3 weeks ago I was living my life, worrying about my studies (I’m busy studying for my second degree at the moment), partying with my friends and spending time with my boyfriend. Two weeks ago I found out I was pregnant…It was a shock. A week ago I only turned 23. I was on the injection but the clinic gave me a two-month instead of my usual three-month injection. I still don’t understand how it happened because apparently the injection is still in your system for quite a while even if you stop taking it.
I went to the doctor because I had unusual painful cramping. My boyfriend came with me, the doctor insisted on a urine test (I still thought why because I’m on the injection so I couldn’t be pregnant or anything.) I had barely sat back into the chair in the doctor’s room when she looked at my boyfriend and I and told me I was pregnant. It was instant shock on both my and my boyfriend’s face. We didn’t even discuss the possibility. I knew the doctor most probably thought we were careless, but all I wanted to do was go home and cry!
I have the most supporting and loving boyfriend, this is our 4th year together so this truly was a shock to us. We went home and both knew straight away that having this baby was not an option, he is in his final year of studies, I’m studying, we planned to go overseas when we finished. We just weren’t ready to deal with a child, we want to give our children everything one day, unconditional love, support and a great financial backing. Something we could only do when we were ready.
So my doctor referred us to a clinic but it’s a private clinic so everything was “first class” if you could say. I met the most comforting person who guided us through consultations and options and told me all about abortion. She understood because she too went through the same thing 14 yrs ago. We decided abortion was the best route for us. I was 7 weeks pregnant and decided on the surgical procedure because the tablets aren’t always guaranteed to work and cause a great deal more pain. The surgical procedure was over within 30 min. I felt no pain, I had a nurse that held my hand, and I had another nurse that was stroking my face while the doctor was busy with the procedure. I felt safe when I needed it the most.
I’m sad that I had to face this decision but I do not regret having the abortion, I am so glad that there are non- judgmental people in this world, that promise to help and guide people like me through a very scary time and provide safe options. Thank you to all those who are not narrow minded, you ensure that we get the best treatment and don’t end up going to some dodgy doctor on a street corner because there’s no other option.
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