Hey !!! Newbies...time to let us know ..how you doing !!!

[Doreensfree]

How are you all getting along ????

Come along and tell us...support is very important ...

[Jackie]

Doing ok today Doreen, thank you for asking!!!  I'm going to share a bit of personal information with you guys now.

 

My husband and I have been together since we were 14.  That makes it 14 years at this time...a long, very happy time!  We've been trying for a baby for about 4 of these years.  We found out last year that both of us have issues preventing us from getting pregnant naturally.  We've been struggling each month, going through artificial treatments, knowing it won't work.  We are going through these so that insurance will cover in-vitro (IVF).  We are on month 3 or 6 and its becoming EXTREMELY frustrating.  Needless to say, the more of my close friends that get pregnant, the harder it becomes for us.  I want to mention how proud I am that through all of this, I've remained smoke free.  Last night was very tough, hearing that one of my closest friends will be adding to their family.  Although I am delighted for them (I really am), I wanted to scream and my natural response was to light a smoke.  But guess what?  I DIDN'T!!!!!  I'm realizing more and more that smoking only makes things worse and I can't imagine the guilt I'd have if I smoked, on top of all the other emotions.  I am a proud non-smoker and nothing will stand in the way of that!  

 

So, when I say that this blog has helped me, I mean it in more ways than I can imply.  The fact that you've helped to keep me a non-smoker is one less thing to worry about.  I think I really needed a big motivator to open my eyes, I want to be a good, HEALTHY momma one day.  

 

Sorry for the book and the emotions today, just not my day.

 

Thanks all!

J

[Doreensfree]

Sweetheart..

Thank you for sharing your emotional story....

Having no trouble having my babies...way back when Adam was a lad..it's hard to imagine the distress this causes..

Quitting smoking can only be a big plus for you..

We have had a board baby born with I V F..so miracles do happen ..and never give up..

My fingers are crossed...

Hugs xxxxx

[Jackie]

Thanks Doreen!  You are just wonderful my friend  :wub:

[Boo]

Sorry for the book and the emotions today, just not my day.

 

There's never a need to apologize for speaking what's on your mind.  That's what this site is for.

 

Good luck with everything and congratulations on the top-shelf quit you've got going.

[Dee]

Still going strong here! I was telling my friend that I work with the cravings are very seldom but what I do find at certain times of the day is a feeling of expectation. Like I am waiting for something. Its not a horrible thing just kinda odd.

 

On an active note went snow shoeing over the weekend and it was nice to not be out of breath. :-)

[Doreensfree]

Hi D..

Good to hear your still strong and positive..all the feelings are temporary...your body is still going through a massive change..

Don't forget the treats..very important..x

[Jackie]

Way to go Dee! :)

[Reciprocity]

I'm doing OK I think. There are still times when I get a pretty bad urge but I try to just wait it out and remember alI I have gone through to get to this point. Don't want to do that 1st week again ..... that's for sure :o It's tough still when things just come along and put you under stress. That's when I find I have to really need to be strong. It is getting a little better each day though so, that's also really encouraging :)

[Doreensfree]

Your doing great R !!!

What your achieving is flippin marvelous..one day at a time...this how you will achieve success...

Keep winning those battles...

[pedro68]

​Ive chewed my fingernails down to my armpit, put on 12 stone, drop kicked the cat over the fence,chewed through my steering wheel,developed tourettes syndrome and class road rage as a daily work out. This giving up smoking is a lot easier than i thought!Over a month and going strong, sounds like everyone else is coping as well, apart from the odd rough day.Well done all.

[Doreensfree]

All sounds normal to me..high give...

Don't forget your reward..very important...and a hug for the cat !!!

[pedro68]

​Steak with all the trimmings,few beers and game of darts in the man cave with mrs pedro.Yes i am romantic, and yes she is lucky.Thats my reward tonight,easily pleased me!

[Doreensfree]

​Steak with all the trimmings,few beers and game of darts in the man cave with mrs pedro.Yes i am romantic, and yes she is lucky.Thats my reward tonight,easily pleased me!

Smoothy !!!

[Dee]

Got stuck in a traffic jam on the way home from the gym last night and that almost made me miss smoking but put on some soothing music and an hour later finally got out of the car ugh.....

[Doreensfree]

It took my junkie brain a while to finally reolize..smoking won't change a thing..

That traffic would have still been there..if you smoke or not...

Smoothing music..some deep breathing.. Much more relaxing...good work !!!

[Stewie]

I'm doing OK I think. There are still times when I get a pretty bad urge but I try to just wait it out and remember alI I have gone through to get to this point. Don't want to do that 1st week again ..... that's for sure :o It's tough still when things just come along and put you under stress. That's when I find I have to really need to be strong. It is getting a little better each day though so, that's also really encouraging :)

 

Way to go pig lover. It gets easy down the line.

[Reciprocity]

I am driving 2 hours per day each way to work and back. I used to smoke in the car but somehow, it doesn't really bother me now that I'm not smoking. Seems weird in a good way that I'm not wanting to smoke in the car. Never really crosses my mind to light up once I buckle up. Any cravings I get are usually while I'm at work or when I'm at home. The other thing I'm finding is I am eating less, not more. I read a lot of stuff about people eating more once they stop. I am finding the opposite. Drinking a lot more fluids but eating way less solid food.

[pedro68]

​opposite for me, first couple of weeks i missed smoking in the van on the way to work.If i had an hours journey i would smoke 3 or 4 on the journey!Weird how we all crave at different times,and cope better in different situations.

[Boo]

The other thing I'm finding is I am eating less, not more. I read a lot of stuff about people eating more once they stop. I am finding the opposite. Drinking a lot more fluids but eating way less solid food.

 

The brain doesn't really differentiate between feelings of thirst and hunger.  Often times, when we feel "hungry" what we really need to do is drink water.  Drinking more water is one simple thing that most people would benefit greatly from.

[Stewie]

Pig lover i ate less too! Lost quite a few kilos. Each situation is different i guess. You're doing great, keep close.

[Cherylco]

Day TEN today! I made it to the gym yesterday for the first time since I relapsed almost three months ago. Not an impressive workout, but it's a start!

 

Cravings still show up (like now), but I am A STRONG WOMAN, and I am not going back to that Demon stick!

[Doreensfree]

Nice 1 Cheryl..exercise of any kind is fabulous..you will get better..practice makes perfect...

You'll soon have heaps more energy...keep marchin..

[Boo]

Day TEN today! I made it to the gym yesterday for the first time since I relapsed almost three months ago. Not an impressive workout, but it's a start!

 

The fact that you went to the gym and put in the work is impressive.  Never apologize for being a beginner, that's where it starts.

[Reciprocity]

Nice Job - 10 Days is great! It's the worst of it is pretty much in the bag. Just gotta keep fighting those random urges. Keep busy and yes, the gym sounds good. I bet you are starting to realize some of the benefits of stopping too by now :D