Here's the dilemma, I quit smoking completely one month ago. I had cut back drastically when I got pregnant ( the total of 3-4 cigarettes a day) I was told not to give up cold turkey as the shock on my body might put too much stress on me, especially after having to quit so many other medications so quickly. The detox was horrible enough without the added nicotine withdrawals, so I cut back from one pack a day and was able to get by with just a few a day.

(BTW smoking had nothing to do with my water breaking that was stress due to a shock, I was almost in a car accident the same day. Atleast that's what my doctor said "NO one's water has ever broke due to smoking"

 

Anyway, I decided after 4 days in the hospital - without a cigarette what would be the point now, especially if I need to produce contaminant free breast milk for a preemie.  

 Anyway, every so often I wish I could go out for a smoke, but I wander around the house and end up eating something, so I figured I would do a few exercises went I felt that way and went online for some advice on nutrition and exercise for breastfeeding moms....................yeah right!

 Want to know what I found - - -answers I didn't like. Breastfeeding or just producing milk burns about 600 calories a day. But what good is that if I can't tone the 3 months worth of bed ridden atrophied muscles I already have. Normal exercise is okay but because you build up lactic acid when you actually exercise, too much can alter your breast milk. ON top of that my stomach was "wildly ripped open" to get my son out of my a quickly as possible, you can imagine what THAT looks like, (my underwear doesn't even fit right) but do to the massive abdominal wound I ensued ( that by the way is a good 2 inches BELOW my other 1 - that's is actually laden with 2 c-sections worth of scar tissue) I can't even do a damn sit up or crunch!

 

Okay enough of my late night rambling, (sorry but that) I know it won't last forever, but right now is dragging on too long. The frustration is killing me.

 

I even looked up negative calorie foods -- but all of them are fruits and veggies and most of them my teeth can't handle. I have to have 2 or 3 more pulled (3 of which I know for a fact are broken) I bit down on a piece of gum and have of one split off, a week later another piece of gum took out the filling that was left in it. I will have a total of 8 teeth on the top and 10 on the bottom when they are done. Right now, I'm living off of peanut butter and jelly, and scrambled eggs-- hey but don't worry the dentist can fit me in for a CONSULT NEXT THRUSDAY, then they will schedule my extractions, I guess I should just be thankful I don't have to pay for it.

 

 

Sorry that was another ramble wasn't it. Anyway, I'm gonna call the NICU and check on Aiden, (don't get me started) Then I have to use the pump again at midnight, clean it up and go to sleep, then wake up a 5:30 tomorrow and do the whole damn day again!

 

Later

 
   

 


 
 
wonderingsoul on
Re: um yeah
I was going to suggest gum, but obviously that's not an option.  What about sucking on hard candy?  But really, I'm not even sure what to say....*hugs* 
Andieland on
Re: um yeah
thant okay, I'm not sure either
monkeycookie on
Re: um yeah
That's so strange that you can't find better suggestions online. What about some Breastfeeding Mom's web page?
I don't know...I wish I could help also.
Maybe your doctor can suggest something?
Love you Andie Pandie.
Tell Aiden that Belle said hi and kiss him on head for me, Please?
Andieland on
Re: um yeah
love you babe, I'll give him your best
monkeycookie on
Re: um yeah
thanks!
shaunasea on
Re: um yeah
It took me at least 10 times before I 'Actually got rid of the craving to smoke!' I still have to be careful however, whenever I drink... because at those time, if you have not 'psyched yourself' well before 'taking that first drink... you can easily 'pick up that 'stinking' cigarette  again!

Anyway, I just want to let you know what 'WORKED' for me! I told myself, 'that I had 'NOT' quit! (A little lie to my psyche, that seemed to due the trick) I would 'just take deep breaths of fresh air, anytime and anywhere, whenever I would get the 'craving... hold it in for a bit, and then slowly exhale the somewhat warmer air!) Best of all, this way, I could even smoke while driving my car... something I had given up doing, after 'three times' dropping the lit cigarette, on the car seat, or floor... and then in a total panic, pulling off the road quickly, to try to find it!

Yes, it seemed like 'ever time I announced to anyone, or to myself, that I had 'given up' smoking... that is when I wanted a cigarette 'more than life itself!' But when I 'stopped saying that' and continued to let myself 'think' that I was still smoking, (even though I wasn't) The inhale and slow exhale, was all that it took! No patches, or anything! Best of all, THE CRAVING was very minimal! Therefore, I think that 'smoking' is more of a 'psychological' addiction, than a 'physical' one. Lol!



Andieland on
Re: um yeah
I agree with that, the psychological addiction is the worst, I did take a couple puffs (literally that was it) late last night, but it didn't "do" anything there was absolutely no satisfaction from it, but that didn't stop me from thinking I wanted one today, duh, I will give your system a try, I have nothing to loose! Thanks for the support!
shaunasea on
Re: um yeah
You're welcome! Let me know 'how it goes!
Andieland on
Re: um yeah
I will!

 
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