I've got a question about termination. Please no negative comments please scroll on if you have nothing nice to say.
Did you regret it? Is the procedure painful?
Any helpful tips would be great
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The procedure is not painful. I think you know if your going to do it you've made the right choices. I don't regret mine. I sat down and did the pros and cons. And cons far outweighed the pros. Good luck with whatever decision you make x
It was yuk. It was emotional getting the procedure is surreal, the after is yuk but not painful. long term I have no regret or sadness or what ifs. I knew it was the right thing and just had to do it.
It's not painful I had a surgical termination. Do I regret it yes everyday, I rushed in and got it done at 5 weeks. I think if you want to get one u need to take time in making your decision. Big hugs xx
Not painful hut do regret
Thankyou for your honest answers xo.
Many many years ago in my late teens I had a surgical termination. I don't remember much pain. I do remember feeling guilty and irresponsible at the time. I had wished i never put myself in that situation. Do I regret it, no I don't. I have never regretted my choice. I have regretted putting myself in that situation and from thay day on, i have ensured I will never make that mistake again. Good luck.
No experience or practical advice, just sending my support to you during this scary and horrible time. All the best and I hope you have someone to talk to and you aren't going through this alone.
I dont regret it because it was the correct decision for me. Would I of kept it if I was in the right position..yes but for me no regrets.
No pain you get put to sleep. Worst part for me is needing a driver and not being able to swim or lay in a bath.
I hugely regret it. I should have kept the baby and turfed my husband who insisted that I have the termination.
Procedure itself wasn't painful, it was under general anaesthetic. I had significant painful cramping, dizziness and fainting spells for a few days afterwards.
For me and my situation and looking back now, I absolutely regret it. Physically it didnt hurt, I went under. Prior to going to sleep i had an ultrasound to determine how far along I was, my biggest mistake was looking at the screen, it caused me to make a connection to the baby. Emotionally it destroyed me. Im sorry I hope this doesnt upset you, it's such a personal decision and one person's experience cant be compared to your situation. I wish you well x
The procedure itself wasn't painful. The waiting in the clinic beforehand and the preadmission I guess you would call it was uncomfortable. I think I ended up waiting four hours. Afterwards it is uncomfortable. I was miserable and the period like cramps were quite painful for me
I regretted it because all I ever wanted in life was a child. But only a short couple of years after I came to terms that it was the right decision as me and my partner weren't ready in our relationship (only being together 6 months before I fell pregnant) and I was probably too young myself (20)
As long as you are 100% about the decision you will be fine or if not I'm sure you will come to accept the decisions and repercussions. I had a bit of depression but by myself got through it. I now have a 9 month old and I couldn't imagine life any other way. Sometimes I do think about the other baby and what it would be like etc but continually tell myself it was the right choice.
You'll be fine, just try and find someone that can be your rock, your support and you should get through it ok
The procedure itself wasn't painful. The waiting in the clinic beforehand and the preadmission I guess you would call it was uncomfortable. I think I ended up waiting four hours. Afterwards it is uncomfortable. I was miserable and the period like cramps were quite painful for me
I regretted it because all I ever wanted in life was a child. But only a short couple of years after I came to terms that it was the right decision as me and my partner weren't ready in our relationship (only being together 6 months before I fell pregnant) and I was probably too young myself (20)
As long as you are 100% about the decision you will be fine or if not I'm sure you will come to accept the decisions and repercussions. I had a bit of depression but by myself got through it. I now have a 9 month old and I couldn't imagine life any other way. Sometimes I do think about the other baby and what it would be like etc but continually tell myself it was the right choice.
You'll be fine, just try and find someone that can be your rock, your support and you should get through it ok
I had the "tablet version" (cant remember the correct term..)4 years ago now. The first lot didnt work amd then the stress of getting a new lot sent before the cut off point (7 weeks) which was fast approaching in 3 days time over the weekend, another 2 hour round trip to pick them up.
Severe period pain, i thought it was going ok then BAM! The kids thought i was nuts lol the day on the couch, heat pack and alot of tears!
They say the surgery is better, depends on your circumstances.
As for regrets? None whatsoever. We were not in a good place, but 4 years on. Relationship better than ever we were blessed with another. I have only ever shared my experience with 2 very close friends.i dont see it as a bad thing. Everyone's circumstances are different. A reasonably easy decision for us and again, no regrets xx
I totally regret having one.. Ours was due mid July and its been 7 years and i still find it very hard at that time of year, i am still with my hubby and 2 years later we went on to have one but still feel guilty.. a lot of "what ifs".
This isn't a negative comment just one from the other side (I believe in abortion's just to be clear) when I first fell I didn't want it.. I didn't think I was ready for a baby.. My partner wanted to keep it but had said he would support me in whatever I chose.. I agreed to having the baby even tho I wasn't 100% sure I could do it.. I know now if I had chosen the other way I would of regretted it.. I guess it really comes down to what's in your heart.. Goodluck with everything xx
I do regret it but i know for my family it was the right decision.
Did it hurt i had the pills and yes it didi hurt both physically and mentally so please be prepared its not painless.
Only you in yourself will know if it is the right thing for you and your family.
I had an abortion at 19 (now 26) - it was the best decision I ever made, I honestly do not regret it at all! I wasn't ready to be a mother and the father was a one night stand ..... TRUST YOUR GUT !!!
The procedure doesn't hurt, I was put under so was asleep and woke up drowsy, slept the rest of the day away and felt fine after
I now have a lovely little 11month old boy with my current partner and we couldn't be happier, because we were both ready and committed to being the best parents we could be
It wasn't painful, it hit me hard mentally though. I know it was for the best though and don't regret the decision I made.
I had a medical abortion at 7 weeks, was as painful as a bad period (cramps). Took a couple of days, it's best to plan to stay home if possible until it passes.
Nope, no regrets. Always been a strong supporter of choice but never thought I'd do it. I was 43, have 3 kids, & health issues (back problems). I guess we'd have coped but really, another pregnancy would have wrecked my body (probably couldn't have looked after a baby properly) & ruined my family. My kids need my time & attention now, especially the oldest. I think 'what if' occasionally & I adore babies to pieces but really, no regrets.
Ive had a few. Two of them i didnt get emotional. I was young and there was noway i was going to be a mum..the next 2 were very emotional. I had had my son by this time and although the timing was not right it still hurt to do it. I did try not to think about it but it was extremely hard when i was in love with the dad. The procedure itself is very quick and you're placed inder general anaesthetic in WA...you wake and have tea and a biscuit...you bleed like a normal period. And life goes on.
Never once regretted it.
I was not emotionally capable nor fincially capable to give the baby a life it deserved. I had made multiple poor choices that led me to this situation And I was not going go fuel that by not giving the child the life it deserves. I Was not in secure relationship, most certainly didn't want a dad to a child who didn't want it, nor was ready for it. Children cost a fortune! Its absolutely crap when people say they dont. Be strong dont have a child you can't emotionally nor fincially afford with out government assistance,
I had a surgical termination just over a year ago. No I don't regret it. I do have days where it'll cross my mind and I'll have a little cry, but I'm not drowning in regret. I honestly would have loved another baby but it wasn't the right time. I struggled with the decision to terminate and took weeks to make up my mind, but I know I made the right decision for myself and my other children.
In relation to pain, once the unaesthetic wore off I did experience cramping which felt like bad period pain. I was prescribed strong painkillers which helped a lot. I also didn't bleed much afterwards. I'd suggest taking it easy though and really giving your body time to heal. Stupidly I overdid it a bit and on the 5th day after the procedure my bleeding increased, I lost a lot of blood clots and the pain was pretty bad. Apparently that's common, especially if you don't rest enough.