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Medical abortion advice/experiences

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ThatPeppySheep · 10/07/2026 16:28

Hi all, I’m looking for medical termination experiences please. I’ve found myself in a difficult situation of needing a termination, we fell pregnant unexpectedly due to failed contraception with already having a 16 month old (due date would be the same as my daughters 2nd birthday), we don’t have the room or finances to go ahead which has been difficult to accept but come to terms with this now. I’ve had a NIGHTMARE experience with MSI and I’ve today, eventually got the pills almost 3 weeks after finding out I was pregnant. Luckily, I had an US on Wednesday and they could only see a 8mm sac with a yolk sac within and no fetal pole inside which puts me at around 5w6d today so will be taking the final pills 6w1d. I’ve read so many horror stories online about the pain being unbearable, passing out, throwing up, worst pain of their lives etc and I’ve got myself in a state but I’ve found some comfort in reading experiences on mumsnet and wondering if anyone could share please? I’m taking the first pill tonight and the rest on Sunday at 2pm. I’m keen to know how long the worst of the process lasted for everybody as I’m really worried I won’t be over the worst by my daughters bedtime as she’s not the greatest sleeper but due to other commitments, I can’t take these before Sunday afternoon. I’ve been given codeine and told to take ibuprofen and paracetamol and would like to know when people took different pain relief to minimise the pain? I’m genuinely so scared to do this!😩 my partner will be home to care for my daughter all day Sunday and will put her to bed Sunday evening but she usually wants me if she wakes in the night, he’s also taking the Monday off work, will this be enough time?

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ThatPeppySheep · 10/07/2026 20:18

Bump! Xx

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Flowergurl89 · 11/07/2026 12:43

I have been reading about this to and am in the same position. The key seems to be taking the pain medication early, and a bit before 2nd pills in case you throw up. Hopefully as you are not too far along it will be less painful. Advice seems to be set a whole day aside for second pills some say starting at 8 can be over by 1 but can take until the evening. Hope you are OK, if you partner is with you maybe have a pain relief schedule ready to help stay on top of any pain x

ThatPeppySheep · 11/07/2026 18:30

Flowergurl89 · 11/07/2026 12:43

I have been reading about this to and am in the same position. The key seems to be taking the pain medication early, and a bit before 2nd pills in case you throw up. Hopefully as you are not too far along it will be less painful. Advice seems to be set a whole day aside for second pills some say starting at 8 can be over by 1 but can take until the evening. Hope you are OK, if you partner is with you maybe have a pain relief schedule ready to help stay on top of any pain x

thanks so much for replying. I really hope everything goes okay for you! I take the misoprostol tomorrow, ill be relieved once its all over🥲xx

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ThatPeppySheep · Yesterday 11:40

Flowergurl89 · 11/07/2026 12:43

I have been reading about this to and am in the same position. The key seems to be taking the pain medication early, and a bit before 2nd pills in case you throw up. Hopefully as you are not too far along it will be less painful. Advice seems to be set a whole day aside for second pills some say starting at 8 can be over by 1 but can take until the evening. Hope you are OK, if you partner is with you maybe have a pain relief schedule ready to help stay on top of any pain x

Hi, I don’t know if you’ve already gone through this but my experience was extremely positive. If you need anyone to talk to if you’re still worried please reach out! Xx

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