Monday, February 28, 2011
Day 12 Quit Day 5
I love my life! LOVE LOVE LOVE! I have had some stronger cravings today than normal, but I'm good!!! Everything is going great!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Day 11 Quit Day 4
Sooooo, today was super fantastic!!! Again, no smokes for me!! My sister told me she doesn't even think of me being a smoker anymore!!!! YAY! So, I forgot to take my meds this morning until about 10. That just means I didn't even think about smoking! And my night time pill, yep, didn't take it till 8. Forgot about it, too! I slept awesome last night, but woke this morning with a headache. Nothing to do with Chantix or not smoking, though. I have headaches often. I am alot more energetic. I have been dancing to Just Dance 2 for at least 2 hours a day with the kids (till they decide they want to go outside and I have to play by myself)! Speaking of Just Dance, the kids are definatly waiting on me!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Day 9 & 10 Quit Day 2 & 3
Day 9 Quit Day 2
Well, it went well. Considering I had an extra kid! I feel great about it!
Day 10 Quit Day 3
Today was really rough. Early this morning, I had my nephew's ballgame, the my niece and daughters, then my sons. Very busy day. I had a few issues, and no names mentioned, I had a couple of people not entirely supportive, but thankfully my sister (AND MY SUPPORTER) was there for me to yell at and cry to. I think my emotions have been a little strange. I don't think it has much to do with the Chantix. I am just feeling a bit overwhelmed and I think I need a good cry. And I have gotten that several times today. And I think I might have that good cry again tonight. LOL.
This evening, I went to my mother in laws to have dinner. They had some BBQ going, and we sat outside and cooked and ate. My mother in law and sister in law both smoke, as did my father in law. Since his "issue" on Monday, he has decided to start eating better and quit smoking. He has not smoked since Monday, and is on the nicotine patch. I feel closer to him because we are going through this together, but I know it has to be way harder on him than me. He still lives with a smoker, who smokes inside the house and around him. I can leave their house when I need to. He can't. My husband comes home on Wednesday. I can't wait to show him how good things are going!
On a lighter note, my home is getting a super cleaning! It is amazing how much more you get done when you don't have to stop and smoke! I really didn't think much about it until today when I got a ton of stuff done in sooo little time...without a break! I feel like I smell better. I don't think the taste buds are any different, but I defiantly feel like I can smell EVERYTHING.
The cravings. I think the cravings are just mental cravings. I have caught myself thinking about one more lungful of smoke. How relaxing that has to be. But I get busy doing something else, and it will go away. Nights have to be the hardest. I am so used to sitting on the porch, smoking and chit chatting on the phone.
Well, it went well. Considering I had an extra kid! I feel great about it!
Day 10 Quit Day 3
Today was really rough. Early this morning, I had my nephew's ballgame, the my niece and daughters, then my sons. Very busy day. I had a few issues, and no names mentioned, I had a couple of people not entirely supportive, but thankfully my sister (AND MY SUPPORTER) was there for me to yell at and cry to. I think my emotions have been a little strange. I don't think it has much to do with the Chantix. I am just feeling a bit overwhelmed and I think I need a good cry. And I have gotten that several times today. And I think I might have that good cry again tonight. LOL.
This evening, I went to my mother in laws to have dinner. They had some BBQ going, and we sat outside and cooked and ate. My mother in law and sister in law both smoke, as did my father in law. Since his "issue" on Monday, he has decided to start eating better and quit smoking. He has not smoked since Monday, and is on the nicotine patch. I feel closer to him because we are going through this together, but I know it has to be way harder on him than me. He still lives with a smoker, who smokes inside the house and around him. I can leave their house when I need to. He can't. My husband comes home on Wednesday. I can't wait to show him how good things are going!
On a lighter note, my home is getting a super cleaning! It is amazing how much more you get done when you don't have to stop and smoke! I really didn't think much about it until today when I got a ton of stuff done in sooo little time...without a break! I feel like I smell better. I don't think the taste buds are any different, but I defiantly feel like I can smell EVERYTHING.
The cravings. I think the cravings are just mental cravings. I have caught myself thinking about one more lungful of smoke. How relaxing that has to be. But I get busy doing something else, and it will go away. Nights have to be the hardest. I am so used to sitting on the porch, smoking and chit chatting on the phone.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Day 8, Quit DAY 1!!!
Dear Chantix,
THANK YOU!!! I have not smoked in 23 hours and 3 minutes!!!! I am so super happy!! I have had some cravings today, but nothing I couldn't handle. Amazingly, when I wanna smoke, all I have to do is start typing and the craving starts fading! WHOO HOO!!! I am so excited! I didn't feel any more effects from taking the blue pills over the white pills. My kids will be home all day tomorrow, so lord help me!!!
THANK YOU!!! I have not smoked in 23 hours and 3 minutes!!!! I am so super happy!! I have had some cravings today, but nothing I couldn't handle. Amazingly, when I wanna smoke, all I have to do is start typing and the craving starts fading! WHOO HOO!!! I am so excited! I didn't feel any more effects from taking the blue pills over the white pills. My kids will be home all day tomorrow, so lord help me!!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 6 and Day 7
Day 6:
No side effects at all from the Chantix...except for the "vivid dreams". It woke me up that night at 2:45 AM. Extremely vivid. Did great on not smoking. Didn't smoke because I didn't have any cigarettes. Unfortunately, my father in law got sick yesterday and they believed he had a stroke. I smoked about normal after that phone call yesterday. Can't wait till Day 8!!
Day 7:
Just took my second pill for the day. Tomorrow I start on the little blue magic workers! Father in law is doing great. He is under observation. Tomorrow is my quit day!!!! I am so excited! I can't wait! Tonight, I will break and throw away all my cigarettes that are left over. I'm done with being a smoker!!!!! Can't wait to update tomorrow!
No side effects at all from the Chantix...except for the "vivid dreams". It woke me up that night at 2:45 AM. Extremely vivid. Did great on not smoking. Didn't smoke because I didn't have any cigarettes. Unfortunately, my father in law got sick yesterday and they believed he had a stroke. I smoked about normal after that phone call yesterday. Can't wait till Day 8!!
Day 7:
Just took my second pill for the day. Tomorrow I start on the little blue magic workers! Father in law is doing great. He is under observation. Tomorrow is my quit day!!!! I am so excited! I can't wait! Tonight, I will break and throw away all my cigarettes that are left over. I'm done with being a smoker!!!!! Can't wait to update tomorrow!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Well, day 5 has....came and went! Thank God!!! These kids are slowly killing me! I had no side effects. Non from switching from 1 pill to 2, none from taking one at night! NONE! That's awesome. My big sis says I am a little cranky, and I did tell the hubby not to bother coming home from work, but I think that is just me today! Thank God they both still love me and are being super understanding about everything. Maybe I will be able to repay them for being my support through this. The hardest thing. I beleive will be being around my in-laws. Every one of them smoke, so for a few days - a week, I will stear clear of them.
I went to town (and since I live in the middle of nowhere, the nearest store open past sunset is 20-25 min away) this evening to get dinner (didn't feel like cooking after basketball). While I was in town, I noticed two things. One, I only had one cigarette left. Two, I forgot my wallett at home. I had two choices...I had $15 in my truck that I could spend. I could spend it on food or cigarettes. Needless to say, I put my kids first. I bought $13.00 worth of food at Sonic and was left with $2. Can't buy smokes with $2. Didn't really want to go all the way home, then back to town, soooooo......I will smoke one tonight and maybe, just maybe not buy another pack. If I do, then fine and dandy. I don't "have" to quit for two more days. And if I don't smoke, then EVEN BETTER!!
So this is my plans for quit day and the days after...
*Clean. Alot. With bleach. Any smoker knows that after you use bleach, cigarette smoke tastes like poo! So we will have a totally clean home.
*Type. I was craving a cigarette when I came home. I came in and started typing this, and my craving has faded. Maybe I will write a book. LOL
*My wake up smoke, I will shower until the craving goes away.
*Chew gum, brush teeth, use white strips. Well, ok, the white strips only once a week, but still!
*Drink water. I need to drink water more anyway!
I know I can do this, and I can't wait for my husband to be able to kiss a non-smoker. I can't wait for my kids to not have to sit in the car an extra 5 minutes at Wal-Mart just so I can smoke before we go in. I can't wait to not have to freeze/sweat while I smoke outside! I can't wait to be the mom I know I can be without being a smoker!
I went to town (and since I live in the middle of nowhere, the nearest store open past sunset is 20-25 min away) this evening to get dinner (didn't feel like cooking after basketball). While I was in town, I noticed two things. One, I only had one cigarette left. Two, I forgot my wallett at home. I had two choices...I had $15 in my truck that I could spend. I could spend it on food or cigarettes. Needless to say, I put my kids first. I bought $13.00 worth of food at Sonic and was left with $2. Can't buy smokes with $2. Didn't really want to go all the way home, then back to town, soooooo......I will smoke one tonight and maybe, just maybe not buy another pack. If I do, then fine and dandy. I don't "have" to quit for two more days. And if I don't smoke, then EVEN BETTER!!
So this is my plans for quit day and the days after...
*Clean. Alot. With bleach. Any smoker knows that after you use bleach, cigarette smoke tastes like poo! So we will have a totally clean home.
*Type. I was craving a cigarette when I came home. I came in and started typing this, and my craving has faded. Maybe I will write a book. LOL
*My wake up smoke, I will shower until the craving goes away.
*Chew gum, brush teeth, use white strips. Well, ok, the white strips only once a week, but still!
*Drink water. I need to drink water more anyway!
I know I can do this, and I can't wait for my husband to be able to kiss a non-smoker. I can't wait for my kids to not have to sit in the car an extra 5 minutes at Wal-Mart just so I can smoke before we go in. I can't wait to not have to freeze/sweat while I smoke outside! I can't wait to be the mom I know I can be without being a smoker!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Day 4
Well, today was the two pills. No nasuea, no sleepiness. I actually did sleep last night. For about 10 hours I slept! No crankyness. Smoked way less than yesterday. Had a fantastic day. I think my mood might have been a little snippy the past few days, but that has more to do with kids being home all day than the Chantix! Can't wait till it all goes away and I can be the SMOKE FREE MOM I WANNA BE!
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