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This might turn in to a bit of a rant... I will try and stay on topic and not get too emotionally charged but to say I am p***ed off is an understatement.
To make a long story short, I switched from cigs to vaping for the benefit of my newborn son. Granted the health benefits for me are fantastic and after making the switch I don't think I could go back to the fags.
In the lead up to my son being born I had already switched. There was a bit of debate between me and the OH about whether I should be doing it in the house obviously with me in the yes camp, her in the no camp. She is an ex smoker but just smoked socially, quit cold turkey and quickly turned anti cig. I have carried on vaping in the house until earlier this eve.
Today on the way home, in the middle of a long journey I stealth vaped in the car while driving. Nothing mental, a few quick puffs to see me through. I think I did this twice. No clouds or anythin mad, just a quick few deep draws. A few things were said, I got the blunt end of a tired and stressed mother, and the end result is I am now vaping outside. She's "not convinced that it's beneficial for her health".
I have tried to explain I'm making no claim for it to be, just certain that it is not harming her or my son, and if it is on any level, no where close to exhaust fumes when he is out for a walk, smoke being produced from frying food etc. I have researched a lot for my own peace of mind before vaping in the house as naturally I have no intention to harm anyone and if it were harmful in any way, I would happily take it outside.
Right now though I have to admit I amn't at all happy about it. I made these changes for my son with his health and well being in mind. Now I feel like I am being ostracised the same way as a smoker. It's like I am one all over again and it doesn't feel good.
I think I have been reasonable by way of compromise; II don't vape in the same room as my son - only the kitchen usually because we don't have him in there much. I try not to vape in the car often if he is in the back, just the occasional puff when I feel I need it. I keep all my liquids and equipment well out of the way and always keep up to date with what's going on science wise in relation.
I am just getting hassle for it now though, it makes me think what is the point? She has little to no knowledge about vaping, only that which I have shared (which she listens to begrudgingly). She is stubborn to find out for herself and doesn't think she needs to justify her requests.
I have challenged her to find me some legitimate research that would give me a reason not to vape inside ie proof of harm. She is not interested at all in looking at any of what I can show her that says otherwise. Part of me feels like she is jealous that I have a new hobby and spend half an hour of my day on forums (others aswell though not ECIG related). Also I think she may still relate it to smoking and fails to see the difference despite my attempts to make it clear. Like I say, I feel like a smoker all over again.
Am I being unreasonable or unfair in anyway? (ladies your help would be good here!) Seriously, I have tried all approaches but I'm at the point now where I'm seething. Absolutely livid! The reason why - I am in bed writing this. To go for just a couple quick puffs of my ECIG requires me to get fully clothed, go out in the pissing rain just to come back in cold, wet, get undressed again and get comfy just to do the same in another half hour. And again, and again, and again. As you can imagine it will be a long night. I think I'm perfectly justified, based on the efforts I've made to fully understand the habit and any potential harm, to vape inside. Some other opinions would be good though, and any suggestions of ways around this without getting into big arguments about it would also be very helpful. Anyone else come up against this?

If you have read this all, well done and apologies for the rant! No one to talk to about it though. My son listens to me but at 4 weeks he doesn't have a lot to say back

cHooBeyDoo thank you!! I was gonna order a coloured one tomorrow. Glad you pointed these out! Still expensive though

Interesting I have had a quick search and turned up a few interesting links to publications in the BMJ amongst others. My immediate next step was to have a look at who funded the studies that suggest otherwise. Not so much to my surprise, the answer is the tobacco industry. Don't get me wrong I could be overlooking a lot here as I only checked out two studies in terms of funding and know next to nothing about the alleged myth. For now I can only assume it is nothing more though, generally IMO anything published or sponsored by big T has only one aim - more smokers = more money.
I would be happy to read something peer approved that clearly had no affiliation to tobacco money, and if you can offer anything like this I would read it with interest. Like I say, I am basing my ideas mostly on assumption and am open to new ideas about this. As to your health, I wish you all the best in remaining healthy and am guessing you no longer smoker anyhow?

I am celebrating becoming a senior member this very post not really an anniversary, feels weird considering only at the beginning of march I considered myself a noob. Now I am still using egos a factory parts, but have the knowledge to recoil and rewick, use a mech mod safely, understand vv/vw and pretty much have the know how to try mixing myself. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to my success in staying cig free and making me a happy and informed vaper. This forum sets the standard for all other IMO

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