termination at 9 weeks, advice/experiences

[pregnancywithouthim]

Hello, I have made the decision (about 98% sure) to terminate a pregnancy, I am absolutely churned up about this and very distressed but feel it is probably the right thing to do.

Can anyone share any experiences about a termination at this stage, physical and mental?

thank you.

The termination is booked for Tuesday, I am being sedated but not put under a GA.

Appointment to book it was upsetting as I saw a scan picture of the baby but I am now absolutely positive I am doing the right thing and am looking forward to getting on with the rest of my life x

I've just remembered something the counsellor at BPAS said to me. It's ok to be sad about the fact that you had a termination but that sadness doesn't mean it was the wrong decision. That really helped me.

I KNOW it's the right thing, I've felt like a huge weight has been lifted, I just want to get it over with now. I'm sad I've been stupid enough to put myself in this position but I know now that I am in this position it's the best way to deal with it.

I had a termination at 9 weeks, I had the pills. It was fine - painful for a day, the next day I was out & about like normal. I was 21, & initially I felt some sadness while never wishing I had continued the pregnancy - it was not feasible at all. I really agree with what someone posted above - you can be sad about it, because it is not a nice situation to be, but that doesn't mean you've made the wrong decision.

I have two kids now & feel even more strongly that I made the right decision then.

I hope it goes well on Tues.

I had a termination at 8 weeks with a local anaesthetic.
If I'd known how painful it would be I'd have gone for a GA.
Mentally I felt a bit low for a few weeks. The hard bit came five years later when I lost my much wanted DS at 17 weeks pg cos of cervical incompetence
I suppose it was guilt kicking in, the feeling that I'd caused it all.

It's only ten years later with my family complete that I've laid it all to rest.
Sorry if this is TMI OP.

I had a surgical termination at 11 weeks when I was 16 (7 years ago).
I chose this option because I felt at the time it was easier rather than having to deal with alot of doctors and nurses with a medical termination.
I was well looked after and respected, and I have to be honest at 23 although I do think about it every now and then, it was the right decision for me and I don't regret it.
I was so ill with the pregnancy I honestly didn't have a massive idea of what was going on so I was well supported. If you need any advice, feel free to pm me, it's a huge thing and I wouldn't like you to feel as if you're on your own. You need to make sure you're 100% sure of what you're doing. Good luck xxx

Hi everyone. I ended my pregnancy today. 9 weeks and 3 days. I had the surgical done. The place I went to had very nice staff and doctors. They had advocates to walk you through everything. I have been non stop crying. From the moment I walked in and as soon as they woke me up. I know i made the right choice but I know I'm always going to wonder. My situation I was in was very hard. The father was abusive verbally and physically. Apparently has a child on the way due in september and i literally just found out. He has other kids and what seems to be a pattern to control every woman he comes in contact with if you attempt to leave him, which is what happened with me. I just wanted to make sure my child could be safe and I knew sending the baby back to heaven would be the only option. This man would've ruined our lives like he did the others. I have cramping and a ton of it. I wish every girl out there the best of luck. Make the choice for you! I wanted to do adoption but this evil man said he would sue me for the baby. I know I'll be okay in the future but for now I'll sit back and just let the emotions run their course.