i think thats because of all the complications. but either way your going to have them. I think though that since you have the medical problem and all that you need to tell your parents just in case something goes wrong. Since they are hesitant to do it its kind of a red flag.

Yeah. I'm actually going to the clinic on monday during a spare class to see what I can do.

You might want to call a different clinic.

I'd rather go to that clinic because it's located in the local hospital. And its way closer than the other clinic, which is an hour away.

Calling doesn't tie you down to going to a particular clinic. Don't just take ONE nurse's opinion on whether they'll give you an abortion. At least you'll have the knowledge to be able to fight for yourself (assuming the other clinic would do it) at the clinic you wish to go to.

So what will you do if the clinic you chose won't give you an abortion?

I agree with you. Go to the one that is in a hospital.

I've also heard bad things about the other clinic. I would just feel better in a hospital because of my previous medical issues. That way if anything else happened, then I could get care RIGHT AWAY! Thats the biggest thing for me right now.

Alice, you obviously are set on having an abortion? That is your decision, your choice. If you are set against telling your parents, then yes, being in a hospital is the wisest choice. Can you go in to the clinic and get checked? Have a doctor examine you and then see if you are a candidate.

The abortion clinic called and said before they could perform one, I would need to go for a pre-operative assessment which will decide whether the clinic can do it, or whether I have to go the OR. That's scheduled for this coming monday, along with an ultrasound. Im at 8 weeks right now, and they said that they should be able to get back to me by the end of next week. In the meantime, I'm desperately looking for a doctor that can take care of my lung problem, which I suspect will lead to another surgery. And my morning sickness is so bad that Im throwing up before I can digest. I've been taking tums, because they work as a vitamin C supplement too, but can I take gravol?

Are you taking any medicine for your lung disease? Gravol can counter-act and cause serious problems. Because a side effect can cause breathing problems I would be very hesitant in taking it. Try Emotrol, it is available over-the-counter as well. Please let me know how Monday turns out for you. I am praying for you!

I went for my appointment today, and was told that they can't resolve my lung problems until my pregnancy resolved. Of course, the doctor didnt listen to me when I said that I had the problems before...In fact, he barely listened to a thing I said. It seems to me that they only listen to teenagers concerns when they have their parents with them.
I can have a normal abortion, but they said that I might have complication after with my lungs(which completely defeated the purpose of the doctors appointments).
My mom bought me some gravol for the camping trip we went on this weekend and it didnt help at all! It made me feel even more sick. The good thing is that I my morning sickness has gotten better because I can actually eat now, which is good.
Thank you so much for your prayers.

Alice okay sounds like we will be in contact for a long while. I am very worried about you. Please do not take the gravol. Have you read what you posted? Your doctor isnt listening to you as well as he would with a parent. I am thankful that you can tolerate food now. That is a blessing. Okay....Tell your mom. I have been talking with you since the beginning so I hope you think of me as someone who is trying to put your best interest at heart. You are crossing that line where it is selfish of you to go through a procedure that could cause unforeseen complications that possibly could be life threatening. I just cannot fathom any physician putting a child in harms way. I am still praying for God to open a door here. Camping trip with family? Thats a good sign. I am really fearful for your life. It is so heart wrenching that I am here trying to reach out but my words is all I can offer. Please keep me up to date. God bless you.

Well, they have agreed to grant me an abortion this coming tuesday but... I have to take a blood test first and if my platlete(I don't know if thats the right spelling...) levels are too low, they wont perform the procedure on me.
I am getting very frustrated with the doctors now, because it has been six months since my lung probelms have started and since I go to my appointments alone(my mom can't take any more time off work for me) the doctors just dont listen to what I'm saying. I'm thinking of asking my aunt(shes not working right now, so she can drive me and come with me) to come with me for my next appointment so that there is an adult in the room and they will have to address her concerns if not mine.
The reason I chose the hospital as the place to have my abortion is because if something does happen, there are doctors there who can deal with it.

I know you are frustrated but sometimes quick and easy is not always better. Wise choice to check your platelets. Speaking from experience hemorrhaging is not something you need added to your plate. I think that is a wonderful idea to ask your aunt! Thank you so much for keeping me up to date. I will keep you in my prayers and pray God keeps you in his hands come Tuesday. Until then if you want to talk just message me I will be here for you now and afterward.

I have been following your posts in this forum and in other forums on this site. I understand that you are looking to have an abortion, but I also hope that you would consider other options, such as adoption. While this child might not be a blessing for you, it would be for someone else. There are many families who cannot have their own children, leaving adoption as their only option.
If you would ever like to learn more about adoption as an option, or talk about why adoption is a good option, please PM me or talk to someone about your options.

The OP seems to be aware of the choice she is making....please respect that it is her choice. I don't think that it is appropriate for you to make her feal guilty or pressured into an alternative option.

Alice, you are in my prayers. Please let me know how you are when you get a chance.

I am not pressuring her into an alternative option. I just wanted her to consider all options before she made her final choice. If you review her posts, she can potentiallly have a medical complication if she proceeds with an abortion. She needs to be fully aware of the comsequences of her choice. At her age, making such a serious decision without talking to someone she trusts can have severe consequences.
If she chooses to abort, so be it, but there are other possibilities for her and her baby.

The medical condition could just as easily cause her problems during late pregnancy and labor. Any choice she makes will have consequences...that's part of life. She has made her choice. Leave it be. There is a pro-life forum on here where your comments might be more appreciated.