How long did you wait for an abortion?

[allthesharks]

I've just found out I'm pregnant and I am certain I don't want to continue with the pregnancy. The main reason being that I have three children and after each pregnancy my mental health has really suffered. After my last pregnancy I ended up in a psychiatric mother and baby unit as I was so unwell. I was only discharged from the unit a couple of months ago (my son is now 1). I can't take that risk again for the sake of my three children. They deserve to have a mother and they came close to losing me.

I've contacted Marie Stopes and the earliest appointment they can offer me for a consultation is 2 weeks away. I've only just found out and so I know I've got time but I know that this is the right decision and I just want it done now.

I don't mean for any of this to sound cold or callous. I just know that I can't go through with this pregnancy. Even with that said, this decision is weighing very heavy on me and the waiting is not helping matters.

I've also contacted BPAS and I'm waiting to hear back from them. I just wondered how long anyone else has waited for the initial consultation and then from the consultation to being given the tablets or having the procedure.

Thank you for any insight you can offer.

Hi @allthesharks

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this shit situation, it's completely understandable why you wish to go ahead with termination.

I am in the same boat re termination, called MIS and have 2 week wait...can you let me know if you have any better luck with bpas?

Thank you and I hope you are holding up ok xxxx

@thisisshitttttt

Hi *@allthesharks*

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this shit situation, it's completely understandable why you wish to go ahead with termination.

I am in the same boat re termination, called MIS and have 2 week wait...can you let me know if you have any better luck with bpas?

Thank you and I hope you are holding up ok xxxx

I'm so sorry you're going through this too. It's an awful combination of emotions isn't it?

I called BPAS this afternoon as I was getting inpatient and she initially said consultations at the moment are available at the end of the month, but she went through the questions and then had a look at what was available and she had one for 20 minutes later! The nurse called me and she was lovely. We went through all the questions and I've opted to have the pills sent out to me as I'd rather do it at home and have a bit of control.

It didn't take me anywhere near as long to get through to BPAS on the phone so maybe give them a call.

It is worth mentioning that in Bpas we have Consultations cancelled all the time so last minute availability can come up .. you can also book online
Waiting times can vary at times but if you are lucky you can get a Consultation in minutes

Worth mentioning this is only invaluable if you are absolutely sure of your decision
If you are still considering your options then it is better to wait , this gives you time to continue considering what is best for you