Kinda odd....dont know how to "subject it"

I have been in first stage of labor for a few days now...contracting ever five mins. Have tried to fight it with Terbutaline shots (had three two days in a row at the hospital) as well as the pills every 4 hours.  The Dr did check me and Im only dialated to 2, but am 75% effaced.  I am sooooo sore.  I feel like someone has been constantly punching me in the stomach (not my little girl, like a grown person) So I was expressing this to my dr and also told him that the Ambien he gave me makes me crazy so I cant take it.  After that, he asked me how I was sleeping...I explained with my "comfort" having to take the pills every 4 hours, and her kicking and waking me up when she feels froggy...I get about 3 hrs a day total.  (im the type of person once im up it takes FOREVER for me to go back to sleep)

My dr said, for your pain and sleep issues Im going to give you a mild narcotic....(I was a little timid about this because I dont wanna dope my daughter, but he is my dr and I trust him) I get to the pharmacy to pick up my RX....what do I see on the counter.....A HUGE BOTTLE.....HE GAVE ME LIQUID LORATAB!  WTF!!!  The dosage is 3 teaspoons ever 4-6 hrs as needed for pain....well I have a hard time thinking this is ok.

I finally broke down and took a dose, and only did 2 teaspoons in a tweleve hour period...I FEEL HORRIBLE!!! I feel like Im getting my baby hooked on opiates! How can I manage this horrible pain in my tummy, sleep and NOT dope my kid?  How do I not feel bad about taking something my dr feels is safe...if it wasnt he wouldnt prescribe it right??

I don't think your baby will get dependent if you just take a couple doses a day for a few days, but I understand you not wanting to.  How long are they going to try to stall your labor?  I know having a near term baby is not ideal, but girls born at 36 weeks tend to do pretty well, from what I've heard.  I'd call the doc and express your concern with the narcotics.  They are pretty "baby safe," from what I have heard, though.

I have had this dr taking care of me since I was 16 years old, he has been FANTASTIC!  Even did extra studying and went to meetings with  my surgeon and his staff to learn of my specific condition (RNY) because he wasnt up to date on things....he monitors me very close and has since we got a BFP.  My daughter is measuring perfect, and couldnt be better...I am stopping the Terbutaline monday and they will consider inducing within the week Im pretty sure, the only reason they havent this week is because my DR is actually out of town in Florida on vacation.  (yes, my dr calls me directly from his family vacation while I visit with his wonderful nurse practitioner)

I really dont know though, I guess its just morally I feel bad.  My mother (who left shortly after I turned 6 months) was addicted and shooting up heroin while she was pregnant with me.  Luckily I didnt suffer any ill effects from that ( besides having to detox as an infant) but I dont want to take a risk.

Basically what I want to know is if maybe 4 doses a day @ two teaspoons a day would be bad?  I think that would be safe for both of us.....and I can get some MUCH needed rest prior to her arrival.

He sounds like a good doctor and I don't think he'd steer you wrong.  I'd ask him how long it takes to establish dependency on opiates.  I think it takes longer than you will be pregnant.  Don't worry, I think things will be fine.  It's nothing like using heroin off the street.  You will be a great mom and your baby will be healthy.  Hang in there.

I freaking HATE terbutaline for all forms. That stuff makes me feel cracked out - but like you will suffer with em to try to keep the early labor at a minimum until it is really time. How crazy does the ambien make you? That stuff makes me a little crazy too... BUT it does help me when I need it ( as I type this out at 233 am Cali time LOL I have putting off picking up my refil and regretting it right about now). My Psych orders it for me to help control my anxiety. He said that it is ok. I think I would probably take it before the Loratab? Just my humble opinion. I am sure your DR. wouldn't order anything if it wasn't safe - he sounds awesome! This late in the game it will probably only be a few a more weeks, especially since you are dialating and effacing. It won't give her enough time to be addicted in anyway. I think it would be different if you were taking it all day, everday.

Hang in there Momma - not much longer now!

Narcotics sound horrible while preggo but I have heard that they are perfectly fine. THe most important thing is to have a comfortable well rested Mommy. Having you overtired and stressed out isn't good for either of you. Especially if you do go into labor you'll need your strength!

Good luck hun

Liz

As far as the narcotics go, my OB told me that as long as I follow directions on taking them the baby would be fine. I was on them with kidney stones.

How much ambien were you on? Maybe it wasn't a strong enough dose to make you sleep well.

umm, im not sure what the dosage was but it wasnt that i couldnt sleep....It would knock me out...but i was having to wake up inside that window of sleep to take the terbutaline...which was messing with my head.  i just couldnt "devote" the time to sleep it requires.  besides that it made me feel like i slept all day and I am not one to sleep like that.  5-6 hrs a night is more than enough for me...