Well I haven't had a cigi since 8am this morning it was the last one now I've tried on numerous occasions to quit smoking and I'm just not flipping strong enough to do it I always cave in.
Now I know there's no easy way to do this and I have to admit boy am I feeling dizzy and funny but I can't give in I need to do this for millie not just for myself.

So is there anyone out there with any words of wisdom and don't what ever you do lecture me on what's in a cigi it won't do a thing the women at the clinic tried that and I just laughed and said look I already have arsonic in me so that's really not going to scare me into stopping. I want support not a telling off after all I'm an adult not a pubescent teen.

Thank in advance hugs

Laura

Laura,

I hope you can do this. I too would like to quit, but with the stress of school and all I find it hard.

I am not going to give you the lecture, I hear it from Rae all the time.

My mother-in-law sucked on Jolly Rancher Candies every time she wanted one, that helped her quit.

I may just have to try it with you!!

I'll think about it tomorrow. LOL

Thing is I don't actually enjoy it anymore I do it to stay calm so that's the problem I need to find another way to channel my stress...

Hey Laura,

Guess who is in the same boat as you?? Yup, Good ole Allheart. What I did was I made a calendar and each day I made a goal of how many cigarettes I would allow myself. I started at 16. However, because I was conscious of when I was smoking I actually came in under the goal. I am now down to for a day. That is in about a week and half's time.

Oh the first week I was so sick and dizzy. When I got the urge for a cig, I popped a cough drop in my mouth and drank lots of water. It really does help.

There is also a medicine, which I am not on, that helps with the withdraw, but I do not think it is available in the UK so I will not even tease you with it, but maybe there is something comparable in the UK.

Laura, we can do this. I am so determined. My doc told me that I look fine now, but in 5 years I will look actually 10 years older than I am. Uh, no thanks, the heck with my lungs, I refuse to look older that I am…hee hee. Just kiddn, but my doc actually did say that.

We can be quit buddies if you like. There is no way I could go cold turkey. But that is just me. Laura to be honest, as I am lowering the number of cigs a day, I am getting to the point where I don't even want to smoke the whole thing. Honest. As the levels of nicotine lessen in my system, so does my desire to have one.

After the first week, the urges were a lot less. But we are fighting it on two fronts, physical addiction and then the habit addiction.

What do you think about setting daily goals. Make a calendar, maybe just for a week, and start with a reasonable number. Normally I would smoke about 20 to 23 a day. So I started my goal at 16.

I am here for you Laura, we are going to kick these cigs!! See, that is where I am with it. I am sick of it. I don't enjoy it and nobody loves us smokers anymore :(. So I just thought now is the time to kick some serious cigarette butt :)

I will be here for both you and J_9. We are stronger than those blasted cigarettes.!

Ah, Allheart!!

Okay, gals, I just tapped one out! Let's see how long I can go before the next one!!

We can do this!!

Well I've had two today I just caved I'm going to get some of these later tonight...
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Oh, Laura, you and EBAY!! LOL:D

Laura,

I quit not that long ago... (in 2002) and I swear I want a cigi everyday. I now eat tick tacks or some other breath mint when I want a cigi... or chew on a toothpick... no kidding there is something about it resting against my lip that calms my craving. You can do it!! Whatever you do... when you give in and have one... don't beat yourself up over it... just chalk it up to an oops and start all over again trying.

It took me like 6 months of slowly decreasing my number until finally I was like enough is enough... and I have not smoked since January 2002.

I actually think that's the only way I'm going to do it to gradually not smoke because the thought of just stopping scares the wits out of me.

I really like allhearts advice and I'm certainly going to give it a go.
We just have to find a way for ben to do the same too he has smoked a lot longer than I have though but we can all do it can't we.

Way to go Tuscany.

j_9 what I did was when I decided what my goal was ( 16 to start) that is all that I put in my pack. 16 that is it. j_9 you know you can do this... :):)

Tuscany, it is so good to hear someone else weened themselves off. Most people say they went cold turkey, not me... no way. But it worked for them. Thanks for sharing, it makes me more determined :)

I quit and Todd my husband still smokes. It definitely makes it harder. But now I find him trying... maybe you can motivate Ben.

Best of Luck!!

Hehehehehehe ill motivate him all right a big stick and the cupboard under the stairs sounds good giggle ;)

I actually think thats the only way im gonna do it to gradually not smoke because the thought of just stopping scares the wits out of me.

I really like allhearts advice and im certainly gonna give it a go.
We just have to find a way for ben to do the same too he has smoked alot longer than i have though but we can all do it can't we.


Laura, my hubby smokes too. And he desires to quit as well. He is going to see the docs for the medicine that helps with the withdraw. So I bet Ben will follow your lead. And don't worry if you think Ben smoking will entice you to smoke, it won't. Well, it didn't for me. When I was winding down, and hubby was smoking, it didn't entice me at all. It kind of stunk... PU :) LOL.

I will tell you guys that I was not feeling very well the first week. A little dizzy, a little shakey and confused. Hubby would tell you all, that's just me normally :):) I tell you all this so you are not concerned and I promise you it passes :)

Oh I am excited for all of us. My calendar is right on my fridge. And each day I get a nice star for going below goal. But remember, only put in the number of cigs for that day.

Pretty soon, we are all going to be one of those Ex smokers that just haunts the heck out of smokers trying to get them to quit... hee hee. I hope I don't get like that.

My best to all :):)

All heart- My friend just quit in November by gradually decreasing the amount that she smoke... then she labeled a pack "last pack." When that was done so was she. She has not smoked since then... and she has more then enough reason to start again... she found her boyfriend of 15 years in bed with another woman. She stayed strong. I was so impressed.

WoW Tuscany.

Good for her. That is such a shame. So glad she stayed strong. Why should she hurt herself even more? Oh my.

You go, girls! If at first you don't succeed, keep on suckin' till you do succeed. Quitting more than once is OK, as long as quitting is what you do last. It's harder for some people than for others, that's true. Life is not fair. The real question isn't how hard it is, but how bad you want to quit. When you want to quit more than you want to smoke, it will be easy. As far as cutting down gradually vs. cold turkey, it's not a moral issue, it's what works for you. Keep us posted. I volunteer to cheer as needed.

Oh ill need cheering on all right hehehehehe anyone else going to join our little bandwagon??

Well, I could use a cheer right now! I just finished lunch and would LOVE that after lunch smoke. But I will hold out!! :confused:

I have no problem getting through an 8 or 12 hour shift at the hospital without having one. I don't have a problem while in school, the drive up there is an hour and we don't smoke in the car.

My problem is when I am studying, doing homework, and talking to Laura!! :eek:

Thanks OG, you are so right. When going through the "fun" of quitting, it is the strong desire to quit that gets you through the urges.

j_9, Rah Rah, put the ciggy down :)

j_9, what I did was stayed within my numbers for the day, and as the days were progressing, gradually removed the most enjoyable times. Such as after eating. Aren't they the best cigs after eating? Now I refuse to have one after meals.

But OG is so right, the success of quitting and how to quit is unique as the person. But for me, thinking of cold turkey made me spin like a top.

Also, when I only wanted a couple of puffs, I purposely asked hubby for one of his (who doesn't smoke the same as me) so it would be less enjoyable.

As I started to wean down, I noticed I didn't want to smoke the whole thing, so I would put it out and save it for the next time I needed a couple of puffs.

I really just got so tired of being a prisoner to the stinkin things!!

We can and will do this!!

Most of the time I light one and it burns out because I forgot that I had one lit while studying or whatever.

Sometimes just holding an unlit one in my fingers gets me through the cravings, then I put it back in the pack. Sometimes it is just the psychological part that can be hard.

I quit with the first of the year, and it's AWFUL! Right now I don't CARE what the long term benefits are... because the long term benefits are not helping NOW!

The only thing stopping me from lighting up is how much it would disappoint my husband.

Get some soda straws. Sucking/chewing on them has helped me some.

Exactly. I remember driving to work and passing the road where I would normally light a up, I would crave something fierce... But it was all in my head. Humans are such creatures of habit.

Way to go girls! Glad to hear someone has willpower!

I went to the doctor in November to help me get on something to quit smoking! (I guess I am tired of the doctor lecturing me every time I went in for a sinus infection or bronchitis).

He prescribed Chantix. It consists of (2) 12 week courses. Each course is a little over $100.00. When he prescribed it to me, it was too close to Christmas to stop (I know... an excuse)! With my next paycheck... I will go pick up my prescription (1/18/07). I have quit several times. The last 2 times I tried to quit I gained 10 pounds:eek: the first time and 15 pounds:eek: the second time (that was in a matter of 2 to 3 months time)! Being single yet, I can't afford to gain weight! Chantix is a new drug and he says that it has an appetite suppressant in it!:D Also, this drug is to help you gradually quit smoking. My dad teases me and tells me the only way to do it is cold turkey! But... I can't!

Good luck to you all and keep me informed!!

I don't smoke, but I love to eat. I swear trying not to snack between meals is just as hard as not smoking!! :eek: You guys may laugh, but when a person tries to lose 10 lbs--it is hard as $hit for me.

I have tried everything, diet pills, sucking on $hit, so on and so forth. So if you all don't mind I'm going to stick here with you with the eating thing instead of the smoking thing. Cause right now I am starving and I am looking a quarter vending machine thinking about those M & M's and would love a handful. :eek: :eek: :eek:

I have tried a big glass of water when I am hungry and I feel like I am floating!!

So you go girls with your non-smoking and I will go girl with the snacking and trying to lose weight. God!! One pound would feel good right now and I cannot even do that. Errrr

Have a good day gals!!

Welcome to the "funroom" Bim!! Yup, we are all in this together. So we will kick the cigs and the vending machines.

Synnen, don't get discourgaed. Your right, thinking of the long term effects isn't cutting it when you just want to light one up. Buuuuut, we will not have to stand out in the cold, in the heat, in the rain, like poor souls any longer!!

Stay strong.

Single4 - I know we can do this!!

BIM-
My new addiction is cheese and crackers... and red wine.

Has anyone seen Good Morning America this week. They are doing a one week without __________ (you fill in the blank). I chose cheese, crackers and wine. It is an interesting piece that they have done. I think you can check it out online. It fits right into our conversation.

Tuscany,

I love your new additiction. Nothing wrong with that... move over and pour me a glass :) (please :)

I will check out the show. Thanks

BIM-
My new addiction is cheese and crackers...and red wine.
I LOVE cheese and crackers also, I LOVE anything salty, but there is something about M & M's, especially the new miniature kisses that are covered in a candy shell...

This really is hard...

Okay BIM, I'll snack for you and you smoke for me!! :eek:

Okay BIM, I'll snack for you and you smoke for me!!!:eek:
Now, Now, I think you are getting the better end of the butt... (he-he)

LOL, I just thought sister in surname that we could switch!!

LOL oh my word we have gone from kicking the most filthy habbit ever to eating you know what after my years of training as a chef food is my least favourite thing :)

THAT'S RIGHT!! Keith------maybe we're related!

You got the smokin' gene and I got the snackin' gene! :eek:

Giggle poor BIM time to start carrying those boring healthy snacks lol they always put me right off

food is my least favourite thing :)
OMG!! I wish I could say that... Holy crap :eek:

LOL I eat because I have to rarely enjoy a meal I get half way through and get bored.
Chocolate I can eat say half a bar and I've had enough

Oh, I love the healthy snacks!! Well, cheese and crackers and those kisses (Kissables) too. I am not much into chocolate though.

Oh, yeah, BIM you got the snacking gene from Dad!!

I got the smokin gene from both but they both quit cold turkey!

Giggle poor BIM time to start carrying those boring healthy snacks lol they always put me right off
Ya, carrots, celery, blah blah blah.

CBWife---I bet your really skinny too!!

Are you doing better right now with smoking?? When you are kicking the habit is it an hour by hour thing or minute by minute?

With snacking it is minute by minute, while looking at the vending machine. :cool:

HA skinny my arse I resemble a women who has had a child that can't be bothered to exercise hehehehehehe

Oh, I love the healthy snacks!!! Well, cheese and crackers and those kisses (Kissables) too. I am not much into chocolate though.
I think you're right, we ARE related!! I'm not much into chocolate either. I would take chips and dips any day. The m & m's are the onlything in the vending machine (which are yelling at me right now) (go away go away)

Does typing help with the nonsmoking---it has helped me with keeping my fingers busy.

HA skinny my arse i resemble a women who has had a child that can't be bothered to exercise hehehehehehe
I love it!! A woman after my own "hate to work out" heart!! Hilarious!

I know lets all get together and smoke, eat, and TALK about working out!! Now that's a good time to me. :D

Ain't this fun!! The only thing that could be more fun is sittin' around smokin', drinkin', eatin', and telling funny stories about our husbands/boyfriends/sig. others and STILL not workin' out!

LMAO I can think of many things to keep us busy but none are publishable here

Laura, don't lie, you get exercise!!

You got to keep getting Madame down from all of her climbing situations!!

Yes, BIM, chips and DIPS, yumm!!

Hmmm, I HAVE ANOTHER SISTER!!

Oh god... please... don't mention the chips and dip!

I've gained 8 lbs in 8 days.

Not only don't I get to smoke, I have to get fat doing it!

(no wonder it's impossible to quit)

I love it!!!! A woman after my own "hate to work out" heart!!!! Hilarious!!

I know lets all get together and smoke, eat, and TALK about working out!!!! Now that's a good time to me. :D

Ain't this fun!!!!! The only thing that could be more fun is sittin' around smokin', drinkin', eatin', and telling funny stories about our husbands/boyfriends/sig. others and STILL not workin' out!!

Hey were you guys at my house last night? My girlfriends and I did just that... Margaritas, chips and salsa, and a discussion on our new gym memberships. Hey salsa is low fat!

Hehehehehe actually J that's quite true I seem to spend my days chasing madam lol

Well once I've eaten I'm going to dray myself up a calender and start allhearts advice :D

Hey were you guys at my house last night? My girlfriends and I did just that...Margaritas, chips and salsa, and a discussion on our new gym memberships. Hey salsa is low fat!!
Yes I was, I was in the food saying "eat me" in the drink saying "drink me" and at the gym saying "stay away" :D

I may not have been there in person, but in spirit.


Oh god...please...don't mention the chips and dip!

I've gained 8 lbs in 8 days.

Not only don't I get to smoke, I have to get fat doing it!

(no wonder it's impossible to quit)
Man... that sucks Synnen--I feel your pain...

Well I'm going to try and that's all I can do so here's to another day tomorrow :)

(sniff sniff)... Is someone eating "Doritos"?? :eek: I can smell them!:p

Oh its not me single lol bet you it's that bim sat there in her corner munching away ;)

Oh its not me single lol bet you its that bim sat there in her corner munching away ;)
Man you busted me! Who's spying on me??

As it says up there in my location... Im in your head giggle

Mmmm... Doritos!

Share!

Allheart how's today holding out for you??
Ive had two since 8am its now 1pm

Hey Laura,

Yeh, I've had 2 today as well. I'm off work today, so I am finding it a bit harder. Running around like mad, forgot my cough drops, already in the supermarket, did the weekly shopping, made a cheesecake, and all I reallllly want to do, is stay here with all of you and smoke smoke smoke... boy feel weak today.

But... I am going to the docs today to find out about a brain transplant... that my do the trick. However, if my insuranace will not cover this medical procedure, and divorce is not an option at the moment (poor hubby is getting on my nerves.. (he left the seat up... oh that's another thread, never mind.:):)... then I will see about this wonder medicine everyone is talking about. I will let you know what the doc says.

Laura, 2 for you is great isn't it ? What is your goal for today? Remember, only put that number in your pack.

WE WILL DO THIS :) We will not flush our money away on these things no more! Can I get a NO MORE!!

My goal today is 6... as its all I have left I can't be arsedto go out and buy more tee hee.
Seeing as I only smoked 5 yesterday I should be just fine.

LOL its not poor hubby at all cripes there men they need to feel honored that we let them breath our air giggle.

Keep it up hunn xxxxxxx

Way to go... 6... isn't that awesome. Are you finding it a little easier than cold turkey?
And aren't you more aware now when you light up? That is incredible 6.. I love it :)

Yeh, you are right, poor hubby nutin!! Hee hee

Will let you know what the doc says. I am not a big fan of meds I always have some crazy reaction, but if it may get me over this last hurdle. He may think I got this far without, so maybe I can do the rest the same.

So glad for you. Now just sit on your arse and do not go to the store...

Stay strong :)

Trust me I'm not going anywhere its cold out there hehehehehe

Good luck ill be thinking of you xxx and if hubby complains simply remind who made the cheesecake ;)

Will be thinking of you as well, and we haven't heard from J_9... or the others.. hmmmm wonder what they are doing hinding in the corners.. do I see puffs of smoke.. hee hee.

Hugs to you!

Quitting is the worst! I wish you all good luck

Quitting is the worst!! I wish you all good luck
That's really nice of you thank you xx

Aha, I just got here!!

I slipped terribly yesterday. I ended up having 7 for the day. But that is good for me since I was at a pack a day!!

Yesterday was a bad day for me. TIRED. I have a 100lb lab mix who decided to get sick the night before. She doesn't bark, never has, probably never will. So to tell me she had to go out at 2:30 am, she jumped up on me in the bed!! :eek: This went on all night!

I was so tired yesterday I even missed ER!! :p, I HAD to get some SLEEP!! I'd ask you Laura, but you are a series behind. **giggle**

Last night was a little better, she only jumped on me twice, or was it three times.:confused:

Maybe I'll do better today!! :)

Way to go J we can do this :)

You missed ER caw women your naughty tee hee

Hope the doggy is feeling better today and you got some decent sleep last night.

I tried to stay awake. Kept the TV on in the bedroom. I remember hearing Lucca's voice on occasion, but could not wake up. I know that Pratt was supposed to be arrested, but don't know if he was.

Doggy is better now, but she kept getting me up last night too.

j_9,

You did awesome as well!! 7? That is great. Both you and CBW did incredible.
Is the lab okay now? Hope so.

Oh we are so on our way!!

JBK thanks for the encouragement, we surely can use it.

I'm back!! I usually only get on here at work--so guess where I'm at:rolleyes:

Anyway it sounds as though the smoking thing is going great for you guys, I'm proud of you. I wish my mother would do the same.

Anyhoo----I went to the YMCA last night and bought a membership. I have been working out at home, but there is something about getting away from home that makes it work better for me.

I worked out and then came home and had a bowl of orange sherbert icecream :rolleyes:
Kind of defeats the purpose-don't you think!! Oh well, back to the workout board.

Haven't had breakfast and am starving!!

12 days, no cigarette.

But... I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night. I swear to you, it was calling me from the freezer. It BEGGED me to eat it! I swear!

BIM you sound like me... that is the only time I am on... and it is usually during planning time.
Don't be discouraged by the sherbert... it is better for you then real ice cream.

My friend joined weight watchers and I am doing it with her without paying for it.
I would love to lose some weight before I get pregnant.

12 days, no cigarette.

But....I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night. I swear to you, it was calling me from the freezer. It BEGGED me to eat it! I swear!
Wow 12 days that's awesome!! I bet the ice cream was good though!

Hi Bim,

So glad to hear from you. I was thinking about you as well.

Bim, everyone is different and we have to find what works best for us. What works for me as far as eating, is once again, I can not "deprive" myself. So, for me to think I am going on a diet, well only makes me want to eat all the more.

What I do during the week, is I am very disciplined. I will have a breakfast bar for breakfast, eat a very light lunch (yogurt) and a Lean Cuisine for dinner. Now that is
During the week and then I work out, lightly as well. Then on the weekend, I am less restrictive, so I pretty much eat what I wish on the weekends. This way, I am not always dieting and it's pretty much a forever type of thing.

This way, during the week, when you are eating light and healthy, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and come the weekend, you can bring out those M & Ms that you love and not feel bad about it as Monday, you will go right back to eating in a more disciplined way.

Does this make sense? It does work for me.

And the worse mistake you can make is no breakfast. You really should have a little something. It will help your energy and you won't be so famished by lunch.


12 days, no cigarette.

But....I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's last night. I swear to you, it was calling me from the freezer. It BEGGED me to eat it! I swear!
12 days... THAT'S INCREDIBLE... :) How do you feel?

That is a good idea. Maybe I will work on that. It is so true that when you say you are on a diet--it makes you want to eat all the more.

Thank you for the advice. I do feel a little better today, I worked out Sunday - Tuesday and then Thursday.

One day at a time.

There you go Bim. Really when I would think for the next 30 days I can not have this or that... okay stop the train, I want to get off, but when I know for 5 days, if I am very disciplined, then for 2 days, I can relax it a little and I can have those things I really enjoy (in moderation of course :) then it becomes a lifelong way of eating.

Thanks for the advice Allheart, I will keep chuggin' away.

I have heard that even after a few days of not smoking a person feels better, is there any truth to that?

In a word or less. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LoL

Actually, I do feel better at smoking the 4 or 5 then the 20 to 23. And here is the kicker, I have asthma. So you see, not so bright am I... Oh my. Anyway, my asthma is 100% better (Oh I can hear j_9 now... eeek ) I know it was and/or is more than bizarre for me to smoke with asthma, but it was adult onset asthma, so may I please request that as an excuse. Ugh. Since I have cut it down to 4 or 5, I have not had to use my rescue inhaler, hmmm wonder if there is a connection.:rolleyes:

Thanks for asking BIM. Keep at it and get yourself some breakfast. :)

12 days...THAT'S INCREDIBLE...:) How do you feel?
Frankly, I feel completely insane. I lost it a couple days ago and ranted at my husband for about 2 hours about the injustices of the world (all having to do with ME personally, of course), then I broke down and cried. I felt better after that, though.

I have the stupids a lot (you know... where you go to say something, and not only do you lose your train of though, you forget that there was a train to being with?), but I'm really lucky to have a husband that supports me 100%.

We're going together this weekend to join a health club, and shopping together tonight to have snacks in the house that are good, but not so fattening or unhealthy as pints of Ben & Jerrys. He's not a big fruit and veggie eater, and I've been craving sweets. Any suggestions for sweet sort of stuff that isn't HORRIBLE for you?

(This thread, by the way, has been a godsend. Every time I think of lighting up, I can come here)

Ah, I won't eeek to loudly Allheart as I have child onset asthma. I only need my rescue inhaler one week a year and it is usually in October.

Also, remember I had cancer, so your turn to eeek!! However, my oncologist said to take it one step at a time. Let's make sure I am cured of the cancer then go on to the next step.

Baby steps he called them.

Also, remember nicotine is a drug, just like alcoholics, we can only take it one day at a time.

Thanks for the advice Allheart, I will keep chuggin' away.

I have heard that even after a few days of not smoking a person feels better, is there any truth to that?
That had to have come from a non-smoker, saying that after a day or two they feel better about the smokers around them not smoking or something. I still don't feel any better/happier/healthier/whatever than I did before I quit. But... we're trying to get pregnant, and aren't having any luck, and I had heard the biggest factor in infertility is smoking... so no more smoking! Gah. It'll be worth it in the end, but focusing on the end is really hard when you have to get through a stressful day at work, or deal with drama in the family or any of the other reasons I used to light a cigarette.

Synnen,

You had me laughing and so glad hubby is supportive. Mine is too, in an annoying way. LOL. He pretends to walk around very gingerly around me, like he has to walk on eggshells.. oh he's a character LOL.

Keep at it, I am looking up to you and counting on you as you are several steps ahead of the rest of us. No pressure though :)

Have you ever tried the 100 calorie pack goodies. They really are good. They are made by Nabisco. They have them at the grocery store, I think they would be in the cracker isle.
But they have everything from chees nips to choc chip cookies. And the whole pack is only 100 calories. Really satisfies the sweet tooth.

You are doing great. I just had to laugh. As I know what you mean with the "stupid moments". My brain is just not working, the words are stuck somewhere. I feel like wearing a sign, "TRYING TO STOP SMOKING, CLOSED FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE TRY BACK IN 6 WEEKS." SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. NOW GO AWAY. :)"

OMG... I'm at work, and I can't stop laughing.

Allheart, I NEED THAT SIGN! What's cool is how supportive everyone has been, from hubby to family to here at work--and now you! If I do something really dumb, they're all covering for me!

I'll look for those... lately, it's been the Special K bars (only 70 calories per... the problem is eating just ONE) and cookies. I used to work in a bakery, and I HATE cookies, but I'm eating them all the darn time!

J_9,

Oh you will. I promise you. I actually do better when I have to focus on something. I guess because I am trying hard to focus, so it makes me more focused. Does that make sense?? Ahhhh.

And you are used to not smoking at school so, it will feel very normal to you.

Go getum girl :)

Frankly, I feel completely insane. I lost it a couple days ago and ranted at my husband for about 2 hours about the injustices of the world (all having to do with ME personally, of course), then I broke down and cried. I felt better after that, though.

I have the stupids a lot (you know...where you go to say something, and not only do you lose your train of though, you forget that there was a train to being with?), but I'm really lucky to have a husband that supports me 100%.

We're going together this weekend to join a health club, and shopping together tonight to have snacks in the house that are good, but not so fattening or unhealthy as pints of Ben & Jerrys. He's not a big fruit and veggie eater, and I've been craving sweets. Any suggestions for sweet sort of stuff that isn't HORRIBLE for you?

(This thread, btw, has been a godsend. Every time I think of lighting up, I can come here)
Lol Synnen... you sound like me! Sometimes it just helps to cry and yes... thank god you have a good husband who understands! The funny thing is that when you were yelling at him he was probably laughing inside but couldn't show you because you'd be more upset!

My doctor told me that quitting smoking is harder than losing weight! Scary:eek:

Anyway... you all are doing great and yes... this thread is a god sent! Thank you for starting it CBW!;)

I tried to stay awake. Kept the TV on in the bedroom. I remember hearing Lucca's voice on occasion, but could not wake up. I know that Pratt was supposed to be arrested, but don't know if he was.

Oh my god you are so obsessed with that man bet you were dreaming huh huh huh

Hehehehehehe J's got the hots for Lucca you should have heard the stuff she was saying the other night.

Ok I've sussed out how to make those 6 cigis last even longer only smoke half at a time hehehehehehe

Hi Everyone,

How did all of you do today? I had 5 cigarettes today. Not happy with that. But guess that means there is room for improvement.

Doctor was THRILLED with my decision to stop smoking and how I have cut it down to 5. I think it was the first time a doctor was ever happy with me as I am not the best patient.

He prescribed "Chantix". Which is a medicine that assist in stopping smoking. I think it is a 6 week plan. Side effects?? Only nausea, changes in dreaming, constipation, gas and/or vomiting... YIPPEE :(. Well, I will give it a go. I start tomorrow. It comes in a starter pack which is very easy to follow. For the first week, you can smoke, but the doc said then the next week you have to stop, and actually the medicine makes smoking very undesirable, I guess it does if you are experiencing nausea, constipation and gas; who feels like doing anything under those conditions... ugh! But I am still determined.
Hope you all are as well.

Was thinking of all of you!

Allheart

Okay... that whole changes in dreaming thing? That happens just with pulling the nicotine out of your system. The first week I quit was HELL. I couldn't stay asleep for long periods, and when I DID sleep, I had really strange dreams, many of them nightmares.

Getting through the first week wasn't that hard except for that. The second week has been hard because now it's ALL habits, and not the nicotine (or lack thereof) screaming at me anymore. I carry hard candies at all times, and make sure I ALWAYS have something to chew on... gum, soda straws, toothpicks, pencils, whatever. I feel angry and forgetful almost all of the time... but I finally also have started feeling like I'm accomplishing something. I held a cigarette in my hands today, and though I KNEW no one but me would know about it if I lit it... I didn't. I threw it out.

If I could do it, you can too! I'm cheering you all on! You're my support group on this, so if there's anything I can help any of y'all get through, let me know, and I'm so there.

Way to go Synnen, I had 6 yesterday and today well we will just see how long it takes me to go buy some...

Keep it up though your doing wonderfully xxx


Hi Everyone,

How did all of you do today? I had 5 cigarettes today. Not happy with that. But guess that means there is room for improvement.

Doctor was THRILLED with my decision to stop smoking and how I have cut it down to 5. I think it was the first time a doctor was ever happy with me as I am not the best patient.

He prescribed "Chantix". Which is a medicine that assist in stopping smoking. I think it is a 6 week plan. Side effects??? Only nausea, changes in dreaming, constipation, gas and/or vomiting...YIPPEE :(. Well, I will give it a go. I start tomorrow. It comes in a starter pack which is very easy to follow. For the first week, you can smoke, but the doc said then the next week you have to stop, and actually the medicine makes smoking very undesireable, I guess it does if you are experiencing nausea, constipation and gas; who feels like doing anything under those conditions...ugh! But I am still determined.
Hope you all are as well.

Was thinking of all of you!!

Allheart

Ah yes we have that medication here I tried it about 6 years ago and I'm afraid it didn't make me sick just shudder a bit so I never actually stopped smoking.

I wish you all the best with it though Allheart you never know you might just succeed and seeing as in your mind your already thinking yuck the pills might just push that over the top.

I had 6 yesteerday today screw it its none I'm not going to go buy anymore unless I become real nasty.

Laura that is great. That is exactly what I feel like doing today. Just throwing them down and saying enough! :) You can do this!! Wish I didn't have any in the house too. Hey, if you get nasty, you get nasty, it will pass.

I am really scared to take this medicine, so why am I?? Cause I am a ding dong. Well, I guess my thinking is, if I get sick enough off the medicine than maybe I will get sick of the whole thing and that thought will put me over this final hurdle. Plus, I feel so bad, hubby went to get the perscription for me, and here, my insurance didn't cover it, so it cost $90.00. I felt so bad when he came out of the store. But like hubby said, just look at how much we will be saving in not buying cigarates. He was so kind about it, so I have to give it a try. He received a perscription for it as well, but he is going to wait to see how I do, plus I don't think he reached the point of the strong desire to quit. He has the desire, so if he sees me quit, hopefully that will be incentive for him. He keeps telling me how proud he is of me... awwww. Oh I still feel awful about the $90.00. I had no idea the insurance wouldn't cover it. But the pharmisist told him, the medicine is new over here.

To be honest right now that huge urge to smoke is gone. It is just the habit and the "comfort" we get from smoking that has me tempted to light up.


Stay strong Laura! Just think how great it will be to finally be free of these things :)


Okay...that whole changes in dreaming thing? That happens just with pulling the nicotine out of your system. The first week I quit was HELL. I couldn't stay asleep for long periods of time, and when I DID sleep, I had really strange dreams, many of them nightmares.

Getting through the first week wasn't that hard except for that. The second week has been hard because now it's ALL habits, and not the nicotine (or lack thereof) screaming at me anymore. I carry hard candies at all times, and make sure I ALWAYS have something to chew on...gum, soda straws, toothpicks, pencils, whatever. I feel angry and forgetful almost all of the time...but I finally also have started feeling like I'm accomplishing something. I held a cigarette in my hands today, and though I KNEW no one but me would know about it if I lit it....I didn't. I threw it out.

If I could do it, ya'll can too! I'm cheering you all on! You're my support group on this, so if there's anything I can help any of y'all get through, let me know, and I'm so there.

Oh Synnen, good for you!! And thanks for the cheer, here is one back at you :). That is a great thought, I loved what you said. "I finally started feeling like I'm accomplishing something". That thought, I will keep telling myself and you and all of us will to. Thank you for that.

You are doing great! Hope to be joining you very soon!

Allheart... 90 dollars holy cow that's a lot of money we pay a minimal sum here for what ever the script is but they do take a slice of our wages for hospital and dr care so I'm not sure who is better off.

Stay strong sending you huge huge hugs and millie is too she just climbed up to see what I'm doing :)

Thanks Laura,

I really needed that. Hugs to you and Millie :).

I know, $90.00. Yikes. If my insurance did cover it, it would have been $20.00.
Will be taking my first pill in a little bit. I'll let you know.

Thanks again..

If I remember rightly it won't be till the end of the week that you feel the effect and you will take a smoke and want to hurl your boots up just don't do what I do and breath through the pewking need because they will never work lol

LOL, thanks, will remember that.

You are right, doc says effects don't kick in until the second week.

Im terrible I learnt from a young age that I didn't like being sick lol so I found that I could breath through it and it would pass so those tablets did bugger all for me lol

J and Allheart we have got another member on the wagon with us lol bens joined today hehehehehehehe god help anyone who steps out of line now

Right just to inform you all I have quit to support Laura, so don't annoy me ;)

I think I'll go and hide in a darkened room for a couple of days.

Public broadcast... ben tell them the real reason lol

Welll, it's the only way Laura will let me out from under the stairs ;)

Welll, it's the only way Laura will let me out from under the stairs ;)
Looks across the room and laughs "shut it you or you will be back under there before you have been allowed dinner" hehehehehehehehehe

Wooohoooo I love it. :)

Too funny - sure beats having to be under the stairs. Okay everyone at AMHD be on your very best behaviour!!

No way we can't beat these now.

Laura, how are you doing so far today?

Me. Not so good. Had 3 already. Buuuut here's why:

- Found a quick way to make scrambled eggs. When I put the dozen of eggs in the fridge door , I didn't do a very good job, so when I opened up the fridge door again, yup, a tumble they went... Instant scrambled eggs. Yeh!!

- Was out an about running errands. Going somewhat near the speed limit:rolleyes: , and lo and behold, there was a friendly police officer. Who, decided to make a U - turn, drive behind me, put on his siren and lights, oh my heart!! But then he turned off and went chasing after someone else. But did I light up? No, as I don't smoke in the car, so I just ran the car off the road, but hey, I didn't light up :)

After completeing my errands, I got out of my car, and noticed that someone else needed my hubcap to my rear tire more than I did. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. I wish them well with it. Perhaps they will be back to claim the other 3 so they will have a full set.

I just bought a SadDisk e200 MP3 player, so I can take walks instead of smoking. Good thought right? Well, I am not very technical, soooooo, I needed the assistance of the tech support team, as I could not shut the darn thing off. Well, after being on hold for 45 minutes, I was informed, I need to hold the menu button down for 30 seconds... yippee I feel like a fool :) Oh my.

Ben, welcome. Care for some scrambled eggs? LOL

Okay here it goes. I SWEAR not to lecture you on the reason not to smoke. I got enough of that to last me a life time from my little well meaning cherubs. I smoked heavy. Almost a pack a day. I wouldn't smoke in front of my kids or in the house. It didn't seem to really bother anyone. Thenh they started school. And the lectures started. And continued and continued. Then one day I realized my smoking scared my boys. I was outside smoking on the front porch when my oldest knocked on the door from the inside. When I looked he held up a paper he'd gotten from school for drug awareness week. Listing the importance of not smoking.
I actually saw tears in their eyes because of me smoking. I never left so giulty in my life. So the next day, all 3 of us went to the drug store. My oldest was sure I'd ask for cigarettes. But I surprised him by asking for the nicorete gum. I chewed it whenever I needed to and managed to stop smoking. Whenever I get the strong urge to smoke, I can't help seeing their faces in my head that fateful day. It's a big deterrent to keep me on the wagon. Every no and then I chew a piece of that gum or suck on a mini tootsie pop. By the time Im finished my craving for the smoke is passed.
You'll get craving ticks all the time. In the beginning they're stronger and the longer you go without smoking the weaker they get.
You need to quit the ways that's best for you. That's anyway you can and that makes you feel good about yourself. Feeling proud of your accomplishment. Feeling so confident you can move mountains. Feeling it easier to breathe and fewer chest colds not to mention sinus infections(my biggest problem).
I always treated myself to something special for every week I went without a smoke. Whether it be a movie or a pair of earrings. It was my reward for succeeding. Ive haven't smoked since 2004 and I feel good. I can keep up with my kids and I joined a gym all bebcause I quit smoking.
It'll be hard the first 2 -3 days but stick with it the results are worth it. I'm proud of the fact you're asking for advice.
Keep up the good work and I'll say a prayer for you.

LMAO Alheart you poor thing your daysnot going so well is it.

Me I haven't had a single cigi all day and feel fine just flipping tierd but there are other health reasons for that lol.

chippers, thank you for your sweet words xxxxx

Laura,

You may be flippin tired, but guess what?? That is awesome. Good for you.!

Yeh, what a day huh? Truthfully, I just laughed at it all. With the exception of the tailgating Police Officer. Well, at least I know my heart still works LOL.

I will go mad if millie decides tonight is going to be one of her awake nights lol oh the joys of baby's huh.

See I'm that bloody clumsey and forgetfull anyway so I really have no excuse.

Walking the halls with baby wouldn't make me earn for a smoke but as to what time mcdonalds openned for their hashbrowns. When I worked nights and it was chaos, I'd always say it's a mcd's breakfast morning

Oh CBW I am so tickeled for you. Now, the money that you saved today by not buying those dreadful cigarettes, put it in a box of some sort and keep adding to it, as though you were still buying cigarettes.

Oh Millie will sleep straight through the night... I just know it :)

Hehehehehehe Chippers she is a handfull at the best of times let alone 3am


Oh CBW I am so tickeled for you. Now, the money that you saved today by not buying those dreadful cigarettes, put it in a box of some sort and keep adding to it, as though you were still buying cigarettes.

Oh Millie will sleep straight through the night...I just know it :)

LOL sleep through the night my arse these bloody big teeth are creating havoc here she went to bed at 7 and got up an hour later she is now sat in the hall playing with the post.

As for putting money aside mmmm I'm not actually entirely sure where the hell I got money from to buy them in the first place.

LOL sleep through the night my arse these bloody big teeth are creating havoc here she went to bed at 7 and got up an hour later she is now sat in the hall playing with the post.

As for putting money aside mmmm im not actually entirely sure where the hell i got money from to buy them in the first place.

LOL Laura, I know, where did we get the money?? Shame, in my head, I have the money that I plan on saving spent about five different ways :)

Oh Millie must look so cute there Laura! How old is she now?

1 year 4 months and my word is she a monkey she climbs and climbs I found her stood in the living room window on the sill the other day.

Blimey bens testy and he hasn't smoked since about 1pm god hlp anyone that anoys him today

OMG did I see that Ben is on the wagon too?

OMG!!

Way to cute!! Enjoy these moments Laura :)

Oh my, poor Ben. Laura, I think I may need to take a temporaty residence somewhere else, when my hubby decides to quit. Oh noooo.

The first week is the toughest. Shame a week has a full 7 days!! Ugh.

Both of you hang in there and your little monkey too :)


OMG did I see that Ben is on the wagon too?

OMG!!!!

Hey j_9 how are you doing with it today? I am steady holding at 3 :(.

Yes, we have a new member :).

Hey Hey hey and hey... My hubby just said I have "bats in the bellfree"??
Now before I go all Allheart on him.. what does THIS mean... hmmmmm. He told me to ask all of you :):) Bats in the bellfree!

MMMMMMM I'm kind of not taking that as a compliment maybe he is suggesting that you are a little batty lol go kick him.

As for ben doing this to support me well at this pressent moment in time I'm thinking what a bloody joke that is he is stroppier than I am lol

LOl Laura, I think you win the prize! Now, I may have bats in the ole bellfree, but he may have dinner in the ole dungeon. Hee hee . Silly man, says that right before dinner is served... oooops sorry I am just a bit clumsy... as it lays on his lap!!

LOL, I know, guess it's kind of losing the "support" thing there huh Laura. Oh it will all be worth it.

Giggle what you mean getting banged up for killing your husbend because your both nicotine starved and a little batty lol .

I can do this and I will do this I have to many people to prove wrong lol stubburn cow aren't I.

Moo Moo me too, Stubborn cow. And you are darn right... we will do this.!

Hehehehehe we all stand together :) :) there's a song in there somewhere who can tell me who sang it?

Can you hum a few verses for me :)

I can give you a clue lol it had frogs singing the chorus, his wife died a few years back and he re married but is now devorced... hs daughter is called stela

Oooooooh I stink at this...

I have no clue... frogs that sing the chorous. Are you pulling my leg over there??

Its called the frog song by paul McCartney lol go look it up its fab

I will... LOL... I never knew he made a song with frogs... I will check it out. Perhaps I will put it on my new MP3... if I can figure out how LOL

Giggle its got something to do with rupert the bear if I remember rightly I was only small when it was no one

I found it and it fits us perfectly. Shall it be our theme song ? :):)


Win or lose, sink or swim
One thing is certain, we'll never give in
Side by side, hand in hand
We all stand together

Play the game, fight the fight
But what's the point on a beautiful night
Arm in arm, hand in hand
We all stand together
La la la la la la la la
Keeping us warm in the night
La la la la la la la la la la la
Walk in the light
You'll get it right

La la la la la la la la
Keeping us warm in the night
La la la la la la la la la la la
Walk in the light
You'll get it right

Win or lose, sink or swim
One thing is certain, we'll never give in
Side by side, hand in hand
We all stand together

WE ALL STAND TOGETHER

Giggle I told you, its rather amusing too I think sure brings back some fun childhood memorys...

And yes I think it would be a rather fitting song for us don't you?

Laura,

Here's the web-site. It is adorable. Rupert The Bear And The Frog Song - MP3, Download, Lyrics, Video, Sheet Music, Avaters (http://www.rupertandthefrogsong.co.uk/media/)

Yes, We all stand together shall be our song. (thank you Paul :).

HEHEHEHEHEHEHE I love it that sure made me smile :D

How many have you had today hunn?? Me I still stand at a big fat 0

It really is too cute!!

Well that makes 4 cigs for me today. Oh, tomorrow is a new day :)
So proud of you Laura!!

Hehehehehehehe hell 4 is bloody good though sure better than 20 give yourself a pat on the back there and have a little sing song with the frogs (now hubby really will think your batty)

You guys are doing awesome!

I'm starting to feel like I should get out my old cheerleading uniform now, though...

Keep it up!

LOL, I know but I am going to sing away any ole way...

La lalalalalal...

Thanks so much Laura, this thread and you have been a Godsend. Going to take me a little walk now, so I can sing on my own without the fear of being taken away :).

Have a great night. Hope you get good rest.

Woo Hoo I am sure if you did Synnen you would have all the guys chasing you about lol


LOL, I know but I am gonna sing away any ole way...

La lalalalalal....

Thanks so much Laura, this thread and you have been a Godsend. Gonna take me a little walk now, so I can sing on my own without the fear of being taken away :).

Have a great night. Hope you get good rest.


Yep its just gone midnight here I'm off to bed ready for another ready for HOPEFULLY another cigi free day tomorrow xxxx enjoy your walk hunn

Unfortunately, that was 15 years and almost 40 lbs ago... they'd all be going "ewwww!"

Doesn't matter... I'm still cheering for you!

I lit a candle tonight for each of you, sending hopes and strength to everyone going through this awful mess with me!

best of luck to all of you!
I haven't smoked in over two months now. It was tough at first, I had terrible cravings.
I have been having acupuncture and acupressure though, and it has helped a huge amount.
I don't crave cigarettes so much now. I do miss the habit. I miss the crutch of it.
I have been mighty irritable and shorttempered. And my body is still reacting to being nicotine free.
it's a tough decision, but a liberating one. I didn't think about being a non-smoker. I became fed up being a smoker, and decided that from the outside, looking at my lifestyle and my habits, didn't reflect who I wanted to be. It was a moment of low confidence, and I decided to change one thing I could physically, tangibly change. Each day was just a day, and gradually my ideas about cigarettes changed - I didn't want to smoke. I still accompany friends on cigarette breaks, I still accept that any minute I could be a smoker again, and I'm trying to become more healthy. Change of habit = change of outlook.
hope some of this is some help. There's no point giving yourself a hard time about it. Yes you will want to smoke. But feel that want and accept it. Whinge about it if needs be, but let it wash around you and wear off.
good luck xx

If you're going to serve him dinner ala lap make sure its pasta with a lot of red sauce. Although my personal favorite was nachoes and cheese.

Unfortunately, that was 15 years and almost 40 lbs ago....they'd all be going "ewwww!"

Doesn't matter...I'm still cheering for you!

I lit a candle tonight for each of you, sending hopes and strength to everyone going through this awful mess with me!
That's so nice thank you we are going to do this and with all these little messages its certainly helping the strength of doing so.


best of luck to all of you!

good luck xx
Thanks for sharing your story Giggles and the luck you send is coming right back at you xx


if youre gonna serve him dinner ala lap make sure its pasta with a lot of red sauce. although my personal favorite was nachoes and cheese.
That poor hubby of allhearts has just been bombarded with the frog song let alone dinner in his lap ;)

Win or lose, sink or swim
One thing is certain, we'll never give in
Side by side, hand in hand
We all stand together

Lalalalal Still singing away here :)

Oh Synnen, thank you so much. I love the candle thought. Just love it. I will do the same.

Giggles absolutey inspiring - gave me a lot to think about. Thank you

Chippers - way too funny, That's exactly what I made. Pasta and gravy hee hee. I let him have it the good ole fashion way :). From mouth into tummy. :)

Okay Laura, how you doing today? And Ben? And Millie? I really enjoyed that walk last night, although I did get the oddest looks.. hmmmm guess they never heard of the froggy song...

Off to start my day, Let's all keep standing together... You guys are all the best!!

Win or lose, sink or swim
One thing is certain, we'll never give in
Side by side, hand in hand
We all stand together

HEHEHEHEHEHE Good morning sweety,

So far I've scrubbed the bathroom hand my hands down the loo and buffed all the tiles woo hoo what fun lol
Neither me or ben have had one cigi as of yet but its still early in the day so never say never.

Glad you enjoyed your walk bet people were wondering what you were listening to that's for sure hehehehe oh the fun...

Bom bom bom, bom bom bom
We all stand together...

Well bens support lasted 24 hours lol

Oh noooooooooooooooo what happened. If he had one, that's okay. He can just do the tapper down method...


Bom bom bom

He gave up giving up lol to be honest I'm glad because my god he is misserable

LOL, oh my. Well he can still cheer us on, yes? He can sing the froggy song to us :)

Laura, I am soooooooooooooooooooo not looking forward to hubby quitting. I do want him to for his own sake, and I am glad he is waiting for me to fully quit, as if we both were doing it, YIKES!!

So far I had one today. I made another calendar. Today's goal ifs 4 ( I am so good to myself.. hee hee). Then next Sat. is my official quit day. With the meds you have to pick
A Quit day. I am hoping to quit fully before then, but I knew today would not be the day as it's Mother-in-law day (every Sunday is ). May need to revise the calendar for today and raise it to 44. Where is my correction fluid??

You know what they say were nasty but them hell there like bears with sore heads and you darent bloody talk to them.

As for the outlaws oooppppssss inlaws well hell just smile sweetly and sing your happy little song

Thanks laura... I say do just that :) La lal lala la :) right through dinner... hee hee.

How are you feeling? You stay strong!!

Im all right pissed off with cleaning now mind you I'm ready for a nap but millie is to busy creating hell and bens looking smug lol

LOL Laura.

That Millie is just so darn adorable. Time goes so fast. Just think 6 months from now all of us will be non-smokers for sure!! Sure doesn't help now though does it. But we are determined and...

Win or lose, sink or swim
One thing is certain, we'll never give in
Side by side, hand in hand
We all stand together

Just keep saying I love my outlaws I love my out laws as you keephitting yourself in the head with the toilet brush.

Hee hee too funny chippers... I shall give it a try :)

LOL darn Outlaws but hell we all have them at some point in our lives...

Ive cracked I just smoked a cigi and I have to say yucky not to sure ill do that again.

You didn't crack, you just were reminding yourself how yucky it is and why you are choosing to quit... right :):).

Im sat here watching millie on a rampage through the living room I've just put dinner in the oven and I need a bath lol (I smell).

How's your day been so far??

My day's not too bad. Had 1 and 1/2. Planning on having the other 1/2 on the way over mom- in-laws (they really are good people.. hee hee). Just can be trying EVERY Sunday.

Hang in Laura and everyone else.!

My day's not too bad. Had 1 and 1/2. Planning on having the other 1/2 on the way over mom- in-laws (they really are good people..hee hee). Just can be trying EVERY Sunday.

Hang in Laura and everyone else. !!!
That will be why we live two hours away from both sets of parents lol its bliss

Just checking in today. Johnny is quite sick. I thought it was his weather changing yuckies that he gets, but has a fever of 102 F today, has gone down from last night.

He is taking a nap right now, I have cracked and am having a smoke and trying to decide whether to take him to the ER.

Doh! I sure hope he feels better!

You are doing AWESOME! One each for Laura and J_9, and 4 for Allheart? That's GREAT!

(Laura... you can hit him for looking smug, you know. I have a pillow I reserve for use on my husband for that same purpose. It keeps him in line!)

Oh heck J I hope johnny is OK poor little munchkin millies boyfriend isn't allowed to get sick,

Synnen I love your cheers they make me smile xx

Hi everyone,

Oh j_9, hope the little one is okay. Let us know.

Yes, Synnen, love the cheers... :):) Keep the coming.

How you doing Laura? I'm holding steady at 2. With a third calling my name :):)

LOL naughty no3 tell it to back off.

Ive had two and also trying to make the third back away

LOL...

I can hear the faint voices of the little sticks now...

Laaaaurrrra... allllllheart... come smoke me... and we will say...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

MMMMMMM are we really saying no though lol I'm just about to make hot chocolate and eat a muffin would you like some?

LOL...

Oh that sounds good! And then afterwards... we can... ooooh no we can't light up... I know.. we'll sing... la lal lal al lal la

Bom bom bom bom bom

We all stand together... bom bom bom

Bom Bom Bom... I'm smoking right now... boo boo boo. Sign me up for 3 today... I answered the call.

For curlybenswife, never stop smoking on the day you have already smoked. It's much easier to start the day nicoteine free. Well done for making the choice to stop.

Thank you gran46 xxxxxx

You Allheart are a naughty girl now what am I going to do with you

Hee, You will do nothing!! Just fold your arms and shake your head, and will not light up!

Now that could be a dance... "just fold your arms and shake your head...think we may have something there:"... hee hee.

LOL the no smoking dance need to wiggle your left leg too I wreken ;)

Whatever it takes... we will do it... Dance, sing... wiggle, jiggle... if it works, we are so there! Hee hee

WLaura well done on taking the steps to being smoke free! Its something I need to do this year, but keep putting it off... Good luck and hope all goes well.

I have to agree with what you said about doctors and hospital etc they tried to scear me to death going on and on about smoking, little did they know they where just making me want to lite up more than give up.

wLaura well done on taking the steps to being smoke free ! ! Its something I need to do this year, but keep putting it off.....Good luck and hope all goes well.

I have to agree with what you said about doctors and hospital etc they tried to scear me to death going on and on about smoking, little did they know they where just making me want to lite up more than give up.


NWSflash,

Anything we can do to get you to join us... hmmm :D

NWSflash,

Anything we can do to get you to join us...hmmm :D

LoL :D hummmm I will have to think about that, but I'm sad to say I'm smoking as posting this:)

LOL NWS,

Blow some smoke my way... I am dying to light up!!

Well the door is always open.

LOL NWS,

Blow some smoke my way....I am dying to light up !!!!!

Well the door is always open.

Hey put that lighter in the trash ;)

Way to go girls! Glad to hear someone has willpower!

I went to the doctor in November to help me get on something to quit smoking! (I guess I am tired of the doctor lecturing me every time I went in for a sinus infection or bronchitis).

He prescribed Chantix. It consists of (2) 12 week courses. Each course is a little over $100.00. When he prescribed it to me, it was too close to Christmas to stop (I know... an excuse)! With my next paycheck... I will go pick up my prescription (1/18/07). I have quit several times. The last 2 times I tried to quit I gained 10 pounds:eek: the first time and 15 pounds:eek: the second time (that was in a matter of 2 to 3 months time)! Being single yet, I can't afford to gain weight! Chantix is a new drug and he says that it has an appetite suppressant in it!:D Also, this drug is to help you gradually quit smoking. My dad teases me and tells me the only way to do it is cold turkey! But... I can't!

Good luck to you all and keep me informed!!!
Hey Single4,

I just reread this. That is what my doc put me on too. I am on day 2 of the Chantix pack.
I don't feel any effects yet, but I think the doc said I wouldn't until week 2.

Check in when you can. Okay?

Forget about the weight gain for now. The money you'll save after quitting smoking you can use it as a down payment for a gym membership. If you need an incentive, I'll send my boys over with their papers on the evils of smoking. They keep them hidden so I can't fnd them and toss them in the trash can. I hope Johnnie is feeling better allheart. Both of mine have been sick all week. Its this nasty weather you don't kn ow how to dress your kids from one day to the next. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYONE!! One cig isn't an entire pack. Besides all you did is see what you were missing. The yuckie factor is a good deterrent. In my case my one cig after quitting made me worship the pocelian budha.

Monday I hate mondays lol Not a great day to start with I will not smoke...

Good Morning Laura :) and all


Aaaaaaaaaaaaah Monday is a perfect day to start. It's a crappy day, should never have been invented, so why not join the crappy feeling and not smoke :)

So far today, 0 for Allheart. Although I only have been up 5 seconds. Hee hee. Just kiddn. Been up a couple of hours and hoping by the end of today, my count remains 0!

Best wishes on this lovely Monday to one and all.

Win or lose, sink or swim
One thing is certain, we'll never give in
Side by side, hand in hand
We all stand together

OOOOOO good luck Allheart I've already caved lol

That's okay Laura. I had 1/2 of one. But that is it for both of us and the rest of you hiding in the corners~!!

I'm back to work tomorrow and I want to so badly not smoke any tomorrow, so I want my system to get used to it as much as possible today. If that makes any sense.

Woooo hooooo we are going to do this!! Back to cleaning the house like a mad person:)


Hugs to you Laura {... }

I did my scrubbing yesterday hehehehe I'm having my hours peace at the moment while madam naps but I feel to tierd to do anything anyway zzzzzzz

Huge hugs stay strong xxx

You can come clean MY house too... the hubby got me sucked into a new video game yesterday. PLUS, I got bored Saturday night and baked sweets. Which are now ALL gone because all I did yesterday was play on the computer and eat sweets. Ugh.

I remembered today one of the reaons I quit, though---it's freaking 4 degrees outside! Going out to smoke today would be AWFUL!

That's the ticket there Synnen. No more standing outside in the heat, cold, rain, blizzards... no more, no more, no more... that's something to hold on to!

Stay strong!

p.s. Anyone hear from J_9. Last I did, her little one was sick. Hope he is okay. Sending good thougths to J_9.

Now could someone please remind me why I moved back to Minnesota? It's ever so much warmer in Texas...

Now could someone please remind me why I moved back to Minnesota? It's ever so much warmer in Texas...


Hi Synnen, I don't know and can't think cause I want a ciggy... ooooooh!!
Sorry, maybe after this passes I can help. I feel so foggy. Not Froggy, just foggy.

Can't you be both? Froggy AND foggy, I mean? Jumping around, not remember what you're doing?

The stupids are finally starting to go away for me... but they still pop in occasionally just to mess with me. The fogginess thing gets better. Hang in there.

I wish I could help you Synnen, I still don't know why I moved back to jersey from Texas. The people and the weather were soooooooo much nicer there. Not to mention my skin was never clear or dewier. But that's that.

I hope everyone's Monday is going fast. Mine is still beginning. I have to take 2 sick kids to the doctors today and they're oooohhh so thrilled about missing the fairy odd parents to go. If only the knew they were living with the Odd parents. As in they'll slide on the ice and I'll slide on it right behind them just to hear them laugh.

I'M taking your advice Alheart about tapering down. My case I ve got a bad addiction to coca cola classic. Diet cola as well I literally go through 1 1/2 2 liter bottles a day. I got my inspiration from all of you.:D

Actually, I don't really miss TX much. I miss Seattle more than I miss TX... but we lived in Dallas, it was always a level red pollution day there. When we went to San Antonio to visit, and to Fredericksburg... THAT is a beautiful part of TX. Dallas, not so much.

What I *am* really missing is my cigarettes though. La la la la la... ack! Mondays stink.

Well that's it again as long as ben doesn't buy me any cigis I won't smoke.

J_9 how's Johnny and your smoking going?

Allheart did you get all the ironing done with any more smoking between??

Hi my very favorite Laura :)

Ironing is done and my total so far for today.. iiiiiiissss 1 and 1/2.

How'd you do? And how you feeling?

I'm all right hunn packets empty and I'm fine glad there gone to be honest no more temptation hehehehehe.

Also very ready for bed surprise surprise but I can't go yet millies only just gone herself and will be up there whinging for a bit before she drops off.

I'm alright hunn packets empty and im fine glad there gone to be honest no more temptation hehehehehe.

Also very ready for bed surprise surprise but i can't go yet millies only just gone herself and will be up there whinging for a bit before she drops off.

And your Monday is close to being over... AMEN :)

And your Monday is close to being over....... AMEN :)
You can say that again I really don't like monday's at all...

Off to bed ready to start a 0 day tomorrow xxxx goodnight people keep those cravings at bay xx

Off to bed ready to start a 0 day tommorow xxxx goodnight people keep those cravings at bay xx


Oh CBW, have a good nights rest. Yes, tomorrow is 0 day.

Lots of hugs to you.! Sweet dreams.

Hop your 0 day is also off to a good start sweety thinking of you at your first day back at work xxx

Good morning my Sunshine :)

Aaaaah had 1 already!! Popping in to cheer you on though. By the way the 1 was real yucky!!

{hugs}

Hehehehehehe they are yucky most definitely hehehehe I'm being plagued by stop smoking adverts on the TV its driving me crazy.

1 is 1 hell its not 20 so it's a great start xxxxxxx

Exactly! 1 is not 20!

I'm proud of myself... I didn't reach for a cigarette even in extreme stress yesterday! My credit cards were stolen (long story) and even though I really REALLY wanted one while I was crying on the phone to all of my creditors, I didn't have one!

Now that I'm through the worst of that stress, though... I'm craving like mad. Someone just give one to me, okay?

Exactly! 1 is not 20!

I'm proud of myself...I didn't reach for a cigarette even in extreme stress yesterday! My credit cards were stolen (long story) and even though I really REALLY wanted one while I was crying on the phone to all of my creditors, I didn't have one!

Now that I'm through the worst of that stress, though.....i'm craving like mad. Someone just give one to me, okay?


Nope synnen, you can not have it... as I smoke it... hee hee hee.

Good for you way to go. See, that's the true test under stress and you did it. Why light up now?? Good for you Stay strong.

Laura :):) - How's my girl?? I'm up to 2. Boo hoo hiss. But here's a cheer and a hug..

2 is better than 20! So Yay!

I honestly have no idea why today is worse than the stress yesterday... but today I'm willing to cry and beg for a cigarette. Luckily, all of the smokers are out of the office today.

I'm just in a total vile mood I'm over tierd and I feel sick I WANT MY BED heeehehehehe

I'm just in a total vile mood im over tierd and i feel sick I WANT MY BED heeehehehehe


Guess what, I have to be in the ickiest mood to date.. hee hee. Grrrrrrr.

Hey, I won't even sing the happy song today... no la lalal lala's from me. :D

Buuuut we will still stand together. :)

I just feel real annoyed and tense hehehehehe oh how I love withdrawl...

Hope your day at work hasn't been too bad though hunn.

Hugs xxxxx

Aww thanks bundles. Yeh, withdraw's a blast. :) I ran out of my cough drops I use, that's not a good thing.

Lots of hugs in return.

Tell you what no one wants to be picking a fight with me today I might injure them hehehehehehehe

Hey, if you happen to need back up... I'm so there!!

( I found some more cough drops, so I am ready, willing and somewhat able LOL )

Giggle I don't envy our hubbys tonight at all

LOL - as it WILL be there fault... hee hee hee... 2 funny.

Of course it will be there fault ggggrrrrrr

Okie dokie how we doing?

I'm up to a full 2.

I've had two rolls of life savers, 3 donuts, 2 bars, 2 of those little mini bags of chips, a granola bar, 4 cups of coffee and one and a half sodas.

But... no cigarettes!

Still a big fat 0 and I'm ready to kill to put it mildly...

Im tierd and I'm snapping more than a demented croc poor ben but as long as he doesn't give me attitude back he will be safe for the time being anyway...

I've had two rolls of life savers, 3 donuts, 2 bars, 2 of those little mini bags of chips, a granola bar, 4 cups of coffee and one and a half sodas.

but...no cigarettes!

Then you just better add an Allheart hug to that list :) {... }

Yay! You're both doing wonderfully!

/cheers and dances

It gets better! It does! I promise!

(get yourself some stuffed animals you don't care about in the meantime so you can choke/maim/hurt/kill/rip apart SOMETHING when it gets too bad)


Then you just better add an Allheart hug to that list :) {...}
You rock! Thanks hon!

Still a big fat 0 and im ready to kill to put it mildly.....

Im tierd and im snapping more than a demented croc poor ben but as long as he doesnt give me attitude back he will be safe for the time being anyway...


Breath in... breath out... breath in... breath out (ben, go under the stairs) breath in... breath out... thata girl.

Hey... I just Love that number... big fat 0. Woohoo... so it comes without a smile, gosh darn it Laura, that's just great... oh I hope I get a big fat 0 tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
(hey mabye if I kept my fingers crossed I wouldn't be able to pick up a stinkin smoke!! Ahhhh)

Hehehehehehe Synnen Im so glad there's nothing actually here to eat or id be munching like a loon hehehehehe

Keep up the good work lots of hugs and kisses xxxxxx

Both of you are nothing but showoffs :) hee hee.

Allheart folds her arms in a very bratty way :(

Breath in...breath out.....breath in....breath out (ben, go under the stairs) breath in...breath out...thata girl.

Hey...I just Love that number ...big fat 0. Woohoo...so it comes without a smile, gosh darn it Laura, that's just great....oh I hope I get a big fat 0 tommorow. Fingers crossed.
(hey mabye if I kept my fingers crossed I wouldn't be able to pick up a stinkin smoke !!! ahhhh)

He is sat very quietly on the sofa probably thinking I'm a evil b###h but hey ho we will get over it tee hee

Your so close to doing the big fat 0 too mines helped with not actually buying any :)

Laura, I am so proud of you, honest.

Too funny, he's on the couch... wish mine would do the same. But no, I need a fly swatter, just keeps buzzing around me... buzz buzz buzz... ahhhhh

Allheart, honey... you're doing awesome anyway! I mean, I don't HAVE any, or I would have smoked a pack today! You actually have some there, and you STILL only had 2!

When we make it through this, we're all going out to dinner in Tokyo or someplace with the money we save! (no husbands allowed, of course)

Allheart, honey....you're doing awesome anyway! I mean, I don't HAVE any, or I would have smoked a pack today! You actually have some there, and you STILL only had 2!!

When we make it through this, we're all going out to dinner in Tokyo or someplace with the money we save! (no husbands allowed, of course)


LOL that is such a great idea... I so love it. Book the flight :) (thanks for the pep talk)

Hehehehehehe now it has to be a bit longer than just dinner fairs fair I think they need they break from us too.

Ive just let ben do the smelliest nappy (diaper) boy did millie stink it was such a treat for him :D

Lol... how sweet of you! I swear, if my husband makes it through this still loving me, I'll send him on a cruise by himself as a reward!

Giggle they have us don't they for that they should be greatfull giggle giggle

LOl - that's right CBW... hee hee, they have us, what more could they possibly ever ever wish for hee hee hee

Um... they COULD wish for us not to be b****y... but hey, they should take what they can get!

Luckiest men in the world, you know.

Actually I am not allowed to be *itchey. He may tolerate a second or two, but no longer. I will get a look and a tone in his voice, and oooops *itchey all gone. :)

Mine just smiles, nods, and hugs me. I feel so guilty, I stop being mean.

Synnen, that is so sweet.

Mine just said to me, "See how men get sympathy pain for when their wife is pregnant, well since you cut down smoking, I've been more hungry"... How funny is that!!

Oh... giggle... that's awesome!

(see if you can talk him into cooking now! /nudge nudge, wink wink)

MMMMMMMM OK so now I'm guessing I'm the only one with a man that shows no physical or verbal moral support he just chooses to ignore me lol

He's probably just envious that you're doing it!

*I* think you're doing great. Keep it up!

PS... mine was a jerk the first time I tried to quit, a couple years ago. That ended with me screaming at him, and slamming out the door to go buy a carton of cigarettes. I think he wants me to quit more than I want to quit this time, so he's not pushing my buttons.

*Keeping head down and hiding under the stairs* ;)

Ah you see ben doesn't even speak he just ignores the fact I'm sat here raging hense why I started this thred in the first place at least there's some great words of support here :D

I just want to thank you Allheart and Synnen for all your kind words I'm going to crack this if it doesn't crack me first that is xxx

Honey... you're doing as much for me as I am for you, if not more.

Your husband is just being smart and trying not to do or say the wrong thing, which you have to admit would be just about anything right now. /grin

You're doing awesome! You've made it all day! It feels like hell though, doesn't it? It will get worse yet--I won't lie to you. But it gets better too! Well, okay... not better. Easier is a more accurate word.

Give yourself some chocolate. You deserve it.

(You too, Allheart!)

LOL the Curlybens family is just way to cute :).

Here's to a zero day tomorrow.

Hey Ben, any room under those stairs for Mr. Synnen and Mr. Allheart?

Oh my God, guess what Mr. Allheart just did?? He called me to the family room, as he is resting ever so nicely in his recliner, telling me I just have to come and see what is on the TV. Like a doodoo I rush to see what he is talking about... he starts laughing as says can you shut the blind on the window!! He just didn't want to get up... grrrrrrrrrr And you girls wonder why I can not make a 0 day. Hee Hee. Oh Ben, move over, there is company coming your way... and that would be a one way ticket... hee hee Oh my!


Ah you see ben doesnt even speak he just ignores the fact im sat here raging hense why i started this thred in the first place at least theres some great words of support here :D

I just want to thankyou Allheart and Synnen for all your kind words im gonna crack this if it doesnt crack me first that is xxx

CBW, we so are going to crack this... We are the golden girls baby :)

Just touching base here. Johnny has right lower lobe pneumonia. Will be tending to him and my studies. I did well today with only 3 smokes. Hope all is well with you folks.

(((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) To you all!!

Oh j_9 I am so sorry. What is that? Will keep you and the little guy in my prayers.

Good going with the 3 cigs!! Wow.

Thoughts are with you j_9.

Omg j_9!! How terrible. I'll say a prayer and I hope he gets better quickly. Kids bounce back quickly. 3 cigs are nothing anyway. Allheart I feel for you. mr. chippers keeps asking me when I'm going to put the wash away. I told him I'm waiting for it to grow legs and put itself away. Silently thinking why he can't do it. Then I remember I'm talking about to a man(present company online excluded).
The house was too quiet today after the kids went back to school after being home sick for a week. I've had 4 glasses of coca cola today and that's down from 7. I had a head ache and felt a little sluggish but it went away after a while.
You're quitting smoking is inspiring me to give up caffeine. If I can get down to one caffeinated soda (I don't drink coffee or hot tea) in the morning I'll be happy. So you're strength gives me strength. ;)

Blimey go to bed and wake up to lots of new posts hehehehehe

Allheart id have wraped the blind cord round his neck little monkey...

J_9 my poor hunn and my poor little johnny hope he is feeling better soon millie send him her love too.

Oh blimey Chippers I couldn't give up cola id go completely flipping insane.

Today is going to be another big fat 0 day I've lost count how many I'm on now 0 days that is lol

Love and hugs to you all xxxx

Well Good Morning one and All,

Isn't this just a lovely day. Hmmm Chippers, we bring you along with us, and you are doing great cutting down the caffiene. Way to go. Just think of us picking up a cig, when you pick up that can of soda K?

Now, ask me the question... go ahead... ask me how many I have had today... hee hee..

Oooooh a big fat 0. Since it is the only time I got to ever post that number thought I better do it in a hurry.

For some reason today, I really want one, but I am going to try my dardest not to. And I have all of you to thank.

Much love and hugs!! Stay strong..

( LOL CBW - I will remember the blind cord next time.. hee hee hee. )

I am so proud of all of you. If I could send you all chocolate roses I would. In regards to the blind cord, my fall back is the cast iron skillet I asked for and got when we were married. Got to go, I ve got 5 cats staring longingly at my leg. Time to feed'em. j_9, I hope johnnie is feeling better today. I'll be thinking of him and you today. Beth;)

You just stay at the big fat 0 too its quite nice once you get past the third day I sure don't feel anywhere near as nasty as I did yesterday and I actually got a nights sleep so that has to be a plus surely.

Keep up the hard work folks xxxxxxxx

its quite nice once you get past the third day i sure dont feel anywhere near as nasty as i did yesterday and i actually got a nights sleep so that has to be a plus surely.




That right up there, made me not up light up. I was so close to it. THANK YOU SO MUCH :) Hugs to you Laura!! Stay strong and so glad you got a good rest!!

That right up there, made me not up light up. I was so close to it. THANK YOU SO MUCH :) Hugs to you Laura!!!! Stay strong and so glad you got a good rest !!!!


You can do it hunny you know you can I have a piece of ribbon I twiddle when I get te urge and I suck a sweet lol we can do this xxxxxxx lots of love

Try putting sugar free gummie bears in the frig before eatting them. It takes longer to chew them and your desire for a smoke has passed. Curly, I would never suspect you of being nasty. Considering what you're going through to stay healthy no one has any right to quible.

Keep up the good work. Beth

Ah I love gummie bears but they hate my teeth I shouldn't even be eating sweets lol.
I may well be going through what id call with drawl hell but I also keep reminding myself that I put myself there in the first place I can't even remember why I started smoking in the first place but I sure wish I had'nt.

Hugs to your Beth hope your day is being enjoyable xx

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!

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

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).

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 ;)

Ooooh... I am sooooo jealous.

(I won't tell, though) /hugs

Have a good rest!

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.

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 :)

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

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

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


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.