36 wks preg need help & info (vicodin problem)

[mom2bee]

I am 36 wks pregnant.  I started taking vicodin about 10 months ago recreationally.  Huge mistake.  After just a few weeks I was feeling withdrawl symtoms and not even knowing it.  Honestly as nieve as it sounds I didn't even know they were an opioid.  By the time I found out I was pregnant my problem was too far gone to just stop.  I told my obgyn that I had a problem with the pills and she suggested I detoxed.  Everything I read states the opisite.  I tried to find help through a counciler, but he wanted me to go to a 12 month rehibilitation program, I was only using 5, 500mg vicodin a day.  He wanted me to get on a methadone program and from what I heard, methadone is wayyyy harded to get of then the actual pills.  Anyways, I thought I could slowly reduce my usage my self.  I switched obgyns and they don't know I'm using the pills.  I'm taking about 8-10 pills daily.  Usually 1.5-2 at a time.  Is my baby going to withdrawl when he is born?  Will they try and take him away?  What is a safe amount to get down to before labor so that my baby won't be in pain.  I'm so scared.  Time is running out.  if I don't take a pill every 4-5 hours I feel so anxious and miserable, I've never had to go long term with out one since I've became addicted, so I don't even know what to expect.  Please help. Thanks

[moonshyne777]

I hope you have talked with your ob gyn. You font want your baby to suffer and of you tell them they can and will give your baby the meds he will need after delivery. If you don't tell them it will look much worse. They will know even if you don't tell them. Babies born addicted show many signs rigidity, high pitch scream, etc. And they would figure it out pretty quick. at least if you tell them they can administer the meds your baby needs. Your in a tough spot but you need to put your babies health first.

[avisg]

how many are you down to ..Have you talked to your doctor yet? Its going to be ok

[mom2bee]

Ughh another week, tapered down 2 pills, but still feeling like a miserable failure! Idk if I can do this.

[cleanmom]

Well i guess if it came down to it, i would risk the guy never talking to me again for the sake of my baby recieving possibly life-saving treatment after delivery. I do not say this to be harsh, i say this from experience. When i gave birth to my baby boy a year ago he was born not breathing and it took them a while to get him going and he was immediatley taken to the NICU, i wasnt even able to hold him first. And THEY WERE AWARE OF MY PROBLEM AHEAD OF TIME. They saved his life and they were wonderful. I will also tell you that i was not taking nearly as much as you or even consistently. Yes, these things could happen even with a perfect pregnancy, but do not forsake your babys health and safety for your relationship at this point. That baby is your number one priority, and god forbid if anything happened, you would never forgive yourself. Please, inform your docs immediatley. Good Luck------Jacky

[mom2bee]

Thanks so much for everyones advice! The only problem is my significant other aka baby's father, has no idea of the problem!  He would literally neverrrrrrrr talk to me again if he found out.  I'm scared the doctors will slip up.

[worried878]

ur dr is who u need to be talking with...this is an addiction forum and no one here can tell u what to xpect..even a dr cant really say for sure cos we r all different...but chances r if u feel wd//then ur baby will...cos right now u 2 are as one...so it is not only u that is affected by what u take...and am sure u know this or u wouldnt be concerned...please talk to ur obgyn and the pediatrician who will be present at the birth...for the baby's sake

[Dadof5kids1973]

I mean come on, Methadone to come off vics and a 12 month program at that????????that dr either does not know his a** from a hole in the ground or ..........well he/she(the dr) does not know his a** from a hole in the ground. methadone should never be used to come off another opiate for long term use. methadone wds are far longer then most other opiates.

[avisg]

NO I agree with dad stay away from the methadone

[Dadof5kids1973]

DEFF tell your obgyn, your baby is the most important thing right now. Methadone is NOT the answer and your old dr. should be slapped for suggesting such a thing. with your situation of being pregnant then you must ask your dr. about going cold turkey and if that can harm the baby. If not for the baby ct is the way to go but since your pregnant then i dont think you should do this....hence the reason why you must come clean to your dr. Now, relax this is something that you can deff beat.

[avisg]

PLZ TELL YOUR DOCTOR ASAP they need to know to best care for your baby .. If you are honest they will work with you if you lie and either you or the baby test positive after birth then they have to call dss so this is one of the cases where honesty is the best policy.It going to be ok we are here for you ..
avis