I share this because it has been a concern and I free myself by sharing not only with my God but with the fellowship.(not all things,some are just for my sponsor) As we close our meetings in upstate New York ,taking a moment in reflection of the sick and suffering in and outside of the rooms and to the "babies born to this disease" I can totally identify more closely as my son and his girfriend are preparing for a child that will be born addicted to Methadone!She is on 80 mgs a day and is being monitored very closely and taken well care of .It is easy for me to go beyond the day ,obsessing over "the what ifs' and the complications of rearing a child that will have to withdraw from birth but..I truly trust in my God and we will take this "a day at a time"and I firmly believe love will overcome all...These are by no means the first addicts trying to find the way having a child and moving forward in life but it is the blood of my blood and though I have strength it is only through my God that I put my trust and hope in.Please ,if you will,share a moment of reflection with me ,as we move forward, a day at a time......ever impressing on us the deep meaning of our 5th tradition and 12th step!Thanks for allowing me to take part in my own recovery.Have a blessed and productive day!!
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Hi there Mike, just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family. I know this is a difficult time for you all and that the birth of a baby is a stressful time whether the mother is on Med's or not. 80mgs is not a high dose during pregnancy and the baby might not even suffer withdrawals. A friend of mine gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 2mnths ago, she was on the same dose and Sofia didn't have any withdrawal symptoms at all she is a peaceful, happy baby with no problems what so ever. I hope this help's you to have some faith that everything will be ok. Take care my friend and trust in God's plan.....
