to expect a small pat on the back?

[kinkyfuckery]

Even just a slight glazing with the palm of someone's hand as they pass by, and a wink of 'well done'?

I started smoking 12 years ago. I've had periods of stopping over the years, the longest period being 2 1/2 years upon falling pregnant with DC2, who is now 5. Since I (stupidly) restarted then, I hadn't even attempted to stop.

The kids have been hassling me to stop for a while. They made me promise to stop before a notable event we had planned.

So I did!

I've not touched a cigarette in five weeks! (well, am puffing on an e-cig at times, but not a real one!)

I want to sing it from the rooftops, but no-one else really gives a shit - even the kids, weirdly!

AIBU to come on Mumsnet looking for a 'well done' from you guys??

[kinkyfuckery]

Didn't start 12 years ago, 17! Crikey!

[MairzyDoats]

You're an absolute bloody star, well done! highfive

[CeliaLytton]

Well done!

[DontCallMeDaughter]

Kids have no idea how hard it is, so they don't get how amazing you are. Well the fuck done!

[AllOverIt]

That fab! I gave up 10 years ago and have never looked back.

Huge well done. It's not easy

[catgirl1976]

Bloody well done

I am similar to you in I stopped for 2 years ish when pg but stupidly started again

Sadly, unlike you I have not managed to stop

You are my new inspiration

Well done - it's hard and a great achievement

[Slainte]

Well done, it's so bloody hard but so bloody worth it. You're over the worst part now and should be very proud of yourself. Here's a bouquet for you -

[Madamnit]

HIGH FIVE! It's awesome being smoke free. Well done you I smoked for 17 years and gave up 2 years and 6 days ago (not that im counting or anything) my husband promised me a puppy and I'm still waiting...

[kinkyfuckery]

Wow you guys are ace! Thanks

Now can someone tell me how to shift all the weight?

[AdmiralData]

Well done you! Big respect for anyone who can kick any demons >:} {thanks}

[DiseasesOfTheSheep]

Well done Sing away on your roof top!

[cathpip]

Serious well done, I smoked for 12 years and gave up 6 years ago. It's one of the hardest things I have ever done so hats off to you and anyone else doing the same!

[Ledkr]

[Ledkr]

My mum has recd you stopped at aged 68!
I'm going to wallop her back when I see her tomorrow.

[MammaTJ]

Woop woop!! YABU in expecting a 'small pat on the back', you should be expecting a loud cheer and flag waving!!

[Beccagain]

Whenever I am looking for things for which to be grateful, I think of the fact that I never started smoking because I am effing certain that I would never ever have been able to give it up. So bloody well done, you Fuckery

[ginmakesitallok]

Well done!!! I started on the ecigs about 3 months ago, haven't had a cig since. At the very beginning dp and the kids congratulated me, but I think they think that that's the stopping stopped so don't seem to think its a big deal. But it is!!!! So well done me and well done you!!

(What ecig are you using??)

[maudpringle]

well done
well done
well done

[mrspremise]

fair play to you, it's a toughie! I'm very proud of anyone who manages to give up...

[meisiemee]

Huge pat on the back, well done!!!! X

[Catmint]

Well done yay you!

[Wolfiefan]

You are amazing! Your kids will grow up seeing you as a non smoker (I know as my mum gave up when we were little.) You will be healthier, wealthier and I hope happier.

Hmm. The weight? Never eat instead of smoking. Watch the snacking and find exercise you enjoy.

Stay healthy and yay you!

[PorkPieandPickle]

That is fantastic!! Well done you, be proud of yourself!

[TheTruffleHunter]

Well done!!

Now about the weight... now you can breathe again, you can take up running!

[MrsWeasley]

Well done that is a wonderful achievement.
If you are not getting a 'Pat on the back' in RL then you can be smug and treat yourself to something as a reward - and dont share it!!!