I'm 9 weeks pregnant - advice please!!

[Lightgeoduck]

OP's been run off a month ago - 2 posts. Moderators should just close this embarrassing thread.

I have to agree... I would hate to see this post be recycled over and over again
opinions this opinions that.... enough opinions on this topic

Duck OUT

[Snarkyone]

It is rather idiotic at this point I agree.

[Scooter Bob]

I also agree here. If and when you can not fight the urge to SMOKE!, vape as low as you can stand. Smoking is so far worse on the pregnancy, it'd be foolish to give up vaping if the time comes where you must have the experience of smoking. Even with average nic levels. vaping has to be the best option if you have to get a fix from something. jm2c

Ok, i really have to chime in here. So far all i have seen in this thread is "no smoke, no vape, no nic, nothing." Why is it that everyone is so quick to forget that we are dealing with a human being here, with real weaknesses that need to be acknowledged? A woman doesn't cease to have the same vulnerabilities as everyone else just because she's pregnant!

The truth here is, even in the most extreme of circumstances, a person may not be able to quit everything. This is a reality we need to deal with for what it is.

That said, sinead, my best advice to you is reduce the potential harm to your child as much as possible. Reduce the harm of everything, gradually so as not to relapse, i.e. switch from smoking to vaping, then lower nicotine levels bit by bit, etc. If you quit everything too fast the shock to your system may do more harm than good, and you'll be more likely to rebound back to square one! Just take it easy, and don't put too much pressure on yourself (extra pressure and anxiety is no good for the child either, and it may drive you to smoke more!).

I've heard doctors say that if you absolutely cannot quit completely, at least reduce your intake to a few cigs a day rather than a pack; it will lessen the risk. That same logic applies to vaping as well. If you find yourself unable to quit, cut back as much as possible under the guidance of your doc. I think you'd be surprised at how successful you'll really be

And of course, congratulations

[Scooter Bob]

If plan A fails then I will look into purchasing the e-cigarette with no nicotine. My gut feeling is that it has to be better than analogue smoking.

There lies the meat of the situation!. Even without the pregnancy, I'd suggest getting a kit wit at least 2 batteries, and a sampler pack of nic carts, from Zero to 24MG. Keep it on the shelf, just in case, and then you really should have a master plan after the birth of vaping instead of smoking, as long as you might still feel the need for the nic in your body. I never had kids, my mom had all 5 of us while smoking, and there was surely some low weights and maybe some alergys we wouldn't have had down the line.

Here's my vaping history. I'd quit smoking going on 3 weeks, felt strong, and a good friend locally was a distributor of e-cigs so I bought in "just in case." There has been episodes where I snuck a real cigarette in certain situations, where I would have normally bought a whole pack on the way home...not these times! I use zero nic today, but I do have other levels in hand just in case.

My point is, it's not demeaning to yourself to be have the 3-cig on hand, and you really should totally quit analogs after the baby is born. My mom quit instantly after reading a reader's Digest back in the 60s about the harms of cigarettes. She had a strong will.

I'd buy into the e-cig and be ready. Bob

Hi again

I have read all the comments and really appreciate all your help and honesty.

Here is what I think I am going to do:

The first ultrasound is in 3 weeks time. I will quit cold turkey again now with the positive outlook on achieving a successful ultrasound. Rather than thinking of quitting for the whole 7 months, I'm going to focus on getting through just these 3 weeks and then realign my goal to making it until the first scan and so on. Just take it each small stage at a time. I hope you understand my plan here!!

If plan A fails then I will look into purchasing the e-cigarette with no nicotine. My gut feeling is that it has to be better than analogue smoking.

Thanks again
Sineadm

[cassavetes]

Yeah, what Kent said.