I need support!

[Jodie]

OK-so far, I have been very good. I am going on a week of being smoke-free.
Stress…I am stressed. My mom broke her hip in Oct. Long story short...she went thru rehab and was doing well. We convinced her to fly to Fla (instead of driving) as she and my stepfather are snowbirds. My stepfather was also recently diagnosed with alzheimers. Here's the stressful part...2 weeks in Fla and we find out she was hit by a car. She is OK, considering it could have been really bad. Fractured knee and a problem with a tendon above the knee. Probably will need surgery. My sister spent over 7 hours arranging her and my stepfather to fly to NY today and bring her to Manhattan for surgery. After all that time, her blood pressure went up and she cannot fly. My sister was frustrated...she took it out on me...I feel helpless and stressed!:eek:
Oh well, feel better now that I vented. I know everything will work out..I need to do my deep breathing and reach for a straw to chew.
Thanks for listening!
Jodie:)

[Basenji_Boy]

@Jodie:

OK-so far, I have been very good. I am going on a week of being smoke-free.
Stress…I am stressed. My mom broke her hip in Oct. Long story short...she went thru rehab and was doing well. We convinced her to fly to Fla (instead of driving) as she and my stepfather are snowbirds. My stepfather was also recently diagnosed with alzheimers. Here's the stressful part...2 weeks in Fla and we find out she was hit by a car. She is OK, considering it could have been really bad. Fractured knee and a problem with a tendon above the knee. Probably will need surgery. My sister spent over 7 hours arranging her and my stepfather to fly to NY today and bring her to Manhattan for surgery. After all that time, her blood pressure went up and she cannot fly. My sister was frustrated...she took it out on me...I feel helpless and stressed!:eek:
Oh well, feel better now that I vented. I know everything will work out..I need to do my deep breathing and reach for a straw to chew.
Thanks for listening!
Jodie:)

Hang in there Jodie, we just love venting here at Basenji Forums…...feel free!:D
What ever it takes.

[JazzysMom]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! One week is a huge milestone.

Just keep telling yourself… one moment/one straw at a time... Each moment conquered is a victory in and of itself.

[renaultf1]

Fantastic that you've gone a week!!!! Vent as much and as often as you need to…anything to get you by the urge to smoke. Definitely sounds like it has been tough with all that is going on, but hey, if you make it through this w/out smoking, it should be clear sailing at least for a little while.

Congrats on your first week!!!!

[Jodie]

Thank you, thank you all! Good news! My mom does not need surgery. She has a fractured knee but not a torn tendon like they thought. Thank you to the doctors in West Palm Beach, Fla. Hopefully, she will be coming back home to Staten Island tomorrow and will start rehab. As for me, another day I can pat myself on the back. Totally forgot about cigarettes because my mind was so preoccupied. Oh, also, today at work…I became one of those "reformed smokers" and gave the "lecture" to my co-workers as they were going outside on their break. Ha, ha:D
Thank you again for letting me vent! You guys are the greatest!
Jodie:)

PS I went out tonight and bought Lillie her party hat. She will be 2 on 1/18.

[dmcarty]

Happy early birthday to Lillie and keep up the good work to you!

[youngandtired]

Jodie, You are doing great! You can do it girl, I did it. Believe me I loved smoking, then my 6yr. old only child came to me and asked me the dreaded question! He said, "Mommy,are you going to die"? My teacher told me that smoking can kill you, will you please stop smoking! Well, that was 18yrs. ago, and guess what he does not smoke either. I have never regretted quitting smoking, it is a nasty, expensive habit. I can't stand to be around smokers now, the smell is awful and the smoke bothers my breathing. I was diagnosed with asthma this year, I would be in a mess now if I smoked. So Hang In There, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! STAY THE COURSE!!!!!!!! We here are so PROUD of YOU!!!!!!!:D

[felakuti]

happy birthday to lillie….what kind of party hat did you get her? i got felakuti a Sponge Bob hat, a candle in a string cheese stick, and a big nyla bone.

[Jodie]

I got Lillie a pink party hat that states "Happy Birthday". It is put on like a headband. I will take pics on her birthday which is on 1/18.
Meanwhile, I made it to 8 days smoke free! Yay for me! Thank you for all your support! It has meant so much to me.
Jodie:)

[WBL]

Congrats on the 8 days!!

[ChaseandZahrasmom]

Jodie,

Keep it up, think of all of the money that you are saving not buying cigs! Hmmmm … more money for dog toys! LOL!

Seriously, you can do this it sounds like you have your mind set to quitting.

Over time you start to feel healthier too.

Good luck!

[youngandtired]

Jodie, I am so very proud of you. I know how hard it is to quit, especially if you really liked it. You are well on your way now, don't give up! STAY THE COURSE!!!!!!!!!:D

[mmm789]

good luck - i quit a few years ago, without intending to! i was just wearing the patch to stop my kids from nagging me all the time, and it worked! i almost back slid about 6 weeks into it, and took a puff. boy, what a mistake, i was coughing and choking badly, and it took me 15 minutes to stop. it certainly was the opposite of the "ahhh" feeling that a smoker gets when smoking. i'm sure you can do it, many people have. also, for the first couple of weeks, each time i didn't buy a carton of cigarettes, i bought myself a new CD. it was cheaper, and a nice reward.

[Jodie]

You guys…you are just the greatest! Your support means so much to me! I had a rough morning (don't worry..I didn't smoke). Then, I went to see my mom in the rehab center. My stepsister was already there. Boy, did she stink!;) She must have just had a cigarette. Did I smell like that? No one ever told me I did (maybe they were just being polite?):rolleyes: Who knows...Anyway, I am finding it the hardest when I am driving in my car. Sounds funny considering that cars don't even come with cigarette lighters and ashtrays. I bought myself a new CD (Dreamgirls..the movie) and blast the music to drown out my desire for the bad stuff (or as my friend lovingly calls them, cancer sticks). So generally I don't think about it that much, but, when I do, I remind myself that I quit and I am not going back!
I think I saved about $ 40.00 so far.
Thanks again...
Jodie:)

[youngandtired]

I know how you feel, I was so shocked to smell cig. odor on other people. I was like, OH MY Gosh, I did smell. Just keep reminding yourself of the smell, and the money you are saving. STAY THE COURSE!!!!!!

[MacPack]

You are doing a wonderful job! How about keeping some gum in the car, just for when driving. Chew, sing along, whatever it takes. $40 is a huge amount to save, treat yourself to a massage or facial with that money,girl!

Anne in Tampa