Cps case, advice?

Question

A cps case was open against me because I tested positive twice during my prenatal appointments. No I wasn’t smoking during pregnancy I did smoke before I got pregnant but stopped once I found out. I also have another child and I’m so afraid they’ll take them away from me. The cops showed up today just to look around and check if they were safe and had enough food which we did and they were fine. I don’t know what to expect but I can’t stop crying and I definitely regret ever smoking in my life. I have to interview with the caseworker tomorrow, I’m terrified. Idk why me, I did everything right after I found out. I was even planning on changing my whole life around and quitting for good. Life is definitely not fair, my cousins smoked throughout their whole pregnancy and still continue to smoke and they never did anything to them. I’m so mad and disappointed at myself. I can’t have my babies taken from me. Idk what they plan on doing I definitely don’t want to make things worse for myself. Advice would be appreciated or any experience with cps.

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I have a CPS case but different than your situation. Just be honest with them. It can show up, up to months after you last used. Of course if you’re 6 months in and still getting a positive then unfortunately they won’t believe you stopped, I don’t think anyone would. 
 So be honest, don’t be rude and/or defensive, ask them questions, what’s going to happen to baby, how long will this last, what are things you need to do

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I’m here to tell you I’ve been in this same situation. She tested positive when she was born because I used thc, no I did not smoke it. I ingested it.. but still I felt horrible about it and I cried but it’s done now, can’t beat myself up about it but I will say I’m glad it happened because I don’t use it anymore at all. It is standard to tell CPS if baby tests positive for any drug. I’m not sure why they reported you for it during pregnancy? My doctor literally told me it was fine she just didn’t need to test positive when born because CPS would be notified. The social worker came to my house and explained that there are two type of cases they open, serious ones and not so serious ones. Marijuana is a not so serious one. She made me take one drug test, came and checked out our home and talked to us twice.. called me to make sure I was doing well and had me give her a name and number so she could call someone close to me to see if I was doing well with the baby and then she closed the case. Do not beat yourself up anymore, it’s done and over with and as long as your baby is fed, clothed, has a safe place to sleep and you can pass a drug test.. everything is going to be okay! I promise. Your kid is in no way, shape or form in a situation where they would take him/her away! Good luck momma.

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Just be honest with them. You will likely be subject to random drug testing.