vaginapagina | Entries tagged with abortion-resources-and-support

j-adoreeee.livejournal.com

I posted last week about being pregnant and deciding to go with an abortion .. my procedure went smoothly but not exactly as planned so I wanted to share my experience .

Previous posts leading up to today

http://vaginapagina.livejournal.com/21932012.html

http://vaginapagina.livejournal.com/21981114.html

( Very long detailed post about every step . May contain sensitive subject matter )

I hope that my story will help anyone who is going through similar . I didn't read anything about any late term (2nd trimester) abortions in the tag so maybe this will be useful to someone . Thank you all for all your support and help .. it really meant a lot and made things feel a little easier .. Even though things didn't go as planned I knew I would have support On here no matter what the outcome , Thank you !

neumeindil.livejournal.com

On June 10th, when I was 7 weeks 3 days gestation, I elected to terminate my pregnancy. In 2007, I was told that the severity of my endomitriosis and ovarian cysts might not prevent me from getting pregnant, but would most likely keep me from carrying to term. At that time, I also elected to terminate, and that was done by suction, as I'd already started to miscarry. It, appropriately on a number of levels, sucked.

This time, I chose to attempt the prescription route. Looking back, I probably would have gone with suction, if I could know then what I know now. Explanation under the cut: possibly triggering for abortion/termination complications including GI and stomach issues.
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Please don't take this to mean that everyone who chooses to terminate, or terminates in this way, or chooses an IUD in spite of the risks will go through what I have. This is simply what happened to me, a string of "bumps in the road" as some would say.

I do caution you, however, to think carefully about the seat you purchase for the toilet in your first apartment. Think carefully about the furniture in the bathroom as well; something on which to rest your feet may one day turn out to be a good idea.

And finally, don't overlook or underestimate the depth of care you can get from a Planned Parenthood or similar reproductive health clinic. Knowing how your reproductive system works, how you *want* it to work, and owning it is one of the most precious rights we have as humans.

beschattet.livejournal.com

I made a frantic post here on Friday, just hours after discovering I was pregnant. My decision to have an abortion had pretty much been made years ago, when I decided that I never wanted to have kids, but I was scared about the procedure itself. Thankfully, this community is full of wonderful people who are full of advice and compassion.

My aspiration abortion was today at 10AM, and I wanted to post the details here, not just so the people who helped me will know how it went, but in the hopes that the next time someone comes here looking for answers, my story might help them in some way. Please note, though, that my abortion ended up being more complicated than anyone expected, and that my experience was not the norm. However, I feel it's important for other people to know what could happen under certain circumstances.

( WARNING: My abortion was very complicated. The details are scary and triggering. )

monoso12.livejournal.com

I found this site extremely helpful and supportive in the last few weeks as I was making a decision to end a pregnancy...and so I want to share my story in the hopes of helping others who are finding themselves in the same place. I'm lucky in that I'm older (mid-thirties) with a decent job and wonderful support system. Many of you don't have that, but know that whatever your reasons are for ending your pregnancy, they are the right ones. I found, in my many hours of research, a great quote that made me feel better: "A miscarriage is what happens when the uterus is not ready to have a child. An abortion is what happens when the rest of the body isn't."

EDIT: I got a lot of comments about this post being triggering. I do apologize for that and am putting the long form below a cut. In making this choice, I did a LOT of research online. I was solid in my decision, so what I really wanted was an honest account of what to expect, but what I found were pro-choice sites that stuck to the facts and anti-choice sites filled with stories of regret. I am hard-core pro-choice (in the early 90's, as a young teen, my parents actually took me to rallies to keep clinics open) and remain so after this experience, but that doesn't mean that parts of it didn't suck balls.

IN A NUTSHELL:
Dealing with the medical offices, the insurance company and the factory-like atmosphere of the clinic was frustrating, depressing and overwhelming at times. I wanted to do it without sedation because I have such a hard time recovering from that stuff, but they made it so miserable that I changed my mind at the 11th hour and went under. I still regret giving into the pressure, and am still feeling a bit off from the sedation, but when it comes to cramps/bleeding/etc. I feel great. It's nowhere near as bad as a normal period, even. I'd do it again if I found myself in the same position; however, I'd seriously consider spending the money and going someplace that is less of a factory.

THE COMPLETE TALE:

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beach-justice.livejournal.com

Hi everyone,
I recently posted with concerns about a surgical abortion and I wanted to thank everyone for being supportive. This really was a major milestone in my life and a big, mature decision I had to make and I really don’t want to have to go through this ever again. I definitely plan on being as careful and cautious as possible when I become sexually active again. I got my abortion performed today and I wanted to share my story so anyone looking to read personal stories can see it.
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Thanks for reading and for all support that is given in this community, you all are truly wonderful, non-judgmental people.
Please feel free to ask me any questions
Thanks everyone

ps. I cant seem to get the tags working if the mods could tag this for me that would be great

howfakecanitget.livejournal.com

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a81688.livejournal.com

I posted here a day or two ago, about how my period was just a bunch of pink.. http://community.livejournal.com/vaginapagina/12113939.html
and well, some people commented saying it sounded like Implantation bleeding. So I was a bit reluctant but decided to go ahead and take a test just for the fuck of it. To my extreme disbelieve and surprise and horror, it was positive. The second one was also positive.

I am.. lost. I'm 19. And I am no longer with the baby daddy. I did tell him and he said that he was fine with whatever I decided...
I havent made a decision yet. I am only about 5 weeks..

Anyways, I plan on going to the planned parenthood tommororw. But I dont know what to do? Do I just go there and ask for a pregnancy test or tell them I am already pregnant and ask for a pelvic exam? I really dont know what to do right now.. If someone could give me any advice, or what to expect I would appreciate it so much.

lovethatlovage.livejournal.com

i just figured i would post this for anyone that is considering a medical abortion as an option, or is worried about going though it.
i had a medical abortion, via RU-486.

i got a lot of good input from this site when i was considering my options, which i totally appreciated.

i scheduled an appointment with the local clinic and i had to pay $450 off the bat. i considered my options for quite awhile before i went through with it and it was the absolute best option for me. the staff was very kind and considerate throughout. no lie they were a completely sweet bunch of ladies.

after a series of sonograms and exams the doc wrote me perscription, which they filled at the facility, and they sent me home. didnt even have to go to the pharmacy, that was nice.

i had a good amount of bleeding and pain, but nothing nearly as bad as i expected. it was really uneventful and i was totally relieved by how easily it went.

i have emotional consequences obviously, but the physical part when super smooth. just posting this i guess for anyone in the same situation. happy with my choice overall

maliaka.livejournal.com

I am freaking out!

I took a pregnancy test today and it was postive. I called to make an appoinment for an abortion (I'm fine with that, by the way) but the local Planned Parenthood is booked and the closest clinic is too far away to plausibly get there considering I don't have a car and my fiance has to work on the only available date, which happens to be Friday the 14th. I can't wait too long to get this done. I am already 8 weeks pregnant, which I still can't even believe.

I assumed I'd be able to just call my local clinic and they would take care of me, but it turns out this whole process is more complicated and worrysome. I am soooooo scared I won't be able to get the abortion. I don't know what to do. And to top it off, even though I don't even have a job (literally 11 bucks to my name, I am NOT kidding), they said the cheapest price would be $340!!! That right there makes me want to die. My fiance will have to pay for it with his less than extravagent job, which makes me want to cry.

I was feeling okay about being pregnant, knowing I could "take care" of it as soon as possible, but now I am so scared and depressed and anxious.

I'm sorry if I sound crazy or childish, I am just so freaked out about this.

Those of you who have dealt with getting an abortion, could you please tell me how it was and what the entire process was like for you? I would really appreciate hearing from others about this.

shescreamed.livejournal.com

This is basically an updated version of my earlier entry.

My friend is definetely pregnant, how can I find some information on abortions for low income women?