Quitting for the LAST time!
Hi there.
I am 43 years old and have smoked on and off since I was 13.
I quit when I was 26 to start a family. After 6 years, my husband and I went to Vegas for our first trip away alone since the kids were born. I figured that after 6 years, I would be able to smoke in Vegas and then not think about it again once we got back. Boy was I wrong.
I quit again when I got pregnant with my third son in 2006. I stayed quit until 9 months after he was born and I was done with breastfeeding. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
I have hidden this nasty habit from my three kids for 16 years and this past weekend, my 16 year old son caught me. He was devastated. I am impressed with how society has scared our kids about the perils of smoking...he stated facts and figures and knew a lot of stuff. He asked me, with complete sincerity, "Don't you want to be alive for J's (my 5 year old) graduation?" Broke my heart.
I told him that I never intested to hurt him...that sometimes parents hide things to protect their children. I also promised to make an appointment for the doctor to get a prescription for Champix. My appointment is for April 15th. My quit date is April 20th.
This time will be the last quit for me. I just can't let nicotine control my life. I am sick of running away from my kids to sneak in a cigarette...it's disgusting and humilating to even type that.
So, here's to a healthy me...who will be here for not only J's graduation, but for J's childrens' graduations!
20/04/2013
Smoke-Free Days: -31
Cigarettes Not Smoked: -310
Amount Saved: $-372.00
Life Gained:Days: 0
Hrs: 0
Mins: 0
Seconds: -254929
