Julie

I had an abortion. When I discovered I was pregnant I didn't know what to do. I already have 2 children. (The youngest still only a baby and very clingy) My husband & I were having problems and it just wasn't the right time for us to have another child. I found women on the web by accident and didn't know about medical abortion until then. My husband thinks I had a miscarriage. It's easier on him that way. I took the pills as prescribed and the bleeding started as expected. I had no pain at all, just a few menstrual like cramps. I had excessive bleeding though & had to be taken to hospital. My consultant looked after me & did a D&C. I didn't need to tell them I had taken the pills and it was treated as a miscarriage. Women on the web supported me throughout the whole thing. I released my embryo to go to another woman who was ready and wanted a baby. I dealt with my emotions and have moved on. I don't feel guilty as having a medical abortion was the right choice for me. And it's all about choice right? We should have a choice. In Ireland we don't and that's why women on the web are so important. They give us back our choice. Be strong and remember that sometimes you need to put yourself first. Otherwise how can you be strong enough when it's time to put others first and let them lean on you. We as women are mentally strong and often are the ones that keep everything together for others. It's that strength that allows you to make the choice to have an abortion and that strength that allows us to deal with it and move on. Take care and again, thank you women on the web. xx