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11.5 weeks decided to keep but changed my mind. Surgical abortion under a general advice?

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44Jen44 · 01/11/2023 09:21

Hi there.

I posted a few weeks back when I was considering a medical termination. Unexpectedly pregnant with no 3. I was too cowardly to go ahead with the pills. Decided after speaking with partner we could make it work.

Our house isn't really big enough for a third, we are just managing to stay afloat financially and I am struggling with a new job and recent health issues. Husband working a lot of extra hours to make ends meet and his new job requires him to work away a few days a month which isn't easy. My partner and I have started arguing and I have been feeling alone. I have gestational diabetes which is hell. I now just don't think I have the strength to go ahead with this. All I want to do is focus on finding a new career i can be happy in and work on my health and taking care of the two lovely girls we have already.

As I am 11.5 weeks I know it would have to be a surgical option termination. I'm not sure I could do it with just conscious sedation. I think it would have to be a general. Can anyone talk me through what the experience was like having it done under a general? I've never had an operation before and I've been really afraid of going under to get my gallbladder removed due to stones. But I'm desperate for this to be done and finished. Appreciate any responses.

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leni172662389901 · 01/11/2023 12:57

Hey, I've been in your position and just want to say that it was a very smooth experience for me (similar gestation). It's just like being asleep and they wake you after. The staff were brilliant and great with any questions I had. I'm thinking of you and hope all goes well for you. Take care of yourself.

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