Pregnancy / smoking question.?

ok first off i dont want the standered "think of the baby" and "try carrot sticks"

i do think of the baby and ive tried carrot sticks.

i am about 8 weeks pregnant and i have cut my smoking from about a pack a day to about 6 a day. my counsler at WIC told me not to quit cold turkey because it could send the baby into shock and kill it.

im looking for tips to continue cutting back to the point of not smoking at all.

any information would help

i cant use the patch because im alergic to the adhesive. i was also on the "quit smoking pill" and i lost way too much weight because i couldent eat anything and keep it down. those were years ago though.

please help!

I am a smoker, and a pregnant one. You have done the right thing by cutting back. I smoke 5-7 a day. Down from 1 1/2 packs a day. My first 2 are big and healthy, and my dr says this one will be just as big. So just continue what you're doing.

My son has Athsma now , prob thanks to me smoking early in pregnancy.
For me , Walks , Distractions, Playing Card games inside of the house, Getting a Job , being active is what cured me cold turkey .
Good luck , It sounds like you mean well :)

I say you are doing good.. just keep cutting back as much as you can... i have no advice never been a smoker good luck