Welcome aerin555, I am just south of you. As so many others have said it is a process and different things work for different people. I was one of the lucky ones I guess, I actually started with the ePuffer Colibri which is cigarette like - just to see if it would help me cut down on the over a PAD I was smoking.
I love smoking and have been doing it for 46 years - so I actually did not have any intention of quiting. However, with the Colibri I was down to 3/4 cigarettes a day and actually finding that I enjoyed it more than the real cigarette. I then found ECF and started reading and reading and reading some more.
Great information and support lead me to ordering two eGo Twists, some better ejuice delivery thingys and some better and stronger ejuice. I went with 18mg to start - but with my next order I went down to 15mg. The best part was with the better battery (I started with the 650 mAH) as they were smaller, I decided to just not smoke anymore. It has now been six weeks and even when I am with smokers - I do go out with them - they smoke and I vape.
I have definitely spent almost the same amount I would have if I was smoking - although it doesn't look like it in my signature - but since I did not buy any cigarettes in those 4 weeks when I first started - as of right now I have actually spent $170 less than if I was smoking. The tough part is putting out the money all at once - and of course I have ordered more juice delivery clearomizers and 2 more batteries to have backups for my backups.
I still cannot believe I am not smoking - still have 5 packs of cigarettes in the freezer - just in case. Anyway - that is my story - just know that for everyone it is not this easy. I have had a few small challeges, ejuice in my mouth, leaking clearomizers and once no batteries charged - but I figure since I have made it this far - I actually think I can do this

If I can help you in anyway - please let me know. I think for starters though - getting a better ecig with some choices in delivery and juice will definitely help you on your way.
Good Luck

and keep trying.