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Maine-ah

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59. I sat there with a cig in my hand...

Tue Apr 30, 2013, 07:54 AM

Apr 2013

home pregnancy test in the other. As soon as the test changed to positive, I put my smoke out. Quit cold turkey - two weeks after that it was a trigger smell that made me ill. Six years later....I'm friggin' smoking again. I'm much like your Mom - but shorter. 4'11" 110lbs. My daughter (now six) was almost 9lbs - my last weigh in before birth - 160lbs.

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Coworker is about seven months pregnant and smokes like a champ [View all] Orrex Apr 2013 OP

Suggest that her smoking will harm her unborn child's health. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #1

people used to do it all the time, My mother smoked through all her pregnancies and we all lived. hollysmom Apr 2013 #2

Back in the 60's - I smoked - healthy child. 840high Apr 2013 #52

The Doctor told my sister to cut down but not to quit. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #3

I wouldn't say anything. HappyMe Apr 2013 #4

If I were a co-worker, I'd probably not cross her on it. Aristus Apr 2013 #5

Popularity with coworkers never was on the top of my list. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #8

I'd love to be in the room while you were tearing her a new one. Aristus Apr 2013 #17

I don't argue. I simply win. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #31

I believe that... Aristus Apr 2013 #33

A boning knife In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #34

Heh heh. You said boning. Orrex Apr 2013 #54

my guy friend smokes MrsBrady Apr 2013 #58

Well, my mom smoked during both pregnancies kurtzapril4 Apr 2013 #39

And there were survivors or the nuking of Hiroshima, too. Aristus Apr 2013 #42

While I might notice and wonder about it... MadrasT Apr 2013 #6

Her doctor must have told her at every appointment sarge43 Apr 2013 #7

Countless babies have been born to smoking mothers...with no ill effects... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #9

By that reasoning she might as well stop using a seat belt, too. Orrex Apr 2013 #12

I am not condoning her behavior... I am simply saying that we don't KNOW Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #14

So you're saying it's ok for her to smoke because I haven't given birth. Got it. Orrex Apr 2013 #20

No, I'm saying that without all of the facts you should be a bit less judgmental..... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #22

Well, what's the limit? Orrex Apr 2013 #24

I'd give her as much leeway as you seem to think you have as God! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #25

So I'm God now. I guess I'd better start believing in myself. Orrex Apr 2013 #26

I haven't noticed a shortage of that belief in yourself or your opinions. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #27

So, you're free to judge me, but the pregnant smoker is above reproach. Got it. Orrex Apr 2013 #36

I think you're engaging in more than a bit of projection. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #46

Well, color me humbled Orrex Apr 2013 #47

Happy to! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #49

well there you have finally absolute proof that smoking while pregnant is ok leftyohiolib Apr 2013 #13

Where did I say that? Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #16

My wife was a less than pack a day smoker OriginalGeek Apr 2013 #10

I sat there with a cig in my hand... Maine-ah Apr 2013 #59

i would mind my own business if i encountered such a situation - no if she asked.... leftyohiolib Apr 2013 #11

In the post WWII period kiva Apr 2013 #15

As a used-to-be-a-smoker I would say don't bother lunatica Apr 2013 #18

don't worry she knows everybody is thinking WTF? and giving her looks or talking behind her back Kali Apr 2013 #19

What if I leave nonsensical, pencil-drawn cartoons on her notepad? Orrex Apr 2013 #21

***snort*** Kali Apr 2013 #23

Tell her if she ever wants to quit smoking to come see you mnhtnbb Apr 2013 #28

get her a carton of smokes? datasuspect Apr 2013 #29

Or a lid of weed Major Nikon Apr 2013 #40

If you are prepared to offer her assistance, please do it dr.strangelove Apr 2013 #30

Honestly, can you possibly imagine that working? Orrex Apr 2013 #37

Of course it is bullying and meddlesome dr.strangelove Apr 2013 #57

I am a smoker, but each time I was pregnant, RebelOne Apr 2013 #32

I wouldn't say anything mokawanis Apr 2013 #35

That's about where I am on it Orrex Apr 2013 #38

I work like I drive a car. I stay in my lane. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #41

I think assume she has heard it all - including from her obstetrician Grateful for Hope Apr 2013 #43

One thing I thought to ask Grateful for Hope Apr 2013 #44

I may not be completely understanding Ilsa Apr 2013 #48

Ok. Grateful for Hope Apr 2013 #51

Hard to tell. Jeff R Apr 2013 #45

My mother smoked through all 3 of her avebury Apr 2013 #50

It's been seven months why bother? SpartanDem Apr 2013 #53

I think, or rather know, she is endangering her baby BainsBane Apr 2013 #55

I would wager that her kid will scream more than most babies Quantess Apr 2013 #56