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I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been pregnant before, but I knew. My body felt.. different. My period had just ended a week and a half prior, so it was not by judgement of my period being missed. I told my boyfriend of over two years that I thought I was. Unfortunately, he did not believe me and instead thought I was playing some sick joke on him. I became worried and waited. (I do NOT do well with limbo.) I waited for my period to come around and it did not. I decided to go to the grocery store and buy two pregnancy tests. I took the first test at 9:00 p.m. It came back positive. I took it out to him while he was unloading groceries and we cried together for a bit. I knew the decision I had to make, as did he. We both agreed on abortion, the medicinal way. I called Planned Parenthood and they were extremely helpful. I was only 5 weeks by this time, and was not far enough to go in for an abortion. I was told to wait another two weeks, and go in for an appointment. The wait was long and the morning sickness was TERRIBLE. I puked all the time and my breasts were super sore. I even gained a cup size from the swelling. Fortunately, I had my boyfriend by my side the entire time. At the clinic, they made the process smooth. Although it was lengthy, and I did pass out from not having anything in my stomach; it was easy. They explained everything to me and I went on my way. Nervous is probably the best way to describe the way I felt. I am comfortable with my choice.

2014 United States

Just fine.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

N/A

How did other people react to your abortion?

My mother and mother-in-law were sad.

Jude

....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My…

Mary

YO ABORTE CON CYTOTEC, con ayuda de una chica de un grupo de apoyo de méxico.

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

Chispi

¿decisión o "me hice a la idea"?

Ka

O dono do meu corpo e do meu destino sou eu, e não a sociedade hipócrita e…

Aisling

Minor blip overcome thanks to Women on Web

Sarah Brown Sara

A pesar de que tengo la edad suficiente y una pareja estable y en planes de…

Lorena

Yo aborte por que decidí que no estaba lista para ser madre y por qué empiezo a…

Kate

and I'm so relieved

Sofia S

Oi meninas! Meu nome é Sofia, tenho 20 anos e em novembro de 2019 descobri que…

Yvonne

My abortion was what needed to be done at that time. Deep down me I know I…

Carolina

Tenía 19 años. Estaba en una relación. Al mes de ponernos de novios me contó…

aileen

I have had two abortions

Sierra

I had to get an abortion after my Skyla IUD was placed improperly or slipped. I…

Daniela

Yo aborté y es la mejor decisión que pude haber tomado.

Mitzi .

I had an abortion. And i know that was the best choice.

Ola

Mam 20 lat. Zaszłam w nieplanowaną ciążę. Niestety mieszkam w kraju, w którym…