Comments on: People mag confirms Rebecca Gayheart’s cigarette-smoking pregnancy

By: whatever

whatever — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:47:47 +0000

Do some of you harpies give third degree to people you see on the streets smoking? I think it’s safe to say majority of you fools are cowards who yell behind the screen and cluck you tongues and annoy your husbands in real life with the dumbest of reasons.

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By: wow

wow — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:43:25 +0000

Wow,so many know it alls and judgemental people here. One lady even had the nerve to say that she never hurries to work and she takes her time. Yeah right. Grow up people.

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:45:08 +0000

About five years ago, I was hit by a car while crossing the street. The car was going very slowly, just inching along towards the stop sign. I crossed, thinking, “oh, the car is going to stop at the sign”. The car kept moving and ran into me. I was shaken up, but fine. The driver was having trouble seeing because he was facing the sunrise. I don’t hold it against him, but I do know that now, whenever I cross the street, I always make sure the driver(s) see me or I don’t cross. Unfortunately, most drivers look out only for other cars (since these are an actual threat) and not pedestrians (since these will just get squished).

The issue I (and I think many others) have with Gayheart is that she was not in a situation that made it difficult to see the child crossing the street. It was the middle of the afternoon, so no sunrise and no sunset, and there were a bunch of cars in front of her that she had to go around in order to go forward. That is an OBVIOUS red flag that something is going on and you should be paying closer attention. Any driver who should be allowed on the roads would look at that situation and think, “hey, I wonder why all these cars are stopped” and be on the lookout.

Yes, it is in the past, but the other issue I (and I think many others) have is that she has not shown any outwards signs of remorse or made attempts to educate others to not make the same mistake she did. She is in a position to do that, and hasn’t. Had she, I would have much more respect for her.

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By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:13 +0000

For someone who’s been trying to have children you would think they’d take better care like stopping the smoking, drinking and drugs.I hope they both disappear soon or at least stay out of the rags. She shows little regard for anyone but herself, the fact that these two non-entities are having a baby is beyond belief. Judging by what I’ve seen they have the mentatlity of two teenagers. They’ll be the parents still doing crack and filming sex tapes while their kid’s in the next room.

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By: DEB

DEB — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:26:02 +0000

Give the girl a break, it’s her life. Yes she killed a kid, but that is in the past and was dealt with. Just like several other people’s past. We all do things that we regret but you move on. If she is pregnant she should quit but if she doesn’t it is her choice. She will be the one taking her child to the ER and doctors for the health issues. not you not me. get over it. just because she is a “celebrity” doesnt mean we the people control her life. And no I don’t smoke, drink or do drugs. I did have 3 children with health issues even though I took care of myself. Sometimes it is all up to GOD no matter what you do.

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By: stacy

stacy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:39:23 +0000

I am a smoker. I am also trying to quit, but if i was planning a pregnancy i would quit no questions asked. If the pregnancy happened unplanned, i would probably have to ween myself off the cigs at first. Granted i dont smoke more than 5 cigs a day, but regardless. If they have been trying to get pregnant for a while then she had plenty of time to get rid of the smokes. I do not condone smoking while your pregnant, and putting a helpless baby at risk. It is selfish to hope that your baby will turn out healthy b/c you cant/ wont put the cigs down.

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By: barneslr

barneslr — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:37:30 +0000

“Only an effing moron would talk on the phone and drive at the same time.”

I was going to say the same thing, but you beat me to it.

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By: ozcat

ozcat — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:59:13 +0000

What r the odds the selfish cow was trying to get pregnant therfore her smoking is child abuse.

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By: buenavissta

buenavissta — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:32:06 +0000

Lucky me, I get to weigh in as a mother and smoker (something I’m very NOT proud of). I don’t condone smoking under any circumstances, but I am an addict and I continue to struggle with it. My OB/GYN told me to keep it to 5 a day or less, which I did. I can assure you all that I smoked those 5 cigarettes in solitude to avoid being so ruthlessly judged. Both of my children were born on time, healthy and large and have no health issues period. I would still prefer to not have smoked but I did.

All I’m saying is there are worse things one can or can’t do, and I’m hard pressed to believe that there are no commenters here with their own bad habits or other human-type faults.

Lucky it’s late in the day…I eagerly await the backlash!

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By: Mc

Mc — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:11:17 +0000

Response to Emmy and Princess Pea;
Yes there are actions far worse than smoking during pregnancy and yes quiting cold turkey while pregnant can have adverse affects as well. But, read the article; this couple has been trying to concieve for a long time. She has had sufficient time to quit smoking before she became pregnant. It sounds to me like two smokers trying to justify their own addictions…

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