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HELP ME Seeking Advice for Pregnant Me Tryn to Quit SMOKIN CIGS
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on August 24, 2008
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I just found out I am 1 month prego...I neeed and want to quit smoking cigerettes.But I resort to food,gum doesn't work...I need any advice...PLEASE
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- It appears you have much advice already. I just wanted to encourage you to keep trying, keep going day by day. Definitely talk with your doctor. This is terribly ha...
- This is just the first in a long line of things you'll have to do that you may not want to, but must do for the greater good of your child. I know it's hard - I w...
- Hi J.: Well,believe it or not, your pregnancy is a gods-send. You won't only be helping your baby,but your own future health and well being.Alot depends on how long y...
Vent-Hating Life Right Now, Broken Arm + Quitting Smoking = Arg!
Asked by K.I. from Los Angeles
on February 2, 2011
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Hi All,
I am seriously having a terrible time as of late! I broke my arm/elbow something fierce, just got my 35 staples and cast off yesterday, now I have to try to...
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- You must be an amazing person to continue on with this party when you are suffering so much. Just recovering from surgery is a lot but knowing you have to go back for...
- Ohhhh goodness! So sorry to hear about everything you are dealing with right now!! Just know that not a single person will remember if your house is clean or not, but...
- SORRY! What a rough time. I just wanted to let you know that one of my very close friends had a similar situation 2 years ago. He broke his leg badly and the doctor to...
Dealing with My Chain Smoking Mom
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on January 30, 2008
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I have a wonderful mother, who is very generous and caring. Her one major downfall is that she chain smokes. I've asked her not to do it around me (I'm 7 months preg...
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- "I'm considering not staying with my parents when we visit from now on, but I know that would hurt my parents immensely." I don't mean to sound harsh, so please don't...
- First and foremost - you have to think about the health of your child and your own health and second-hand smoke is just as bad as you smoking yourself. Explain to you...
- Wow, What a pickle you are in. You love your mom but your baby will soon be your #1 priority. Maybe try taking her to a Dr appointment with you and let the Dr know ...
Welbutrin/To Quit smoking/To Help with Depression..
Asked by S.G. from Atlanta
on May 20, 2010
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I started taking Welbutrin about a week ago. I know it's super early but I noticed I've been acting manic. Freaking out on my husband and child. Yesterday I had some w...
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- I stopped smoking with Wellbutrin. I've since started back (because I'm an idiot) but I started taking Wellbutrin again just for depression. But here's the important t...
- It gave me horrible episodes of paranoia. Not good!
- I took it when I was a teenager for depression. From what I remember, cigarettes started smelling and tasting horrible a few weeks in. I quit smoking for about 5 week...
Ideas for Gift Basket for My Sister Who's Quitting Smoking 2/15
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on February 10, 2009
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My sister has set her quit date for 2/15. She's in Orlando and too far for me to support her by walking with her or taking the kids or helping that way. I thought I ...
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- Instead of a gift basket, I would send a card at each mile marker. She makes it one week send a card congratulating her, 2 weeks, one month, two months, three months, ...
- What a great way to be supportive!! I always said if I had not gotten pregnant I never would have been able to quit. You might include a pack of index cards with suppo...
- Dear L. C. How wonderful to hear your sister is going to quit that smoking. I too had that vice many years ago. But I just quit and realised I wanted to live a lif...
When to Stop Breastfeeding
Asked by J.N. from Lincoln
on April 27, 2008
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I am looking for opinions on when it is ok to stop breastfeeding. I nursed my 1st child to 11 mo, second didn't work out so well, and was only able to nurse for 7 wee...
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- Hello- I just wanted to let you know that you should never feel guilty- you did more for your children than many people do! I nursed all three of my children- the old...
- Relax its ok to stop breastfeeding. Its very time consuming. I breastfed all three of my boys for no longer then 6 months. My boys are now 21 and 16 and have never h...
- I only breast fed my 2 boys for 6 weeks. My doctor (who is a specialist in the pediatric field) told me that even if you only breast feed for 1 week it is better than ...
HELP!! I Can't Stop Eating!!
Asked by L.S. from Dayton
on February 7, 2008
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let me start this by saying right out, NO I AM NOT PREGNANT!! ;-)
recently it seems i can not stop eating. i never feel full, always feel hungry. i'm eating way too...
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- I agree with the weight watchers suggestion. At first it seemed like a lot of money, but I found it to be worth every penny. They really teach you how to eat and how...
- Hello L.! I wish I had a cure too. One thing to have checked is your blood sugar!! If you are Diabetic your going to be hungry all the time.Insulin produced by your ...
- Hi L....I saw your request and it reminded me of something I have been through. This past summer (2 1/2 years after my son was born...also Christmas day), I noticed ...
How to Stop Thumb Sucking?
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on January 22, 2008
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I have a almost 8 year old and she is trying really hard to stop sucking her thumb. She is almost stopped all together but her challenge is when she is watching TV or ...
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- Hi S.- My daughter also sucked her thumb until she was 8 yrs old. The best advice I think is, stop making an issue of it she will all of the sudden just stop. It won...
- Maybe a reward system, everytime that she doesn't do it she gets _______. Just something small. When she is watching TV it is subconscience (sp?) give her hands someth...
- They have this bitter tasting stuff you can put on your child's fingers, and they won't like the taste. I've seen it at Walgreens, but i'm not too sure what the name ...
TRYING To Quit Drinking soda...what Do You Drink Instead?
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on February 22, 2012
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Hiya Mama's
I am trying to give up soda. I drink diet soda as my "drink of choice" It is my fave way to get caffiene since I CANNOT stand coffee in any way, shape o...
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- I drink water and coffee. Iced coffee in the summer. You will get used to drinking water.
- I use water, but I love it! You might try perriere for bubbles and flavored stevia for sweetness without calories and chemicals. It's quite nice.
- I liked soda for the carbonation more than the caffeine. I don't like drinking plain water. So, I started drinking Talking Rain sparkling water. It comes in several fl...
How to Stop a 4 Year Old from Sucking on Her Finger
Asked by T.C. from Wichita
on February 3, 2009
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My 4 year old daughter has to suck on her pointer finger, and pull fuzzys out of her blanket. All day long. I tried just gently removing her hand reminding her. I told...
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- My daughter sucked her thumb and when I tried to get her to quit, nothing worked. I finally talked to my dentist and he said to put popsicle sticks (broke in half) on...
- Find a new dentist, it won't do anything to her bone structure. My daughter sucked the same finger till she was five. The calluses used to crack and bleed and she wo...
- i also say let her do it. it's a comfort thing and obviously for some reason she feels she needs comforting. i sucked my thumb until i was in school (peer pressure mad...
