Conflicting views abortion

[Jackie0804]

I’m 37 with an array of health issues and take an astonishing amount of medication to survive each day. I discovered I was pregnant and although after a life suffering from miscarriage (5) and also now 3 healthy children I am finding it really hard to know wether I should go through with this, I am considering a termination, I can think of a million and one reasons why having a baby would be a bad choice and 1 for going through it, that one however is I’m uncertain I could live with the decision.

What does the Father think? Not that I think that they have a casting vote but it might be helpful for you if you have a supporting partner, whichever way you choose.

He’s not even remotely interested in having more children. My partner is trying to be supportive and unbiased however we have discussed this several times and wasn’t something that either of us had ever planned on happening again. Age, health existing children, finances etc

Would you need to stop your medications to prevent harm coming to the foetus? Would this have a devastating effect on your health and function?

I think you've answered your own question there. You need to do what's right for you and your family, not just what some prolifers/choicers think you should do.
No one can or should tell you what to do, and it sounds like you are in a good position in that your partner will support you regardless of the decision you make.
Can you perhaps talk over your feelings with a relative or someone a bit removed from the situation, someone unbiased who will let you come to a conclusion on your own?
Another option is counselling, there are a lot of telephone numbers free that can help you once you have made a decision and deal with your feelings.
Good luck!

I had my second ds when chronically ill, I risked my life against medical advice to do so. I went as far as booking an abortion but ultimately I couldn't do it..... I am in no way telling you that you should make the same decision, I'm just saying ultimately only you know what you can live with and you should listen to your gut. Take your time and be sure.
I would advise counselling as well, I found speaking to someone very helpful, even though I ultimately changed my mind.

I wish you all the best.

Yes I have already had to come off several of them and still have to take epilepsy medication which comes with substantial risks to the foetus and also major implications on my health if I stop.
Unfortunately there are only two of the list of around 10 meds that I can continue with which causes a massive degrade on my already poor health

I do have an appointment with a counsellor next week, i just worry the further along I get the harder the choice is 😞

causes a massive degrade on my already poor health

Your existing children need you. I think that would be my focus. But you have to make your own decision.

So very sorry and send you love and empathy.
Your living children need you. ❤️

Abort it OP. Your children need you to be the happiest and healthiest you can be! That should be your deciding factor

I'm really sorry, unplanned pregnancies are such rubbish ❤️