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OK! To tho's that are not meaning to be so "blunt" as you would call it. I will say again, if I thought I was doing harm I wouldnt be doing this. 1234betterlife, is a RN in the OBGYN field. I have been talking to. Going CT at this pointe is alot better than eating vicodin everyday. If I feel I am causing more harm than good I will seek other options, until then... ecspecially tho's who have been through this, should know not to encourage me to keep taking them! I would never mean to do any harm to my unborn child. I FEEL GOOD! right now..please don't steal my thunder. Just support me!
I support you 100% and what you are doing now is much better than eating vics while pregnant! Espically if you are making it through the wd's...Keep up the good attitude and know that you have support!!
I seriously doubt anyone here would discourage someone trying to detox or w/d from their DOC, rather they have a legitimate concern for a mother and her unborn child. Putting all egos aside, I hope this topic has/is/and will continue to be addressed with the physician and medical staff mom has been seeing thru her pregnancy, rather than opinions from an on line support group. I have not a clue of which of you are right or wrong, nor can anyone know without a complete medical history. Sometimes it is best to let the experts do their job. i.e OB/GYNS. Again, my prayers are with Keri and her unborn child. Sincerely, Jeanette
By the way Keri. Alot of us support your actions if you are comfortable with it. Don't ;et a few people discourage you. We will back you up.
Army
Army
Suffice it to say, this late in the pregnacy I am assuming the doctor visits are weekly, and that he or she (the attending physician) is completely aware and informed of what decisions are being made regarding drug withdrawal at this point in the pregnacy. I pray to God there is complete honesty between mom and her doc, and that is the only advise I would begin to offer.
Keep doing what you are doing. And that is helping people with your knowledge. I ma sure ther aren't alot of docters that many of us look up to or trust anymore.
What I do know is that without all my friends on this site I never would have made it 2 months. NO docter could have done this for me.
Whatever you can do for your girls is great. I am sure they greatly appreciate it and look up to you for support. With what you have to offer them will help them and their babies survive.
Army
What I do know is that without all my friends on this site I never would have made it 2 months. NO docter could have done this for me.
Whatever you can do for your girls is great. I am sure they greatly appreciate it and look up to you for support. With what you have to offer them will help them and their babies survive.
Army
You are right. But a few of the negative posters are just hitting hotspots. Meaning, anyone who doesn't agree with their opinion they are negatively commenting on the other person's post. Personally, I prefer to be postive and uplifting rather than nagging and negative.
Oh, and another thing...I have the utmost respect for you for the field you are in...that was one area of Nursing I just could never see myself in. I was actually THRILLED that during our OB clinical rotation there weren't enough L&D's for me to see one. Yippee.
Even having my own children...while the miracle of birth was wonderful and touching....I still didn't care to SEE it in all its glory. When the OB nurse asked me if I wanted a mirror at one point...I was so taken aback...and briefly thought..."Well, gee I think it's a bit inappropriate for her to be worrying about what I look like and then pointing it out to me." She saw my perplexed look and quickly clarified WHERE THE MIRROR WOULD BE. I was like..."Um, I don't think so"...lol
I give you all the credit in the world. When I had my son two years ago...I just couldn't say enough about the nurses I had. They were astounding. I was comforted more by the presence of the nurse versus the doc...who of course was only there for the big moment...the nurses are the one who were there with me the ENTIRE time. I had a VERY rough L&D w/ my DD...4th degree tear that resulted in hemorrhaging...along with uterine hemorrhaging...and a resulting 2 units of blood (my count before the RBC's was 6.2). The nurses were an absolute GODSEND. They never left my side until I stabilized (literally 24 hours after delivery).
So, yes..not an aspect of Nursing that was ever for me...I'm just glad, as a MOM, that there are people like YOU out there who love your job and do it so well. Thank you.
Even having my own children...while the miracle of birth was wonderful and touching....I still didn't care to SEE it in all its glory. When the OB nurse asked me if I wanted a mirror at one point...I was so taken aback...and briefly thought..."Well, gee I think it's a bit inappropriate for her to be worrying about what I look like and then pointing it out to me." She saw my perplexed look and quickly clarified WHERE THE MIRROR WOULD BE. I was like..."Um, I don't think so"...lol
I give you all the credit in the world. When I had my son two years ago...I just couldn't say enough about the nurses I had. They were astounding. I was comforted more by the presence of the nurse versus the doc...who of course was only there for the big moment...the nurses are the one who were there with me the ENTIRE time. I had a VERY rough L&D w/ my DD...4th degree tear that resulted in hemorrhaging...along with uterine hemorrhaging...and a resulting 2 units of blood (my count before the RBC's was 6.2). The nurses were an absolute GODSEND. They never left my side until I stabilized (literally 24 hours after delivery).
So, yes..not an aspect of Nursing that was ever for me...I'm just glad, as a MOM, that there are people like YOU out there who love your job and do it so well. Thank you.
These girls are so blessed to have you helping them....with your experience and wisdom. You HAVE seen so many different scenarios.
The MOST important thing, IMO...is that these women ARE seeking help...that is the best first step. The situation is already present...so there is no use dwelling on it...or worrying about judgements....instead the only thing to do is move forward and address it...which these gals are doing with someone like you in their corner.
I imagine it is a scary, scary time.....God love you for offering your support and knowledge that you share with them.
The MOST important thing, IMO...is that these women ARE seeking help...that is the best first step. The situation is already present...so there is no use dwelling on it...or worrying about judgements....instead the only thing to do is move forward and address it...which these gals are doing with someone like you in their corner.
I imagine it is a scary, scary time.....God love you for offering your support and knowledge that you share with them.
i am the one helping her with this and the one that some have issues with. if there is a doubt please speak with me about it. i have worked in this field for almost 20 years. with mothers and babies. i have worked for some of the best ob/gyns in the area i live in along with perinatologists. ALL of them have had he utmos trust in my actions while i have been in there employ. i have never had a bad outcome. i should not have to defend myself but i felt it necessary as it is causing distress to some of my girls. there are some exceptions to the rule. sometimes the risk/benefit ratio must be evaluated. if there are some that know how to determine this risk/benefit ratio better you have my respect.
Thank you for all of the info .You are right we have no idea how or what the baby feels. We do know that a slow taper is the best for both mother and baby .
I am the blunt one everyone. I wasn't looking to make friends with my post so I'm not crying about the fact that I haven't.
You've made your decision. You do what you feel you need to do. I went through it and got my advice from someone other than a nurse and all of the research available at our finger tips on this wonderful thing called the internet tell us that going c/t EXPECIALLY at late stages in pregnancy is not the safest thing to do but I wish you and your baby all the best and I hope everything turns out fine.
As far as the person who said that only you know what you can take, well thats' true but since you don't have regular conversations with the baby inside, how are you sure what he or she can take?
That's my point but apparently it's falling on deaf ears so again, best of luck and I won't respond with my advice, experience, strength or hope regarding this topic again.
I'm respectfully bowing out.
You've made your decision. You do what you feel you need to do. I went through it and got my advice from someone other than a nurse and all of the research available at our finger tips on this wonderful thing called the internet tell us that going c/t EXPECIALLY at late stages in pregnancy is not the safest thing to do but I wish you and your baby all the best and I hope everything turns out fine.
As far as the person who said that only you know what you can take, well thats' true but since you don't have regular conversations with the baby inside, how are you sure what he or she can take?
That's my point but apparently it's falling on deaf ears so again, best of luck and I won't respond with my advice, experience, strength or hope regarding this topic again.
I'm respectfully bowing out.
Hey girl, I hope I wasn't the one who was so blunt, but I probably was. Anyway, that was who I wanted you to talk to, I just couldn't remember her name. I am so proud of your decision to get clean. You and your baby will be better in the end. I am here when you need someone to talk to.
~Susan
~Susan
I AGREE WITH YOU YOU KNOW YOUR BODY AND WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOU KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK♥
I am very glad you have been in contact with 1234 Betterlife ..I'm not sure of the other posts you are referring to but you have my support...A friend of mine has gone through the same thing and she was told to not go colt turkey..(not by a nurse) But she did it anyway and she and her baby are fine..So good for you!! I am glad you are concerned and sought out help..I for one, do not like to give pregnant woman advice where addiction is concerned because I have not been in that position...You can do this and it sounds like you certainly have the drive..take care..
Hey, you're the gal doing this, and if you feel up to c/t, I say go for it. Only you know what you can or cannot stand. Best wishes
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cj
That is a good post and good to hear. And that is probably why most of the posts that i saw kind of expressed an opinion (not an educated one) and then referred you to one of the nurses or a doc - for an educated opinion. When you are dealing with a lady that is pregnant it is much better to error on the side of caution - good luck to you and welcome to the forum and keep posting - - people here are really caring and you certainly have my support...and I am glad that you are approaching this responsibly -
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