[christina mama of 4]

addicted to percocet and 4 months pregnant. had teeth problems and cant seem to quit the habit. I'm afraid to tell anyone because i have 2 kids and don't want anyone involved. i love my babies and would never hurt them but cant stop. I sometimes go 4 or more days without them and go back I'm not bad i only take 1 1/2 a day when i do have them. any suggestions?I need help. i take them because i think they make me happier and more able to deal with my kids. which i know is not true. anything will help! thanks

[Lisa D]

go to the doctor and get off asap...

[jlassw101]

You had better get help or the baby will come out dependent on the pills...what your doing is not fair to the baby...i hate you

[romasuave1]

Not only will your child be addicted but the hospital will find it in the baby's blood (standard routine blood work on all newborns) and you will lose your child. CPS will come in and take that baby before you are discharged from the hospital.

[michelle]

The only way to get help is to actually ask someone for help. People are more willing to forgive and give you the help that you need, than you realize. But first, you have to ask. People aren't psychic. Not most anyway.Remember that your precious baby deserves better.Hold on strong. I will be thinking of you.

[faatimah l]

atleast you acknowledging that you have a problem, and believe me, that's the first step. but by getting other people involved, and (no offense) ignoring your selfish needs, it will help your kinds in the future (especially if they are at that age where they will be able to remember and able to traumatize them). Your best bet would be to go and find some help because your baby will be addicted to these drugs, will become independent and addicted to Percocet and eventually, you will lose custody over this child and your other two as well. Please, for yourself, and if not for you, for your children, go get help. There are so many kids in the system right now and you don't want your kids to have to grow up like that over a drug. seriously, think about it. it will help you so much just to go get counseling, go get the rehad over and done with so your kids can start making you feel happy and you can start being a"better"parent.

[isobelle'smommy]

First off you need to go into a treatment program. You say that you love your babies but there is a baby growing inside of your womb and your hurting it everyday that you take the pills. How do they make you more able to DEAL with kids? Kids are kids It is our job as parents to set the example and love them and no child should say the only reason mommy was nice is because she was dopped up. It is your responsibility as a mother to raise these kids in a normal enviroment if you cannot quit and you decide not to get help than you should give them to someone who can care for them.The reason you are hooked is becasue Percocet contains Oxycodone.Most important fact about PercocetPercocet contains a narcotic and, even if taken only in prescribed amounts, can cause physical and psychological dependence when taken for a long time.Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeedingIt is not known whether Percocet can injure a developing baby or affect a woman's reproductive capacity. Using any medication that contains a narcotic during pregnancy may cause physical addiction for your newborn baby. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. As with other narcotic painkillers, taking Percocet shortly before delivery (especially at higher dosages) may cause some degree of impaired breathing in the mother and newborn. It is not known whether Percocet appears in breast milk, possibly harming a nursing infant. If you are breastfeeding use Percocet only under a doctor's directions.It is not proven which means THEY DONT KNOW!! Do you want to take the chance? Is it worth it too you? Please get help.

[Mommy of 2]

I do not think it is a good idea to be taking those pills. All they are going to do is damage the baby that you are carrying. If you think that you have it bad now with two kids, what do you think it will be like it the new one is born with problems. You need to speak about this with your doctor because there are many medications out there to help with stress, anxiety, depression. I understand how you feel. there was a medication that helped me it is called paxil. Or the generic paroxitine. It really does help. It will take a few days to get into your system but you will feel 100 times better. Good Luck. Take Care of yourself your children and the baby.

[ouramasongrace]

Go for help. Don't beat yourself up. Many people fall into the trap of addiction. You're NOT a bad person, you are an addict. Do you trust your husband or your mom or a friend? Talk to one of them first. They might make it easier to make that big step to getting help. A long walk is always easier if you have someone beside you. Good Luck.

[Barbiq]

You need to get help. Don't wait. You are harming your baby and your children by taking meds you don't need.