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Never thought I'd do this

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lockdownbabyx · 26/07/2023 14:25

Hi everyone, I have 2 beautiful children. My son is 22 months and my daughter is almost 6 months. Very close in age and I was so scared to have 2 under 2, it's the best job ever (although very challenging).
I've now found myself pregnant again, myself and my partner are shocked as we've only had sex a handful of times since my youngest was born and each time used protection.
I immediately referred myself to have an appointment to discuss having a termination. However I think I may be further along than I first thought, possibly around 12 weeks. I have scan next week to find out for sure. I don't know if I could bring myself to have an abortion at this gestation 😭
I had 3 losses before my first baby, never in a million years did I think I would even consider an abortion. But I don't think mentally I could cope with a 3rd so close in age, let alone afford another one!.
Not really sure what I'm after here, I'm just praying I'm not as far as I think I am. I remember the long anxious wait to get to 12 weeks.
I know what I need to do, but I don't know how il get through it 😭

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Pianolin · 26/07/2023 16:55

I'm sorry you're in this position. It's so difficult.

If you possibly can I would get some counselling, just someone outside the situation to listen to you and give you a safe space for your feelings. I would pay privately if you need to so you can talk to someone without having to wait.

Thinking of you. 💐

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