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i found this forum looking for a "positive" abortion story. What i found was a bunch of women advocating multiple abortions and telling young girls there were no side effects. Well maybe not for those women but for me there were plenty.
I was 14 when i found out i was pregnant. The father was 17 and to my surprise had gotten another girl pregnant two weeks earlier. I grew up constantly hearing my mother preach about how horrible abortion was and the such. When i came home pregnant my mother's opinion didn't change. But i was her baby. I was the child that was destined for college and a real shot at life. Abortion was her solution to make sure i made those goals.
I am not an emotionally strong person. I cry at those commercials for homeless animals. I DID NOT want an abortion. But i knew that my mother wanted it for me and i wanted my mother. I had my abortion at nine weeks and one day. I'm 20 now and not a day goes by that i don't think about what i did. Yes there was physical pain but nothing that i couldn't bare. It was the emotional after shock that damn near killed me.
I cried for months, i still cry today. I stopped having sex out of fear, i stopped going out and meeting people, who would want to be with a "baby killing b***h"? Which is what my BEST FRIEND called me. The father tells me he forgets i was even pregnant. I wish i could... but i can't.
I could never imagine going through that again. I don't even want kids any more and i would make a TERRIFIC mother. but how can i look at my children and know that one will always be missing.
Yes maybe for some people abortion is an effective birth control and has no consequences, but for me my guilt almost killed me. The only good thing that has come from this experience is i have learned to see things from another perspective and have learned to not jugde people because some day i too will be judged
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i just want to say this now...
i wrote on this on 28th november 2008, i had not long since (3 weeks) had the abortion..i couldnt eat or sleep or stop crying and up until the end of february this year i was bleeding heavily.....and by heavily i mean i hemorrhaged or however u spell it. i was in and out of hospital for 3 months after the abortion, so u could imagine that i couldnt move on from it as i had been bleeding so much. i had passed 8 clots that were all bigger than my two hands put together.
Now i am not trying to put off anyone having an abortion but think wisely about the consiquences....NOT EVERYONES IS STRAIGHT FORWARD!!!
Now five months on from the abortion i have been told that i have now got PID and the startings of Endometriosis. which i and my who family think is down to the suction tube i they used while preforming the abortion.
I just hope that anyone out there reading this thinks really long and hard about having and abortion, but i am thankful i had it as i dont think i could have brought up a kid right now.
good luck to everyone out there who decide its best.
xx
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hi girls,

look i just had my abortion few days ago and i aint gonna lie it was uncomfortablest thing i ever had n still have to go thru. i went in under concious sedation that was fine, but when that wore off i have never been thru so much pain in my life, and ive had a lifetime of diff surgeries.

i was told i had to have it whether i liked it or not. my bf told me then when i went to the clinic the doc was like if u change ur mind about keepin this baby you cant...... it wont grow into a fetus and u have a 98% chance u cant have kids. I WAS AND STILL AM SHATTERED!!!!!

wait til your ready use all the contraseption you can! but if u do fall pregnant and cant bring a beautiful baby into the world then dont be cruel and get an abortion. because if u brang that baby into the cruel world without bein able to raise it how it deserves to be raised then GRRRRR ur no good.

sorry if its harsh but its how i feel. and the agony not juz the mental pain but the physical pain is killin me. :-(
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i have to say, i've also only read negative abortion stories, and i fear that i may be pregnant now. i'm planning on testing tomorrow morning, and i have to tell you, i'm not so sure that it's going to turn out negative. i've discussed it with both my mom and my boyfriend, who says he'll stay with me no matter what my choice is (although he leans more for abortion). my mom also believes that this would be the right thing to do, but i've also read about all of the negative stories about abortion, and i'm most certainly afraid, but i can't go back. if it's positive, i don't know what i'll do. the risks are fairly high when it comes to having an abortion, and i may never be able to carry children of choice if i decide to go through with it, but the public humiliation may be just as painful. i really want to know what to do. i don't want to be pregnant, and even though i'm not a big religious person, i've been praying to god that i'm not, and i'm sure my mom and boyfriend have too. they're the only people who know. there are little others that know we're having sex, but none of them know that this is my second scare. the last time was merely two months ago, and i'm so glad that test came up as negative, and i even had a period since, but, of course, i've missed this one, and i'm freaking out. it's too late to go back and take back everything i've done. now, i know that some people feel like they know that a boy will leave you, but my boyfriend actually bought me my first pregnancy test, because that was before i even told my mom about it, and we were practically forced to talk about it between the two of us, and we have decided that we are going to try to stick it out. i truly believe that he'll stick by my side, and not just because he feels obligated to, but because he wants to, he truly cares for my well-being, and he loves me. i know that's very rare in a boy, but that's something else that was common among lots of abortion stories, the boy breaking up with the girl soon after the abortion. i most certainly don't want that to happen, and, if necessary, i don't believe it will.

i'm just so afraid that the test will be positive. there are too many conceivably bad possibilities on both sides, and i don't know which i would be able to live with more easily. please, if anyone has any suggestions or is able to help me in deciding, i would love some support and someone to trust.
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Hi Guest,
My heart goes out to you. It truly does. I dont know if you took a pregnancy test yet, and what the results may be.
If you are indeed pregnant, you have some really big choices to make. You are not alone, there are ALOT of women whom go through this decision.
First word of advice, you mentioned you were praying about the situation. Remember that if this pregnancy test comes out positive, that the precious little life within you is indeed a MIRACLE.
It would be a great idea to suggest that you sit down in a peaceful place BY YOUR SELF and take a big piece of paper. Write 2 columns and in one column put your fears, in the other put your "excitements or happies". On the back I would write the things that you feel might be a "problem"-finances etc. REALLY take a good look at these things. Often times, women will psyche themselves out wether or not they are pregnant, and place "hypothetical" brick walls that they most CERTAINLY CAN OVERCOME !!!
There are ALOT OF crisis pregnancy centers where you can go with your boyfriend (and mom if you are comfortable) and have a free test done, and some counsel on abortion, parenting or adoption. There are TONS of resources out there.
It comes down to wether or not you want to put some "elbow grease" into the situation. Babies are a HUGE blessing, and your heart and strength will grow.
You can PM me if you wish.

Blessings,
Hizgrace
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ok, so i had an abortion Aug 26th and its now Sept 1st. I am 17. I have ALOT of emotions, I feel depressed alllll the time. I was about 16 weeks pregnant. They didnt put me to sleep during the operation so I could feel the 'baby' come out, I saw the ultrasound. i dont recommend anyone to get an abortion. now that i look back on it, id rather have given my baby up for adoption. i miss it so much. i dont have the money for one though. that is why i hate the darn economy. if it wernt for these horrible economic times, id have a baby in february. please REALLLLY think about whether you think abortion is for you or not. a lot. i didnt have much time to think and i think i made the wrong decision.
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At 19 weeks they do a D&E abortion. That means they use forceps to rip the arms and legs off the baby. Think about someone ripping your arms off and what that would feel like. Thats horrible and cruel. Abortion is cruel. I got pregnant on the pill and had my son and every problem worked out! I have NEVER regretted giving life to my son.
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Im 20 and started having sex when i was 13. In between then i have had numerous pregnacy scares. I even got an infection along the way by being irrisponsible but thank God nothing serious. When we step into norm "what seems normal" and out of God's will we look so foolish. I finally realized abstadence is the only real birth and desease control. I got saved and i havent had a pregancy scare sence. Stop letting some one rent your house untill they decide weither they want to buy. That is the rediculous way we treat our bodies. Babies are a blessing weither u believe in God or not. Killing an innocent child because of irrisponsibility should never be promoted. I an not trying to judge, just keeping it real when others chose to sugar coat and be fake. Save urself from the sorrow that will surely follow after takeing a life. Love urself and each other NO MATTER WAT!!......One Body in Chirst in Love.
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Hi Guest,
I was reading your post and was very humbled by it. I agree with what have said. I too, did the same pregnancy scare, STD scare, etc., I TRULY say it was only by God's grace that I didn't have to face those issues. Our bodies are EXTREME EXTREME miracles and gifts from our Creator. It is nothing short of a miracle to be able to concieve, and the manner and timing in which the body is formed and stages which are passed. Sex is a PRECIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL GIFT as well, but we were never created to have to experience the trauma, upheaval, stress, sickness anxiety etc. etc. that is caused when we dont protect that gift.

I as well do not judge others, as I have counseled MANY women of different ages, ethnicities, walks of life, and the story surely rings true. Unfortunately, I wasn't a virgin when I was married, and I have been through various atrocities that were done to me, and worries, scares, etc. I dont think I have ever seen more mouths drop wide open when I give my testimony of things that happened to me. I wont go into detail. I will gladly if someone feels they need PM.

Accountablility with both sexes seems vastly far a few between. I feel into that "belief" that those things were ok to do. I must say, that those were the most NIGHTMARISH, frightening, degrading and lonely times that I ever remember facing. I remember wondering "will my heart and soul ever fee. l healthy and real again?" "Will this pain, anger and frustration ever end?" "Will these tears ever stop?" etc.

Just thought I would post and encourage other women WHOMEVER you are: have courage during your journey. DO NOT isolate yourselves, DO NOT allow yourself to stay away from others for possible fear of what people might think of you. DO let yourself grieve and find a trusted person whom can "help you stand" through these "torrential rainstorms".... the storms come and they may seem to never end, BUT after the storm comes the sweet fresh smell of clean air, and the clear blue sky, and the hope and promise of new growth are sure.


Blessings and hugs to you all,
Hizgrace

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I have a friend who got an abortion in high school who just realized she was too young. Yes, she felt guilty afterward, but she realized it was a good decision because she would not have been able to care for it after. She has always been open about it and really it hasn't impacted her life at all. I hope that this a little helpful to what you were wanting! Is that what you wanted?
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I wanted to share my Medical Abortion story. I am 24 years old, and recently underwent knee surgery. The medication I was on post-surgery canceled out my birth control and I found out I was pregnant. I was not in any way prepared to bring a child in to the world. I did my research and decided to go through with the medical abortion. I contacted Planned Parenthood and scheduled the appointment. They told me to plan on being at the office for 3-4 hours so I planned accordingly.

I arrived at the Planned Parenthood office at 4:15p on Thursday, checked in and was called back to do the ultrasound to confirm pregnancy and to make sure I was not too far along to have the medical abortion. I was told I was barely 6 weeks along so I would be able to go through with the medical abortion. I was given a binder with detailed information on the procedure and went back to the lobby to read the information and sign the consent forms,etc. I was then called back again and went into a room where one of the ladies went over everything in much detail and gave me a time line of how everything should go and what to expect. This young lady really helped put my mind at ease about the procedure. I was sure I wanted to go through with it, I was just nervous after reading all of the negative stories online about them. After she explained everything to me and I signed some paperwork we went to the lab and she pricked my finger to check my iron levels and find out my blood type. And then went back out to the lobby to wait to see the Dr. I was called back to see the Doctor about 7:30p and he also went over everything with me to make sure I understood exactly what to expect and answer any questions I had. I took the first pill (Mifeprex) in the doctors office and was sent home with an antibiotic, and the second set of pills (Misoprostol)

Thursday night I had mild cramping and bleeding with a few clots and a slight upset stomach but nothing significant. The cramps/bleeding continued through friday. I was planning on taking the second set of medication the Misoprostol on Saturday evening. I took 800mg of ibuprofen at 6:30pm on Saturday and then placed the 4 Misoprostol in my mouth at 7pm. While the pills were dissolving in my mouth I could feel my cramps starting. They started mild and slowly got worse. I did what the lady at the PP told me to do to help with cramps and made fists and did as she called it a "uterus massage" and it helped ease the cramps. I also used a heating pad. At about 8:30p my cramps were extremely painful and I was only comfortable sitting on the toilet crouched over. I had a bucket too because I felt a little nauseous. After about 10 minutes of bad cramps I felt like I had to use the restroom and I passed a large clot of tissue, and I also passed the pregnancy. Once that was passed at about 8:45pm my cramps eased a little bit. Mind you I am going through this tonight and it is now 9:20pm. I am not miserable and feel like I want to die like many of the anti-abortion sites lead you to believe. If anyone wants me to keep this updated on how my symptoms are as the night/days go on I would be more than happy to because for me this has been a much better experience than I was expecting to have based on the websites I read prior to taking the pills.
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Hi there, thank you for sharing your entire story for us and I'm really glad to hear that you had a positive experience. I am really grateful for this post. Thank you again! How are you doing now?
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I was brought up in a very strong Catholic family. I was a virgin until age 21, when I was raped by someone I thought was a Christian and a friend. I found out I was pregnant on Christmas eve in the late 1980's. I felt shocked, alone, scared, and did not know what to do. I should have reported the incident to the police but did not want family or friends to find out. I spent Christmas day by myself as I did not want anyone to see what a wreck I was. I prayed and asked Jesus for forgiveness if I were to choose to have an abortion. I made my decision and four weeks later had an abortion. I did not tell anyone and went through everything alone. It was the hardest thing I had ever done in my life. I have regreats and probably always will, but truely believe I made the right decision at that time. I know God forgives me as every person on this earth has sinned in one way or another. I told myself, may he who has not sinned be the first to cast the stone at me for this sin. I do not believe what I did was morally right but It was my decision and I have to live with it for the rest of my life. I know my sweet child did not have a choice in the matter but I also know that he or she is with God surrounded by love.

Now to move ahead 24 years. I am now in my fourties, have a beautiful ten year old daughter and am a single mother. I have been with my fiance now for two years. I recently found out I was pregnant with his child. We practice safe birth control, (obviously not safe enough) use protection, and even abstanance. Although the situation is different the decision has been far more heartbreaking. I have a series of medical conditions that have the doctor's advising me to not continue with the pregnancy. I suffer from a rare type of blood cancer, have seziures, stage two cervical cancer, and a few other medical complications. The chances of this beautiful child being born without abnoralities or complication is around 35 to 40%. The chance of myself surviving the entire pregnancy through childbirth is 12 to 15%. My fiance and I made the decision together to have a surgical abortion. My beautiful daughter still needs a mother and I cannot take that away from her. Just because we get older does not always make us wiser. Right now I am suffering from multiple blood clots due to the pregnancy and never know when I would have to tell my daughter goodby if I continues with the pregnancy. I will pray for my little child's unborn life and terminate the pregnancy next week.

I know that everyone on this site is hurting, feeling alone, or feel like they are a bad person for choosing to have an abortion. But just remember that it takes TWO people to create a baby and ultimatly it is the FEMALE that has to make a decision that will effect the rest of her life. Every situation is different. Morally we know or believe that abortion is wrong. But seek love and shelter from the Lord because he knows we all have sinned and he knows the emotional hell we go through to make this heartbreaking decision. And remember the words above, "may he who has not sinned be the first to cast this stone upon me". May your heart be healed and God Bless you.
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To everyone on this board: If you're looking for positive abortion stories, go to
It is a web site for people to share their positive abortion stories.
Happy Roe V Wade anniversary.
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I'm only 16 years old, and last year around the same time I discovered I was pregnant.
Unfortunatly I found only a couple weeks after me and my boyfriend broke up. It really didn't clue into me at first that I might have been pregnant when I missed my first period, but then when I missed it a second time, i told my mom & we waited it out for a bit ... and nothing. It probably is a good idea that your so worried about missed periods , because its much better to find out earlier than not even notice. But anyways we took a pregnancy test, and of course it turned out positive. She was pretty angry and disappointed at first but she ended up planning the whole abortion appointment and the women's clinic, and she stood by me throughout it all. No mother wants to see there daughter go through something like that, but these things do happen.

With the abortion, I was pretty terrified to go because I had no idea what was going to happen...
but the ladies at the clinic assured me that everything was fine and that I was doing the right thing, if it was my choice. The abortion didn't take long at all and there was a surprising amount of people in the waiting room, they were all really nice and made me feel a lot more comfortable. Even after the abortion I got a little emotional and started to cry, and the lady next to me in the recovery room talked to me for awhile about her experiences, which helped a lot.
It's been almost a year since my last abortion, and ironically enough I am pregnant again, this time I am choosing not to tell my mom and my friend is taking me to the hospital within the next two weeks, Im still a little scared and the idea makes me sick to my stomach, but I know I'm doing the right thing.
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