37 weeks pregnant / percocet help!

[scoobyshaggy31]

I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and had been taking percocet before I found out. From month 1-4 of my pregnancy I didn't take any pills. Unfortunately, I relapsed and slowly started using from the middle of my 4th month to now (37 weeks). I have stopped a couple of times, but have had issues because of withdrawal fears ECT... I am so scared. I love my baby and have been lucky enough to have the growth and tests be all healthy up to this date. In the past 2 weeks, I have tapered myself down to taking one 30mg tablet a day (spread through 2-4 times meaning I broke the pill to make it less) from me taking anywhere from 2-3 30mg a day...I REALLY WANT TO STOP FOR GOOD. I was never prescribed the pills, and started taking them because a friend had given them to me, everyday I live in fear that I'll start up again and fear that my baby will be born addicted. But I am determined to keep clean from today until my due date (3 weeks) I am praying that I even go later than that because I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any kind words or advice for me?

[firsttimemomma13]

I guess I am fortunate but I have ttaken pain meds on and off since my second trimester for very bad UTIs, kidney stones and back issues. But I NEVER withdrawl from the meds, I can take them for a while and stop and it doesn't bother me, does that mean the baby won't suffer withdrawls either?

[listen2meplzzz]

You need to do yourself a favor and put the bababy's needs first. I went through the same exact thing and I was honest w the docs but I never took their advice on getting treatment and finding a doc to prescribe me subutex. When I had the baby, I had been on suboxon for the last 3wks (prior I was on 1-2 perc 30s a day) and my baby was still born addicted, and stayed in the NICU for 1 month. As embarrassing and awful as it was for me, it was what my baby needed and if I chose to be selfish and not be honest, I would have had to live w the guilt of taking her home to withdraw under no medical supervision and that is a serious risk and just plain cruel. Anyway, if you seek help and get on the right meds before delivery, although your baby may still be born addicted (all are different so you just have to wait and see) your going to be on the right track so that DSS can not bother you. If you do not get help, they will be right in your face the minute you are feeling up to talking after you deliver the baby and they won't leave your life until they know you've quit doing drugs and are seeking professional help. Do the right thing. I wish I did.

[kayla_53]

Hello.. i am currently going through what you went through with your pregnancy and addiction. I am very happy to see that your baby was healthy and everything worked out fine. I was wondering since you were open and honest about everything to you OB if any type of CPS got involved? I already have told my doctor and she is aware of what is going on. I love my baby girl so much and i would do anything in the world for her. I can NOT bare the thought of her getting taken from me. Would you have any type of info that could help me out?? pls?

[tgtiffany]

YAY!!!  Congrats and huge hugs for you!!  So happy everything worked out for the best :)  Give him a kiss for us all!  And don't ever forget that you're the best mommy in the world because you're his ONLY mommy!!!!  I'm so happy for you! :) :D  I remember when my kids were born, it was the best days of my life and you will never forget it!!!  

[Eebb26]

Congrats!!! Yay. Best job in the world is being a mommy.

[lostinthewind2002]

I understand your fear from the addition standpoint, and you have to deal with that yourself. I am only commenting on the aspect of your baby, when I was pregnant I had alot of health issues, in the 1st trimester the Obgyn gave me tylonel with codiene to take daily. In the 2 and 3 trimester they gave me percocets, to take daily. They were only the 5/325 but they were to be taken 5 times a day 1-2 as needed, and my child was born when she was due, was perfectly healthy and not one withdraw symptom.   Your baby can possibly be perfectly healthy and not have any dts, but you need to talk to your dr.