Thank u sooo much! I am so glad to hear that everything has worked out for you and the babies! Its hard being in pain! Also add pregnancy and weight gain on top of that! Ouch!
Well, I am 34 weeks today and I have been off the pain meds for a week and a half now! I took suboxone for 4 days and WOW! No withdraws! No putting myself through hell! I am totally off and it was the easiest thing I have ever done!
I am so proud of myself! I am also so happy that the baby will never have to suffer!
Lets just hope I make it to 36 weeks! I am dilated to 1cm!
Thanks again and God bless you!
Apparently your prayers have worked!
Hi Jamie...Don't worry! My OB/GYN had me on a very strong narcotic for my whole pregnancy (both times), and everything was just fine. My babies were a little more irritable and hungry, it seemed, but the doc assured me that the stress on my body from the pain was worse than the medicine for the baby. And this didn't last long at all (the irritability)...maybe 3-4 days. As long as you are honest with your docs about what you're taking, they will know how to deal with any issues the baby has after birth. Mental or physical disabilities are not linked to narcotic pain meds during pregnancy (I'm talking about legal, prescribed, meds in the proper dosages). At least, that's what I was assured of during my pregnancies. The OB even had a long talk with me one day about how, when someone is pregnant, they tend to skip the NSAIDS and go straight to the narcotics, because they're less harmful for the baby. Again, in my opinion, the baby may withdraw (which is heartbreaking), but only if you're still taking them around the time of birth. If you are off of them by 34 weeks, you'll never notice a thing! (JMHO) :) But, girl, let me add this...it's not good for you or the baby for you to be in pain. The stress causes all kinds of problems (early labor, high blood pressure, etc...). Talk with your doctor about the best option for you both. I'm praying for you!
cannot believe your doctors would say that the meds. would not effect the baby. Everything a mom does while pregnant can effect the baby. If its any consolation the baby will probably be ok. Maybe he will cry more or something but lots of love and cuddling should make him feel safe and keep him under doctor's supervision. good luck.