drug testing in newborns

[dechi22]

Please anyone with negative comments dont respond. just need help. I was in a bad car accident a few years ago and therefore got addicted to pain killers. i have moderatly used them throughout my pregnancy and am now 35 weeks and dont know how to tell my dr with fear of losing my child. i have recently quit taking the pills. can they still detect the drug in me or my babies meconium?

[30something13]

I had to look back on this post and I am so gald for you and may you always be reminded of the love and strength you had for your little boy (right?) to quit and tell your doctors!

May you be a hero to any in the same situation that it is just getting past telling and all can be fine.

Can't wait to hear how you and the baby are after the happy birth:)

[dechi22]

thank you very much. it took a lot but i knew that in the long run it was better for both my child and i to just be honest. Its so hard when you dont ask for the addiction but something tragic happens to you and then it comes with it. and ive fought it for a long time but i think recently knowing that im becoming a mother has really changed my perspective on the things i choose to do in life. because not only now does it affect me it affects my child as well. so it feels sooo good to be at this point now..and really it took support from other ppl as well to help me have the courage to just speak up! and look it turned out better than i thought it would! now just cant wait to get this pregnancy over with 36 weeks today soo ready to have my body back! thank you

[Ashelen]

Way to go!!! You've made the first big sacrifice for your baby that a lot of women with addictions can't make....you should be so proud of yourself.. I"m proud of you, and I don't even know you!!!

[Victoria01]

That's wonderful news! I am so glad you doctor was supportive. You are doing great and I know you will have continued success.

[rebekah385]

I'm glad your doctor was understanding and made you feel comfortable that is what a doctor should do! I hope everything goes good for you and your baby! congratulations!!!

[dechi22]

so went to the dr today and let them know whats been going on and they were way more understanding of my situation than i thought. she said that being that id been in such a major car accident that on top of pregnancy pains it would be a lot harder for me and could understand what had happend. and were totally ok with the pill thing being that they were my perscriptions from the past. she even wrote me a small script incase i needed it these next few weeks. but since ive done so well im going to try and fight through it and not take them unless its a dire situation. feel so relieved that everything is out in the open. i still thank everyone for your support and will continue to post how things are going and when i have him how hes doing! thanks again