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Oxycodone addiction while pregnant

I am embarrassed and utterly disgusted with myself as I post this. I have been taking oxycodone for a year now some prescribed some not. Whil I was taking up to 30-40 mg/day since finding out I am pregnant I have decreased my intake to about 10-15 mg/day. I am afraid everyday of what I am doing to my unborn child. I can't stop it is so hard. I have 2 other children and get so easily frustrated with them if I dont take any pills.I experience chills, nausea, restless legs. As horrible as it sounds its true that these pills are so easily addictive. I want so badly to stop taking these pills esp now that I am pregnant. If I have cut it in half I dont get why I cant just stop now or even do less but I have been steady at 10 mg/day for like 2 weeks now. Please anyone with some positive advice. I hae my first OB appt this week and that makes it even scarier not knowing if the baby has already been affected in a bad way
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I had a good day yesterday... only had 1 5mg perc. Oh how I beg God every night that I can and will completely stop.
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Yes, there is lots of confusing and conflicting information out there! Best bet is to talk to your OB! Be very honest, and don't hold back! You will get through this! I understand the being ashamed part, but really, it doesn't help! Main thing is to move forward and focus on your health and your baby's health! Stick around here, you will get lots of support! Big deep breaths and just relax! You will be surprised how much relaxation can help you focus! Take care!
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Thank you for your kind words. I have mixed emotions about what I read some sites say it is safe in low dosage some say only certain times in preg.. I am just so ready  to unload this all  on my Ob and hope they are professional and not judgmental. And hope that this time nxt month I can say I am daily sober. Thanks again
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Hi eastcoast! Welcome! First, please try to relax! You are certainly not alone here! Lots and lots of women have gone through this while pregnant, and the Pregnancy Patrol, will be along shortly to give strong advice and support! Consider talking to your OB and telling them everything! I think that is your best option! This situation is not all that uncommon! Again, try not to be stressed out! You will get lots of help here! Take care, and do some research on this site! There are many, many stories that are similar to yours! Best wishes!
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