Feeling numb before medical termination

[Twentytwentytoo]

I found out just over two weeks ago that I'm pregnant. I have a 3.5yo and an 11 month old. It's not the right time and we're already hanging on by a thread as it is, we're also in the process of selling our house and buying the next one.
I have my appointment tomorrow so should have the pills for medical termination by tomorrow afternoon.

I'm curious to know if anyone else felt numb during this time? I'm 99.9% sure it's the right thing to terminate but I just feel so weird and spaced out.

So I guess three questions, in no particular order:
Did you feel like a complete space cowboy when you first found out?
How long did it take for you to feel 'normal' hormonally after your medical abortion?
How soon can the two pills be taken together? I'm hoping to take the first tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 (I pick them up at 3:15) but then would 'like' to if poss take the next tablets the next morning (so I can perhaps get the worst done whilst the kids are at nursery). Is this a bit optimistic?

Thanks so much. I'm so sad I have to make this decision but am confident it's right for the family we have now.

Hello

hust came across your thread and I feel the same, totally disconnected from it all. just wondering how you got on with it? I’m due to go on Tuesday as they want to scan me first and just feeling apprehensive with the whole process.

Tbh I think it might be self preservation to get you through the wait. I found it to be the hardest bit
Once I took the first pill I felt a pang of sadness, but not for doing it, more for us getting to this situation. But, the next day when I took the final 4 pills and the process started I felt relief. I’ve no doubt now that it was the right thing for our family.
I hope you’re ok. One of my early pregnancy symptoms is feeling spaced out and I’m already feeling less like that 2 days post.
Sending you good luck and hope you feel resolved soon x

I think you’re right, it’s a coping mechanism.

This sounds so strange to say but reading this is a comfort to me and has really helped me right now.

I've recently found out that i am pregnant again by doing a test the day before going for my coil fitting back in, to say I was shocked is an understatement. I'm currently on mat leave with a 5 month old and already have another child in nursery, im considering termination as financially this would see us on our knees in the future and its just not something I think we would be able to manage with.

I've really been struggling with this decision feeling like a horrible person but it was a comfort to find your post this morning.

Would you mind letting me know your experience and any advise you may have please?

Thank you x