Treacle, i saw this thread a little late. I have had that type of abortion at 20 weeks - slightly different back then - it was all done at one time. Anyway, I have now given birth twice since then - once without any drugs (not my choice - came too fast) anyway, this type of abortion was like early labor - definitely not the hard constant pain... more

Treacle hugs to you. I had an abortion at 20 weeks when I was a teen. This sounds like a tough situation but I would say to look deep inside yourself for strength for that is where it lies. Rely on yourself. It will serve you well throughout your life - it won't be the last time. I wouldn't take the miliraty's stance personally. I k... more

So funny... Never thought about pregnancy being gross or weird until.... I was near the end of pregnancy and at that point, you can watch your stomach and see it get lopsided and weird shapes when the fetus/baby moves - I suddenly realized - i'm the host and this thing inside of me is living off me - like a parasite or something?? Anyway, ... more