those who quit smoking, drinking, etc in pregnancy

[trixipaws]

i went to a club last friday and was offered a line of ketamine, i of course declined but i never touched that shite anyway (people on it are not a good advertisement for it- as anyone whos seen someone on it will kno- they usually either look like theyve been labotomised, or absolutely terrified out of their skin- iv never seen anyone on ket who looks like theyre having a good time- there was one girl who was leathered on it i offered her a cube out of my cup of icecubes- she just moaned and looked up at me like it was a cup of fire-ants i was thrusting infront of her! my boyf tried it once or twice in his teens and it was k-hole for him every time he says its nasty stuff. and my sister at a rave once saw some guy get a broken glass in his face and just sat there and did nothing he was so wasted on it.) i NEVER fancied it at all.

so in honesty, it wasnt like i resisted temptation as i wouldve said no anyway. i'd like to think i could resist if it were coke (which unlike the above is something i had a 10-year penchant for), but i suppose u dont kno til ur in the situation do u?

just wondering, has anyone quit a long habit of smoking, drink or anything else and managed to stay off after they were no longer either pregnant nor BFing? and have u been tempted? has anyone had a couple of slip-ups where they fell off? and was that all it was or did u go back 2 ur old ways?

am gonna make a poll so its anonymous im curious.

 

[Strangeness]

I gave up smoking when I fell pregnant with Aaron which was over 3 years ago now and I haven't touched one since! I'm proud to say I have never been tempted because my boy stops me from thinking about it. With all the money I would have wasted smoking I can buy him everything he needs (and doesn't need )!

 

[kazlin]

Hi trixi hun, I haven't been tempted with any toxic substances since having Dan man, well apart from a bottle of Mead but I didn't feel too good then, so didn't drink any. I used to like going out and having a few(s)...few(s) is that a word!!! beers, especially as we had discovered a fab place called Beer Circus that sells flavoured beers.

I really want to go out in the not so distant future, when Dan's a little older. Mum said she would look after him for the night which is brilliant of her. I can't say that I would only have the one beer though, but I will try my hardest not to have a sneaky ciggie if offered! I used to socially smoke when I went out, but as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I gave up immediately

 

[Krystal]

I've voted resisited but depends what i'm talking about lol.

Smoking I fell back off the wagon. I was never a big smoker anway. 5 a day max but I am smoking again

The other vice I guess was coke. I was never a big user or anything like that and certainly not proud of the fact but I did take it socially, maybe once a month if I was out with friends. I also used to take E quite a lot. Used to love the fact it helped me escape from some stuff apart from the cum down. Both I haven't touched since and I won't. And I have had temptation of being out with people on it. At the end of the day though Jack is my no 1 priority and I have to set a good example. Not to mention the risks involved and I am not leaving my baby boy without his mummy.

 

[Babylicious]

Used to drink quite heavily before I got pregnant. Not had more than 5 drinks since harry's been born so I can take it or leave it

 

[Manda&Thomas]

me and hubby both gave up smoking when i was pregnant very early on about 5 weeks i think it was, anyways we had both smoked about 20 a day for about 10 years we havent been tempted to start again now weve had him,
sadly the same cant be said for drink i used to be a very heavy drinker had a few while preg at xmas and maybe 1 wkd at the weekend nothing really but since having him ive had a can of fosters everynight since about day 4, just think im enjoying it because i can now
manda xx

 

[fran_23]

i started smoking again after 2 months, i only drink occasionally now whereas i used to go out drinking at least every other day- i was still living like a student before i fell pregnant. i was never into drugs- i smoked a bit of weed now and then and when i was younger i tried ecstacy a couple of times but i would never touch any drugs now.

 

[elaine22]

I gave up drink the minute I found out I was pregnant and haven't touched it since, despite giving up breastfeeding at 7 months. I wasn't much of a drinker anyway, I tend to find it makes me sleepy and not really interested in getting drunk anymore. Plus I'm usually the one driving if we're out. Never smoked or touched drugs either.

 

[happy-chick]

I voted 'had tempation right infront of me and resisted!'

I used to love partying & used to take coke, amphetamine, drink, smoke & the rest... not done any of that since findin out i was preg with ellie (well in 2ww). Ive been at friends at weekend when they are all having it & its totally not bothered me, those days are gone the only thing I miss is the social side of things.

 

[Snuggle]

I gave up smoking before getting pregnant and I havent had one since although I have been very tempted several times. I gave up alcohol as soon as I found out I was pregnant but as soon as Maddison was on formula I stocked up on the wine Have never done drugs

 

[gems]

I quit smoking while I was pregnant but while I was feeling depressed after I had Jess I started again I smoke alot less now tho then before I had her as I don't smoke in front of her or in the house so only a few a day really.
I gave up drinking when i found out I was pregnant and now do have a ocassional drink.
I did used to take ectasy and coke when I used to go raving but would never ever be tempted now as my little girl means too much to me for me to ever consider risking taking drugs ever again. Have been raving since and have only had a few drinks and haven't been tempted. xxxx

 

[leckershell]

Since I stopped breastfeeding I have certainly been drinking more (in the house, and not excessive) but I don't take things to the limit as I would use to, I'm more sensible now (and don't fancy 5am waky time with a hangover tbh).

Well done tho I think you've come so far with the drugs thing (not to sound patronising)... you kno what I mean.. x

 

[1sttimemum]

I gave up smoking as soon as i found out i was pregnant and was worried that as soon as i had Caitlyn i would want to start again, but i havent been bothered by it at all, and i have lots of people around me who smoke, i just think it stinks like hell!!

 

[Suzie and Faith]

well done to you all

you make me feel so naive/inexperienced though!
I can honestly say i've never even had one cigarette. Not even a puff of one.

And drinking? Not really. I like wine - but as in a glass or 2 with a meal (not whilst preg tho).

i'm tame aren't i!

 

[charlie84]

I gave up smoking when i found out i was pregnant havent been tempted to start back up again at all.
Havent had any alcohol since the beginning of my pregnancy and wont have any till i am done with breastfeeding. Got a lovely bottle of archers waiting for me in the cupboard

 

[kellie80]

I used to drink really heavily. I gave up my while I was PG but started again as soon as the babies were born. By the time they were 2 months old I was back to drinking what I did before. I've given up now though, I do still drink but only a couple of times a week and only 3-4 units so its really under control. I've been cut down for 5 months now and I've lost 3 and a half stone for it

 

[ella]

I gave up smoking when I found out I was pregnant - havent started back and dont plan to - I used to take coke, e's etc on occasion (more when I was younger) but even before I found out I was pregnant it was rare - like the odd music festival or big night out - and I still dont know if in that situation if I would get carried away - I have been out a few times and had a right few drinks but you never forget you are a mammy and the little man comes first - so I dont think I would.

 

[Sammystar]

I like to have a glass or two of wine when we're socialising or with a good meal, but I've never once been tempted to take any recreational drugs since I had children.

I used to be a real party animal and don't regret that time, but the thought of being off my face or on a come down and having to deal with the kids is too scary. I don't think I'd do it even if it was offered on a plate.

 

[soulem]

I voted not been challenged yet as I haven't been out or to a pub yet!!! (Lucy May IS only 8 days old though!!!)

But, with my last 2 pregnancies I gave up smoking and drinking and soon went back to both after...always loved smoking as silly as it is!

For me the challenge will be when someone ofers me a glass of wine, I'll probably drink the wine and want to have a fag with it!!

I'm mainly looking forward to runny yolks again though!!

 

[poppy160]

I used to LOVE smoking before I got pregnant, I had about 15-20 a day and quit because of the smoking ban. A few weeks later I found out I was pregnant so that stopped me from even being tempted.
Since having Ella though, I have been soo tempted because of my PND and have tried to smoke a cigarette a few times but couldn't because it was so disgusting, and really hurt my chest. I don't even crave them now 8)