going through medical abortion (abortion 'pill') right now

Hello,

I took the abortion pill today and just wanted to share my story so far, since I know before today I was looking all over the internet for other's stories.

This morning at 9:55am Mifiprex was administered to me at the clinic I chose to have this procedure done, they also gave a anti-nausea pill before taking the Mifiprex just in case nausea was a problem.  This pill is to stop the growth of the pregnancy but does not begin cramping or bleeding.  You basically take this pill and can go about your day like normal.

After taking this pill, they sent home with me 4 x Cytotec pills that would begin the bleeding and cramping, Loratab- a pain medication for the cramping, and Clindamycin- an antibiotic to take the following day to prevent infection.  I had to place all four Cyotec tablets in my gums (I put them behind my lower lip on my gum line) and hold for one hour.  This medication is time sensitive so I had to set a timer and let them sit and dissolve for one whole hour, any of the tablet that was left over after the hour is complete you can swallow or spit out... I just swallowed them.

I was advised that typical symptoms for these tablets would be possible nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, cramps, and heavy bleeding.  After I had the pills in for the full hour and swallowed them, within about 10 minutes I started to feel cramping like as if I was about to start my period and I had chills.  The chills lasted for about 30 mins and then they went away.  Luckily I did not experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.  

About an hour later cramping became more intense but I still did not see bleeding.  I did hear that once you feel the cramping increase in intensity, that meant the bleeding was soon to follow.  About 30 mins later my cramping became more intense and I started to bleed slightly.  About 3 hours after the pills had dissolved I did experience some very heavy cramping.  I have had two kids already and it did remind me of contraction pains from child birth.  With the pain meds it did make the process a lot more tolerable and it definitely was not something so excruciating that it couldn't be handled.  I can see that it may be pretty intense and frightening for someone who may have never experienced contractions before.  So if you have not had this experience, I would definitely make sure you are prescribed a good pain medication and try your hardest to keep yourself distracted from the pain.  If you focus on the pain, then it will bother you more.  Watch TV, listen to music, use the computer, anything to keep your mind off of it as much as possible.  You will still feel pain but it will be MUCH more tolerable than just rolling around in bed waiting for the pain to go away, and it's not going to stop in 30 mins.  My pain started to subside more after about 6 hours (they say the process takes up to 6-8 hours, it does depend on the person).  Another thing that I was advised to do was move around when the cramping was happening.  This is hard to do ladies, but try to get up every once in awhile regardless, it puts gravity on the pregnancy and causes everything to move down and out.  My doctor advised that it would make the process go a little more quickly and would help it all "pass".  Also they advised to massage your fundus, please Google how to do this.  It's not comfortable but it will help the pregnancy pass as well.

Blood clots do come out, this is normal.  When blood started to come out I went to sit on the toilet and massaged my funds (sounds funny, I know) and immediately I felt a clot come out.  It is kind of gross feeling and you do wonder what specifically is coming out, but try not to focus on that or look in the toilet if you can avoid it.  Luckily my clots were not as big as some that I have heard people describe, maybe that is because I was only 5 1/2 weeks when I started the procedure.  Every time I went into the bathroom to change my pad (and you must use pads only, no tampons) I would massage my fundus and only a few times did I feel clots so far.  I am actually just at 8 hours now since the Cyotec tablets have dissolved and I have no pain, just bleeding still.  Tomorrow I start the antibiotic and will go back to the clinic in a week to see how the procedure went.  I will try to come back to update my status.

Ways to help relieve the pain from cramping during the process: a good pain med (of course) it won't take all the pain away but can decrease it substantially; a heating pad really helped to put on my stomach, warm showers (no baths just showers during this procedure). Before I took each and every pill (including pain meds) I always made sure I ate well or had something in my stomach.  I really think this may have helped prevent the nausea for me.

This procedure is never easy and was one of the hardest decisions I have made, but it was the best for me.  I am upset and do cry off and on... I do think it will take me a while to fully get over.  This was something I said I would NEVER do and here I am.  This was the first time I have ever had an abortion and I do intend on this being the last.  Adoption for me was not an option because going through a whole pregnancy and birthing and child, I become attached and would not hand it over to someone else.  But us keeping this baby was not feasible at this moment in our lives.  Selfish?  Yeah, maybe, but it's my choice that I am most comfortable with as painful as it is.  

Sorry for the long post but I hope this helps someone.

 

Hi can u tell me how bad your pain on that being I'm getting ready to take off till next week and I'm very scared. Thank you

Hi., im 21 years of age when I was 2weeks delayed I take artrotec pills i swallow the one pills and the three pills I inserted through the vagina,and after 5 hours the blood came out and spotting for only three days, wich is not normal and after 3 weeks I used Pregnany test it shown clearly positive and now Im 16 weeks delayed I dont want to continue my unwanted pregnancy because the baby have defect I know,. and later I have medical abortion again im just scared for the pain because some people said that you will feel  like a labor, i know its very sore because I gave birth ten mos. ago,... thats why I dont want to continue my pregnancy,.:-)

I am very nervous.  Trying to decide if the pill or the procedure is for me.  I have 3 children and am a single mom (this pregnancy is with the father of my children as well).  I don't know if I can be bleeding and cramping from the pill while taking care of my 3 very young children as I will not have much help.  Plus I have not let anyone know, well outside of this forum obviously.  I am terrified.  I always said that if I were ever in this position I would give the baby up for adoption but honestly I can't go through a pregnancy mentally or physically right now.  I really want to take the pill but I am not sure how I would be able to explain all of the bleeding and cramping.  Has anyone had an experience with the medical procedure?  How bad is it and how long does the pain and bleeding last?

this is unbelievably helpful. i'm getting ready to have the procedure myself on Wednesday. i'm going to be printing this out for all of it's helpful tips and calming tone. thank you, thank you for this. (( sometimes, the internet is the best damn thing. )) keep strong ladies!

Ladies here is my story. I found out I was pregnant and was without a job or a car. My boyfriend and I both talked about options and agreed on it. In fact he went with me to the appointment with me. I took the first pill and then the next night I took the antibiotics given to me. I stayed the night at my boyfriends and stayed up late so i would just sleep most te next day. i took the Tylenol with codine at 8 the next morning. Then at 8:30 I put the 4 pills in my lower lip in case I had to vomit they wouldn't come out. I also was told I could put a hard candy in my mouth like a life saver or jolly ranchers to help with the taste since couldn't drink anything while having the pills on my mouth. After that I went back to sleep when I woke I took another pain pill and made some lunch. After eating I started to get the cramps and bleeding so bad that I finally put a tampon in and took a bath. That seemed to help but that was like a 2 hour ordeal. In all honesty might be tmi but I couldn't tell what end it might be coming out of and in all honesty my normal period is never anything painful so big shocker when the cramping started. I took another pain pill and went back to sleep I later woke to soaking through a tampon and all through my bed sheets. I ate dinner that night and felt fine after except some mild cramping. I would get some moderate cramping that would come and go for days after I would just take a pain pill. Make sure to drink lots of water! I now still have guilt and wonder what my kid would be like and what would happen if my family found out. Still wonder if it was the right decision. Any advice on emotional help?

I live on shame oing through this. I know this was for the best but I don't know what to expect when I take those 4 pills tonight. I have to work and take care of 2 children. I am alone in this and very scared.

I am 20 and I have my appointment tomorrow I'm really afraid but I feel like it is something I have to do I really can't afford a baby right now nor am I ready. I honestly I wish I could go back in time and fix all of this I can't really talk to my parents about this I'm not open with them only my boyfriend knows but I don't think he understands me I've read so many things about girls dying for taking this pill or bad experiences I'm so scared I don't want to talk to my friends about it I'm ashamed and I feel really guilty about this. I just really hope everything goes well tomorrow I don't know what to expect :'(

Done got 2abortions both ways an i must say tha abortion pill was tha worse decision I've ever made nothing but pain so i say ladies always do tha sugary its fast an less painful...

Well, I was 7 weeks pregnant when I was pressured into getting the abortion. Like many of you, I was convinced that at 19 I wasn't ready to be a mother. Honestly, I'm going through this process as I'm writing this & I just want to say that for everyone the pain will be different but right now I feel like I'm dying. I live on my own & I have no friends or family to help support me throughout this process. I went to the clinic & a couple hours after I got home I noticed I was already bleeding. I was told to take the next set of pills before 1230 the next day. After I let them dissolve & almost immediately after my pain level felt above a ten. I haven't been able to stop throwing up my water & some stomachs acid, I can't sleep, the cramps are far worse than my regular menstrual, the pain medicine isn't helping, the clots feel disgusting & you get this weird feeling of constipation & stiffness in your lower back.

I am getting ready to put the 4 pills in my mouth and Im deathly afraid. I'm by myself tonight and im doing this discreetly so did not tell anyone. I know it's a horrible idea but I really can't tell anyone. I'm not doing it under the supervision of a doctor either. I know I sound nuts but I need to do this. Please pray for me.

Thanks a bunch. I really needed to hear someone else's real life process step by step. I felt the same way. I swore I would never do this but here I am. Selfishness is definitely it. I am letting the second dose dissolve now and I'm scared as hell. After reading this I have to say I do feel much better. Some other stories sound absolutely horrible.

Thanks again.

I'm so sorry if you are still hurting. If you need help, look up Rachel's Vinyard. They are a good group to find healing with.

I took the abortion pill a few days ago it wasn't bad I barely had any pain the emotional pain was worst than anything I feel like a murderer I don't believe in abortion but I was in a awful situation and had no support from the sperm donor I couldn't keep him away from me before had soon as he found out I was pregnant he disappeared after a 8yr off and on relationship we went out separate ways both married some how we ended back up again while my husband is away I couldn't keep the baby even though right now I want one dearly it just wasn't right smh I'm sorry I just needed to vent this is something I will take this to the grave with me the one ppl who even knew what was going on was the dr and the sperm donor now I have to deal with this guilt and pray god will return the blessing to me and my husband soon

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