QuestionQUESTION: I was 5 weeks on Oct.10.09. And i went to the clinic that day and got a shot. The doctors told me to take 4 pills on Monday as soon as possible. When that Monday came up. I took the pills at 10:30 am. I started bleeding heavily for about I'll say, 1 week, and it got lighter then i came off.I didn't have any blood clots and anything like that. I started feeling the same way i felt when i was pregnant. So i took a home pregnancy test. My result came up plosive. So i went to the doctor. They said i was 37% pregnant. But five read on the Internet that women can still be pregnant with a living fetus after a unsuccessful abortion. And i want my child this time around. But my questions are: (1)Can i still be pregnant with a live fetus?.(2)Will it have a healthy and normal life if i don't abort it again. And (3)Can it be possible that i can keep my pregnancy and not be hurt or damaged from it?. Please Help Me!!!
ANSWER: Hello, Cidne,
I can see why you feel scared. I would, too.
I don't know what you mean by saying you are 37% pregnant. You're either pregnant or you're not. It's common for a woman to have pregnancy hormones for awhile after abortion. It's possible they meant that your levels were 37% of what they should be.
It's been over three weeks since you took the pills. By now, you'd be 8 weeks, and you should be well aware of whether you are still pregnant or not. One way to test is to lie on your stomach on the bed. If you feel a lump where your uterus is, you may very well still be pregnant. Also, you should be able to have an ultrasound by now. And yes, it is possible that a baby can survive an abortion. There are many examples of babies who did. I hear about new ones often.
What you will need to do is talk to a doctor who has your best interests at heart. Whoever supplied the pills can't be trusted. Abortion is unethical and dangerous. You need a doctor who regards both you and your baby as his patients. Nobody will be able to answer your questions over the internet. You can find a decent doctor by locating an organization near you, that helps pregnant women. You can find one by going here:
http://www.pregnancycenters.org/
I also can see why you want so desperately for everything to be all right. The emotional and spiritual consequences of abortion can be significant. There are also programs for women who are going through what you are going through. My heart goes out to you. Regardless of the outcome, you need emotional and spiritual support. I will also be here for you if you need to talk. And there are groups on the internet that are helpful, too. I will pray for you. Please take care of yourself. Guard against the dangers of the feelings you have. God will forgive you for what you did. Ask Him, and ask Him to help you forgive yourself. Let me know how things go. Please.
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QUESTION: Hey again, but um I'm taking blood tests.To see if my pregnancy levels are higher.(Hopefully they are). But i have another question. I was only but 5 weeks and i had an unsuccessful abortion. And i tried what you said before about lying on the bed. I did feel a little lump in the mid-section of my stomach. And I've never felt that before. But people keep telling me that my baby wouldn't be able to survive the unsuccessful abortion because i was so early in my pregnancy. So my question is:. Can my unborn child at 5 weeks survive my abortion?
ANSWER: Hi, Cidne,
I don't know which people are telling you that your baby wouldn't be able to survive the abortion. It is possible your baby can survive. Most likely, if he or she does survive, there will be no serious damage, although nobody can guarantee it. But here's my reasoning. At that stage, there are too many things that are not completely formed, and the result would be that if the growth stopped, it would be incompatible with life. If the test shows that progesterone levels are low, but they exist, the doctor may be able to give you supplements daily (most likely a shot, I would guess), and that may help. You should be able to see your baby in an ultrasound at just about any point. It won't necessarily be a good image, but it might be enough to reassure you. As you progress, you will see more. If you can find someone who has 4D ultrasound, you can tell a lot more. So I would say that there is a possibility everything will be OK. Nobody can guarantee anything. All I can do is hope and pray for the best for you. Please keep in touch. I'll be here for you no matter what, as long as I have access to the internet.
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QUESTION: Hey thank you for all you're help. But i still have questions. (Laughing). It's just that i want my baby to come. But i do feel a lump in my Lower stomach every time i lean back. Is that normal? And should i be able to feel it growing? Cause I'm growing a little only in my mid-section. I don't know if it's me eating to much or a baby growing? And the Upper section of my stomach is a little hard. Can you tell me what you think it could be? Cause I'm Only 125 pounds and i don't really gain weight like that.
AnswerHi, Cidne. :)
I can understand how you feel. If you are feeling a lump when you lean back, that's a good thing. You won't be able to "feel" it growing, because it is too slow, but you will notice that this lump is getting bigger over time. As for the upper section of your stomach, I can't tell you that one! LOL But since you are thin, you should feel movement early. I always felt it at 14 weeks. With one of my children, I went to see a friend who is blind, when I was 14 weeks, and she could feel it, too.
Be sure and get prenatal care from a doctor who is knowledgeable in high risk pregnancies, who has knowledge of how to handle a pregnancy after an attempted abortion. He may want to undertake some special measures.
Have a good pregnancy, and keep in touch and let me know how you do.
By the way, if you want to ask more questions, just start a new message. :)
