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Pregnancy post-abortion

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AnnaliseH · 07/02/2021 11:12

Hi Ladies,

Not sure this is going to go down well as abortion is a sensitive subject and opinions differ. But would appreciate your support.

Six weeks ago I had a medical abortion because of an unplanned pregnancy, which took me completely by surprise. I panicked. Already have two kids, am working full time and studying. I felt really unwell with the pregnancy. Depression descended. I made a decision to terminate at eight weeks gestation, which I now seriously regret. It was a very hard decision to make, I didn’t know it was going to affect me the way it has...

My husband is keen on a third baby so we are just seeing what happens. Not using protection. Am not tracking ovulation this time or getting preoccupied with monitoring symptoms. Quietly hoping I may become pregnant again soon.

Would be really nice to hear if anybody’s been in a similar situation. Feels quite lonely. Thanks so much!

OP posts:
Feelinglost2024 · 09/07/2024 12:05

Thankyou for your reply. I hope I get another chance as I am heartbroken.

Feelinglost2024 · 09/07/2024 23:27

AnnaliseH · 08/02/2021 21:21

UPDATE:

Just wanted to thank everybody who has responded on this thread. Your messages have made a difference. Thanks so much! It's amazing to hear about other women going through similar experiences.

I've come to a place of calm within myself albeit the sadness of the decision I made remains. As my counsellor said, full acceptance may take a long time to arrive at.

Am getting on a bit age-wise with few fertile years or months (who knows) left. So I'll let it be and see what happens. A baby may come along or it might not. Whichever way, I will not force it.

Hello, just wondering if you went on to have a baby ? How are you doing ?

Feelinglost2024 · 13/07/2024 19:31

AnnaliseH · 08/02/2021 21:21

UPDATE:

Just wanted to thank everybody who has responded on this thread. Your messages have made a difference. Thanks so much! It's amazing to hear about other women going through similar experiences.

I've come to a place of calm within myself albeit the sadness of the decision I made remains. As my counsellor said, full acceptance may take a long time to arrive at.

Am getting on a bit age-wise with few fertile years or months (who knows) left. So I'll let it be and see what happens. A baby may come along or it might not. Whichever way, I will not force it.

Hello, how are you doing ? I was just wondering if you managed to conceive yet ? I am in the same position.

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