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??

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

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

Well done!

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

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

Huge well done. It's not easy

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

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 -

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...

Wow you guys are ace! Thanks

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

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

Well done Sing away on your roof top!

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!

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

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

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

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??)

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

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

Well done yay you!

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!

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

Well done!!

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

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!!!