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Q: What Do You All Think?????
asked by: kb77 on March 28th, 2006
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Okay so I am pregnant here finally. It's also funny that my sister is pregnant at the same time. These are going to be our parents first grandchildren, so we are all really excited. My sister however just lost baby at 4 months - less than a year ago....So she claims to be really nervous about it happening again. I say "claims" because she is a smoker. She quit with the first pregnancy - but has not with this one. Now she is mad at me because I told her that was stupid, and irresponsible. It started because I told her I don't want to be around her smoking - I am not putting that into my body. Am I just being a b*tch....Or should I not feel bad about not wanting to be around her while she's smoking. She acts like it's no big deal and tries to make me feel bad.....
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SamanthaM
replied on March 28th, 2006
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Re: What Do You All Think?????
kb77 wrote:
okay so I am pregnant here finally. It's also funny that my sister is pregnant at the same time. These are going to be our parents first grandchildren, so we are all really excited. My sister however just lost baby at 4 months - less than a year ago....So she claims to be really nervous about it happening again. I say "claims" because she is a smoker. She quit with the first pregnancy - but has not with this one. Now she is mad at me because I told her that was stupid, and irresponsible. It started because I told her I don't want to be around her smoking - I am not putting that into my body. Am I just being a b*tch....Or should I not feel bad about not wanting to be around her while she's smoking. She acts like it's no big deal and tries to make me feel bad.....


i agree that if she was that worried she would quit smoking. I completely understand why you don't want to be around her while she's smoking. I smoked for 8 years, but quit when I was 3 or 4 months pregnant. Me and my hubby have friends who smoke constantly and I can't stand to be around it. It makes our clothes smell, it makes me feel sick, and it's not good for the baby in my belly. You shouldn't feel bad at all! Good luck, and I hope she quits for the sake of her baby!
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HcoBrunette06
replied on March 28th, 2006
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I don't think you're being a b*tch, it's your decision and if she wants to be around you and smoke too then she can go elsewhere and smoke.
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hopefulmjz
replied on March 29th, 2006
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No need to feel bad. That is your baby and your body and you have every right to want to keep it healthy.
My parents smoked for something like 35 years and when they found out I was pregnant they took steps to stop smoking, and finally when I was about 2 1/2 months along they were finally smoke free, and still are today. Is it possible to help your sister quit, as in be her support system? That is if she actually wants to quit. I know support goes a long way, and i'm sure you would be a good person to be her support. Especially since you don't want to be around it for yours and the baby's sake, and i'm sure you want to keep in touch with your sister since you are both pregnant! I wish you luck and maybe your sister will quit! Who knows.
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ashleighgurl
replied on March 29th, 2006
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Don't feel bad at all! You're protecting your health and your child's. There isn't anything wrong with that.
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on March 29th, 2006
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I agree with the other posters. I lost a baby at 24 weeks and I am really worried with this preganacy....I am 21 weeks now. I am really stressed about it. But I didn't smoke, drink or do any of that either time. Haven't really changed anything from before but then again I don't smoke.

You can't change her mind and make her quite. You need to do what is right for you. If that means staying away from her when she smokes then that is what you need to do. You need to do what is best for you.
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kb77
replied on March 30th, 2006
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Thanks you guys - I am sure I can try to support her, but I am not sure that she is ready.....I feel better knowing that I am not just being a health forum.
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