Medical abortion- so scared please advise

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Hi everyone,

I recieved my pills today and took the first one around 12pm. I've felt physically fine, made no difference. I'm absolutely terrified of taking the next set tomorrow. I've barely slept the last few days. I have been reading alot online and while there has been some positive stories, alot of the horrific ones are on my mind. I know it is different for everyone but I'm so scared.
The trouble I have is I am doing it alone. I live at home and no one knows. I cannot tell my family at all. I'm struggling on deciding when to take the second set of pills to be honest. I'm not sure if I should take it during the day and just brave it and maybe pass it off as bad period pain or at night and just have more peace of mind that no one will worry. It's really quiet sad that's where my head is at. I am 5 weeks and 1 day. I have never been pregnant before and my period pain is usually quiet mild. I was given 2 codine tablets at 30g but I also have co-codamol at home. Should I start with co-codamol (8g codiene) to begin with and then hours later take the codiene if needed. Can I take ibuprofen with co-codamol. I'm so scared

I hope it goes well for you. I know it's really hard and so easy to say dont worry as it really is a lot but sending u love and prayers. Thinking of u. Let me know how u get on xx

Thank you so much for the reassurance from your post! I actually started to bleed last night (like a heavy period with light cramps) The clinic called me earlier and I explained what was happening and said I was expecting huge clots and loads of bleeding (from stories I have read) and was advised with it being so early on in pregnancy what I’m experiencing is completely normal which has made me feel loads better. They cancelled the scan as I was bleeding now and told me to take the test in 2 weeks time. Fingers crossed it’s over by then. I’m glad your was all a success 😁

I completely understand. Yeh I read alot and literally was expecting loads of bleeding. It's hard when you do it at home and don't know what to expect. Great that you've started bleeding now hopefully it has eased your mind a bit. Take it easy on yourself xx

Just want to say thankyou for this post his has made my process a lot easier as I am also every alone in this situation and am terrified to take the tablet but I know I need to as it’s not the right time or situation right now

Hey, just wanted to say I hope you're doing okay. If you didn't take the tablets yet and wanted to talk, feel free to post again with your thoughts. I hope you didn't have to go through that alone.