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?

[scoobyshaggy31]

Yes this is very true. I would rather them know (so they could tend to baby's needs) than to question and wonder why I didn't speak up. Does anyone know, however, if I gave birth on my due date- would the baby withdraw? I ask because I would assume that if I'm clean and with no withdrawals for 3 weeks, it would mean the perc's are out of my system (and baby's?) am I wrong?

[kme17]

i have thought about that .. and saw mixed reviews. how much you taking now?

[kme17]

so im just going to tell you what i have read from other peoples story on here. 3 week w nothing at all and before that you were on a  low dose you may be ok. but every baby and pregnancy is different. but i have also read people even on a low dose who stopped that close to the due date went in to labor between 2 to 7 days after stopping.. i wish i had that answer for u i am looking for the same answer. so if u find out let me know

[kme17]

oh to be clear because stopping suddenly could send u in to labor. i dont know how true it is tho or if their babies were gona come earlier even if they didnt take ne thing and stop

[scoobyshaggy31]

I've taken (for the past week 1/2) a total of 30mg throughout the day. Today I feel ok and plan on not taking any more AT ALL. And yeah, every baby/pregnancy is different this is so true that's why I'm on the fence on whether or not I should say something to the ob. My bf insists I shouldn't because it may cause more problems, but I'm not really sure. A friend of mine just had her baby not too long ago and was in the same situation. She stopped like me (it was a month or 2 before her DD- so she says), and delivered her boy- he came out fine w/ no symptoms.. She told me that I shouldn't worry as long as I've stopped, that he'll be fine. But then again- like you said & like I know- we're all different & every pregnancy is different... Just would hate to have to regret not saying anything if in 3 weeks (being clean & all) the baby still had some type of symptoms and I couldn't live with myself if we were seperated. Like I said, I truely love my baby and have done everything else by the books with my pregnancy... I will be sure to let you know if I come up with any other information...

[tgtiffany]

Hi, and welcome!  You're definitely in the right place for help and support!  Glad that you are quitting!  Although you need to tell your OB asap.  If you just STOP the pills it could be unsafe for the baby.  You're not taking too much which is a good thing, but I wouldn't just stop.  If anything I would continue tapering down more and more.  You really have to talk to your OB though.  Make an appt as soon as you can and tell him what's been happening.  Because then they know what to expect and how to help baby if something goes wrong.  Otherwise it will take them longer to help if there is an issue after birth.  Perhaps tomorrow take only 3 pieces of the pill instead of 4.  You said you're breaking it into 4 pieces right?  Keep posting on here and let us know what your OB says.