Need some support please

I quit smoking last Sunday when I got my BFP and I am having a very hard time. It was ok last week, but this weekend was awful. I know it’s just my body going through withdrawal, but I’m so moody. I have been smoking for 22 years (I know-gross) and it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
I don’t know what I’m looking for here- maybe just a hug-a-roo.

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you can do it!
i quit cold turkey about 3 years ago and it was tough but eventually it gets better. try to avoid being around pple when they are smoking and since your preggers your already not drinking so that helps too!

good luck

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You can do it! Everytime you think about how hard it is, think about WHO you are doing it for! That little baby will be so much healthier as will his/her mommy! Keep up the good work!

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i'm sorry i dont have any real advice, i just wanted to wish you luck and give you

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I feel your pain, girl. I smoked my last one the day before my BFP. I've cut down significantly over the last 6 months and now I just have to take the final step. We can do this!!!! We just have to focus on our LOs and it will get better

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Thanks ladies!! I always told myself I’d stop when I got preggers, I just never knew how hard it would be. I guess it’s just one day at a time.
Thanks again!

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I completely understand what you're going through. I quit, cold turkey, over 10 years ago. I won't lie, it was one of the toughest things I've ever done. I can tell you, the first month was the toughest for me and it WILL get easier. Like you said, just take it one day at a time and you will get through this. I also lived on mentos and mints - I just popped one every time I wanted a cigarette and that really helped. Good luck to you and congratulations on your BFP

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Posted by StaceyWill

Thanks ladies!! I always told myself I’d stop when I got preggers, I just never knew how hard it would be. I guess it’s just one day at a time.
Thanks again!

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you can totally do it Stacey!!!!!!!!!

I chewed a lot of straws and a crap ton of gum when i quit!!

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Stacey I am SO proud of you!!! Tell yourself that the moodiness is preg hormones, not nicotine withdrawal. It's all about mindset.

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I also quit with my BFP. I tried to quit before but went back, I was smoking a lot less (really just weekends and a cple a day)

I find that I just focus on the baby. Picture smoking and your belly filling with smoke and your baby not breathing THAT is what it does The second I think that I forget about smoking

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Posted by Stiletto19

I feel your pain, girl. I smoked my last one the day before my BFP. I've cut down significantly over the last 6 months and now I just have to take the final step. We can do this!!!! We just have to focus on our LOs and it will get better

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keep it up you can do it!!

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Thanks again ladies!!!! Love you all!!!

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It will get easier every day. I quit cold turkey years ago and I never looked back. Chewing gum really helped me! Good luck - you can do it!!!!!

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I also am a smoker who has cut down alot..currently smoke about 10 cigs a day..i intend to stop cold turkey as soon as i get my BFP..
for those ladies that stopped when they got their BFP...have you noticed abnormal weight gain early on in your pregnancy due to stopping smoking?

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Wow there are a few of us!

I always feel/felt so ashamed to admit I smoked here bc it is gross and of course bad for concieving!

I had my last one the day I saw the faint line-threw out my pack.

It hasnt been that hard honestly. But it has only been a cple weeks...when I get stressed I feel it but then I focus on the baby and it passes so quick


Its totally gross and I'm ashamed as well I did cut back alot knowing that we were going to start TTC, but now I obviously NEED to stop totally.
Its only been a few days and it hasn't been unbearable yet, but I know I will have days like that.

I'm just glad I'm not alone on this one

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Quitting smoking is soooo hard. I've done it like 5 times but it does get better. After 72 hours most of the nicotine is out of your system...for me the worst withdrawals were the ones that were mental....remember you are doing the best thing for you and your baby. Hang in there...it's hard but you can do it

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I agree with just think about the baby whenever you feel like having a cigarette. Smoking cuts off oxygen supply to the baby, and is so so horrible for him/her. You can do it!!!

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Hang in there! I know how hard it is. Just think about how good you feel each morning when you wake up knowing you went another day with out smoking and possibly adding another day onto your life. That always helped me. Best of Luck!

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oh, and if that doesn't work just get in your car and go get your self one of these:
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Posted by DiamondGirl

I also quit with my BFP. I tried to quit before but went back, I was smoking a lot less (really just weekends and a cple a day)

I find that I just focus on the baby. Picture smoking and your belly filling with smoke and your baby not breathing THAT is what it does The second I think that I forget about smoking

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Thanks!!!

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First, can I say, Wow! Good for you! That is so impressive!

And secondly, my mom quit 25 years ago and still has the hankering every now and then! Just take it day by day and think of how far you've come!!! I am so impressed.

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Yay! good for you! I am also a smoker, I quit both times the minute I got my BFPs but went back to it after both losses. We are trying again this month so I would really love to quit smokling ASAP its so hard and I am so stressed already. I know its totally gross and I just need to stop!