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10-02-2009, 11:50 AM

my wife had our lil girl on 9/12/09.. a week ago she broke down, crying for hours.it was heart wrenching to see her go through it. after pleading, she finally gave in and took a few hits from the vaporizer. within minutes, she was a different person, back to her happy motherly self. of course the sadness returned, again i encouraged her to medicate, after all the nurses gave her sleeping pills, and opium based pain killers in the two days following birth. (she has been breast feeding since day 1) again it calmed her and she was able to sleep. the third attack in as many days led me to take her to seek medical help. the doctor drew blood and urine...then instead of offering a diagnosis or offering her medication or counciling, they filed a complaint with cps! i am a medical card holder in washington (its not like cali here) and im outraged that a mother who is couragous enough to ask for help is then chastized and give more stress...the doctor didnt even ask if the cannabis helped?
we are good people, im a middle school coach, she is a stay at home mom and we have a large supportive family that is well respected in our community... what are your thoughts? advice?

10-02-2009, 06:13 PM

Did they call cps because they found pot in her system or because she is pp? Don't know about your state. But in my state the hospital/doctor/nurse have to call cps by law if there is a possibility that a child has been or will be hurt. Not that your wife would do that. It's the law. I have 2 kids. I felt the same way after both. I feel for your wife. It's the worst feeling because you feel like your being a bad mom and then beat on yourself about it. It's a vicious circle. She's lucky to have you to support her. Yeah pot helped, but I think time helps the best. Just let her know that she won't feel like that forever and let her know you still love her and that it's ok to feel that way. Hold on, it should pass. I hope all goes well with your wife and cps. Good Luck.

Mrs.Pthway · 10-03-2009, 02:37 AM

Wow border. That's a horrible situation! Stick it out strong for your wife. That is what she needs the most right now.

Good luck!

10-06-2009, 01:44 PM

they filed a complaint against her for the pee test...bottom line, she went for help n got tested, thats wrong. no wonder less than 1% of moms with pp get help. when you get treated that way..mmmm we will be fine. thanks for the support.

rb420 · 11-19-2009, 01:21 AM

since you are a medical user, can you not claim any of the positive test results were from when she was around you and you were smoking, not her smoking herself directly? (obviously you would have to say someone else was caring for the child at that time, or the child was in a completely different area, napping)

Lil 'o Me · 11-19-2009, 08:08 PM

First off.... Congradulations on your baby girl!

Wow! How frustraiting for you! I went through some tough PP after my son was born. It lasted for about 10 months or so..... each month getting a little bit better. I found a little puff here and there helped alot too. I was concerned about the THC being passed through my milk while nursing though, so I took it easy with it.

If I was your wife, I'd find a new doctor. Then, I'd find a local PP support group. Its alot easier to talk to other women about what your feeling with PP than it is with your spouse. My husband was so supportive, but its hard for a man to relate to what a womans body has just gone through, on top of all the hormones being out of whack.

Im sorry that your dealing with such B.S. I wouldn't go back to that office any more.

10-02-2009, 11:50 AM	#1
bordercollie Guest Posts: n/a	thc and postpardum my wife had our lil girl on 9/12/09.. a week ago she broke down, crying for hours.it was heart wrenching to see her go through it. after pleading, she finally gave in and took a few hits from the vaporizer. within minutes, she was a different person, back to her happy motherly self. of course the sadness returned, again i encouraged her to medicate, after all the nurses gave her sleeping pills, and opium based pain killers in the two days following birth. (she has been breast feeding since day 1) again it calmed her and she was able to sleep. the third attack in as many days led me to take her to seek medical help. the doctor drew blood and urine...then instead of offering a diagnosis or offering her medication or counciling, they filed a complaint with cps! i am a medical card holder in washington (its not like cali here) and im outraged that a mother who is couragous enough to ask for help is then chastized and give more stress...the doctor didnt even ask if the cannabis helped? we are good people, im a middle school coach, she is a stay at home mom and we have a large supportive family that is well respected in our community... what are your thoughts? advice?
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10-02-2009, 06:13 PM	#2
MrsGuest Guest Posts: n/a	Did they call cps because they found pot in her system or because she is pp? Don't know about your state. But in my state the hospital/doctor/nurse have to call cps by law if there is a possibility that a child has been or will be hurt. Not that your wife would do that. It's the law. I have 2 kids. I felt the same way after both. I feel for your wife. It's the worst feeling because you feel like your being a bad mom and then beat on yourself about it. It's a vicious circle. She's lucky to have you to support her. Yeah pot helped, but I think time helps the best. Just let her know that she won't feel like that forever and let her know you still love her and that it's ok to feel that way. Hold on, it should pass. I hope all goes well with your wife and cps. Good Luck.
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10-03-2009, 02:37 AM	#3
Mrs.Pthway Go play Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Out there Posts: 302	Wow border. That's a horrible situation! Stick it out strong for your wife. That is what she needs the most right now. Good luck! __________________ F.U.C.K.E.M. Pledge Mrs. P's First Grow https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=136115
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10-06-2009, 01:44 PM	#4
bordercollie Guest Posts: n/a	they filed a complaint against her for the pee test...bottom line, she went for help n got tested, thats wrong. no wonder less than 1% of moms with pp get help. when you get treated that way..mmmm we will be fine. thanks for the support.
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11-19-2009, 01:21 AM	#5
rb420 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 57	since you are a medical user, can you not claim any of the positive test results were from when she was around you and you were smoking, not her smoking herself directly? (obviously you would have to say someone else was caring for the child at that time, or the child was in a completely different area, napping)
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11-19-2009, 08:08 PM	#6
Lil 'o Me Farm hand Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Home, sweet Home Posts: 2,081	First off.... Congradulations on your baby girl! Wow! How frustraiting for you! I went through some tough PP after my son was born. It lasted for about 10 months or so..... each month getting a little bit better. I found a little puff here and there helped alot too. I was concerned about the THC being passed through my milk while nursing though, so I took it easy with it. If I was your wife, I'd find a new doctor. Then, I'd find a local PP support group. Its alot easier to talk to other women about what your feeling with PP than it is with your spouse. My husband was so supportive, but its hard for a man to relate to what a womans body has just gone through, on top of all the hormones being out of whack. Im sorry that your dealing with such B.S. I wouldn't go back to that office any more. __________________ We're all kinda alike, in our own way....
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