I am 38 years old and have been a smoker for 25 years. I quit two times when I was pregnant, but started up again shortly after my kids were born. I thought I could just have the occassional cigarette and be ok. I have been smoking the Quest Step 2 cigarettes for the last several years. There is far less nicotine in them than the normal cigarettes. Actually, if I try to smoke a normal cigarette now, it makes me sick, so it gives me some comfort knowing that. I only smoke about 5 cigarettes a day and never smoke around my kids, however, my 5 year old son caught me sneaking one yesterday and said "Mom! you do that!". I was devastated. I didn't know what to say. All I could say was "No, mommy doesn't do that", but he caught me, so now I'm lieing to my son. I decided that was it. There is no way I want to be put in that position again and try to explain myself. My quit date is set for June 26 and I decided to use the Nicoderm Patch. I am starting with step 2, which is probably more nicotine than what I was getting from smoking the Quest Step 2 cigarettes I currently smoke, but I'll do whatever it takes to succeed. I am going on vacation in 2 weeks with family members that do not know I started smoking again and I want to be completely smoke free so I can relax and enjoy myself and my family. I scared and nervous, but I'm ready. Wish me luck!
