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?

[sudie58]

i am so glad your ok! look after yourself , will wait for the announcement! god bless.

[dominosarah]

Make sure you keep in touch.  We all look forward to the birth announcement~~~sara

[tgtiffany]

:D  YAY!!!  I loved your last sentence there.  He will be your inspiration and a GREAT one at that!!!  

[scoobyshaggy31]

thank you... i will, i need to stay on here because i really don't have a support system around me at home so i will def keep in touch until that little boy makes his debut. hopefully he keeps cooking & comes along when he's ready. until then, i'll be on here trying to stay positive & everytime he kicks it will just be another reminder of why i stopped & why i'm staying clean :)

[vicki595]

Good girl!!

Stay in touch!!

[scoobyshaggy31]

to everyone who keeps telling me not to go cold turkey- I HAVENT & that's exactly why i didn't want to send babe into shock or worse... i tapered & was ok for a day, but then took a tiny bit to sleep 2 days in a row... i am on 1 day clean though as of right now & am not looking back. i'm not withdrawing which is a miracle & i keep praying everyday that i make it to my due date, or further (i am a first time mom & doc says i show no signs of going early....we shall see) the only symptoms i'm having is aches & pains, which laying in a warm tub has helped - not to mention....these are normal pregnancy symptoms- especially in late pregnancy. DR says not to worry as long as i keep off them until the end, my baby will NOT withdraw... thank god- thank you all for the advice, and i hope NOBODY ever has to worry or deal with what i had to, but if they do...i hope they can come and find a safe environment like i did *anonymous through this forum* & not be ashamed to be honest or afraid to take an honest opinion.. so again, thank you for everyone who responded & i'll be checking back everyday because the support on this forum is fantastic, and i could use it because there's no way i want to break down & take any percocet..it's just not worth it