I have to quit

[twitch]

I'm 12 wks, I have tried to quit about 9 times in the 6 yrs I have been smoking. After reading some of the posts on this board I realise I must quit to give our child the best possible chance. I don't have the willpower and the doctors wont help me cos the last time I tried to quit was less than 6 months ago. I can't afford NRT and I simply cannot quit "cold turkey" I have an awful temper, that is quelled by NRT. Any suggestions?

 

[smurf]

Aw hun that's very unfair of your doctor presumably he know you are now pregnant and want to give it another try what was his reason for not helping you. I don't smoke so I am sorry I can't offer you any advice.

But I did see a no smoking campaigne once and they suggested that if you have a glass of water with a straw constantly beside you, every time you want a cigerette take a sip of water this is meant to retrain your brain into think the craving is for water and not a ciggi. Apparently the straw is the trigger cos your dragging on it and get water instead of nicotine.

Best of luck hun.

 

[monster_munch]

I can't help - I am a semi-reformed smoker - I somehow managed to quit when OH and I started TTC but I have the odd one, but I would like to say what a fantastic idea from Smurf. Definitely worth a try!

Good luck quitting - you are doing the best thing for your baby (and you!)

 

[Urchin]

There are loads of non smoking groups that have nothing to do with your GP, they can give you free or reduced price NRT