worthwhile and my younger two don't remember me as a smoker. You have no need to feel shame ever again you have done the best thing for you and yours, Just shout if you need anything, Sue xxx
November 7, 201411 yr Hi Kristin, So glad you found this place. I am new here as well and it is the best place to be! One day at a time..... K
November 7, 201411 yr Hi Kristin! Welcome! At 6 days, you've almost got the first (and worst) week finished! Keep posting and if you have any questions just ask away. Nice to meet you :) Sandy
November 7, 201411 yr Hello Kristin, nice to meet you! Congratulations on making the best decision ever! I hope that your pneumonia gets better soon, and we are here for you whenever you need anything! How are you feeling, today?
November 7, 201411 yr Welcome Kristin, What a scare you have had ! Not being able to breathe ! I am glad you are on the mend and FREE from Smoking and Nicotine ! Please read all you can here...education insures a successful quit. and post often sharing your experience. This helps you on your journey and helps others reading about how you feel, how you handled quitting etc. Welcome, Kristen. So happy you are FREE Love, S
November 7, 201411 yr Hey Kristin - Welcome aboard! Congrats on your soon to be first week quit -that is a tremendous accomplishment! Such a great decision I hope you are feeling better - on the bright side, maybe that scare is what you needed to finally take control over this addiction. It's not easy but it really isn't that difficult either if it really is what you want- I have 3 kids as well - 6, 10 & 12 so I know what it is like - the last 3 months and counting have been amazing - and my kids are so happy which makes it even better. Hang in there this is a great group - there is always someone here to encourage / support you if you need it.
November 7, 201411 yr Welcome to the board, Kristin! This is the best gift you will ever give yourself and your family. So glad you found us...let us know if we can help in any way!
November 7, 201411 yr Author What do you mean the numbers game? I am feeling better from the pneumonia, starting to get a little tired of the constant thoughts about cigarettes but the only way to have less of them is to keep going right? :)
November 7, 201411 yr Exactly Kristin - the only way forward is through :) The numbers game is here - http://www.quittrain.com/topic/50-post-your-numbers-here/
November 7, 201411 yr Hi Kristin! Sounds like a perfect time for you to quit. :) You have a lot of people to keep you motivated, which is good. Congrats on your 6 days and congrats on your husband for quitting as well! I have asthma and when I smoked, I would sometimes gasp for air. It was terrifying and I never want to go back to that again. We're here with you every step of the way, so feel free to post as often as you'd like!
November 7, 201411 yr Welcome and congratulations on your quit read and post the board will support you, great people here x
November 7, 201411 yr Welcome and congratulations Kristin! One day at a time is the best way to do this. You are almost through the hardest week of the whole process. Read, post, we are here for you! You can do this!!
November 8, 201411 yr Hi Kristin Welcome and congrats on a fabulous 6 days ... Read up and stick close - you will find great support here
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