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I Am 4 Weeks Pregnant And Addicted To Smoking

i just found out 4 weeks pregnant ,smoker,want to quit,tried for two day cold turkey,got so stressed dont think want baby,had cig realise i do want baby,got pins and needles in fingers when smoked as i gotten so stressed during cig cravings...help see baby as enemy for not being able to smoke
posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2011
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hi,thanks for query.You are thinking about your self only,try to think of your baby.Think like a responsible parent rather then irresponsible self oriented lady.You have to quit smoking and please understand that you are addicted to smoke ,you will have problems in quitting,but your health and the one who is totally dependent on you,you need to take this hard and difficult task.Talk to your doctor about how to control withdrawal symptoms.
all the best to you for this.
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I Am 4 Weeks Pregnant And Addicted To Smoking

hi,thanks for query.You are thinking about your self only,try to think of your baby.Think like a responsible parent rather then irresponsible self oriented lady.You have to quit smoking and please understand that you are addicted to smoke ,you will have problems in quitting,but your health and the one who is totally dependent on you,you need to take this hard and difficult task.Talk to your doctor about how to control withdrawal symptoms. all the best to you for this.