Pregnancy and Addiction

[Ayla_J]

Hello,
I know that marijuanna is horribly bad for your baby, or so I believe.
But I have been smoking marijuanna for two years now, and I did not know I was pregnant til a week ago,and I am 7wks along. Im really worried about my babys health and well being, and Im trying my best to deal with this addiction.
I tried to quit cold turkey, but I was too sick to go to work, and I need to keep my job or I have nothing to offer my baby, so I ended up smoking a bat *one hitter, equaling one puff* just to help me cope..
I have done this three times this week, which is a real big cut back on my behalf and if I was just quitting I would be so proud of myself, but instead I am so upset and depressed because I am trying my best, and If I dont do this gradual cut down, I wont even eat anything, I just throw it up...is this wrong to do, and if it is what do i do!!! I am so worried about my baby, I hope everything is okay and I just want a healthy baby...
I had a miscarriage over a year ago, and I knew I was pregnant right away, and I stopped smoking completely right away but I never had this bad sickness feeling of which I am dealing with this time, so I hope you understand and please help....
Im so desperate for helpful advice, and I dont need anyones negativity, at this point I need sensitivity and understanding to help me and my baby.
Thank You,

[mamaofonetrying42]

To say it. You just need to think of the baby. and suck it up. What you are doing can eff. the baby. Just think about... Can you live with yourself if you find out something is wrong with your baby. try talking to your doc or family about this, they may help. some of us are dieing for a baby, and you have the chances to have one. I hope you make the right choice.


good luck

[Ayla_J]

well, I am worried about my baby over me so thats not a fair, I understand what you are saying and I cut down to one puff which is not even an equal to one inhale off a cigarette, but I need to know how to STOP completely, and still be able to pull my work hours and I need to eat in order to stay out of the hospital,you need to understand how sick I am right now,and give me some credit for what I have already done, Im doing my very best. I need better suggestions, and I am dying to have my baby as well, and all I want is a healthy baby. Im very ill. I dont want to lose my baby.

[Ayla_J]

i dont mean no disrespect mamaofonetrying42
and thank u. and I hope you have a healthy baby soon.

[Ayla_J]

i dont have family, and Im afraid to talk to my doctor at this point until I can tell him honestly that its not a problem anymore...

[Brown Eyed Gurl]

I'd say the being sick might be from being pregnant and about 75% women have it and enjoy it knowing it's because their baby is growing and healty.  You smoking pot is only in a sence paralyzing your baby and making it groggy thus possibly causing birthdefects or possible miscarriage.  Tell your boss you are pregnant and most of them will work with you being sick maybe more so than you think.  Quit worrying about your own cravings and addiction and worry about your babies health.....

[mamaofonetrying42]

But if you talk to your doc he/she can help u get the help u need

[sivaka]

even if it is one puff it is not good for your baby try to involve with some other activity listen to mussic or read books or simply think of your baby and the wellbeing of your baby when u feel like having a puff think of ur baby nobody can be behind u all the time it is u who have to be careful think drink fresh juice. vegetables can help u talk to ur doc about this good luck

[Brown Eyed Gurl]

Try going to NA meeting or something they can help tremendously you will see that addiction is mind over matter and I'm not saying that just to say it I know it from experience my father was a drug dealer and the worst pot head and crack head and meth smoker ever and he did it for over 25 years and he's been clean for 3 years now and he didn't have to wean himself he just made his mind up that it was ruining his life and he did go to some meeting and maybe go to a local church they can help you some times with meetings with no religious content.

[alaysha]

My boyfriend used to smoke pot but about a year ago he decided it was stupid and just quit. I dont mean to sound insensitive but in the early stages of pregnancy its common at 6 weeks and after to have morning sickness. Dont try to make yourself feel better by smoking. Think of your baby if you honestly care about it you would just quit completely. Right now is when it is developing all of its important organs and if you dont stop it could hurt the baby more than you can guess.

[Ayla_J]

its not cravings, thats not the thing, please understand. I was pregnant before and experianced bad morning sickness and this is not the same,and at that point in my life I was extremely happy to deal with the sickness. I am thinking about the baby, ok Im emotional enough without the pity trips ok, I feel horrible. I cannot function at all. I feel terribly ill all the time, and my strenght is diminishing. I am so worried about my baby, NOT ME. I NEED TO BE HEALTHY FOR MY BABY TO BE HEALTHY.  but thanks mamafone and sivaka I think your answers was the most helpful so far, I will go to a Dr. but was hoping someone with facts could give me them with some possible remedies to get better. Obviously I tried to forget about being sick, but being sick is something I am not in control of, but marijuanna has been the only thing to help me cope, and even after the minimal dose I have been taking to ween off I am still very ill. Im worried about my babies health and you have no right to tell me im not. Dont leave any feedback unless you are trying to help me. I dont plan to smoke weed throughout my pregnancy as some woman do, Im trying to quit and be healthy for my baby.

[Brown Eyed Gurl]

well being worried about your babies health I would think it would be easy to quit.  You may be sick for a week or even 2 weeks after quitting but I would think you would rather be sick for a week or 2 than have to worry about harming your child.  Babies are tough when it comes to being sick heck they usually make you sick all the time anyways and it will  be better if you quit and no have to worry anymore.  Good luck and I hope you do the right thing

[Ayla_J]

u never went through this, and im not defending what Im doing, but your not helping. yeah you would think it would be easy to quit with your baby in mind, you never have gone through what I am going through...and I am quitting, thats what my post is about, help ON QUITTING, and getting HEALTHY again.Im getting sicker, please people, just give me some advice other than Quit, thats what im doin.

[Ayla_J]

u never went through this, and im not defending what Im doing, but your not helping. yeah you would think it would be easy to quit with your baby in mind, you never have gone through what I am going through...and I am quitting, thats what my post is about, help ON QUITTING, and getting HEALTHY again.Im getting sicker, please people, just give me some advice other than Quit, thats what im doin.

[mamaofonetrying42]

Just take one day at a time. try and see what you can find on the web? call your doc and see what he can do to help u. When you feel like you need "it" try going out for a walk, call someone, maybe even smoke a cig.? I know they are bad during pregnancy but not as bad as pot.

[Ayla_J]

is there anything to help my nausea, I honestly have not ate anything in 4 days...I am always trying to force things, and I get cravings but cant swallow without gagging.and Im starting to lose all strength and have a hard time doing anything anymore.

[Brown Eyed Gurl]

Ok honey I'm going to be honest yes I have I used to smoke pot daily and I also took pills like crazy when I was a teen so I do understand I know the hell your body is going through....maybe try some green tea to help calm nerves and to help calm the stomach....I'm not trying to sound like a hard *** I'm trying to give you some advice to help maybe try sucking on a pepermint to also help calm you stomach.

[Ayla_J]

i dont smoke joints, I have had altogether four one hits. just before going to work, to  get me out the door and off the floor. one cigarette is way more than what I have smoked already this week.

[Ayla_J]

i dont smoke joints, I have had altogether four one hits. just before going to work, to  get me out the door and off the floor. one cigarette is way more than what I have smoked already this week.

[mamaofonetrying42]

I think there is something outer, your doc can give you for that.

[Ayla_J]

thank you, i just need sensitivity and understanding. I appreciate all good advice and help.

[Ayla_J]

Do you know what its called?

[Brown Eyed Gurl]

I was trying to do it help I've been through it and have seen my dad go through the same thing.....you also can take peptol bismol in small quantities to help calm your upset stomach....

[Ayla_J]

ok, these are good, Im going to try these suggestions thank you so much, im so worried about everything...I dont plan on smoking any more pot at all, I have the whole week off work, so hopefully I am on top of the situation and can pull myself together for work by that time...if i dont, at least I hope I am stronger...I am hoping to sleep off all the side effects of quitting, but hope that I can keep eating so I dont keep going farther and farther into the pits like im in....I cant stand for long periods of time...and I have been trying to drink cup o soup....will my baby be ok without me eating, i feel so bad....

[Ayla_J]

i wish I never touched the drug....its horrible....all drugs are horrible....I wish I was prepared for this pregnancy but it was a shock. The father is really worried about me, and I hope everything is going to be ok.