Friend being introduced to Nicoticket and vaping.

[danibanani]

I feel comfortable talking to you guys and not getting flamed, so that's the reason for this post.

I have a friend (best friend) who I went to rehab with. We've been through hell and back together. She's my girl, for real.

She's 40 and she's expecting her first child. She's 4 months along. She is trying to get off the cigarettes, bad. She's went all routes, the patch, gum, etc. Nothing helps. She's down to 1/2 pack a day.

I don't have much money, but I'm thinking about getting her an eGo-C Twist battery and Grandma's Cinnamon Danish for Christmas. I don't have family (besides my nuclear family), so I spend Christmas eve with her instead of going to my in-laws house.

How do you guys feel about this? Do you think I'm overstepping my boundaries? She really, really wants to quit. If it weren't for The Virus and GCD, I'd be smoking.

She smokes Marlboro Lights. Should I start her off at 6, 12, or 18mg?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Take care,
Dani

 

[tpriest1030]

That sounds like a great idea! I would throw a good tank on that twist, too. Doesn't have to be expensive. Maybe a Mini pro or something.
I would say 12 mg but that's only a guess.

 

[SpaceCase]

I don't think you're overstepping your boundaries at all. It's a gift she might like tries to do something a little bit healthier and towards her goals. (goals she stated she wanted.) I would start her at 12 because that's about where I started and worked well especially in the "ego" style clearomizers. (I like kanger brand evod glass it's got a good compromise of simplicity, vapor/flavor and pricem but there are many good choices as you're well aware.)
Just make sure she likes Cinnamon Danishes

 

[Grrrr]

Great idea, I don't see it as overstepping boundaries. She's said she wants to quit and you're gifting her the means to do that by way of the same method you used. In fact I wouldn't wait for xmas I'd do it now, early xmas gift, because you care. How about getting her a gift card for Nicoticket as well, good way to bring her into this little community.

I say go for it.

 

[Megan Kogijiki Ratchford]

I agree but also say to have her OB-GYN in on this as well to keep her doc in the loop. And 12 seems good...I hope it works for her!

 

[danibanani]

Man, I wish I could learn to multi-quote!!!

You guys gave me some great ideas.

TP- Thanks for the 12mg idea. I was thinking the same thing.

Space- you're right about the cinnamon Danish thing. I just love the stuff and I assume everyone loves it. Does anyone want to chime in on what I should get? I will definitely give her a gift certificate (thanks, grrr), but I want to start her on something immediately.

Thanks so much,
Dani

 

[Megan Kogijiki Ratchford]

Dani, I'm tweaking your thread title a bit to keep it here...

 

[danibanani]

I agree but also say to have her OB-GYN in on this as well to keep her doc in the loop. And 12 seems good...I hope it works for her!

Yes, definitely. I looked up on google scholar about pregnancy and vaping and found absolutely NOTHING. Nothing on NIH or CDC either. In my mind, I think vaping is the lesser of the two evils. Maybe I'll tell her my plan instead of it being a surprise to clear it with the doc first. Good thinking, Megan! That's why you're the Don!!!

 

[SpaceCase]

Personally, I got started on a really good gummy bear. Most people can stomach fruit flavors pretty well, regardless unless it's a specific fruit they don't like. So maybe Betelguise?

 

[danibanani]

Dani, I'm tweaking your thread title a bit to keep it here...

Go for it, girl! I trust you 100%. Thanks for having my back.

 

[danibanani]

And another reason I'm saying GCD is because it doesn't need steeped, it's good FOOB. I'm afraid she wouldn't like The Virus, which is good FOOB as , but the taste is definitely subjective on that one. I'm afraid of the steeping process with her because she's an instant-gratification kind of woman, like me.

 

[danibanani]

Personally, I got started on a really good gummy bear. Most people can stomach fruit flavors pretty well, regardless unless it's a specific fruit they don't like. So maybe Betelguise?

That's a good idea. I don't personally care for it, but she might LOVE it. And I don't think that one needs a deep steep, right?

 

[Megan Kogijiki Ratchford]

I think you should add Betelgeuse as SpaceCase said. When I first quit fruits were really what did it for me then GCD took over. A fruit and a bakery is a great flavor start IMO.

 

[Megan Kogijiki Ratchford]

That's a good idea. I don't personally care for it, but she might LOVE it. And I don't think that one needs a deep steep, right?

Right. It's excellent FOOB.

 

[danibanani]

Right. It's excellent FOOB.

Awesome. I'll pick up some 15ml of Betelgeuse and GCD along with a gift certificate after she clears it with the doc. Awesome.

 

[Grrrr]

Man, I wish I could learn to multi-quote!!!

You guys gave me some great ideas.

TP- Thanks for the 12mg idea. I was thinking the same thing.

Space- you're right about the cinnamon Danish thing. I just love the stuff and I assume everyone loves it. Does anyone want to chime in on what I should get? I will definitely give her a gift certificate (thanks, grrr), but I want to start her on something immediately.

Thanks so much,
Dani

When I first started vaping I was all about the fruity flavors, might be an idea to give her one of those.

 

[tpriest1030]

There's a Starter Kit of sorts for sale in the classifieds. Might want to check that out.

 

[danibanani]

There's a Starter Kit of sorts for sale in the classifieds. Might want to check that out.

I'll go look now. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[tpriest1030]

No prob, Bob!

 

[Cullin Kin]

Best gift you will ever give. I was smoking a half pack a day and started at 12mg.