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Post by Emily on Nov 12, 2013 14:00:33 GMT
No fortunately not anymore. Before we had Sophia I sat them down and told them I wouldn't be bringing Sophia around in any smoking environment. I was a bit of a paranoid pregnant woman... I read articles of what second handsmoke can do to a child and even what smoke residue contains... It was a big help of nope nope nope.
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Post by Pammy on Nov 12, 2013 17:42:57 GMT
That's not being paranoid, Emily! Secondhand smoke is horrendous for any living creature to breathe, let alone a developing baby. Good for you for protecting your child, and speaking up bravely.
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Post by Sarah on Nov 12, 2013 17:49:00 GMT
I think smoking around life that can't protest should be illegal. I know too many people who have asthma because their parents smoked their whole childhood. And I have met too many pets with grey fur or feathers and chronic coughs. It makes me so mad to think about innocent life being harmed because of someone's bad habit.
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Post by Emily on Nov 12, 2013 19:35:20 GMT
Amen Sarah and Pammy. When I first met my husband he smoked. When we started getting serious, I told him it was a deal breaker. Fortunately he loved me more than nicotine I'm so excited to get home tomorrow. Pepper is going to be mad at me, but I've stopped by a petshop up here and have this destructible woven string that my babies can get all of their frustration out on.
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 12, 2013 19:42:47 GMT
My boyfriend smokes I told him if he ever plans on getting married or living with me then he's gunna have to quit. I used to be on his case over it, but I'm trying a different approach and not saying anything for awhile so he can't say I nag him Your birds will be so happy that you came home with presents!
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Post by Emily on Nov 12, 2013 19:51:13 GMT
I definitely agree that nagging doesn't do anything unfortunately. They have to make that personal choice. Hopefully he'll realize that you're WAY better than lung cancer or other health issues :0
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 12, 2013 20:03:30 GMT
He'll quit eventually. I know he will. I just need to be patient..
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Post by Sarah on Nov 13, 2013 0:56:56 GMT
I hope he does come around. Who knows? It might just save his life.
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 13, 2013 3:28:27 GMT
You would think he'd learn. His grandparents both died from smoking and my aunt did also and that's why no one in my family dares to touch a cigarette. I think he'll get over it once he finishes up college
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Post by snowy on Nov 15, 2013 18:00:06 GMT
Astmahs not bad we're I am 1 in 3 / 2 in 3 have it but best mot to get it at all
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Post by budgieboy on Dec 1, 2013 12:16:44 GMT
I live in Minnesota !!!!!!!
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