Should I just quit? (Fladdict, the taper guru.)

[Mommy_needs_help]

So I've been tapering... I'm down to 2 a day (from 20) and I'm taking them in quarters... and I'm 7 weeks preg.

And I'm really sick.  I have ALL DAY sickness,, instead of just morning sickness.  I had it for a month or two when I was preg with my girls.

So I had a follow up appt with my OB just now, to do some early testing stuff and she said maybe  it's the meds that are making me sick and I should just stop.  that I'm down to such a low amount that I won't feel it anyway.

DO you guys think this is true?
i was under the impression that if I stopped it might hurt me/baby - but since I'm so low now..... Hmmmm.

I need input.  thanks!!

[FLaddict]

YOu are doing awesome. Your baby will never understand how much you went through to keep her safe and healthy... She will be blessed. and be very lucky to have you.. her very strong mother.

[Mommy_needs_help]

All good so far... I've had a quarter of a pill this morning.... I'm not feeling "the pull" as of yet.  Like FL said ,,, I'm gonna see how I feel.
Thanks for all of the input you guys!

Has anyone heard from soontobemommy1??

[fishmeal]

Go with FLA's comment

[dsm3kidz]

You are doing a great thing weaning for your baby and yourself. I never posted to you but have been folllowing your progress. My PERSONAL opinion is if your sick anyways why not try taking them and if it gets to be too much you can always take 1/2.


Good luck to you and your baby!

[Mommy_needs_help]

I know!! I have too!!

I'm actually 7 weeks preg now,,, and yes - this baby is doing me a very big favor by being in there!  Talk about THE wake up call!  I can't wait to be over all of this pill nonsense so I can only worry about the baby and not if I'm hurting him/her!

(I'm not a worrier by nature... just the opposite really,, I'm always sure everything is fine - even if I know it isn't.)

[Mommy_needs_help]

I haven't had much dreah - but throwing everything up - there isn't much making it down there! uug!

I'm taking pre-n vitamins and drinking lotsa fruit shakes,,, it's about the only thing that I can get/keep down. (Good thing I vacuum sealed all those berries from the summer!)

Thanks for the input .... I feel a nap coming on!

[1234betterlife]

i agree with fladdict. your bp could elevate. but it would hurt you only. you are just 5 weeks. the baby is not using anything from you yet. this is truly a blessing for you. this baby has saved your life. if you are down to what you are, you are almost there. even if you are licking dust. that was funny....i have actually done that. how sad is that.

[FLaddict]

No I would take a quarter or a half if you do start feeling super bad... and like i said watch the BP thats the only real withdrawl symptom I would be concerned with the baby, that and heavy diarreah because that can flush your nutrients out..and make you low on stuff the baby needs

[Mommy_needs_help]

half of a half of a half?
Is that an eight? hee hee.
I'm gonna be licking dust... well if it helps!

[Mommy_needs_help]

blood pressure.. right that's what the OB was saying.
Deep breathing... I think it's mostly mental at this point -- but we'll see!

[Mommy_needs_help]

I'm gonna see - I'm not gonna skip the next one of two (pieces of) pills and see how it goes.  I have been feeling ok otherwise,, I think.
It just all happened so much faster than I thought It was going to,,, but I think that's good.  For me AND for the baby!  
Thanks ladies!

[FLaddict]

I agree with No Name.. try and see how you feel.. if you feel worse take a half a pill.. listen to your body.. especially be mindful of your blood pressure.. if it goes up that can harm the baby..

[No name22]

I'm not sure about the opiates part but I had morning sickness my WHOLE pregnancy!

If I were you I'd try and see how you feel if you don't feel right take one quarter and go from there.

And congrats thats a huge deal and a great recovery...See what a blessing you're new baby is she saved you...:)

[lunachick]

I quit c/t from 30-40 Lortabs a day when I was 5 weeks pregnant, and everything turned out fine. i know a lot of woman who have done the same..