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  • Jan 17, 2007, 07:34 AM
    Synnen
    Good morning you.

    (Am I the only one in this thread that's in the States?)

    Grats on all those 0s! Rock on!

    J_9... hope your little guy is feeling better. Grats on only 3!

    Oh god... give up caffeine? Not on your life. I'll DIE before I give up my coffee. /shudder I think not having caffeine is a harder quit!

    I woke up with a sore throat today... and it made me realize that it's the first time since I quit that I had any sort of cold symptom, so there IS a plus side!
  • Jan 17, 2007, 07:43 AM
    curlybenswife
    Morning Synnen I think everyone in this thred except me and ben are in the u.s we are in uk ;)

    I couldn't give up caffine either it would be a sure killer...

    Hope your well hunn xx
  • Jan 17, 2007, 07:57 AM
    Synnen
    Now that I've HAD some more caffeine, I'm noticing that a lot of those posts were from last night, not this morning! Ack! I need to go back to sleep! (or drink more coffee! --This is why I should not ever give up caffeine).
  • Jan 17, 2007, 08:06 AM
    curlybenswife
    Giggle it will be fine Synnen just take a few deep breaths and say oh what the hell lol
    Its 3pm here I've just millie down for her afternoon nap and I too am going to sneak one in before ben gets home tee hee don't snitch on me ;)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 08:09 AM
    Synnen
    Ooooh... I am sooooo jealous.

    (I won't tell, though) /hugs

    Have a good rest!
  • Jan 17, 2007, 08:20 AM
    Allheart
    Morning there Synnen :) Me too, I just love my caffiene. Coffee in the AM, diet coke in the PM :) But our good friend Chippers needs us as she would like to cut her intake in half... Go Chippers.

    Laura and Millie, hopefully are taking a little nap like angels :)

    I'm still at 0. Been rough, but you guys are so helping. Mr. Allheart - That's another story.
    We are off today and I was buzzing around the house singing "Fly me to the moon...lal lalal" and he sings back "your half way there"... grrrrrrr.

    Love to all and many hugs. Keep up the great work!! And thanks so much for being there. I would have given in hours ago.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 08:25 AM
    Synnen
    Get a big stick and beat him with it. (I would start with foam, though, rather than oak)

    Chippers, I think you're amazing. Cutting caffeine... wow. /bows down to you in awe

    Allheart... 0 is awesome! Way to go!

    My boss just walked by and asked how the not smoking is going, and then congratulated me. It's great to have support here at work, since this is where I would do a lot of my smoking :)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 08:47 AM
    chippers
    I did have a caffienated soda this am. I drank it from a coffee cup as I always do in the am. I figure if I can get down to 2 caffienated sodas I'll be fine. As for the withdrawl from smoking you should be close to the end of the detox. That's a hard thing to do curly and all heart. I'm proud of all of you for the strength you're showing and your determination. Your bodies will thank you for it.
    I'm the same way in the morning synnen. Nothing seems clear or better tolerated until I've had my soda. I face 2 cranky kids in the morning to get ready for school. I used to do allot of my smoking at work too. So I can appreciate how it feels when someone you work with supports your effort. It does mean a llot.
    By the way, I'm from New Jersey. Blimey curly, I would've never guesed you were from England.
    (just kidding) take a nap. I swear on the goddess rule book never to tell.
    Sweet dreams Beth
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:06 AM
    JoeCanada76
    Janine,

    I hope that your little guy is doing better. I actually am fighting off strep throat and ear infection. Plus have asthma so that makes things a lot more challenging. My prayers are with your family and that your little guy will get better soon!

    Joe
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:15 AM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chippers
    I did have a caffienated soda this am. I drank it from a coffee cup as I always do in the am. I figure if I can get down to 2 caffienated sodas I'll be fine. as for the withdrawl from smoking you should be close to the end of the detox. thats a hard thing to do curly and all heart. I'm proud of all of you for the strength youre showing and your determination. your bodies will thank you for it.
    I'm the same way in the morning synnen. nothing seems clear or better tolerated until I've had my soda. I face 2 cranky kids in the morning to get ready for school. I used to do allot of my smoking at work too. so I can appreciate how it feels when someone you work with supports your effort. it does mean a llot.
    btw, I'm from new jersey. blimey curly, I would've never guesed you were from England.
    (just kidding) go ahead and take a nap. I swear on the goddess rule book never to tell.
    sweet dreams Beth


    Chippers, you are so incredibly sweet :). Thanks for the pep talk again. How much soda did you drink in a day?

    Many hugs

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    Get a big stick and beat him with it. (I would start with foam, though, rather than oak)

    Chippers, I think you're amazing. Cutting caffeine...wow. /bows down to you in awe

    Allheart...0 is awesome! Way to go!

    My boss just walked by and asked how the not smoking is going, and then congratulated me. It's great to have support here at work, since this is where I would do a lot of my smoking :)


    Synnen, what a great boss!! Thanks for the cheer, one back at you. :):)

    Laura - How's my sleeing angels :):) Hope you are both having sweet dreams.

    Joe - so sweet of you. Hope you are feeling better and soon Hugs {... }

    J_9 - My prayers are with your little guy as well. Many hugs and prayers coming your way.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:20 AM
    chippers
    I had an 8 0z cup which is better than a 20 oz bottle.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:21 AM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chippers
    I had an 8 0z cup which is better than a 20 oz bottle.


    It certainly is chippers. Good for you. How do you feel. Any different?
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:23 AM
    Synnen
    Good going, Chippers! That's like 1/3 of normal!

    Keep it up!

    This is such a great group!
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:24 AM
    curlybenswife
    Yawn stretch mmmmm still all sleepy and not awake this is possibly what I find one of the hardest times lol id always wake have a stratch and then go sit in the garden and have a smoke.

    How are you all doing this afternoon?
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:28 AM
    Allheart
    Awww that sounds so nice. Sitting in the garden, in England, having a smoke. Heck you let's go join Laura in the garden :):).

    Ooooh we must stay on track. Still at 0 here. Thanks to you and all the great folks here.

    How goes it with you CBW?
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:31 AM
    chippers
    I feel sleepy and a little sluggish. It'll pass. I actually slept last night without taking melatonin. I did hit the snooze button twice.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:32 AM
    curlybenswife
    Oh still a big fat proud 0 woo hoo and you know what Allheart its great to having you standing up here with me too :D
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:40 AM
    Allheart
    Thank you so much. Honest to Pete (whoever he is ) it is because of this thread and what you said this morn Laura. Way to go with your 0. Proud to be standing with you. Thanks so much.

    I just did a naughty naughty. But I meant well. Single4 has a thread under collectibles going. And she asked what everyone collects. Since she has been MIA on this thread (she, I think is supposed to stop smoking tomorrow, if I remember correctly), I popped in on her thread and responded, that I just started a collection... a collection of how many days I have not smoked... I asked her if she care to join me... hee hee.. Hope she doesn't mind, it was a friendly loving nudge.:p
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:41 AM
    curlybenswife
    Giggle I added my days too ;) ;)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 09:46 AM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    Giggle i added my days too ;) ;)


    LOl hee hee... Oh I just love it.

    And I think for your incredible accomplishment... of quitting smoking... for all eternity, would it not be fitting that an eternity ring be given to you to symbolize this incredible accomplishement.. (hee hee how'd I do :)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 10:34 AM
    Synnen
    Omg... I am so passing that thought on to my husband!

    Actually, I think if I make it 6 months, there's already a heck of a prize waiting for me. Plus--who knows? Maybe this will be all it takes for us to get pregnant!

    But... now I want an eternity band too.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 10:38 AM
    curlybenswife
    LOL Synnen your supposed to get a eternity band when you produce the first child but that's like a year and a half ago and no ring I tell you what there are a lot of men out there that could learn from that and get there acts together lol.

    OOOOO are you quiting smoking to help you conceive??

    Allheart I thinkyou for trying but I can almost garrentee it will fall on def ears he has about as much romance in him as a pile of horse poop lol
  • Jan 17, 2007, 10:54 AM
    Synnen
    Yes... we've been trying (with just charting ovulation and home methods) for about 3 years now.

    We probably need to start consulting a fertility expert, but... that's very expensive, and not covered by insurance. So this is kind of our last effort at this before we start making major financial decisions.

    Take the stick to him! It will help him remember romance! I promise! (It really just makes my husband laugh, but hey... whatever works)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 12:14 PM
    curlybenswife
    AAAWWWW hunn I wish you the best of luck have you tried anything like clomid? Im sure you know more about all that than I can ever imagine.

    Stay strong hunn xxxxx
  • Jan 17, 2007, 12:29 PM
    Synnen
    Honestly, we haven't tried anything (other than practicing!) Most places that you can get reliable information charge for it. I've heard so many stories (some of them contradicting) on the web that I'm almost afraid of the whole thing!

    In any case, I'll be saving money not smoking, so I can justify paying people for outrageous tests and opinions.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 12:43 PM
    curlybenswife
    Clomid is perscribed by your norma dr no idea how much it would be over there but hell go ask my friend jo tried for 4 years to no avail and after a month of clomid bang she fell with her son.
  • Jan 17, 2007, 12:46 PM
    Synnen
    Nice! One thing my doc did say is that smoking is the number one cause of infertility. She didn't want to go forward with anything else until we quit first.

    How are you holding out today? Still at 0?
  • Jan 17, 2007, 12:55 PM
    curlybenswife
    Oh yes 0000000000 lol and I don't even fancy one.

    Yeah and those that fall pregnant and still smoke are not only putting there unborn baby at risk but themselves also. So good on you for stopping {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}
  • Jan 17, 2007, 02:13 PM
    Synnen
    You're such a sweetie!

    Grats on the 0! That's wonderful! Just remember to hold out when that craving comes back, because YOU are better than a nasty old habit! (if nothing else, remember that I was a 2 pack a day girl, and I held out against those demons! You can too!)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 03:13 PM
    curlybenswife
    Hope everyone's had a good day and Allheart you managed to stick with that 0 lots of hugs xxxx
  • Jan 17, 2007, 05:55 PM
    Allheart
    Oh hugs everyone... Yes, so far Allheart has held on to 0. Oh my. What a day.

    First Synnen, special prayers for you and hubby.. & enjoy the practicing ;)

    Okay, if I didn't smoke today, then I think I may never. Hubby and I decided that having 2 cars just is not practicle. I drive maybe twice a week and we ride in together. Keep in mind I just got my drivers license not even a year ago. Anyway, we traded in both cars for one car. Which is the smart thing to do. But oh how I cried handing in the keys. It was my baby that got me through the driving test and all. I am so grateful to that little car. But I am even more pleased that we now will only have one car payment and hopefully insurance will be a lot less. Hubby misses his SUV as well, but for once, we are using are heads.

    Soooo during all the back and forth with the carsalesman and manager, Allheart wanted a cigy so bad, but thinking of all of you gave me such strength. I want one so bad right now, but not going to do it. We were at the car dealer from 1200 to 7pm. They are really nice there, but still they can make your head spin.

    Sorry for rambling on.

    Hope all of you had a great day. Lots of hugs and thank you so much for keeping me strong.

    So proud of all of you.

    (CBW thanks for being such an angel :)
  • Jan 17, 2007, 07:33 PM
    Synnen
    Grats on the new car! That's wonderful! We went through it a couple years ago, and I know how they can make your head spin... so good job on not lighting up!

    I'm so proud of all of you!
  • Jan 18, 2007, 02:11 AM
    curlybenswife
    Woo Hoo good going Allheart I also got so close to walking in the rain to the alnight garage millie was being a right little madam she just wouldn't go to bed I was just to tierd and was well and truly ready to give in. But I didn't :D

    I kind of like the 0 branch it's a fresh clean place to be xxxxxxxxx lots of hugs and kisses to you all xxxxxxxxx
  • Jan 18, 2007, 02:55 AM
    Allheart
    Good Morning everyone,

    How's everyone doing? Here's to another day 0. Chippers how did you do with the soda?

    Laura, I just love being on that branch with you, thanks for making room :)

    Well, the car that we bought is new to us, but actually is a 2005. I am very grateful for it, we both are a little sad about letting go of the other two. They were very good to us and held lots of memories. I even cried a little this morn. It's not the material thing, it's just the memories. Geez, there are people starving in the world and I am shedding a tear for a car. Shame on me. Sorry Guys.

    Here's to a wonderful day for all. Sending lots of hugs.
  • Jan 18, 2007, 03:19 AM
    curlybenswife
    Hehehehehehe hell its great to have company up here on our 0 branch :)

    Keep up the good work there hunn its tough at the top as they say hehehehehe
  • Jan 18, 2007, 06:01 AM
    chippers
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allheart
    Thank you so much. Honest to Pete (whoever he is ) it is becuase of this thread and what you said this morn Laura. Way to go with your 0. Proud to be standing with you. thanks so much.

    I just did a naughty naughty. But I meant well. Single4 has a thread under collectibles going. And she asked what everyone collects. Since she has been MIA on this thread (she, I think is supposed to stop smoking tommorow, if I remember correctly), I popped in on her thread and responded, that I just started a collection....a collection of how many days I have not smoked...I asked her if she care to join me...hee hee.. Hope she doesn't mind, it was a friendly loving nudge.:p



    It was a friendly nudge. Not a sermon on the evils of smoking. I'm sure she took it as it was meant in a friendly way.

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    Yes...we've been trying (with just charting ovulation and home methods) for about 3 years now.

    We probably need to start consulting a fertility expert, but...that's very expensive, and not covered by insurance. So this is kind of our last effort at this before we start making major financial decisions.

    Take the stick to him! It will help him remember romance! I promise! (It really just makes my husband laugh, but hey...whatever works)

    My hushabd and I went on vacation and forgot everything. A bottle of asti and a year later we had Ryan aka #2. I heard the alcohol content increases the woman's vaginal secretions and makes it easier for the dad to be. (they get all the luck)
  • Jan 18, 2007, 06:16 AM
    curlybenswife
    Hehehehehe practice is much more fun anyway certainly less tiering blimey am I pooped today madams refusing to nap the cats are in hiding because she is tormenting the living daylights out of them.
    Me I'm still on a 0 day but my word could I do with one but I won't give in ill just go quetly loopy instead...
  • Jan 18, 2007, 06:29 AM
    chippers
    All heart I can relate. I cried when I watched my "special" car go down the road on the back of a tow truck. It had special memories and it was the first car I bought on my own. But as you said you have the memories. You can't worry about the world just your little corner of it. The fact you went through that trying time with out lighting up says allot aout your strenth and will ppower.

    Cbw, how did it feel to not going down for a pack of cigs? I'm guessing it felt good and empowering too. Knowing you resisted temptation does make you feel stronger and if not a little bit more proud of yourself.

    No one who hasn't been through the actual quitting and the withdraw have no idea the tremendous effort it takes. Not to mention the struggle. Its like learning new habits all over again. But we know the ends are worth it. So even with the jokes and the fun we take it seriously not just for ourselves but for everyone on this tread.

    Just remember there's nothing wrong with wanting one. You can want one and remember how far we've come since Saturday. So far almost a week. Soooooooo chocolate roses for everyone.
    Think of all the money you're saving on cigs, lighters breath mints. Your teeth will get whiter and not to mention your clothes will smell nicer too. Cbw, hun, you're setting such a good example for millie. Evenif she doesn't realize it yet.(maybe if she did she wouldn't be such and itch at night) for that I'm giving you the golden pacifier.

    Keep up the good work. I'm inspired by you guys. So far I had 3 cans yesterday and one today. Chippers
  • Jan 18, 2007, 06:34 AM
    curlybenswife
    Chippers I'm currently sat here thinking I'm going mad lol at the moment I don't feel inspired just flipping tierd lol why won't madam sleep I need to that's for sure..

    Keep up your good work with your caffine don't reduce to quicly though the withdrawl from that is really strainge.

    Hugs to you xxxxx
  • Jan 18, 2007, 06:39 AM
    chippers
    Is she teething? That'll keep her up at night.

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