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new to Subutex, newly pregnant. how do I taper. I don't need any problems!

Hello,
I I'm looking for any helpful info/suggestions etc.
Been on pain killers (30mg oxy,6 plus times a day)  the past 1 1/2. (Due to all types of things but mainly,  my back problems after my 2nd & (only living child) pregnancy  Finally decide to get clean (no one in my family knows, any of this)
Found a doctor  to prescribe suboxone.  (He tried to feed me high dose, luckily I seen some of your stories , prior.  &  I'm now at 8mg, which I kniw still high, but nothing compa a day)
My 2nd apt. (So just 1 wk on it)  I miss my cycle,  come to find out I'm pregnant.  (My money motivated doctor,  suggest,  staying on 8mg, for at least 6 months b4 tapering. Not going to happen.  Impossible )

So I was switched to Subutex.  Everything in me, is telling me to run while I still can. However,  now that I'm expecting. ... I STILL  want to run. But I know I need to do it with caution.  

So I guess question is, if I was only getting on this to avoid the withdraw(mainly because I don't have help with my 2yr old , during the day). .. what's the other benefits?  I can manage the non existing cravings.  My body is just in a lot of pain, even with the subs,

I also feel like, ok. My body is going to be sick over the next few wks, anyways.  So why not, just jump  (taper) now..
Doctor, (money
Taking into consideration these facts (baby more likely than not hasn't been effected yet, do I go cold turkey, or risk a taper & possible end up dependant on this too..)
Please help, sorry so long just wanted to give as much info as possible,  for someone to give the best possible response. I'm on day 11 of subs now.  Need to know b4 I get to far into this
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Also would like to know.Typically how long would it be before my body becomes dependant on these?  

I'm so mad at myself for not dealing with this sooner. Ugh , now I've mixed my innocent child into this. Unbelievable.  Of course these sub providers  (at least  mine)  don't give a damn about us, just as long as we're helping to pay their bills, & keep their practices afloat.  

I did go through 4 days of W/D's before the suboxone kicked it. Something was telling me then . "Just ride it out" . But again,  I have a little baby at home with me. I can't be here unable to get up cook,clean,change pull-ups etc. Idk what to do anymore.
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Ibkleen, they're my inner thoughts ... if you couldn't read it, it was probably not ment for you too.

Thank you very much,@addlover, those are pretty my thoughts Barbadian.
I guess I'm just looking for reassurance,  so again.  Thank you, for your response!  
I'm sure I'm making it harder on myself trying to figure out what would be best. My minds all over the place..
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Hello , congratulations on your pregnancy. I would talk to your dr,  if you are drug dependant and not an addict. You may be a good candidate for a pregnancy taper. This is a very complicated medical issue,  that's going to take some soul searching, but if you don't have family support,  this may be quite difficult
but can be done with the right dr
you have a small window of time, so move forward carefully
let us know how you are doing
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Hi & Welcome,

I am sorry honey but the parentheses and all..well, I don't understand what is going on with you. It is late and it is probably just me but please explain. You are on Subutex, right? 8 mgs, right? You want to get off before delivery? If so please don't don that. I will discuss this further if that is the case.

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