We want to give our child the best life possible, and now is not that time. I too had an abortion a couple of days ago 1/10/20. 13 years later I still cry for my baby. I hope everything will be okay. I found out I was pregnant exactly two years ago this weekend. Im 28 now and I dont see having a kids in the future maybe because I cant forgive myself with what Ive done. And an angel to look after you, too. This hurts me down to my soul. I think about it most days (I would be due on 30th May which coincidentally is my birthday) but I dont dwell on it anymore and do appreciate that for me it just wasnt the right time and I was not ready or prepared to give a child the life it deserves. That is my "right." When we want our baby in womb then it is a baby. My decision to have an abortion was a major fork in the road of my life. And with this tornado in my mind, I wrapped the pee stick (that represented my fate) in toilet paper (which, I couldnt help thinking, was a pretty good metaphor for what was now my life). None of it matters. Your dads hand squeezes mine, although I dont think its purposeful, and he asks again, Whats wrong? I look him dead in the eyes, knowing Im about to change his life forever. I am totally against abortion. Im afraid that in a few years I wont be able to based on my cervical health. It would have been too early to know the sex for sure but when I think of her I feel her and I know she was my baby girl your not alone, whatever you feel, your not alone. At 18 weeks, April and her husband found out that their baby had lethal skeletal dysplasia. Long story short Im 26 now, engaged to my partner for the last 5 years. Im working on it though. Couldnt take my meds or prenatals because the baby threw up everything. Im not mad at you anymore. All the best. I told myself there was no way i could be pregnant. The emotions you displayed in this article made me cry because it is exactly how I feel. In her 2021 memoir, Teresa Leet shares her experiences in both having an abortion and placing her baby for adoption.While the abortion caused her years of emotional trauma, she has no regrets about choosing adoption.. A lack of knowledge about abortion. Im ready,but am I really ready? Be strong for me hold on to me Heartache and emptiness daily. I loved this poem so much, it made me cry. Yes, Im still pregnant. I dont want you to go through thisit never does go away. Open Letter Concerning the Killing of "Baby Amanda" On November 3, 2022, National Public Radio (NPR) aired the sounds of the killing of a Child through abortion. ? I have three healthy children 21,17 and 13 from a previous marriage. We, unlike many stories, are able to provide and give the child a good life. All the best xxxx, Hi Owami, your message speaks to me because I was completely alone too. Hey, came across this after searching for something to resonate with how I feel. is! I n 1967, when Governor Ronald Reagan made California the third state in the union to liberalize its abortion laws, his hesitancy about doing so was clear from the start . I know that deep down hes right but its tearing me apart. That is my story which I have never shared. Thank you for your bravery! The mother and daughter "were so . We talk about how we could make it work, but it just doesnt make sense. I go into a patient room for questions and Im told your dad can join me later for the mini-counseling session. It would be my second but he has children from a previous marriage. Now I m just waiting for my appointment but I feel so shit , down and gonna cry all the time. My name is also Ashley and im also at the 10 year mark. Just my thoughts ?? And then we came back home. I m a thai women but I moved to England to live with my husband , he is 34 years old and weve been together nearly 3 years. "Everything about a later termination is already so incredibly difficult even just picking up the phone to make the appointment. It breaks my heart to know that the only two times Ive been pregnant ended with me terminating. A 33-year-old mother of three from central Texas is escorted down the hall by a clinic administrator prior to getting an abortion, at Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport, La., in late 2021. I got an abortion two years ago and while I know it was the right decision it is something I still mourn, that was my first and my only as well and this article HITS HOME. Last Wednesday we went for the abortion and it has been the hardest week physically and mentally for me. **** Truth is ive been crying my eyes out i am on birth control always on time with my pills. I moved to another state, finished my undergrad (with a newborn) in teaching and even completed grad school also in teaching (with a toddler at the time). I was extremely saddened by the Feb. 18 Buffalo News article concerning the 36 actresses who intended to spend hours reading from "The Handmaid's Tale" to benefit . I just wish I presented her with an easy choice. I dont regret it but I do have feeling about what if. He advised me continuing the pregnancy would be a danger and I decided more so on my own after talking with my mother if it was the right decision to make for the baby. I know one day when everything is settled down and fine she/he will come again and Ill be more prepared. I know you made the right decision for you! Maybe you think no one understands. I havent gone one day without thinking of it and causing major heartache, especially as family members and friend have now kids. I love him so much it hurts I cant imagine my life without him, he filled a hole I didnt know I had. Oh mommy, I can't go on anymore help me 17 years have gone by since you made that fateful decision. I told my cousin and she said that his name sounded familiar and asked around. Anyway. My heart is breaking but I cant have another child on my own. Im 29 and each partner Ive been with had children outside of me after we ended our relationship. Leet had an abortion at age 15 in the early 1980s. There are so many things I am looking forward to, and I can't wait to be held in your arms and taught by the very best mama I can think of! We do not have the money, the room, were too old, etc. We cant afford this baby. WASHINGTON The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they "must" provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment. Up to this moment Im still thinking of her, asking God and her for forgiveness. I was accepted into a Masters program the day before. And then I blurt out, without any grace, and much louder than I intend, Im pregnant. His eyes get wide as frisbees and he says, Wait. We then move to a different room and wait for the doctor. Must be awful. I had been taking pregnancy tests every cycle for the past six months just to have peace of mind. And Ill honour them both every minute of every day. Hi, Mommy. What if I was never able to get back on track with school and start my career? I couldnt face a potential miscarriage, still birth or birth defects and my doctors had no guidance for me and what I was dealing with regarding my health. But I begged her not to go, I pleaded at times crying on the phone. Did you end up keeping your baby ? And then I blurt out, without any grace, and much louder than I intend, Im pregnant. His eyes get wide as frisbees and he says, Wait. In a saline abortion procedure, caustic saline solution was injected into the mother's womb. You were there, so was my existence. Some in the anti-abortion movement use the song, or . I found out I was pregnant the same day I was supposed to get an IUD inserted. Thank you so much for this. Been with him for 5 yrs & hes still married to his first wife and they both share an 8yr old she wont let him see her since she turned 4yrs old but cries about her expressing how much he misses his babygirl. All these fears at once can seem unsurmountable, but when you help her chip away at each, she'll begin to feel more confident. This resonates with me. Im so fearful I dont know what to do. I miss my baby every day. So I can understand your conflicting emotions. She is 23, theyve been together 6 months and shes not ready for such a huge commitment. I need advice from someone, anyone. I was 17 yrs old when I got pregnant, At that age I was not ready, alot of expectations from my parents await me plus the fact that I got pregnant by the person I dont love.so Ive decided to abort it by means of massage. Your baby will always be with you, even if your boyfriend isnt. I am really struggling with the choice, even though I know it made most sense. Made the biggest mistake of my life 4 yrs ago. I have been sleeping with a guy unprotected for a year now last month I got pregnant and I had a miscarriage I never told him because we are not together. The connection happened from day one. I wish I wouldve bought her plan b or made sure she was taking her birth control but those options are completely out of reach now. Physically or health wise and its not suppose to be this way. She wo t talk to anyone as she feels she would be seen as weak. Im lost and have a follow up appointment in 2 weeks to test my hcg levels by that time is will be 8 weeks almost 9. Im almost 6 weeks pregnant and although I want this baby, my husband does not. I have too many dreams to fulfill and after the abortion i literally have 200 dollars in my bank account. On the way to the apartment he called and asked if I was hungry. I pulled up my pants, didnt flush, and walked back into the classroom where twelve toddlers slept. I am 6 weeks and already feeling flutters and I feel like I will never get past be this. I dont know if you have lived in regret or relief of your abortion before this moment, or what feelings his opinions have risen out of you now- all I know is what you decided to do with your pregnancy, whether that involved him ten years ago or not, was your decision. Its something I think about every day. Babies need around the clock care for decades; they are nothing like pets. No matter how much support one has, it can so easily feel like you are going through it alone. However he didnt. Those options may be easier, less expensive, and more in reach than you think. So afraid. The relationship was very toxic over all. purchasing sperm from a donor, via a cryobank I pull out a second test with two pink lines, that I took while on the phone with my sister this time in the apartment, this time repeating different expletives. And I cry every single day. No matter how he was conceived this baby wasnt a mistake not to me. We use protection and still Ive ended up pregnant once more. 2. Hes verbally abusive, Ive spent all my money on him, no savings, lots of debt he makes the money I just make very little. I have images that its the same as trying to kill one of my current children. A letter to my unborn child - you deserve an explanation We named you to help us grieve for you By anonymous on 19/11/2013 surgical abortion abortion 18 weeks Firstly I need to tell you that me & your daddy have decided to name you. Because we still didnt get married when our family asked us we use to say next year next year but now I dont think if its ever gone happen. A boy or a girl? Im so sorry. I was 6 weeks when I went for an ultrasound .. and all I saw was a small blob that I referred to as my nugget. You will always be part of my heart, and I know that if someday I see two pink lines again, it will be you coming back to me. I really commend you Shawn. These letters are an appeal to all who read them to choose life. Massachusetts Democrat told to resign after abortion remarks leave parents irate. I didnt know you, but I loved you. I was its mother. It resonates and although Im still very sad, makes me feel more peaceful. Guess what? I hope you are healing well and have found happiness in other ways, until one day you and your unborn baby see each other again. I wanted to be your everything. I really didn't want to die. I dont want to get in trouble I just dont know what to think anymore. Im maybe 3-5 weeks pregnant but already feel attached. But the six-week deadline contrasts starkly with early American abortion law, where the procedure was legal until "quickening"the first time a mother feels the baby kick, which can happen . I think. I have a three year old. I didnt want to do this. So many people would love to give that little one a home. Take care. Just not now. She told me he has a live in girlfriend for 6 years and the girl has a 10 year old son that is not his but he helped raise. it didnt take him long to move past but its something I struggle with frequently in the form of nightmares and guilt. I like the word dad because Father is in Heaven. I feel like I have to get the abortion or he will resent me and our relationship will be over. Not how I thought I would live my life. I wish you and your baby love and healthy lives your braver than I was I envy that, I had an abortion in April. Ive worked hard to get here and set myself into a schedule for still working, still being able to play with my daughter and somehow study. Im not pregnant. I went into the first floor bathroom and peed on that little white-tipped stick. Your dad talks about how hes an alcoholic, out-of-work barista. I thought I was the problem. The first question the nurse asks is, What was the first day of your last period?, and I burst into tears. I love him he doesnt exactly feel the same, as per the way our relationship has gone these last few Years which caused it to end. Ill always be one. I was 5 weeks when I decided to let my baby go, I miss her everyday . I was a 19 year old college student with absolutely no plans to marry or have kids at that point. So not really any adult guidance, or access to the financial resources parents often avail their young-adult children. I wish this decision wasnt so hard. I might have forgotten what I learned and failed my license exam in the future since Id have to take a leave. it really makes my decision i made 10 months ago seem like the right one. A month ago i started feeling sick and tired. Im always hunted by guilt almost everyday, same as you Im also working in Nursery school, so I always see kids that reminds of my poor one. I wish I could advise a podcast or supportive tv bit for her to watch. My parents would have had to raise the child on the other side of the country and I knew I wouldnt have been able to bear being away from it. I remember my boyfriend and I sitting in the car one evening and wondering aloud what it would look like- would it have my eyes, or his nose? He told me that if I abort this baby we can plan a life together later he promises. If you know you arent ready for this trust yourself. When God made me, He gave me a soul I am not in a relationship with the indivdual that I am pregnant with and nor do I want to be as it is a toxic relationship. And He chose me to teach you about LOVE! I work a half day, then your dad picks me up and we drive to Planned Parenthood. God bless . I swallow hard several times until the pill burrows into the back of my throat like a rock. Thank you for your sorry. We dont say any words, but our embraces tell each other that we did the right thing. Id give anything to see my baby smile. I long to feel the grass tickle my toes I feel awful. Xxx, We are all such incredible and compassionate women. He made it clear that he did not want to have another child and truly no matter how bad I felt I wanted my baby, I did not want to do it by myself. Have a good day. I have a 5 year old and a 1 year old with my husband but prior to that I got pregnant with a guy who I was on and off hanging out with and I decided to do an abortion because I knew he would not be there for me to support me on my decision but to be honest with you I do regret having to abort it. I had severe preeclampsia and had to do c-section at week 28. Then I panicked more I hadnt even thought about how I had a choice to make, and how this didnt only involve me, it involved your dad, too. The clinic I went to was great! But its her decision in the end. I too am going through my second one and I feel absolutely horrible, so I completely understand what you are feeling. I had not passed my probation period and I wanted to prove myself, to be as good as I could be. He walks into the front room while I am mid-stand, so thats how I greet him. I made the wrong choice. I dont know you but it seems to me that if you went through with it, it was 100% the right thing to do. So please mommy, don't let me down. But no one talks about it. I dont have the financial capability to take care of a child. I just keep crying. I was promoted to junior teacher two weeks ago. My significant other is leaving the decision to me and will support either way it goes but I just dont know what to do. Having an abortion allowed me to live my life and fulfil my dreams but I did become depressed over it and the stigma of having one can be really hurt you. I hope that helps you make the right decision for you. Its been 44 years since my abortion and I think of her every day. I'm speaking. More than I want good . Everyone at work keeps getting pregnant and every time I hurt. I am heartbroken. And so, we eat our burritos, filling ourselves with reality and carne asada. I just found out Im pregnant after splitting with my partner and having already gone through 2 miscarriages. Stay strong and stay encouraged. Wish I could turn back time. It took me months to get back to normal, probably because of the hormones, and I got severely depressed and anxious. In South Africa, 85 000 abortions were induced in the year 2010 according to abort97.co.za. My boyfriend told me to abort mine and I dumped him and made that decision on my own. I look for my child for twenty years but I was never able to get pregnant again . He told me to decide between him and the baby and he would leave. A local democratic official in Framingham, Massachusetts is under fire for comments made about babies born with . I would give anything to hold him. Children cannot eat love and so please think about your financial situation. I got an abortion 6 days ago. My wife had an abortion almost 20 years ago and has regretted every day since. Its what he wants. I hoped the pain and loss in my gut would fade away over time but it hasnt. That's exactly what I need to do for you. and I have no clue what to do. I never talked to people about it after. When he parks in front of my school, in front of parents carrying in their babies and small children, I call Planned Parenthood and schedule an abortion for ten days from now. Three years later, I look back on that day as the most difficult, important, unforgettable, and un-regrettable moment of my life. Hesitantly I got the pill, I was just a day before 10 weeks, I held my baby and cried until I couldnt. Your dad offers to drive me, but I want to listen to music on my headphones. ??. I cried every day leading up to me making a decision, and I set the appointment for the very next day after I decided so that I would not have much time to change my mind. I know my mum will be so happy and that breaks my heart because I have to see the joy I could have given and shared with my mum but being shared with my sister and it hurts so much. You don't know me yet, I'm only a few weeks old. She assures me, You dont have to do this. I tell her, I do. I compose myself. I feel like its hard to find forums where women arent either all regret or all confidant/fine with their decision.
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