Failed abortion- now 22 weeks.

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Hello,

I had an abortion at 9 weeks. Turns out that it failed. I’m now 22 weeks, I’ve had a scan& the baby is perfectly healthy& growing fine. I’m just petrified of any birth defects it might have? Are there more chances of disabilities such as autism due to taking the medication?

If it’s the case, in all honestly, I don’t mind. It’s just playing in my mind.

Thank you xx

Hiya I know this post was years ago but wondered how everyone got on? Was there healthy babies?

I had the abortion pills at 4 weeks and regretted it there and then. I had what felt like a heavy bleed for 5 days that’s it. Skip forward 5 weeks and the clinic scanned me and said I was still pregnant. I’d like to keep the pregnancy but I’m so blinking scared. I read your story and thought I’d seek some guidance on it all if ok. Thank you ❤️

Hi Fruitbat! You are one of the few who gets a second chance to make this choice. It sounds like your heart is telling you to continue the pregnancy, do you want to talk about your circumstances? Is the main issue that is scaring you the finances, or something else?

If your biggest scare is birth defects, please know that if the abortion pill does not work, the risk of defects is only a tiny bit higher than in women who took no pill. Many women on this board who changed their mind and had unsuccessful abortions have reported back with healthy babies that grew into healthy children. If you have been wishing you could go back in time and make a different choice, you are getting a chance to have a miracle baby. I wish you all the best and hope you have some support and encouragement from someone in your life.

Sorry for the late reply. But thank you so much for your kind words. The day you sent it I was super nervous as I had a private scan booked that day. I got to the scan and little bean looks like they are going well and I am just coming up 10 weeks. I’m beyond grateful finding this thread and also for your response. Thank you ❤️

That is absolutely heartwarming. I wish you and your little one all the best. May the love outweigh any difficulties you encounter.

Hello..this thread really has given me so much hope. I’ve been madly depressed since my MA - I ended up only taking the first pill (mifepristone) in office and immediately regretted my decision so I never took the second pills. I read up on the supposed abortion pill reversal but read that it’s not medically approved or studied yet so I decided to just wait it out and see but it’s killing me to know..I was 6 months postpartum when I found out I was 4weeks+2days I freaked out and thought having two under two would just be too hard but after time thinking about it I know I could do it and I regret my decision deeply💔hoping to get as lucky as some of you mamas please pray for me as I know I’ll never be able to fully forgive myself

Hey so did you had a healthy baby???

Yes I did! My miracle baby came at 32 weeks, but she was healthy. Happy baby growing up turning into a little lady. She is 3 now, going on 35!! Lol! Very smart, just started pre-k and loving the life that I have provided for her. I'm forever grateful! Truly a blessing! #ILoveMotherhood

Hiya ah lovely to hear this how amazing ❤️. I’m 27 weeks. Everything is great on the scans and she’s growing well which is great. Every day im
grateful it failed and that she’s thriving and doing well. Thank you for sharing your story means a lot x

My baby is now 2 and she is perfect! I could not be more grateful. The rest of my pregnancy was for the most part uncomplicated and same with delivery.