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[charliecat]

Hello girls....

i am stuck in an office with three idiot men who think that even though i look like a beachball with legs they can still make me run around after them. I would love to swap. I used to do avon and i always liked doing the distribution side of things. Been well grumpy all week so can sympathise entirely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How rotten!! I only do smallfry Avon-just enough to earn the minimum commssion a month-keep going with the lozenges-they get better and are helping me alot-I know what you mean re kids thinking its ok to smoke-my three year old had just started asking me "what you doin Mummy??" and I swore once he started taking an interest thats when I'd stop. I remember asking my Mum when I was a kid if it kept her warm to smoke-God,when I think she used to smoke in bed with me and I used to love the smell!!

me too. Now i really truly cant stand it - mind you thats only been since i got pregnant. I saw the ex a couple of weeks ago and i hated that even though he smokes he turned his nose up at me for still being unable to quit while pregnant I must admit it is a motivator for me to stop as i wont have that!!! What do you find toughest and do you find the deep breathing exercises effective-have you tried them. On the third Nicotine lozenge now.

Not tried said exercises-dont do deep breathing-probably from smoking and no excercise!!

Me neither, but i just started trying them and they are quite good - they help go through the worst - do feel a bit silly though.

trying to write a list at the moment of things to do to keep myself occupied tonight so i have no excuses.

I havent kept myself occupied today-have just vegged out on mnet nearly allday-not good!Then work tonight-not good!

i am trying to do anything. If i stop - ill so smoke - sounds like with everything you have going on you are entitled to not rush around constantly though.

I normaly am rushing around but dont get a great deal of satisfaction from slobbing out(I would if the kids werent here-Big glass of wine,maybe read a book,hot bath instaed of luke warm showers,a bit of UKStyle/food on the tele)but all Ive had today is bloody ceebeebies and Mumnset!

aaah bless. I have the whole childrens tv thing to come - really not high on my list of fun viewing. Is it cruel to not have a tv? (only messing) I really do feel like cravings are just constant at the moment. What a nightmare. Thats with the lozenges.

These first few days are really crap-I know you shouldnt turn to food really but why not think about something really scrummy you can get for dinner that you havent had for ages(even something like a microwavable stew and dumplings to save effort!)or more upmarket like an M&S Beef Wellington with new pots and minted peas.Just for the first week or two-sorry you might not be a foody like me but just thinking of alternatives!!!

I must admit that I gave in and had 2 on Saturday night. I was exhausted and was out with DH who smokes. I feel terrible about it, but haven't had one since then.

i did too almost and i still feel really bad - i am a MAJOR foody so that is a great idea. Think i will take myself for a walk as well as i do get restless. I sat this afternoon and wrote out a list of everything i could do to keep myself amused and there is loads, its just that horrid little voice at the back of my head going - go on you know none of them are as good as smoking- its only one - noone will ever know then you can stop for good - making things difficult

My kids are being very understanding about me finishing off their packets of Fairtrade biscuits in my bid to quit smoking! I still haven't succumbed to the fags in my second day (hooray); I'm letting myself do very little except not smoke. Thanks for your support everyone.

ahh bless them thats so sweet. Well done mate you are doing really well. I have to sign off now but good luck to everyone!!!!!

aaah well done tiddlypom
you are all doing great!

ONE WEEK DROP!!!!! well doneand well done to everyone for fighting this horrid monster
i'm off tomorrow,i can't wait to meet my friends and go out but i'm dreading it at the same time,will i be strong enough? i keep thinking about it,it's going to be a tough test,if i can get through it i know i'm cured.
i'll be back later to see how you're doing

Morning Guys. Totally fag free still. Still finding it very tough. Went to bed last night and was very restless and anxious. Keep getting a tight chest as well. How are you guys getting on - good luck today whymummy.

Have a great time whymummy - you can do it!!!! We will all miss you here.
I am in such a good mood today - it is gorgeous out there. DD and i went for a power walk(!) to tescos then went to the park. I feel so invigorated. Why can't i feel like this every day.

aaah i am so jealous - stuck in the office and keep finding excuses to go get fresh air cause its so Lovely out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh sorry i didn't mean to rub it in! I am off to mow the lawn now. Don't work too hard.

Hi, pf1. How are you? I like the idea of making a list of all the things you can do other than smoke. Shall we start our own list?

1. phone a friend
2. eat (ok - that's not a good one)
3. drink (preferably a glass of water)
4. chew gum
5. read
6. mumsnet - obviously! what else??

Hi guys - just wanted to give you a little more in the way of incentive ...

Just got back from the dentist. I didn't even know he knew I smoked, but he told me that my smoking is causing premature receeding of my gums.

Mmmmmm ..... nice!

X

Hi Guys,

not rubbing it in mate, i hope you are really enjoying the nicer weather. Just jealous. On my list is even daft things like painting my nails ( not someting i get a great deal of time for), getting throught the ironing pile, reading a chapter of a book, that sort of thing. Mind you i am enjoying the last few weeks of peace before ds is born - after that ill wonder how i had time to smoke!!!!!!

hi everyone
thanks fee and prettyfly
eeuugh carla i didn't know smoking could do that!!one more thing to remind ourselves when we have a craving
prettyfly when are you due?

where is drop????? i hope she's just busy spending her first week's savings