the whole nine yards. headache. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our. I am a smoker, have been for quite sometime. Im certainly not going to ask you to quit smoking because of me, but I wonder if theres anything we can do that will minimize the odor?, Not nice: Could you have the decency to stop subjecting my unborn child to your evil and disgusting habit?. And depending on the workplace, moving someones desk could well be a pretty difficult/labor-intensive solution. I am 5 dpo. I had roommates who did and it sucked. Last night I had a glass of wine with Hubby, and whoa! That to me is selfish on the smokers part. It just happened to me not long ago. . (For the record, Ive never smoked, but my parents do. I have a friend who picked up smoking during her first year out of med school. It is the worst and I can always tell when someones come back from a smoke break. I understand how the obese person affects us by diabetes, heart disease etc. I think that is my most epic misspelling of sweatshirt ever. My friend is a burn ward nurse. Im glad your husband quit smoking, and I know people who quit smoking using e-cigarettes and realize it can be done; I wasnt disputing that. 1 year . It leads to diabetes, heart disease, etc. So again, I will be resigning myself to suffer through until my situation changes. Proud! I wont stay at their houses when I visit my hometown because I cannot breathe, but they think Im just being contrary because Ive always hated their smoking.). One of my friends in college had a pot hoodie. Im not drunk? Please fumigate your house each week before our sessions). stomach ache. Also. Smoking doubles your risk of abnormal bleeding during pregnancy and . It might not be as convincing as the health-related reasons for an unborn baby, but its a good place to start without having to reveal your pregnancy. Lovenlife72 years ago People of all ages report this reaction. If I ever get that terminal diagnosis, my first stop is for a carton of Marlboro Menthols. However, this is just someones increased sensititivy to an odor, not an actual medical reason. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: Clinical findings and evaluation. They are not. Most of us didnt become alcoholics. I dont smoke and absolutely hate the smell. Im not even a smoker (I have smoked, but very rarely, and Im not addicted) and Ive noticed that its ok to demonize them. i wanted to know if any of you ladies have a phlegmy feeling in your throat because besides my morningsickness that's whats killing me. Sometimes the whole pack. I'm 7 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby and I've been feeling a lot more nauseous this time round. I had worked with her for several months before she mentioned that she smoked. Not secret to me, but to many of his friends. Your smoking co-workers who smoke at work arent just waiting for you to complain about it first before they stop. 4. BUT, as a slender person in good health, I still see a difference. Yep, I work in downtown chicago and everyone smokes outside their office buildings and walking past them on my way to work is the worst, it makes me so sick. I have to make him go shower before we go to bed otherwise I am just so nauseous. You wouldnt (or at least you shouldnt) walk up to an obese person and ask them if they have heard about Weight Watchers. ), Though theres confirmation bias thereunless theyre all officially informing you, you dont know if any of the non-smellers are smoking. :). When I was in my first trimester, I had a lot of difficulty with nausea and was absolutely sick at work all the time because I sat right next to the area where people would eat lunch and I could smell EVERYTHING (seriously, cookies wrapped in plastic and so on). The way I read it is that *TL* works at the cancer research center, she doesnt mention that the friend works there, too. ALPHA HOUR EPISODE 358 | interview, author - Facebook Those obviously dont help if you or your coworkers are sensitive to fragrance, but they work for me. Not only is second hand smoke bad for Mom and Baby, but THIRDHAND smoke, the residue on chairs, desks, walls, is also incredibly toxic to the development of the baby and the well being of mom. While uncomfortable, these are rarely a cause for concern. Breast changes can occur between weeks 4 and 6. But if you know what she means (and everyone does!) People who feel that theyre allergic to cigarette smoke describe a number of common symptoms, including: Allergy-like symptoms can be caused by tobacco smoke, but most doctors believe that they are not reactions to the smoke. That being said, I do feel for you as well, because even as a smoker it can be hard to be in a confined space with someone who just came in from smoking (like an elevator). This sensation will go on for about 3-5 minutes usually once a day. nicotine is incredibly addictive, one of the most addictive drugs humans use in fact *snort*! (2016). But Sun medic Dr Carol Cooper warns Sammy should stop - explaining that while research into the impact of smoking marijuana while pregnant is limited, the dangers include increased risk of stillbirth, low birth weight and premature birth. I can not stand the smell. I just became more hungry and my sense of smell increased a great deal, which led me to just crave food in general. Your suggestion is kind of par with telling a homeless guy who got attached on the bus, Maybe you should buy a car. I can only imagine how it was for you. Yes! If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could Its a possible solution, though if shes sensitive to smells the chemical smell from the scents in the Febreeze might be as bad as (or potentially even worse than!) Well the stinky smell was not a problem with OP until she got pregnant, so that is the key event. It doesnt even matter that much if its an addiction or a habit, really. I dont think a single person here has suggested he quit during the workday. Smoking completely made me nauseous, and now at almost 12 weeks it still does but I haven't completely stoppedjust cut down a ton. 7 Weeks pregnant feeling constantly sick and exhausted. I even agreed to try an air filter, but manager was unwilling or incapable of making the purchase. I know that moves at my workplace arent something to do on a whim, because of infrastructure/network issues. (Yes, I have the date marked in my calendar) It's also possible that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are signs of viable placental tissue. It did only take a few minutes before this sick feeling showed itself. But if a request for an accommodation can be given in a nice, non-sanctimonious way, then a reasonable person should be able to make concessions. I just knew, even before I saw the BFP on the test, that I was pregnant. I feel the same way about cauliflower. That helps at least a bit. Actually, from what I understand a lot of alcohol/drug addiction counselors specifically dont recommend that people in recovery try to quit smoking. And in my experience, thats a really bad way to go about looking for resolution. The percentage listed refers to the percentage increase or decrease between pregnant and non-pregnant. should I even consider interviewing somewhere else if Im happy with my job. As soon as my baby was born, I told my husband I am not having this around my baby. You wouldnt say that a coworker who refused to wash and stank of BO was allowed to come in and subject others to his smell because its legal on the books. OP, if you can bring in a desk fan, go for it. I have tried so hard, but I get nervous~~I told myself, since I wasn't due until the 3rd that it was okay, because technically I wouldn't have found out until then. Cigarette smoke is very sticky and the only way to really get rid of the smell is with soap and hot water. Maybe your blood sugar is low . All this talk about how hard it is to kick the addiction is like an alcoholic saying they should be able to take breaks during the day to drink, because they have an addiction that they arent willing/able to quit. Im imagining the conversation going something like this Smell is bothering me. and hasnt looked back. Yes, thank you, the adoption analogy is a good one. Smoking one cigarette is very unlikely to do any damage. No idea why. Extra points if its a nice burgundy velvet material :). I try to remind myself that the risks are very small and that I am doing everything else I can to have a healthy baby. I think its incredibly rude to ask someone to switch to ecigs. I just dont think it should be on the other person to change for her comfort. I felt like I had drunk the bottle! I dont think the non-smoker should have to change, it is the smoker that is hurting us. I also have asthma and am female, and the comparison of asthma and being pregnant astounds me. I couldn't even think about drinking coffee without feeling sick. 26/02/2014 at 8:07 pm. Ugh, yes. Our microwave is the copier room, but the smell is starting to permeate through the office. and smokers dont get addicted after one cigarette. Since she doesnt mention asthma at any point, this is irrelevant. Now I'm trying to help my boyfriend quit. To compound matters, I was unable to move and completely unwilling to tell my bosses about my pregnancy until I had an exit strategy worked out, as I was the first pregnant employee theyd ever had and they were not known as a family-friendly company (they ended up handling the news much better than I would have expected). I think the reason people eat more after quitting smoking is partially that they are subbing food for cigarettes, but for me it was about my appetite changing. Its either smoke or eatworking out only gets me so far. Theres unscented Febreze. Well, yesterday was the 3rd and I had 1 smoke all daytoday I have had 2 so far. I say this with a chuckle, but seriously.there is no easier way to get on peoples nerves than correcting grown folks grammar when you know exactly what theyre trying to say.