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so angry about abortion

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FightingWithTheWind · 19/11/2020 11:25

I have found out I am pregnant, I have the contraceptive implant in my arm, this should not have happened. All the doctor can say is that no contraceptive is 100% reliable which I knew and I couldn't blame the doctor for even if I wanted to. I live in a 2 bedroom flat, my partner and I could not afford to move somewhere bigger unless we uproot our children, the eldest of whom is settled so well in her school and we would have to be moving much further away from our family and it would just be very unfair on the children we already have. As it is if we stay where we are we don't have the space for another baby and realistically we can't financially afford another baby just yet.

But I want this baby. I know it isn't the right thing to do, and I know that there are a million reasons why we can't have this baby and so I know I have to have the termination. I am just so angry. I'm angry that my friend has 4 children, doesn't work and has a 3 bedroom house and never had to consider not being able to afford them; I'm angry at myself for feeling that way, I'm angry at my partner who doesn't seem particularly affected by this decision, I'm angry that implant failed even though I know it does happen. I'm just angry, and scared. I want to throw a tantrum and scream and tell the world how unfair it is but I can't and that makes me angry too. I feel like this is turning me into a very horrible person.

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CloudyVanilla · 19/11/2020 18:40

@Zoecarter some of us "cheerleaders" are telling the OP she can make it work because we have lived through a very similar situation

The OP wants the baby. The baby will come from a loving home, their mother can still work towards her goals. I have 3 aged 5 and under, I'm completing a part time agree and working in a field I want to progress in.

Having a baby, unplanned or otherwise. Does not put an end to your dreams and prospects.

Coffeeandcocopops · 19/11/2020 19:02

The baby can share your room for at least two years. Could you make it work?

Audreyseyebrows · 19/11/2020 19:15

Scream, throw things and have a massive tantrum. You are allowed!

If you are having a scan next week maybe hold off any decisions until then. Look into counselling, it will help before, during and after what ever you decide.

Only you can decide and only you know how you will feel. Might be worth looking at the larger family board, you will probably see people on there who have similar concerns.

Good luck op, whatever decision you make.

Zoecarter · 19/11/2020 19:47

@CloudyVanilla sorry I just reread my post. I ment it will be hard for her to terminate. Unfortunately it is something I have been threw and something I think of daily even tho it was over 15 years ago. But I was young going out with a drug addict and no way ready for a baby. But if you arnt a teenager and want a baby and have a loving home you will make it work

I will ask mumsnet to edit. Thank you for pointing that out I feel terrible. Xx

SandyY2K · 19/11/2020 22:15

It's really not just about space at the moment...it's also the impact on the existing children, the quality of life,
opportunities you can give your children and the financial impact of a third child while your partner is the sole/main provider and would carrythat pressure/burden.

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