Pregnant
I have tried to quit smoking many times... succeeded in quitting for about 2 months once, and it felt so good... I somehow got back into it and I hate it.. I just found out I am pregnant with my first baby, and I am trying so hard to quit. I have cut down from about 20 a day to 5 or 6, but the amount of guilt i feel with every ciggarette I smoke is unbearable.. I feel like a horrible mom already, before my baby is even born. I really hope I can do it this time, I have the best reason in the world to do it... I am just so scared of making this decision!
I smoked through my pregnancy and yes, felt just as bad and guilty as you, but it's no good for you or your bub to be stressed.
My OB didn't put any pressure or guilt on me. He just didn't want me to drink alcohol.
My bub is now 7 months old and I had my last smoke 84 days ago. It is so much nicer to be able to cuddle and kiss him without the poison. I also enjoy him more cause I'm not waiting for the time when I can smoke.
If you were a horrible mum, you wouldn't care. Stop beating yourself up. If you quit that is awesome. If you don't then I'm sure you will one day soon. Just keep trying and congratulations.