I must say that until last night, I never really understood how much smoking affects other people. My little boy who is almost 6 has asthma. He is not a typical case though. Either we have no symptoms or it is terrible...and there is no inbetween.
Well yesterday when I picked him up from school...he was wheezing really bad, so I called the DR. and we started him on an oral steriod and avoided the ER last night. In the past on nights like that I would of smoked about a pack due to stress, however last night I just sat here and held my little one without the worries of needing to go outside, and then smelling like smoke and having to wash my hands, brush my teeth, and change clothes everytime I wanted a smoke. Was it ever even worth it??? I do not think so.
Well needless to say, yesterday was by far the most stressful day that I have had since my quit. I didn't even think about smoke, I just thought about being a comfort for my little boy...that was the best feeling EVER!!!
Wow, I now realize how much smoking ruled my life, and what a slave I had become to it. Smoking is such a selfish habit, and it is funny becuase I look back now and there was never even a reason for starting to begin with. I just feel so blessed that I am taking the steps to do what I need to do to be rid of this demon forever.
Thanks for all the support here...I know my quit is stonger because of the kind words and the accountability.
Have a great weekend everyone.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 12
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 256
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $66
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
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Quit Meter
$43,025.94
Amount Saved
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Days: 631
Hours: 4
Minutes: 45
Seconds: 47
Life Gained
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5785
Smoke Free Days
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144,625
Cigarettes Not Smoked
