1st methadone baby.. help pls?

[faithfuless]

am 22, been on heroin for 2yrs n a bit now, been on methadone on n off for a year, never gone above 55 I am currently on 45, I am 2 weeks into my 2nd pregnancy although this is my first methadone baby so I'm really confused, in the past it only took me a week to fully get off methadone so in my case split dosing was essential. What happens if I keep to a low dose but use heroin every night when I can't sleep. I've read every comment on this page n yet I'm still unsure, some ppl say if u keep taking methadone ur baby will come out abnormal but if u stop it will b in risk of dying. all I want is a healthy baby free from any drug so my concern is do I start slowly reducing my dose now n eventually get off it while I'm still pregnant? Or wait until the 9 months have passed? N then completely stop? Basically do I continue taking my dose throughout the whole pregnancy or stop once I've slowly reduced my dose whether I am still pregnant or not???

Any advice will b greatly appreciated.
Hopefully soon, I don't believe in abortions but I cudnt live with myself knowing I'm putting another life in danger, especially when I'm the who made the wrong choices..

From a mother who is still trying to hang on for hope.

[vicki595]

It would be far better to stay awake all night instead of using heroin to sleep!! No!

You're doing some damage right now and you need to speak with an OB or family doctor right away.  There's no way anyone on the forum can advise you regarding this scenario...

Call the doctor now and best of luck to you!

[overopiates]

U need to tell ur Dr ASAP and they will tell u what exactly to do.As far as any amount of heroin while ur pregnant that is a huge NO.That is beyond dangerous.this is the best time for u to b totally honest.ur very early n ur pregnancy so u can get on the proper dose of methadone and they will raise it a bit of u need it.b honest with ur Dr. Please dont risk ur baby by touching any H.

[LeaAnn807]

You have to talk to an OB about this!  You'll be ok.  Your baby will most likely be ok too, but using heroin is a BADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD idea!  Don't do that!  They can taper you from the methadone or keep you on a low dose, but talking to your doc is essential!  Do it today, ok?