I'm ending the pregnancy.

[Formerbaboon]

With no guidance from my parents on the issue, I am ending it. My appointment is monday at ten in the morning. I have to be at school, the following day, at 3:30, or else I will be kicked out. I really need to know how long the recovery time will be. Thanks!!

[CountessKerouac]

Are you having an abortion or is there some other way of ending it? Can you get a doctor's note? If you are incapable of moving around, then the school should be required to excuse you.

[Formerbaboon]

Abortion. I already missed the maximum number of days I could miss in that class.

[Meidi]

:hug: I hope all goes well, both with the procedure and your school..

[CountessKerouac]

Have you discussed this with your school though? They may be willing to grant you a favor because this is so serious. :hug: :hug: I hope all goes well, too.

I think you should decide what is best for you without your parents being an issue. This is your life and your choice. I just want you to do what is best for you and not your parents. :hug:

[strawberry]

Gee, this was not predictable AT ALL... :rolleyes:

[Formerbaboon]

I'm going to talk to my principal. Hopefully I won't cry in front of him.. geez. I don't know what to do about the school thing.

[Amy SF]

I'm going to talk to my principal. Hopefully I won't cry in front of him.. geez. I don't know what to do about the school thing.

Maybe you SHOULD cry in front of him. :think:

Anyway, I'm sorry you had to make such a tough decision and I hope everything goes OK for you. :hug:

[Virtue23]

I know I'm in the extreme minority here, but I have to say. PLEASE DON'T ABORT THE BABY. :-( What you have is life inside of you, a blessing, in all actuality. I know its hard and I know it must feel more like a curse than anything, but you just never know the potential your son or daughter could have. Or what he or she could bring to your life (happpiness, a sense of purpose, etc.) And I know PLENTY of single moms who have made out fine. PM me if you like. Of course, this is your decision but still... please...please reconsider the abortion. [end rant.]

God bless and I will pray the best for you. :hug:

[Arilark]

I'd imagine for something this serious they might make an exception. It is your choice and you seem pretty rational about it to me but please be sure think it through. Everyone I know who has add an abortion or was dating a girl who had an abortion has been affected by it more profoundly than they expected. I wish the best for you whatever you decide.

[CountessKerouac]

Yes, I second thinking it through. I know you probably have, but you don't have to abort the baby simply because of your parents.

[Poppy]

Wow, FB, I'm really sorry - for everything. Can you reschedule your appointment for a Friday and then have the weekend to recouperate? That might give you enough time to feel like you could handle school. Best of luck, kiddo.

[Tiggzie]

If it's an excused medical reason, the school has to allow your absence. It doesn't matter how many days you say you've missed already.

Good luck with everyone. I'm going to play devil's advocate and say you're prolly doing the right thing.

[meatless]

Good luck Adriane. Do what you need to do, because you're the only one here who has to live with your decision one way or the other. If you believe that ending the pregnancy is the best decision for you, then it's 100% your decision. PM or e-mail me if you need someone to talk to who won't judge.

[Alfiedog]

Only a week ago, you were very very insistent that you did not want an abortion, so I would strongly suggest that you go to a counselor at school or something . . . several people suggested that you go to Planned Parenthood before as well.

And I'm pretty sure schools do make exceptions for medical reasons.

[raggydoo]

To answer your question about the recovery time, this came up on Google:

What is the recovery time after an abortion?
Most women feel back to normal a day or two after the abortion.
We do have specific guidelines for the two weeks after your abortion.
Read our Aftercare Instructions for more information.
http://www.downtownwomenscenter.com/faq/activekb/index.php?ToDo=view&questId=15&catId=5

You might want to Google it some more and see what other clinics say.

You must be quite scared, do you have someone to go with you? :hug:

[Thalia]

Let's not debate abortion in this thread and instead address the questions the OP has.

[Thalia]

As far as recovery time- http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/files/portal/medicalinfo/abortion/pub-abortion-first-trimester.xml

From this fact sheet, you should be back to doing your normal activities by the next day. So I wouldn't worry about missing school. You'll have plenty of time to recover.

Stay strong and hang in there.

[mommyof1]

I know I'm in the extreme minority here, but I have to say. PLEASE DON'T ABORT THE BABY. :-( What you have is life inside of you, a blessing, in all actuality. I know its hard and I know it must feel more like a curse than anything, but you just never know the potential your son or daughter could have. Or what he or she could bring to your life (happpiness, a sense of purpose, etc.) And I know PLENTY of single moms who have made out fine. PM me if you like. Of course, this is your decision but still... please...please reconsider the abortion. [end rant.]

God bless and I will pray the best for you. :hug:

I agree... and would also like to ask if you've educated youself on abortion... the procedure and how it's done, the risks to you...?

http://experts.about.com/q/862/3408309.htm

[ProudVegan]

FB: whatever your choice may be, be sure to think it through and remember that you will not have any regrets.

If you are having a surgical abortion, you will recover after at least 4 hours.. Get plenty of sleep. The downside is the bleeding that may last from couple of days to a week. But there are no pain after the abortion. And it would be better to be put to sleep. There isnt any pain after the surgery, but you might feel nauseous.

If you have the at home abortion.. the RU something. Dont do it, it causes death. 4 women in CA have died because of it. But i think it was banned recently.

[ProudVegan]

I agree with Virtue23.. but like ive said, I believe in choices. The child is yours and its your body. And its something you will have to live with. But think this through and whatever you do, you have our support.

How far along are you?

[jenna]

You had already picked out a name and a week or so later you're wanting to get rid of it? :-/

[Kiz]

If the school kicks you out because of a medical procedure, you can sue them right along with the doctor who did not tell you how to use depo, and the doctor who did not tell you the risks of depo.

I'm also very concerned, you were so against abortion, you even pick out a name and all, and now you are suddenly a-ok with aborting it? I'd seek counselling before you do this. I'm sure you will. Let us know how the counselling and the law suits go, ok?

[Elena99]

If this is what you want, good luck with it. If your principal is being a jerk, try talking to a councelor about it.

[FreshTart]

Will there be yet another "I think I am pregnant" thread in 3 months?