nativechick

After EVERY attempt at finding, achieving and maintaining sobriety, here I sit 8 months pregnant, trying to once again get myself clean, or at best finding a HONEST reason to try anymore. If someone would have told me 10 years ago, that this is where I would have ended up. I wonder if I would have made a different choice or has the drug really blinded my mind to all that is true, honest, and worth while?? Am I ready to try again??

tazzle

You have to be, you have a life that depends on you. sorry to be harsh but that is a fact. Square your shoulders, get to a doctor and do it, no excuses.

Nonsensical

I think you are. Welcome!

There is a lot of great information on this forum, and many knowledgeable people. There is a path to sobriety that will work for each of us, and i think we can find them here if we are willing to look.

Best of Luck!

Dee74

Even if you feel ambivalent about yourself and your welfare, isn't your baby a good and honest reason to try nativechick?

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Sasha4

In a few months, something very, very wonderful is going to happen to you.

Why not return that feeling by doing all you can to get clean and becoming the most wonderful mum you are capable of being to your baby?

I promise it is worth it.
And you will never forgive yourself if you don't.

eveleivibe

Ye pregnant n you're trying to think of a reason to get clean????? YOU'RE UNBORN CHILD IS THAT REASON. He / she does not deserve to be born addicted now does it???? We will support n be here for you if you choose to be sober but until then i won't be sorry.

You have a life inside do the right thing now n pray it's not too late. And you're child will grow up to be proud of what you did for him / her.

Good luck
Evey.

MyTimeNow

What support have you had throughout your pregnancy native? You need to open up to somebody in that circle of care now because not only do you need help, your baby is likely to need immediate help once born. Is it drinking or drugs? I don't mean to scare you but look up fetal alcohol syndrome and drug withdrawal in a newborn.

We all carry a degree of guilt from our drinking days, please don't make yours one of the worst guilts imaginable for the both of you. You can do this and time really is of the essence now. Please get that support.

Spinach

Only a month to go how exciting could be any moment now!
Try speaking to your midwife they might help. Is this a drink anxiety or about becoming a Mum,
It's a difficult time as if your a pressure drinker now is pressure. Sit down make friends here and what a fantastic time to get sober.
Neither thing is easy! Both can be great and together the world your oyster.
Keep us informed about everything.
John.

ReadyAtLast

I agree speak with your midwife about your concerns. Are they aware of your using-hopefully they have been monitoring you.If not,please speak with someone as you could go into labour anytime now and your baby will need specialist care when born as may suffer withdrawal if you've been using/drinking. Please don't be scared to ask for help -you need to do what's best for your baby.