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Unplanned pregnancy - waiting for BPAS appointment.

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pbxxx · 17/03/2021 20:32

I found out two weeks ago that I am pregnant. This was unplanned and I was on the pill. Taken my partner and I completely back and we seem to be disagreeing a lot with it.
As soon as I found out, I felt internally happy but I just knew this was not going to be replicated by my boyfriend. We haven't been together long and on paper, an abortion seems like the logical step to take.

I called BPAS the day after I found out as my boyfriend requested and the first telephone appointment they had was 20th march (2 weeks from finding out). I do not not exactly how far I am into pregnancy due to taking the pill, therefore I am wondering whether anyone has had a recent experience with BPAS and their wait times?

If I was to go through with an abortion, I would opt for the surgical procedure as personal preference. I had one 5 years ago and even though it has still affected me to this day, I would prefer to do that than go through it at home.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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Parkerwhereareyou · 18/03/2021 14:53

Don't be forced into anything.

The relationship may very well not survive either way, if he's so pushy in this way. I'd prefer someone respecting and supporting me, and being realistic and caring, as I'm sure we all would.

I'm instinctively against abortion myself, but am pro choice so long as it's a real choice, with no pressure either way.

He's pressuring you because he doesn't want a child either right now and or with you.

You need to think not just about this moment, but afterwards. It's hard, but that's the only way you can make a choice for yourself.

It may be that not being tied to him with a child is the best choice. It may be that having your child is best. Unfortunately only you can choose. But just make sure it is you doing that, and not someone else for you.

StylishMummy · 18/03/2021 14:56

It sounds like you want this baby and if you regret your last abortion, isn't this one going to compound that feeling?

Have you spoken to anyone other than your boyfriend? What's your living/job situation? If you could support a baby, I'd go ahead if that's what you want to do. A man has 0 rights to dictate over your body and your pregnancy choices

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