Surprise baby on the way- quit cold turkey
So i found out i am pregnant with my first child on wednesday.. massive surprise i may add.
I stopped smoking the day i found out. I have always been one of those people who are disgusted by pregnant women smoking, although, now i am in that situation myself I'm finding so hard to not go out for a sneaky smoke.
Im not allowed to have any patches or gums because they can be worse of myself and the baby says my doctor and pharmacist.
Im finding myself biting the inside of my mouth and picking at my nails.. Does anyone have any tips to help my cravings ease off ?
Congratulations! What wonderful news. Do whatever will be best for your as yet unborn because if you don't, it will all come to haunt you in the years and decades to come. Parenthood is a huge responsibility. What's more it lasts a lifetime. Make smoking history and enjoy the accolades you will get on this site.
Just keep walking - that will help you to breathe good, clean air and will distract you as well as pump endorphins into your system.
Congratulations and good luck.
Congratulations. There is a post on here with the quote "Move a muscle...change a thought" and I have found that has helped me. Go for a walk, cleaning - just keep active and the craving will pass. I also visit this site and read the stories to occupy my mind. Good luck we all understand here what you are going through and remember you have extra incentive with baby on the way.
Hi I'm the same as you I just found out as well that I'm pregnant and I know how your feeling😐 I keep chewing on chewing gum, tick tacks, and eating lots of fruit. Not really taking my mind off it but if I keep my hands busy and keep chewing on a lolly it sorta works.
Congratulations... eat something sour, drink plenty of water, walking. Anything that distract your mind for now is good for you. Good luck!
What good news. I was told to treat cravings like riding a wave.. I feel the swell and let it wash over me. I don't actually have to act on smoking thoughts. They are just thoughts. I can take three slow deep breaths. It will pass I am told. I can do something which takes my mind of my troubles. Like cooking, gardening, paper activities or puzzles. When it gets really bad for me emotionally, I take a nap.