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Vicky in UK
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 Posted August 13th, 2009 04:45 AM IP   
Hi Becky!!!
Welcome to our 'family', I'm so pleased you have decided to join and post. I'm so sorry you haven't had any replies yet, but sometimes people forget to check the New Members Thread. As your questions are so important maybe you could post it as a New Topic and start a new thread of your own? That is what I would do. Also I will also send Jess a message to ask her if she can help you. A few people posted after you so Jess may of missed your post.
First off CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy!!!!! I'm pleased you boyf is supportive, but I do understand that it is hard for them to 'get their head around' our situation. My boyf is exactly the same as yours. I'd been on MMT since before I met him, but it never made a difference to him, all he saw was me taking a medication once a day. Then when I fell pregnant he was so scared, he wanted me to stop straight away, as he too was worried about the things you mentioned. It took a couple of months and a few chats with Docs and Counsellors, but eventually he understood and just wanted the best for me and my baby.
My main advice would be to check out the 'News and Studies etc' section, it's on the 1st page. There are loads of medical studies and reports that you could print off and show to your boyf. I'll briefly try and answer your concerns. (Sorry I'm in a rush, but I'm so busy today and there are 3 of you I wanted to reply to and Im short on time. I'm hiding in my sons bedroom to get some peace and quiet!! lol. If you need any more help just let me know.) Here goes:
*Baby withdrawal or NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) as it's called= Yes your baby does have a chance of showing signs of withdrawal. I can't remember the exact percentage of babies which DO need treatment but i think it's around 60-78%. Your baby should be monitored for 5days to watch for w/d as it can take a while for the signs of w/d to show up. If your baby only has very mild symptoms, the hospital may just want to observe the baby and not treat it. They usually use some sort of scoring system and if baby goes above a certain score they will start medicating. Babies will normally (if they need medicating)be put on methadone, morphine or something similar to those and sometimes phenorbarbitol (sp?) is used in conjunction. Babies stays can vary but 6wks is usually about the most, but it really does depend on the baby and the hospital. Not all babies need treating, my 2 sons for example, left hospital after the 5 day Observation period. But alot of babies do need treatment, but sadly you just can't tell which babies will and which won't. Please don't worry too much about the w/d's, once the baby is medicated & stable it won't be in discomfort. W/d's can be easily treated and cause no long lasting medical problems. A healthy baby is the most important thing!
*Baby being addicted later in life= I can't really say much about this as I'm not a Doctor, but from all the research I've done this is not the case. As far as i know Methadone use by Mum, DOES NOT cause addiction in later life, but please feel free to check up on this. This isn't something i would worry about.
*Breastfeeding= This is one i can def answer!!! YES breastfeeding is allowed in MMT mums and in fact it is greatly encouraged! the benefits are huge! It boosts babies immune system, it promotes bonding and if baby is suffering NAS it can greatly help to soothe them, these are to name but a few. The advice is DO breastfeed. Only a miniscule amount of your dose goes thru into your b/milk, and obviously your baby is already used to methadone from being inside you.
*Birth Defects= NO Methadone use during pregnancy does not cause birth defects. I really searched for this info when i was doing my research and I didn't find anything that says this is the case, so please put that out of your mind and don't worry about it.
I just wanted to say that altho I'm sure everything I've said is correct, I'm not a Doctor and I can only go on what I've been told here, the research I've done and what my Doctors told me. If you have any real concerns always speak to your Doctor about it.
Tell your boyf not to worry, Methadone really is safe for both you and your baby. Lots of research has been done on it. I also understand you are scared and stressed, we've all been there and I totally understand how you feel and your concerns. When I gave birth a few months ago I was on 65mg, whivh is similar to you. And my baby is perfect! He's healthy, happy and a total Angel! Altho it is hard when you're baby is in hospital, just think of how happy you will be when you get her/him home!
I hope to hear from you again soon and don't forget to check out the news/studies section.
Love Vicky x
VICKY
Pregnancy Support Specialist
Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 13th, 2009 04:54 AM IP
Msbaker,
Hi Mindy,
I think I've welcomed you before?! So I'll just say another quick 'Hello!'. First off CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I'm so pleased for you. 37 weeks, wow not too long now hey? How has your pregnancy been so far? Is this your first baby?
I'm glad you've decided to post lately. When you have a bit of time I'd love to hear a bit more about you!
With this site you don't need to feel alone at this scary time. We have all been there or are going thru it with you. Every worry and question I have had has been answered here. I'd of gone crazy without it. Even now my baby is here, i'm still a regular visitor!!
Glad you joined hun!!!
Love Vicky x
VICKY
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Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 13th, 2009 05:03 AM IP
Hi Chubbs03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to our wonderful Forum. I'm so glad you have joined. 13weeks pregnant, thats great hun, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
It sounds like you have done a great job at your taper, and you are down to 1mg???? WELLDONE!!!! I love to hear when people do so well and it's good to know that tapering is achievable. I'm really glad Jess responded to you, as I wouldn't of known what to say. it sounds like you ARE safe to stop!!! You're in your 2nd trimester but still early on so you will have plenty of time to adjust before you give birth. If you do decide to stop, I would love to hear from you. Maybe you could start a new thread and update us as to how things are going and how you are feeling. I know normally tapering in pregnancy is discouraged, but yours really is a very special case! I'm so excited for you! How has your taper been so far?
If you have the time, I would love to hear from you!
Congrats again Hunni!!!!!
Love Vicky x
VICKY
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Posted August 14th, 2009 06:54 PM IP
hey all you new girls just wanted to welcome you all real quick 
 
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Jessica1381
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Posted August 15th, 2009 11:48 PM IP
Becky,
Welcome to our family and i am SOOOO sorry I missed your post! I have been on vacation all this past week and I was trying to catch what i could and my internet conection was really crappy where I was right on the ocean...
Uhg...  Sooooo Sorry!
Well, I am going to say thank you to Vicky because she did a great job answering your questions for me! THANK YOU HUN!
Between 60 and 80% of babies born to a mom on methadone will need NAS treatment. there is no way to say one way or another whether or not yours will need to stay for treatment. Both of my babies did need nas treatment where as Vicky's children did not. Maternal dosage has no bearing what so ever on whether or not treatment will be needed. The most important thing you can do is stay comfortable and stable. Withdrawals can cause pre-term labor and miscarraige unfortunately. The good news is that clinics are pretty good about increasing a pregnant womans dose is she states she needs it.
Just because you have taken methadone durring your pregnancy does not mean that your baby will be an addict. So, please try not to worry about that too much!
Breast feeding is absolutely SAFE AND HIGHLY RECOMENDED if you decide this is what you want to do! Only a miniscule ammount of methadone passes through the breast milk! They say it may even help a little with NAS... but in anycase breast milk is a great thing for your baby so if you want to do it than GO FOR IT!!!
As far as methadone causing birth defects... NOPE!!!! Methadone is the SAFEST thing you can take while pregnant and in need of this sort of treatment! I have been lucky enough to see a lot of women have babies on methadone and I have yet to see any of them have birth defects! As a matter of fact I think babies born to moms on methadone are all around happier babies and they are just the cutest too! (Hey, I did have both of mine on methadone I cant help but be bias!)
If you have any questions you need to have answered immeadiately or you just need to talk please feel free to call me! Or you can privately e-mail me. All my contact info is below! It is going to be okay! Please get back to us soon! I hope all is well! Sorry again about the delayed responce! I feel so bad! Sorry! Hugs, Jessica
Jessica Jensen,CSAC, CMA
Primary Pregnancy Support Specialist
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Methadone Advocate
Certified Hepatitis C Basic Educator
Member of NAADAC, AATOD & MOAR
testing for CADAC1 in June 2010
Jessica@MethadoneSupport.org
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PURPLEHEARTS
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Posted August 16th, 2009 05:58 PM IP
heya guys
I'm Katy I'm from the UK and I'm 10 weeks pregnant.
Ive been on 120mgs methadone three and a half years and clean for two and a half years of that.
My first son is now 15 months old - he was born with very few NAS symptoms and is now a happy healthy toddler.
My second son was born with no NAS symptoms at all - I breastfed him fully and I think that really helped. He died at 5 weeks old due to SIDs.
I am totally devestated about his death and although i am pleased to be pregnant again i am also scared for this baby and I feel guilty about getting pregnant again on methadone.
I have done really well on methadone. The first years I was on it It didnt do me much good but I was with a drug service who refused to let me go over 60mgs. When i transferred drug services and increased my dose meth suddenly started working really well for me. It took away my cravings and it also made using heroin pointless because it blocked the effects.
I was scared losing my son would make me go back to drugs but I never even thought about it after I lost him. I love my other son so much and I didnt want him to suffer by his mummy going back to drugs. Hed already lost a brother I dont want him to lose his mother too.
But recently I have started having cravings again and it scares me because I dont know how to deal with them, I literally havent craved heroin in years.
I think its because I am thinking a lot about my son who died at the moment. the first few months after he died i was totally numb but my feelings are coming back and i find it hard to sleep and sit up at night crying. Also I have an Inquest into his death coming up which I am scared about. I know his death was not my fault and nobody thinks it was but its horrible having the police and courts involved.
i havent acted on my cravings but i dont know what to do. its playing on my mind and I'm scared i will give in. i dont want to fail my son and my unborn child. can somebody help me please. thanks x
Due 16th March 2010
Ciaran born 11th May 2008
Jay born 16th March 2009 Lost to SIDS on 18th April 2009
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 16th, 2009 07:43 PM IP
Hi Katy,
I really wanna respond to you but it's 12:30am and my boyf is going nutty about me havin the laptop on in bed. I'm going to respond to you in the morning, please, please, please make sure you check back on here then. By the way have I talked to you on a different site?? (methadone alliance?)I think my user name was Vix.
talk to you 2moro,
Love Vicky x
VICKY
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PURPLEHEARTS
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Posted August 17th, 2009 06:00 PM IP
Hia hun Yes I've spoken to you on the MA website! My name on there is purplehearts too.
Look forward to hearing from you xx
Due 16th March 2010
Ciaran born 11th May 2008
Jay born 16th March 2009 Lost to SIDS on 18th April 2009
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Jessica1381
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Posted August 17th, 2009 10:51 PM IP
PURPLEHEARTS,
I started a new thread in responce to your 1st post here! It is a bit all over the place... I am sorry. It is way past my bed time.... thats why! I did want to say to you though, CONGRATS on this pregnancy! It will be okay.... everything will work out! Go read my post I left in the new thread I started called "Purplehearts" read this ...... Just know that in a way I understand what you are feeling. I dont know if this helps you any, but my doctor said that the chances of sids happening to the same parent twice would be like finding a needle in a hay stack the size of the white house. My fiance and I had to ask my obgyn that after we found out I was pregnant, because we were scared too... Go read the thread I started... so what I am saying here will make sence to you... If you need to talk... please feel free! Jessica
WELCOME TO OUR SITE AND I AM GLAD YOU FOUND US!!!
Jessica Jensen,CSAC, CMA
Primary Pregnancy Support Specialist
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Methadone Advocate
Certified Hepatitis C Basic Educator
Member of NAADAC, AATOD & MOAR
testing for CADAC1 in June 2010
Jessica@MethadoneSupport.org
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 18th, 2009 04:07 AM IP
Hi Katy!
I'm so glad Jess has started a new thread for you, sometimes people forget to check the new members section so you don't get as many responses as you could. Make sure you scan down under the sticky threads and look for your response from Jess, she is amazing!
I'm so glad you joined this site, MA was good to visit, but coming here helped me way more than anything else. There are others in our situation and everyone is so caring. You can get so much help and support here. I love this forum!
I am so, so sorry to hear about your little one. I can't even begin to understand how you are feeling. It is so hard and I totally understand why you may be craving at the mo. Life is so unfair at times and I wish there was something that could be said or done to ease your pain. I'm just so sorry Katy.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! Did I read your dates right...is your new bundle of joy due on the day that would of been your baby's 1st birthday? Wow that is so special, what are the chances of that? Also I hope you don't mind me saying this but the date your little one passed away has always been a special day to lots of people i know. Not only is it my birthday, but it is the birthday of 6 people I know and my Dad also died on that date..... I just feel it's an extra special date and I hope you didn't mind me saying that.
I'm not surprised you are feeling anxious about the inquest. After all that you have been thru, you are now gonna have to have it all talked about and dragged thru the courts. Don't feel bad, you and everyone else KNOWS you have done nothing wrong. There is nothing you could of done differently. As if you haven't been thru enough sweetie!
Try not to feel guilty about being on Methadone. Altho the guilt is something we ALL feel, I assure you. But think of the alternative.....think of your life before meth! Methadone has given you stability and enabled you to be a fantastic Mum. I know if I had still been using drugs my life would of been horrendous, in fact I probably wouldn't even be here. Yes ideally we would all prefer to only put water and food in our bodies, nothing else, but life isn't that easy. As you know methadone has been greatly researched in the use of pregnant women and it causes no negative effects (other than the possibility of NAS (withdrawals) which can be easily treated). It's hard not to feel guilty cos of the stigma attached to it all, but you need to try.
I totally understand about the fact it took you a while to get to a high enough dose. The 1st drug service I ever went to would only give you 20mg...that was it!! I used heroin on top for ages, then I relapsed (surprise, surprise). Then when I fell pregnant with my 1st son I was in a new area and they pretty much let me choose my own dose. By the time i gave birth I was on 90mg. And with my most recent pregnancy I was on 65mg. You know you said you have been craving, maybe you should check that you don't need to raise your dose. It's common for pregnant women to need more methadone, even this early in the pregnancy. Mind you I'm sure you know this. I must admit I had cravings during my most recent pregnancy, even when my dose was high enough. I still don't know why tho!
Just try and concentrate on ENJOYING your pregnancy. Your current situation is a difficult one, so that may well be why you are thinking of using. I've got to go as Harvey is hungry (he's always hungry! lol) But I look forward to hearing from you again. I'm SO pleased you have decided to post on here.
Congrats again sweetie!!!!
Love Vicky x
(Edited by Vicky in UK)
VICKY
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Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Jessica1381
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Posted August 18th, 2009 08:27 AM IP
Katy,
I was just thinking of you and figured I'd see if you posted a response yet to this thread or the new one I started for you... I have to go to work now! I'll be on later tonight... unless someone fixes my work computer... in which case I'll be on line a lot sooner from work! Hang in there hun! It will all work out! This pregnancy is a blessing! It will all work out okay. You are under a lot of stress and you are still grieving the loss of your baby. That is totally understandable. Is there any support groups in your area for parents who have lost their children? They have one in my area and I know how helpful it has been to a few people who went. Just a thought. Well, I gotta run. I hope to talk with you more later! Jessica
Jessica Jensen,CSAC, CMA
Primary Pregnancy Support Specialist
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Methadone Advocate
Certified Hepatitis C Basic Educator
Member of NAADAC, AATOD & MOAR
testing for CADAC1 in June 2010
Jessica@MethadoneSupport.org
1-860-798-5785
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Hannah
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Posted August 21st, 2009 04:31 PM IP
I am new to the site....and anxious to get support from all of you! After a year long struggle with Opiates, I am now 8 month's pregnant, and just beginning Methadone treatment. I am scared....I don't want to be on this, but I have no choice.
I am scared as to what my baby will go through...I don't want family knowing either so what will I say? What will be the reason my baby is in the hospital for so long???
Any guidance is much appreciated. How long has everyone been on? Do you feel normal? Today is my first day starting...I am nervous about having to go to a clinic daily too. I was on Subutex for the first 8 month's of my pregnancy, and that didn't work for me. I had cravings, and relapsed, and am now...back in detox....literally...I type this from my hospital bed
I am in a really dark place. I am scared, depressed, and worried I will never feel like myself again.
"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved."
-George Sand
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 22nd, 2009 05:55 AM IP
Hi Hannah!!!!
Welcome to our amazing 'forum family'!!! I'm so pleased you joined and CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy! You said you are 8mnths so when are you actually due? Sorry you haven't had any responses yet, sometimes we forget to check the New Members Thread. Start a New Topic (new thread) next time you post and more people will see it and you will get more responses.
I am very sorry to hear you are having such a terrible time at the mo hunni. you are in detox right now??? Bless ya! I haven't got much time right now, so I will come back on later to post some more to you. Just wanted to tell you to hang on in there...you can do this! I hear what your saying about the subutex it often doesn't stop cravings and for some (like myself) it doesn't work at all. In fact it sent me into withdrawals no matter how long I waited to use it. The last time I did it in a detox unit and the Doc totally agreed, that itwas never gonna work for me.
I've been on methadone for 5years now. For the 1st few weeks I used on top and I have had the odd lapse but not for over 3yrs now. It took me a while to get to a high enough dose for it to work properly. I was on 90mg with my 1st son (he is 4yrs old now) and my 2nd son is now 4mnths old and I was on 65mg when I gave birth to him. I was very fortunate in the fact neither child needed treatment for NAS. If i hadn't gone on methadoine, I know I wouldn't be here now.
Please try and stay strong sweetie, I know this is so, so hard. And I know you must be feeling so crappy right now, but you ARE doing the right thing for yourself and your baby. I've gotta go now, but I will come back on soon to finish my post to you.
Thinking of you!!!
love Vicky x
VICKY
Pregnancy Support Specialist
Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Hannah
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Posted August 22nd, 2009 11:28 PM IP
Thanks for the reply
I am due October 11...and yes, I am in detox right now.
Wow! Neither of your babies had NAS? That is amazing, and so great! I hope I am as lucky with my baby girl....
Do you plan to always stay on Methadone? You seem so happy and positive!
"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved."
-George Sand
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Adriana Elise
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Posted August 23rd, 2009 10:27 PM IP
Hello, Im new to this and im not sure how it works so im trying this quick reply...
My name is Adrian. I am 21 years old. I have been on methadone for a little over a year. I am actively trying to get pregnant. Therefore i am trying to get as much information and advice as possible. I lost my period the first month i started methadone and have yet to get it, however i am ovulating. I am hoping that my eggs are coming to when i ovulate but im a little nervous. I go to planned parenthood on the 25th. AS of right now i do not have any insurance but plan to get some kind soon. I have a couple questons about methadone and pregnancy... My first queston is..Is it true that methadone can interfere with a pregnancy tests results? I read somewhere that it can, i have been having many so called symptoms but i took a test yesterday and it said negative. I have been thinking about haveing a baby for a year now with my fiancee Scott. So even though we just started trying its very upsetting because i have wanted it for so long. i am currently detoxing on methadone 2 mg every Thursday. I am on 45 mgs now. Please if anyone has any information about conceiving and trying to get pregnant on methadone please please please let me know. My conciler just left on friday she had to move and so had to go to a differnt clinic. I am heart broken over this becuase she and myself really got along and had alot in common not to mention she really saved my life. I dont know how my treatment will go from this point on with a new worker so im a little discuraged. I am not comfortable with the new lady yet to let her know anything about myself let alone about me trying to have a baby. ANY advice will help.
Thank you so much for your time.
<3 Adriana Elise.
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MikaylasMom
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Posted August 24th, 2009 06:46 AM IP
Hi Adrian, I am new to this site, but have been on MMT for two years, and just recently had my little girl (8/9/09!)! From what I've been told by my Dr's, withdrawing while pregnant can been harmful to a developing fetus, if you do end up pregnant, your clinic may stop your taper... I can only give my 2 cents here and say that I would not reccomend trying to get pregant while still in treatment, it can be very painful for you and is extremley trying for an infant. In most cases the babies are weaned w/ morphine and phenobarbital, and though from what I am told most babies come out healthy at the end, there is defintaley suffering involved for the infant, and of course for the mother as it is terrible watching your child struggle through the throwes of withdrawl. Along with the pain, sleeplessness, vomiting, there is a risk of seizure and low birth weight if you go to term, and placental complications as well as risk of miscarriage if you dont . You are almost done w/ your taper, I recomend waiting until you are free of any chemical dependence before continuing to try ahnd concieve. I am so thankful for my daughter, she is the best thng that has ever happened to me, but it was an awful feeling having to leave her in the hospital while I was discharged, and only being able to hold her for a half our after i gave birth before she was whisked away into the Neonatal intensive care unit. This has been the longest and hardest two weeks of my life, (and we have countless more to go, as I have no idea whn they are going to set her free) and though she is otherwise healthy, seeing her w/ a feeding tube and watching her cry because of her cramping is heatbreaking in the most indescribable way, I would not wish it on my worst enemy. I am very lucky as she was not born w/ any health issues and so far she is doing respectivley well for what she is going through. I commend you for asking about and reaserching the subject. Good luck and bless you.
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MikaylasMom
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Posted August 24th, 2009 06:56 AM IP
Hi everyone!
I'm new, kind of replied before I introduced myself, so here it goes!
I have been on MMT for almost 2 years, and it has saved my life! I was going to strat my taper last dec, but found out I was pregnant, and the clinic put the nix on that. Had a good pregnancy w/ very little scares. Gave birth on 8/9/09 at 1:23 AM (Mikayla was a week late) to a beautiful, healthy 7 lb 2 oz girl after a grueling 27 hr labor, but I have never felt so much love in my life! It's amazing how much you can love someone you've just met the minute you hold them! In any event.. I am so glad that there is a place for moms on mmt. It's been very hard watching Mikayla wean, i can't stand seeing her sick. Although I didn't plan her arrival, I feel a horrendous and overwhelming guilt every time I see her in her little hospital crib. I'm glad that there is a place other than the clinic to vent and share w/ other people who are going through the same thing.
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 24th, 2009 12:22 PM IP
HI MikaylasMom,
Just a quick welcome!! I responded to you in your thread that you started. Hang on in there hun, things will get better I promise you.
Love Vicky x
VICKY
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Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Vicky in UK
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Posted August 24th, 2009 12:57 PM IP
Hi Adriana Elise!!!
Welcome to our fab forum! I'm really pleased you have joined us here! I'll just tell you a bit about myself:
My name is Vicky, I live in England and I'm 30yrs old. I was addictd to opiates (heroin) for 4 or 5 years, then I fell pregnant & got on MMT. I have a 4yr old son & a 4mnth old son. I've now been on methadone for just over 5years! I was very lucky & neither of my babies needed treatment for NAS. I was on 90 mg with my 1st & 65mg with my 2nd.
Oops gotta go cos my little ones been sick.
xxx
VICKY
Pregnancy Support Specialist
Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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babybaptiste
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Posted September 9th, 2009 08:28 AM IP
Hi i am here to just quietly hang around and only post a question when I really need too, I have no other supports in my life as the 2 people I was closet to are gone. My fiance wont be around for another 4-8 weeks so im litteraly all alone with this.
Purplehearts I know wat its like when someone u love is suddenly ripped from ur life u get paronoid about everything including losing the baby. Trust me I have gone threw it and am going threw it again with this one. |When my fiance is back I know things will be better because he is my backbone my strength, he would never let anything bad happen if he can pervent it . I just have to make it threw these next weeks. thanks
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Posted September 9th, 2009 08:35 AM IP
Myself I have been clean since the new year when I started MMT. This wasnt a planned pregnancy but Im still thrilled. I didnt even want to do my drug of choice anymore - oxycontin but I was so sick if I was off, so when I tryed methadone I woke up in the morning and was thrilled and surprised I wasnt in pain and weak with my whole body aching because i was so use to that, then taking some oxycontin to feel better or if I had none suffering the whole time until I got sum , useless, lying in bed, it was horrible. Wat was a good time in the beginning that took all my pain away ended up only giving me more. I have no desire to go back to it. Though sum days Im just so sick of it all, that I can never get one step forward I feel like going into that numbing state but I never will. Especially now since Im 11 weeks pregnant. Well thats it for me, I will just be lurking around and only post if i really need support.
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Posted September 10th, 2009 02:04 PM IP
Hi Babybaptiste!!
Welcome to this fantastic forum!!! You are def in the right place, you will get support here, I promise you!
First off Congratulations on your pregnancy!!! And secondly welldone for staying clean for all this time. We all know how hard it is, but you have done it! We have another member in a similar position to you...Bianca...Maybe you should try and talk to each other. Her fiance is also away for a while(possibly till xmas) and she is in her 1st trimester too. It always helps to talk to others in the same situation as yourself.
Well I look forward to hearing more from you and don't forget if you have any problems or just want to vent we are here for you!!!
Congrats again,
Love Vicky x
VICKY
Pregnancy Support Specialist
Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Heather
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Posted September 29th, 2009 02:55 PM IP
Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this is the right place to introduce myself but it seems to not let me do it anywhere else. I am new to this website and am so thankful i found it. I really need advice. I am 17 weeks pregnant and tapering off of methadone. The reason i chose to taper (as i was told not to during pregnancy) is because I was only taking approximately 40mgs of oxycontin if even a day, sometimes every other day. I wasn't a really heavy user. Because of this I really didn't think it was necessary to be on methadone the entire 9 months of the pregnancy, have my baby come out possibly going through withdrawals, etc. I went against the medical advice of the clinic. I am stressed out everyday over this hoping i am doing the right thing. I am down to 9mgs (going down one mg every 3 days) and I feel fine. I haven't told my obgyn, i know that is probably foolish but i am scared. I have had 2 ultrasounds and heard the heartbeat and everything is great, looks great. I'm not feeling any withdrawal symptoms whatsoever. What can anyone tell me about this situation? I also just could use some support because I am 30 years old, Ive had to move back in with my parents because I got laid off from my job and couldn't afford my rent. My boyfriend had been laid off in january 09 and hadn't found work, so no he is in ohio with some family until we can figure out what to do. I miss him, he doesn't know about what i'm going through with the mmt. I don't know what to do with my life now...i feel lost. I am soo excited about the baby, but at the same time i'm overwhelmed with stress and anxiety over makinga good stable life for my baby. Thank You.
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Vicky in UK
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Posted September 30th, 2009 11:52 AM IP
Hi Heather,
I've just got to pick my little boy up, but before I go I wanted to say Welcome!!!!!!
There's so much I want to say to you Hun! Please try not to worry too much it's not good for you or your baby!
This section IS for posting a bit about yourself, but sometimes members forget to check it. If you start a New Thread, you will probably get more responses. To start a new thread you go to the main page of threads and go to the top of the threads. On the righthandside just above the list of threads, in multicoloured letters, it says NEW TOPIC. Just click on this then you should be able to start a new Thread.
I'll be back on here to talk to you soon hun!!!
Thinking of you!
Love Vicky x
VICKY
Pregnancy Support Specialist
Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Jessica1381
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Posted September 30th, 2009 08:53 PM IP
Heather I have posted a response in the thread you started! Talk to you soon. Glad you are here! Welcome!
Jessica
Jessica Jensen,CSAC, CMA
Primary Pregnancy Support Specialist
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Methadone Advocate
Certified Hepatitis C Basic Educator
Member of NAADAC, AATOD & MOAR
testing for CADAC1 in June 2010
Jessica@MethadoneSupport.org
1-860-798-5785
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klriales
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Registered: Sep 2009 |
Posted October 1st, 2009 08:50 PM IP
Hello. I just started methadone treatment for an opiate addiction and I am 4 & 1/2 months pregnant. I was on suboxone until I found out I was pregnant but then was switched to methadone. Today is my 3rd day and I have had a migraine since yesterday. I am going to read up as much as possible. I am just scared that my doctor will be unkind to me because of my treatment. I am glad my nurse at clinic told me about this site so I can learn as much as possible.
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Vicky in UK
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Posted October 4th, 2009 11:40 AM IP
Hi klriales!!
Welcome to our 'family'! I'm so pleased you have joined the MOM forum! I hope your transition to methadone hasn't been too stressful. How are you feeling right now?
We have all been worried how Doctors will treat us because we are on methadone. Most Doctors and medical staff do treat us well, but sadly some staff are still set in their ways and can be very judgemental. Hopefully your Doctors will be good. It's well worth looking around for a good Ob who has lots of experience in methadone pregnancies.
Do lots of research and prepare yourself.
If you ever need to know anything we are all here for you!
Welcome again hunni and Congrats on your pregnancy!
Love Vicky x
VICKY
Pregnancy Support Specialist
Vicky@MethadoneSupport.org
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Jessica1381
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Registered: Mar 2008 |
Posted October 5th, 2009 11:29 AM IP
klriales
Welcome to our family hun! The best thing you can do here is read, read, read and of coarse ask as many questions as you need too! The way you are feeling is completely normal! Most doctors these days are pretty understanding but there are some that are not very educated as well. If your doctor is not understanding than maybe you can find one that is. I hope you are feeling well and that your transition went well. Methadone is the safest medication you can be on while pregnant! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me by phone or on the computer. All my contct info is below! Jessica
Jessica Jensen,CSAC, CMA
Primary Pregnancy Support Specialist
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Certified Methadone Advocate
Certified Hepatitis C Basic Educator
Member of NAADAC, AATOD & MOAR
testing for CADAC1 in June 2010
Jessica@MethadoneSupport.org
1-860-798-5785
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megw214
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Posts: 49
Registered: Oct 2009 |
Posted October 9th, 2009 06:35 PM IP
Hello girls, I am quite new and i have posted a few things and talked to some of the other members. But i just want to say that i am on methadone and 7 weeks pregnant. I was so nervous and afraid but now i am so much more confident in my pregnancy and i actually am beginning to enjoy it without questioning myself and worrying and doubting myself. Everyone that has posted on this website has helped me in so many different ways and i only have been here for a few days! thank you so much..ill keep posted..i love reading everything you have to say!
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megw214
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Registered: Oct 2009 |
Posted October 9th, 2009 06:36 PM IP
Oh i forgot, my name is meaghan
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