39wk pregnant and addicted to vicodin

[puellpaea]

Hi, I am 39 weeks pregnant. I have been prescribed vicodin by my OBGYN during my pregnancy for migraines and siatic pain. However, I abuse them and also get them from a friend when I run out.
At this point, I am taking about 30-40mg a day. I am very ashamed of myself and cant sleep at night, yet cant seem to have the will power to stop. I have been researching on the internet, and my understanding is that this late in the game, I should not go cold turkey, as it may do more harm than good.
I need to know what to do. Im not taking a tremendous amount, but I dont want to give birth to a dependant baby. Is the amount I am taking enough to give the baby withdrawals? Lucky for me, at least most of the pills have been prescribed so I might be ok as far as getting in trouble. Ive had good medical care so far and it looks as though the baby is OK (we'll see). My main concern is the baby's withdrawals. Any experience or advice, I appreciate.
Thanks

[avisg]

puellpaepa,
yes they baby is the most important .It's no longer just about you . Just be 100% up front with your doctor call in the am and let him know they will make sure the baby is taken care of if he/she has any WD...which the baby may not have

[Some_life1976]

lets not judge why shes here lets try to help and be understanding i to used while i was preganet you have no idea how terrible and guilty you feel about this, its time to help not judge! check your in box sweetie

[puellpaea]

No, as stated, my biggest concern is the baby going through withdrawal.
Thanks

[TrayCee]

your biggest worry is getting in trouble?  really?

[dominosarah]

You need to tell your doctor ASAP what you have been doing.  Do this for your baby........sara

[avisg]

There only thing you can do at this point is tell your doctor that you have been abusing them how much you have been taking then they will have a better idea wheather there will be WD or not but the doctor NEEDS to know how much.