Daddy Lim has been smoking for the longest time. He had tried many times to quit, especially after we got together. I will be nagging at him to stop and he will attempt at times, such as when he wanted to get a new guitar or when we were trying for a baby or when I was preggy, the baby coming, etc.
However, he never managed cold turkey. He will try and start complaining of chest pain lah, dizziness lah, short of breath lah. Then he will try to negotiate for a cut down instead of cold turkey. So, he will slowly cut down... for a while... then he will increase back to the pre-attempt and will try to bluff me that he is still trying until I finally realised that he has dropped his effort and he will come clean. Pui.
It is for his own good that he stops. Afterall, smoking brings along so many bad consequences. It just seems that there isnt a reason good enuff to help him stand firm and quit. Over the years, I have tried to think of all the sorts of carrots. Most of the times, he managed to eat the carrots but got away with the quitting. -.o"
Daddy Lim's Dad is pretty sick. I reminded him that Lil Shauna is still a baby and we really dun want anything to happen to him. I also reminded him that when he finally grow old and fall sick, dun let our family feels that he has brought it upon himself. I bet that was the way that my family felt towards my dad at times when he was very sick.
Apparently, that seems to drill a little into Daddy Lim. To help boost his determination + will power, I throw in the offer to buy a new car. Actually, we have been talking about changing the car for some time. It gets a little cramped now with the babyseat. Our existing car was bought shortly after we got married. That was already 3+ years ago. However, I was reluctant to change until he quit smoking. I was firm and said that even if the existing car spoils but he doesnt quit, we will send the car for repairs. If need be, we will all take the MRT and bus. Well, at least the exitsing car still looks good to me now and I seriously have no problem driving (or sitting) in the existing car. It is merely a mode of transportation to me.
But tell me, which man can resist a new, bigger and most importantly a more powerful car. It is an ego issue too. As Daddy Lim ages, he sees his friends change car and it irks him big time that their car are all bigger, more powerful and more expensive. Hohoho.
So, Daddy Lim finally decides to quit again! The deal is to quit for 14 days and we will buy a new car. Today is Day 2. Yday, he smoked 3 sticks but being the good wife, I still count it as Day 1. Today, he is totally off. So, we have 10 more days to go.
Of course, he complained about all the usual dizziness, chest pain, short of breath, but I wasnt too sympathetic. In the evening, the symptoms got worse. Poor Daddy Lim. Actually, they arent all attributed to him quiting smoking. Yes, there are withdrawal symptoms but he was also suffering from gastric flu. I think I passed the virus to him. I was down with tummy cramp and mild fever + queasiness since Thursday until Saturday. Daddy Lim got it worse. He was down with a fever just now measuring 38 degrees and is still feverish now.
See, it is not that bad to quit smoking. So many people have done it and so can you, bb! But the actual challenge will come when he goes back to work tomorrow. The temptation will be great. I ask him to tell all his smoking kakis about the new car deal and ask them to help him win the deal in return for free rides in the new car. Haha. Let us all root for Daddy Lim. Jia you, jia you. Ten more days to go. Counting down. New car, new car, new car. Chant with me!
Mummy Lim
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