pregnant and concerned

[phantomlady]

Hi all...
I found out about 2 mths ago, I was pregnant with our first child. We were a bit suprised, but then again most couples are, I figure. I have been about a pack and 1/2 smoker since I was 20, and Im 37 now... OLD , I'm trying despreatly to quit smoking down to about 9-10 a day now... still trying. I've smoked pot since I was 17, everyday of my life... minus a couple none typical events. I have suffered from intense cronic knee pain (both knees) since a car accident when I was involved in at the age of 14. (k... that's all the justification Im gonna note) Always gone thru a few joints a day. Down to about 1 jt now. But I find it unbelievably difficult to do less than that. Can some of you out there that might have some insight on this and the effect I may have on my baby. I keep getting told how bad nicatine is, that Im struggling to stop that, but I have no idea about the effects of THC and such. Looking for honest information on this.
thanx,
all input is greatly appreciated.
Im now in my 4 th mth, and pretty terrified.
My husband and I are excited about this, but as the one carring the load, I'm scared.

phantomlady

phantomlady Reviewed by phantomlady on 08-19-2005. pregnant and concerned Hi all... I found out about 2 mths ago, I was pregnant with our first child. :eek: We were a bit suprised, but then again most couples are, I figure. I have been about a pack and 1/2 smoker since I was 20, and Im 37 now... OLD :eek: , I'm trying despreatly to quit smoking down to about 9-10 a day now... still trying. I've smoked pot since I was 17, everyday of my life... minus a couple none typical events. I have suffered from intense cronic knee pain (both knees) since a car accident when Rating: 5

[tokosan]

Definately quit smoking ciggarettes, even if it kils you to do it. Just sheer willpower is all ya need. Thats all I needed to throw them down. As for the weed, thats probably also a bad idea, although there seems to be no solid medical research on that. Just to be safe, I would STOP inhaling any and all burning smoke off of a plant.... try eating it in brownies or using a good vaporizer....

Better not to gamble with a human life.

[trippruss]

anything that goes into your lungs & limits the amount of oxygen they can absorb will negatively affect a fetus. here in michigan all hospitals test baby fecal matter @ birth for signs of marijuana, cocaine, & herion. r

[jibbyjeb]

Please stop getting high when you are pregnant. I was 19 when I got pregnant and a major pot smoker. (still am) But I stopped smoking pot during my pregnancy. You can smoke after. Cigs were harder for me. Check out online pics and videos of babies in the womb while smoke is inhaled. It helped me.

[hubblebubble]

im disgusted that you are smoking while carrying a child please stop for the kids health he/she will most likely be a sufferer of asthma

[hubblebubble]

it will fuck your child up if you depend on thc for your pain relief try using a vaporiser allthough this is bad advice as anything you absorb the baby will also absorb so when your stoned as fuck think of what it would do to a 2 month old feutus i rely on thc but i would stop if it threatened my kid the choice is yours

[phantomlady]

No worries...
no smok'n at all for me... as of last night. so far so good.
thanks for all the feedback.

[hubblebubble]

good luck sorry about the harsh reply but smoking while carrying a child is basically child abuse every time you go to smoke think to yourself...... Am i a child abuser?

[ezjim]

Hi all...
I found out about 2 mths ago, I was pregnant with our first child. We were a bit suprised, but then again most couples are, I figure. I have been about a pack and 1/2 smoker since I was 20, and Im 37 now... OLD , I'm trying despreatly to quit smoking down to about 9-10 a day now... still trying. I've smoked pot since I was 17, everyday of my life... minus a couple none typical events. I have suffered from intense cronic knee pain (both knees) since a car accident when I was involved in at the age of 14. (k... that's all the justification Im gonna note) Always gone thru a few joints a day. Down to about 1 jt now. But I find it unbelievably difficult to do less than that. Can some of you out there that might have some insight on this and the effect I may have on my baby. I keep getting told how bad nicatine is, that Im struggling to stop that, but I have no idea about the effects of THC and such. Looking for honest information on this.
thanx,
all input is greatly appreciated.
Im now in my 4 th mth, and pretty terrified.
My husband and I are excited about this, but as the one carring the load, I'm scared.

phantomlady

our mid wife told us that small amount's [ a couple toke's in the AM for morning sickness ] is ok ..i have 3 kids and thier mothers smoked weed through out thier pregnancy's in moderation..all 3 of our kids were born very healthy and with excellent birth weights ..my oldest weighed 10 lbs 8 ounces and was 21 inches long..his mom was 115 lbs 5'8" when she got pregnent i am not big at all 5'7" 155 lbs... my second son weighed 8 lbs 11 ounces 20 inches long..and my 3rd was a girl she weighed 8 lbs 6 ounces and was 22 inches long... thier mother is 5'2" and was 110 lbs when she got pregnent..if you are concerned about the smoking thing you can use a vaporizor..but like i said moderation is important..a couple hits in the morning and eve should be just fine..just dont go smoking a 1/8 a day of high end stuff every day ....,keeping your stress level low and keeping a good appetite is very important and we all know weed will keep you relaxed and hungry..im sure every one here will be having a good thought for you and the lil one that is on the way..and please keep us informed on how ya'll are doing.. and when the lil guy or gal arrives let us know how they and you are. take care... BTW my mom smoked 2 packs of marlboro reds while pregnent with me and my 2 sisters and all of us weighed over 8 lbs at birth....peace jim

[ezjim]

it will fuck your child up if you depend on thc for your pain relief try using a vaporiser allthough this is bad advice as anything you absorb the baby will also absorb so when your stoned as fuck think of what it would do to a 2 month old feutus i rely on thc but i would stop if it threatened my kid the choice is yours

smoking in small amounts while pregnent will not harm the child..you dont need to smoke till you are stoned to get relief from pain.. i take a couple hits every AM before work ..it's not enough to get stoned [ only slightly buzzed]but it does give me relief from my arthritas pain and much better range of motion..our midwives and doctors told us that the junk food most pregnent women eat while carrying a child is far more unhealthy than taking a couple hit's of weed for morning sickness or stress or pain relief...people have been brainwashed into beliving that cannibis has all these terrable side effect's when in reality it is the most theraputicly safe substance known to man...and that is a qoute dirrectly from the former drug czar....over use of anything while pregnet is not good ..but when used in moderation it can be quite benificial to the mother by helping with appetite and stress relief..i know no less than 20 friends who smoked while pregnent and not one of them had any complication's or negative side effect's from doing so..all thier children are healthy intelligent and happy kid's