Just taken pills and nervous

[Starjammer]

I've just inserted the tablets for a termination at 7 weeks and am lying here waiting for things to happen. Feel very anxious and sad that I'm in this position (not sad about the termination generally as it's absolutely the correct choice for me and our family, but sad I got into this situation and am going through this).

I spent most of last night reading through posts on this forum to try and understand what might happen. I was bleeding when I woke up today so I think my body had started the process already after the first pill, and I don't have the crippling nausea I've had for the past week or so, but I'm very nervous about what's to come today. DH has taken our DD downstairs and I'm fully stocked with painkillers, pads and hot water bottle.

Just here for a handhold OP. Hope it continues in a straightforward way. Are you under clinic care if you need to ask questions/get support?

Thank you ❤️. Yes, I've got lots of numbers of places to call if I need to. I was really pleasantly surprised by how quick and straightforward it has been. I called the sexual health clinic on Weds morning, a doctor called me back that afternoon to discuss, then a nurse, then I picked up my pills on Thursday morning and the nurse rang me later that day to go through everything. I was prepared for it to be at struggle on the NHS, just given Covid and general times for stuff, so I'm glad that it's an accessible service for women to access.

Feeling a lot of pressure but no real pain yet. I've been prescribed codeine but not sure if I should take it just in case or wait until things start to hurt. Feels very strange just lying waiting for something to happen!

I passed two large clots about 3-4cm across about 45 mins ago and nothing more since then, just bleeding and the odd stringy bit. Not sure if that was 'it' or not - I've had almost no pain. I take the last two tablets in a couple of hours.

How has the rest of the day been?

Hope you're doing okay. X

Thank you, it's been surprisingly okay. Just bleeding now and cramps very manageable, certainly no worse than period pain. All in all, a lot better than I expected and I feel well enough to do bedtime for my DD and have some dinner.

Thanks for the support

I hope you sleep well tonight. I’m sure you are glad that today is over.

Take it easy.xx

glad to hear it's going ok.