Problem with Parents who smoke

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anonymous

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We were even told by our doctor not to allow people who smoke near our child because the smoke particles stay in people's hair and clothing. Heck, I can't STAND it when someone who is a chain smoker comes into my office and hands me a bill and it just reeks of stale smoke. I can't imagine what it must be like for a CFer who has a tough time breathing in the first place and then get exposed to that.

Gimme a break about how tough it is to quit smoking. Think about how tough it is for your child to BREATHE!
 
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anonymous

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Both of my grandparents quit smoking cold turkey after smoking for more than 45 years!!!! I don't want to hear "it's hard to quit". People do it every day. You are a lousy parent if you smoke around your child with CF!!!!!! You make me sick.
 
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lovingBenandCambree

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I remember when I was in High School and really good friends would start smoking or try smoking. I felt that they had betrayed me in some way. Here I was fighting for every breath that I took and they were ruining the wonderful lungs that they were blessed with. I can't imagine what it would be like to have a parent not quit. My step father quit for himself and for us and he is my stepfather. Honesly I didn't even know he smoked until I found them under the seat in the car. I believe that anyone can quit given the willpower and the desire.

Emilee
 
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jasonterriallen

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unfortunatly I am a smoker in the proccess of quitting! I only smoke outside an go for a walk, and NEVER around any children. When I get back I change my shirt and use listerine. I know this isn't as good as quitting altogether but I am doing pretty good I used to smoke a pack a day! now I smoke maybe 5 ciggeretts a day. I have tried the patch and it left red blisters on me. I really wish I didnt start at all because it is very difficult to stop, but my love for my kids is stronger than any addiction I have to smoking. and also I'm sick of all the laundry I have changing 5 times a day. lol just had to add a little humor. Wish me luck!
 
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Bill

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Babyjaden2004,
My wife and I had 2 children with CF. Before, during and after they were growing up, my wife and I both smoked. I personnally smoked for 40 years. My wife very close to the same amount of years. I cannot begin to tell you what we might have done to their lungs. In our house, in our car (with them right beside us), we smoked and smoked and smoked. My daughter died at age 18 (25 years ago). Did I, did we, contribute to her death. I will always believe that we did. Too late, too late, we both quit. My son just had his 46th birthdate. But, is not doing well today. Did we contribute to his current decline, you bet we did. It has been about 10 years since we both quit smoking. But, obviously, not soon enough. PLEASE, do not allow your child/children to be any where around someone who smokes. It will hurt them, now, and in the future! Looby47. You better understand today that you are killing your child. Quit smoking NOW! And yes, you can do it, as so many have and will continue to do in the future. For 40 years, I had every excuse in the world. Then, when it was too late, I quit. It will always amaze me, it was the easyiest thing I have ever done. And, you can quit too! Bill
 
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babyjaden2004

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I am so sorry to hear about your daughter and that your son isn't doing well. I have told them both how it is in our house and if they can respect our rules and understand they need not come around. It was hard but my daughter is more important and I am her mother and it is my job to keep her safe. My parents think nothing about smoking, I know growing up we were so used to it and it is a shame what it probably has done to our lungs. They have only visited a few times and not smoked. Even though you can smell it on them atleast they didn't smoke or stay long. I feel it is their lose and not ours. I am not beating myself up over the fact they don't want to quit. I am taking care of my kids and doing what is best for them. I applaude you for quitting and hope all goes well with your son. He will be in my prayers.

Chrissy
 
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