Pat on the back

So I am just going to go a head and do it. I am giving myself a big ole pat on the back! Pat! Pat! Normally, I would not be praising myself, but I just can not help it. I am just too proud and I wanted to share. I have been smoke free for a year! I had tried so many times to quit, but would always break down within a week or two. I always told myself that if I ever did get pregnant, then that would be when I would do it for sure. What better reason, right? Well, when I first found out I was pregnant, it was a lot harder than I thought. I decided to try and ween my self off of them, but as luck would have it, they started to make me sick. That made it so much easier.

I still have cravings on occasion, but the only last for a second or so. I tell myself your a fool, and they go away! I am sure that the cravings will never completely go away. I am just grateful that I can't stand the smell any more. I also would never start again, because I would not go outside to smoke, and I would refuse to smoke around Colter. I feel really bad for Tanner. All of those years we smoked around him. I hope we did not damage him!

On another note, I would like to ask all of you to say a little prayer for a friend of mine, her baby, and her family. Her name is Kerrie and she has had a very sick little boy named Jack, who is 3 months old. Jack has been in the hospital since Monday. He has been having some problems with his breathing and has been choking until he turns blue, and he is always gagging. They have been running a lot of tests, and have discovered a few things, but are still doing test to rule things out. He has been sick for some time now, so I am glad they are finally trying to get to the bottom of things. Like the super mom Kerrie is, she has not left Jacks side all week. She also has two other little ones at home. Luckily, she has a great husband and friend who are taking care of things at home, but I am sure it is not the same with Mom not around. I would imagine that she is wore out and that the whole family is under some great stress. I hope they get answers and get to come home soon!! I know Kerrie and her family would appreciate your prayers, as would I.

I hope none of you get buried in all the snow they are talking we could get this weekend! Have a great one!