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Edited by MyNameIsCharlie:
2/7/2013 6:08:14 PM
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So, last night was ROUGH
Nicholas is a methadone baby. His birth mother was on methadone to keep her off of vicodin. Its one of those state programs. We just found out she was on a really high dose, and that we will be in the NICU for a while. He may have to be medicated to help him with the withdrawals.
Does anyone have any advice in such matters? My mom and friend's mom is a nurse, the latter is a NICU nurse, and has been giving me awesome advice so far. But good advice can come from strange sources, so I am asking here too.
Update for those who care:
Last night it was Mrs Charlie's turn. He was in more pain, and his scores mean he will likely need meds. He's better this morning, but still in more pain than yesterday. The worst is almost behind us. From what the doc told us, tonight will be the worst. After that its the long road to recovery.
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I don't have any advice, but good luck anyway. I like how Nicholas is becoming the Flood's mascot.
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this is why god invented booze. good luck.
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Updated
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If things go wrong...should we start a riot at the birth mother's place? Just asking...
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I think a hospital would help; they are professionals in matters like this. Good luck.
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7 RepliesThe birth mother sounds like an awful, awful person.
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Edited by ABSJellyFish: 2/7/2013 1:23:50 PMReddit can help!
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2 RepliesBetter the baby detoxes while in NICU than when you get home. One of my sisters (the one who is adopted like me) most likely was born with FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome). Any infants who are born from user/dependent mothers have a really hard time, especially at first. The fact that your baby is in the hospital, getting proper care, nutrition, detox and probably being slowly weaned from their dependency, means that he is going to have it better off than a lot of babies born to addict/user mothers. You should however, pay close attention to any potential neurologic deficits and/or behavioral and developmental issues (where spotting them sooner is the best thing). Looking at the pic of him (good looking baby BTW), he doesn't appear underweight, early term or any of the REALLY serious complications that would put him at a huge disadvantage. He is CLEARLY better off now that you and your wife are taking responsibility for his health, well-being and care. Just stay focused and alert (and try to balance that out with not panicking over every little thing, first time parents always do) and your good intentions will take you far.
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6 Repliesugh another Charlie post...
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1 ReplyDon't worry it will get better. Don't panic! Panic just makes everything worse!!!
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I don't know anything about this, but remember: "We'll be there for you!"
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I'm sure everything will get better eventually man. Just hang in there. We all have our fair share of problems in this world. Explains why I'm up at 3 in the morning right now.
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Just make sure you and your partner take turns getting rested up. I can imagine the blood is just a pumping, but rested parents are better parents. Congrats by the way.
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My advice would be to get off BNet for a little bit and to concentrate on looking after your methadone addicted newborn as that's more important than getting advice from an internet forum.
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1 ReplySeems like the final hurdle before you get your baby. Looking at it that way might help.
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Can't say I have very much advice, besides the fact that it's pretty much certainly gonna pass.
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Not trying to be insensitive you just said you needed a little humor in a previous post.
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That is a very unfortunate situation Charlie... I will be praying for you guys.
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Not trying to be funny, but some of the Oakland Raiders' were slowly cured of their addictions with cannabis. Just don't rule out the option, it'd be far superior to harsh drugs.
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Hope things work out man.
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Praying for you and your son; thankfully this is one of the lesser problems that he could have to deal with. I hope he gets through withdrawal quickly. Also, are you using a particular hashtag for these, so that those of us interested could follow them?
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Edited by Maggpe: 2/7/2013 3:38:07 AMLove cures anything Charlie.
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1 ReplyIm getting real sick of your shit, charlie.
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1 ReplyRight, because the flood would know all about this.
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Maybe he should join Methadone Baby Basketball. jk, jk, best wishes.
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Patience and love.
