Hi guys,
I'm currently going through the second stage of a medical abortion. I'm around 9 weeks.
Just wondering if anyone had been through/going through this and could share their experiences or just keep me company/take my mind off of it.
Me and my partner have two children and knew we didn't want anymore. I was on contraceptive but somehow fell pregnant anyway so it was a shock. I instantly knew what I had to do and my partner said he'd support me whatever my choice.
I had to wait a couple of weeks for the consultation and it was all done via the phone. I took the first pill yesterday lunch time and the 4 pills this evening around 4. I'm upstairs trying to keep myself busy while my partner occupies the kids downstairs.
I took the 4 tablets orally between my teeth and cheeks as I didn't want to risk messing it up by inserting them. After around 45 minutes the cramping started and I am now bleeding.
I expected it to take much longer to start so I'm slightly worried by this. But have been reading lots of posts on here that have reassured me for now.
I've just taken some paracetamol and ibuprofen, avoiding the codeine as it makes me feel awful, but will take if necessary.
Did anyone have any of the side effects, how long did they take to kick in? I'm really worried about the pain and any vomiting as I am terrified of being sick. The cramps and bleeding are like a light period atm, obviously i am expecting this to get worse but for now my main issue is the mental process.
I know I've done the right thing. I haven't second guessed my decision at all. But I can't stop thinking the worst about everything now and it's giving me severe anxiety. Just hoping some of you lovelies could help keep my mind occupied/give me some more pleasant stories than the horror ones I read yesterday.
Sorry for waffling ❤