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drugs??

All i can say is that i was selfish ismoke. Meth on wednesday and im coming dwn on it today i was able to eat to a little bit these past days and still took my vitamins. I really regret it and cant take it back. I am 17 weeks anyone else who has had an experience like this ?? Will my baby be okay ??
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Well I donno but I know there not good for the baby in some cases drugs can lead to peterm labour .. heart problems I actually have a sister inlaw that did drugs (speed) in her pregnancy and her son is missing arteries in the heart and major vessels to the heart the poor boy has suffered so much because of the mums actions I'd recommend u try to stop before to much damage is done
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My husband was born at 4 pounds! His mom did meth and other drugs while pregnant with him. Obviously he was premature and was in the nicu for seven months. Not saying you will do the same but his mom eneded up leaving him with his father and went back on drugs. My husband is now 27 and he has only seen his mom twice. For the sake of your baby please tell your obgyn about what has happened and get the help you need so your baby doesn't has complications
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Be strong better safe then sorry
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I just hope everythin turns out okay am scared bt have to be strong thank yu ladies i will let yu knw how it goes with the doctor
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They test your urine anyways regularly....either way the doctors will know. Better to be upfront about it. Although, I think its childish of you to even consider using meth while pregnant. Your baby could have heart failure....medical problems that you'll have to take care of when baby is born....let that sink in!
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I think it is a wise decision to tell your doctor.  You may be asked to regularly drug test but that is for you and your baby's benefit.  I don't think you can be with this baby daddy anymore.  he's too entrenched in drugs.  And this is not a life that works for bringing a child home to.  Do you have any family support?

good luck
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I'm glad you see that it canbhurt your baby and you don't need him sweetie espiccaly if he isn't willing to help you and join you on tour new parental journey. Your so strong for even admitting you had a problem. And I can tell you from experience that as long as you clean up your act now and that must include (unfortunately) citing out family and friends that use both your doc and cps will view this as youaturong on the behalf of your child stay strong sweetie we are all here to support you if u need it.
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I am goin to tell my doc. I was. Selfish i smoked with the babydady n i regret so much. !!! I already realize he doeant care about the baby. I hope my. Lil one is ok i will inform my doctor
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973741 tn?1342342773
Ahh.  I'm really sorry sweetie.  I'm sorry you gave in and did it of course, but more so that this is the environment you surround yourself in.  Friends, partner, a home that there are people doing meth is NO place to take a child home to.  meth is a drug that gets in the air.  A child can just be in the home where it used and test positive for meth.  

If drugs are a part of your family lifestyle, then I ask you to get some help and make some pretty drastic decisions.  

Agree completely that you should tell your doctor for two reasons.  One, because it is better they know and don't find out some other way and Two, it is right that they monitor your pregnancy.  A baby doesn't need a mom who parties on Friday night with drugs or to be in a house where dad is high on meth.  And the incentive of keeping clean for your child may help you.  You need to be on people's radar so that your home is healthy for this child even after the pregnancy.  

I wish you all the best.  peace
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I am a former addict and got clean when cps came and took my son away I now have custody back and will never touch that stuff again it is not worth it, it took me a year to get totally clean and now have been for more then a year my doc knows I used to do it and I'm sure they drug test me and what not but all I know is I can't go through losing another baby, my friend did I up until she was 25 weeks or so and he baby is fine but she regrets it everyday.
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U need to stop doing drugs . I have family members on meth atm ..
Amd i have a nephew who is suffering from it .
My brother just got locked up last week for it . Amd now his life amd his sons is going down hill .
U need to take care of ur child amd stop being selfish
Excuses are not valid .. amd if u do feel bad take the steps to let ur dr know amd stop smoking meth .
It won't stop until u stop . I've seen it . And I'm sorry but it's true .
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Please please please stop doing the drugs , if u continue ur baby will come out with birth defects and just to let u know this ur baby gets tested as well ... if they find drugs in ur baby they will take it away and u will go to jail for a long time , for the use of it & child endangerment ... im not tryna be rude or scare u but im being honest with u , i have seen this before please stop it for the sake of ur child
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She needs to tell her doctor because they take urine samples regularly and what do you think for, not only medical test but drug traces...my sister was slipped meth in her drink before she found out she was pregnant, she doesn't know how much or anything and didn't even know until her doctor told her...her son is fine but she was viewed as a user which is unfair because she's never taken any kind of drugs. I think honesty with your doctor will only help you. As long as you seek help and clear your system they won't take your baby.
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If she were to stop now they wouldn't be able to tell I'm sure....but then again this is just the experience of a girl I know who was in the same situation...and I think it'd depend on where you live..
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You are not going to lose Ur baby by telling Ur doc I can garentee u though and I no this 100% doc can tell once bub is born .... I also have friends that are working for child protection n they will take bub if u keep it a secret .... u can tell if uve taken anything even by a vaginal excemination Ur blood is a diff colour Ur plecenta is a different colour u need to tell them .... totally up2 u though but I no this from experience Ur child will b taken from u if u don't show that Ur willing to quit
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Don't keep something like that from your doctor. They are here to help you and baby not hurt you. It'll be bad if you don't and then they find out when baby is born.
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If you have the addiction and know you won't be able to stop then you need to inform your provider. And begin methadone treatment as the withdrawal effects can kill your baby and do harm to your body. At least a controlled amount can help and dr can watch closely the affects. After baby is born unfortunately it will also be addicted but will be wiened off it in time. Good luck momma and take care
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Its à good thing if the doc knows because of birth defect and ect.. but do tell her that you want to quit 100% and go to therphy
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Tell your doctor...my cousin is an addict...they took her baby from her at the hospital... and she's on probation now...
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Do NOT check with your doctor. Your baby will be fine so long as its a one time thing. Please, don't EVER do it again. But if you tell the doctor, you will definitely lose your baby. At least at first. I'm all for bad parents losing their kids so the kids can have better lives, but you made a mistake and I think you know it. I used to smoke, just a little before I got pregnant. I understand you and it. Please, you're so far along. You don't want to lose your baby. Don't ever do it again. But don't say anything.
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Look sweetie I'm so not here to judge you but meth can have some awful affects on your baby and if you or the baby test positive for it now or at birth cps can and will get involved meth is inteni I k ow I did it for three yes b4 I had my boys and I understand the hardship your going threw but you need to find a for of help that will really help you weather that be family or medical help. Also if you need to talk plz feel free to message me sweetie your stronger than that stuff.
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Try not to stress though just think positively I no its hard to but just grow stronger from this ..... will be thinking of u try take care of urself n baby the best can only come from the truth good luck xxxx
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They will c the positive side luv and no ur regretful and will help u  what ever u tell doc is confidential the only thing they will do Is refer u for help n or a course of rehabilitation don't be scared if u keep it a secret they will be able to tell once bub is born its only once bub is born n u continue that that problems will arise
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I want. To tell my doctor bt. I am scared if more problems would come
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