tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.comments2023-10-14T00:57:28.798-07:00Abortion BlogAbortionBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03071560896386570743noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-62026057029196356892012-12-10T10:03:52.174-08:002012-12-10T10:03:52.174-08:00I am currently going through this process, taking ...I am currently going through this process, taking the first pill tomorrow and the second on Thursday. I am definitely freaked out, maybe even more about the emotional ramifications, but reading your posts and experience have been helpful in calming me down and letting me know what to expect. Thank you for this resource.emptydistractionshttp://emptydistractions.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-78673675579720505132012-09-06T05:56:27.722-07:002012-09-06T05:56:27.722-07:00i agree. thank you so much. i know i am making the...i agree. thank you so much. i know i am making the right decision, but i am very nervous and uneasy about actually getting it done.. your blog has helped a lot.. thank you<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-53646937388327415962012-05-09T12:49:12.362-07:002012-05-09T12:49:12.362-07:00I've had an abortion quite recently. While par...I've had an abortion quite recently. While part of me feels a weight has been lifted, I also echo other women in feeling changed. While I think women should have a right to choose, I also believe that the pro-life constituency should rethink the way they send this message. Prior to my abortion was an extremely difficult point in my life. Rather than to keep my baby or abort this was mostly centered around the feeling that although there were supportive people to talk to, it was hard to want to talk. I feel that abortion has become so politicized that everyone has an opinion on it, positive or negative. and most of those opinions stand polarized at two extremes, both self righteous. <br />I had gotten pregnant while on birth control, something the doctors seemed to think I was telling myself to somehow feel better about the situation.<br />Abortion is an individual experience. It is not as simplified as either pro choice or pro life factions make it. It is not a casual trip to the dentist. For me, it was physically painful. And although they are rare, some women do have negative health outcomes. What if you were part of this minority? What kind of support would you find? I believe that in the long term view of my life, my abortion was necessary. However, as I stand "pro-choice" I want to say that it was scary, difficult, and painful. It is not something I want to celebrate or be flippant about. It was a big event. I'm expressing this feeling for two reasons: I believe that no matter where you stand on any issue, people should remain critical and conscious of their beliefs; keep questioning, especially in light of your experiences. Encourage differences in opinion. Even if you aim to have an inclusive political agenda, keep in mind who you might be alienating. The second is to offer my subjective opinion, that chooses to stay in the gray of this issue rather than the black or white. Overall despite the content I do recognize that this blog has created a space for dialogue, and I thank you for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-16015855505648454302012-05-02T17:49:29.117-07:002012-05-02T17:49:29.117-07:00Hi there i just found your blog was really happy i...Hi there i just found your blog was really happy i found it. I live in indonesia where abortion is illegal and women had to go to sleazy alleys to get their abortion done. I, too am having the same situation, last week i went to the govt owned planned parenthoodvwhere at that place you can have the abotion as long as you bring husband or legal guardian if you are underage.<br />The place was hmm shitty i guess, unlike the normal hospital i normally go where its bright and clean. <br />I thought of going to real doctora such as my obgyn but had to make up a really good story, i told him i am taking accutane!<br />My obgyn told me that i should have to do an abortion but he wont do it for religious purpose, so he gave me another good obgyn which i will see today. Wish me luck.<br />I guess the point what i am trying to say is that youguys are lucky to have a freedom of prochoice, that protesters are just protesting but police wont arrest you for having abortion. I am a prochoice, having 1 kid whom i took careby myself is already a handfull. But unfortunately, my choice is illegal here.Jenna from indonesianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-48572207558054549462012-03-10T15:08:12.348-08:002012-03-10T15:08:12.348-08:00I wish i had found your blog yesterday, because yo...I wish i had found your blog yesterday, because you are so right about needing a buddy at the clinic. When i went to the clinic this morning, there were only couples in the waiting room and i was the only person who didnt have anyone.. i got so emotional when i started filling out the paperwork that i gave up and left.<br /><br />my mom will be flying in from oversees at the end of this week to come with me. probably sounds crazy, but i know it will help if im not alone. <br /><br />thanks so much for your blog. i know it's been a couple of years and i wonder how you're coping with it today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-46790369251487401582012-02-28T20:32:22.893-08:002012-02-28T20:32:22.893-08:00I am in the mist of "the pill". I took t...I am in the mist of "the pill". I took the first one in the doctor's office yesterday, then the 400 mg of the second one under my tongue at 5 pm. By 6:15 cramping, bleeding started. At 7 pm, the lump of material came out. I did not look too much. Just a lil but couldn't see anything and did not want to touch it. I'm bleeding a lot but I'm sure to eat and drink plenty of water. I think food and water (lots) are some key things. I drink 101 ounces (a gallon) every day. Other than that, heating pad! :). So I'll come back to say what happens throughout the week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-2344808751171302492012-02-24T09:05:24.330-08:002012-02-24T09:05:24.330-08:00You go girl! Petition signed! I'm so grateful ...You go girl! Petition signed! I'm so grateful for this blog. I wish I could have attended this event. In the meantime, I'll work on waging the e-battle:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daw_A-w0NycSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846526074278171195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-61239466397412936342012-02-23T19:32:13.284-08:002012-02-23T19:32:13.284-08:00The person who leaves writes this blog is doing su...The person who leaves writes this blog is doing such an amazing thing for our world. <br /><br /> The people that these words reach I feel inspire us all to think this way (which I feel is the right way or maybe the "better" way to be politically correct) <br /><br />This blog brings awareness to an issue I'm sure already has plenty but it gives us more information and does nothing but back and support the claims, needs, and feelings of the many. <br /><br />Thank you for giving us these necessary words.<br /><br />-Matt :)Matthew Lilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08996725833300444086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-74268447937067347912012-02-14T13:18:11.484-08:002012-02-14T13:18:11.484-08:00Insurance coverage is crazy. I hate the whole arbi...Insurance coverage is crazy. I hate the whole arbitrariness of it all.abortion supporthttp://www.abortion-support.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-65912268100892409562012-01-16T09:50:42.156-08:002012-01-16T09:50:42.156-08:00I agree.
I've written a defense of abortion r...I agree.<br /><br />I've written a defense of abortion rights <a href="http://crossexaminedblog.com/2012/01/04/a-defense-of-abortion-rights-the-spectrum-argument/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-367592243687035922012-01-04T15:29:38.376-08:002012-01-04T15:29:38.376-08:00I'm Pro-Choice. I wrote a story about women in...I'm Pro-Choice. I wrote a story about women in an abortion waiting room.<br /><br />http://amzn.com/B006R0RSQGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-6694878137530965272011-12-13T18:43:11.820-08:002011-12-13T18:43:11.820-08:00Abortion is still legal, but Republicans are doing...Abortion is still legal, but Republicans are doing an ever-better and more innovative job of making it as odious, expensive and shaming as possible to obtain.all about abortionhttp://www.abortionarticleshelp.com/tag/abortion-articles-2/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-91602305553513756082011-11-03T11:52:11.542-07:002011-11-03T11:52:11.542-07:00just reading this now in 2011... but i gotta say.....just reading this now in 2011... but i gotta say... I love your view. You're 100% correct. No girl should be harassed about making her own decisions on her body & sexuality. Thanks for posting!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-54112203654757777902011-07-09T05:49:37.027-07:002011-07-09T05:49:37.027-07:00I'm so grateful for finding your blog. I'm...I'm so grateful for finding your blog. I'm 7 weeks along and have opted for pill to end the pregnancy. I took the first pill yesterday and am a little nervous about what to expect after taking the next group of pills. Your posts have been informative, real and very helpful. I have been searching the web for info on what to expect from woman who have lived through the experience. I haven't been able to find much til I stumbled upon your blog.<br /><br />This is something I wish I wasn't going through but continuing with the pregnancy would be a mistake given my situation. Thank you for all the posts. Reading about your experience has helped calm my nerves some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-36204164702611094042011-07-04T00:50:36.758-07:002011-07-04T00:50:36.758-07:00I am so happy that I have found this blog. I hate ...I am so happy that I have found this blog. I hate that abortion is a topic that we don't talk about. I had one earlier this year and it's so nice to read about your experiences. I know there are so many women that have had one (one in three, i've heard) but I haven't been able to connect with any of them because, again, it's not something we discuss. so THANK YOU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-12320430191557066552011-02-13T13:38:57.270-08:002011-02-13T13:38:57.270-08:00I am so glad that abortion is becoming less of a t...I am so glad that abortion is becoming less of a taboo topic. The girls and women going through these tough choices desperately need someone to talk to and relate to. There really should be more pregnancy counseling clinics out there to provide the support that we ladies need whether aborting or dealing with an unplanned parenthood.kaylajaneennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-73979051140721914562010-11-09T23:28:54.093-08:002010-11-09T23:28:54.093-08:00Hi Abortion Blogger,
I found this widget which wo...Hi Abortion Blogger,<br /><br />I found this widget which would display random feminism quotes on our website, check it out at http://quotelandia.com/category/Feminism<br /><br />Tanya BabaeTanya Babaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-73936150963102061052010-06-22T01:59:34.383-07:002010-06-22T01:59:34.383-07:00You have so many real people commenting here and s...You have so many real people commenting here and sharing their experiences. I came across your blog as I was researching for my article on the woman in the centre of the Roe v.Wade case<br />http://socyberty.com/issues/the-extraordinary-woman-behind-abortion-legalization-in-usa/Rana Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957385866727883675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-1352949589496941072010-06-10T02:43:16.854-07:002010-06-10T02:43:16.854-07:00Thanks for your blog, I'm in the same situatio...Thanks for your blog, I'm in the same situation and have just started writing about it. It helps, you know, putting it out on paper.<br /><br />It would mean a lot if you could check it out. <br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />http://tooearlytobelate.blogspot.comkatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023224380875822350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-79218787128658044342010-05-20T08:13:42.678-07:002010-05-20T08:13:42.678-07:00I've had three abortions in my life. I'm 4...I've had three abortions in my life. I'm 46 years old. I'm so heartened by the fact that the web - and sites like this - help women (and men) come together and talk about this vital issue. It's about time that the anti-choice movement know that in terms of numbers, they are small compared to us. In terms of commitment, even smaller!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-86592978985003496912010-05-08T21:43:58.673-07:002010-05-08T21:43:58.673-07:00I feel so conflicted...I am a strong believer in c...I feel so conflicted...I am a strong believer in choice in all areas- which is why I feel conflicted about Stupak. I wouldn't want my money being used to stop abortions- so why am I making my fellow tax-payers pay for something they dont agree with. <br /><br />I understand why women get an abortion- they don't really want one but feel they have no other choice- especially poor women. I had one and it was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I just am struggling so much with all of these issues and my feelings on the matter after it happened to me...Sarah Harrisonhttp://rebelwoman2288@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-90173593857000714552010-04-22T05:49:44.780-07:002010-04-22T05:49:44.780-07:00I'm glad there are people out there who aren&#...I'm glad there are people out there who aren't psychos about being anti-abortion. Though I would personally never choose to have an abortion, I still support it because it gives us women the freedom of choice. It absolutely pisses me off that religious followers will actually argue with me that I'm wrong to support abortion! It disgusts me! And the best part of it all is that these people who are so "clean" and pure to god are the ones having abortions. Hypocrites, I say. Thanks for the blog! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-13319112929074194302010-03-20T00:17:04.815-07:002010-03-20T00:17:04.815-07:00I had an abortion today. This is my FOURTH!!! I ...I had an abortion today. This is my <b>FOURTH</b>!!! I am not proud that I have an unsuccessful track record with birth control; however, I know that my boyfriend and I cannot support children. I am 26 years old and you would think that maybe I would have learned my lesson years ago. Maybe my demise was from bad advise from my GYN about which birth control method I should be using. I have never blogged before, but I feel like I want to talk to other people who have experienced this before. I am feeling guilty, like I've done something wrong. My boyfriend is having a hard time with it and maybe that's why I feel the way I do. I feel dirty, but at the same time I'm happy that we are not burdened by the pending hardship of having a child we are not financially ready for. I don't even know if at any point in my life will I have that motherly instinct to want children. I feel extremely awkward around children. I don't think I could handle the constant emotional struggle raising a child carries with you. I am super worried about my boyfriend and how he's coping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-22627313247912571952010-03-12T12:39:52.469-08:002010-03-12T12:39:52.469-08:00Hey girl,
First i got a urine test at my school c...Hey girl,<br /><br />First i got a urine test at my school clinic and then went to The Bay Center http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/sex/program/<br />They'll do the initial examination and then book you into a hospital for the procedure without a health card. If you can, bring someone with you...or a book...both appointments were a long time in the waiting room.<br /><br />If you have $300 you can be in and out in one day (as long as you've already been to a doctor for the urine test) I'v heard good things about the Scott clinic and Morgantellar http://www.hasslefreeclinic.org/Abortions.phpMWhttp://www.tedioushysterics.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7922224575926294892.post-39985819840658674182010-03-11T11:53:22.804-08:002010-03-11T11:53:22.804-08:00Hi MW,
I am in the same situation - student in On...Hi MW,<br /><br />I am in the same situation - student in Ontario but have an AB health card. Could you tell me the clinic that you called? I am only a few days late, but I am almost always regular so i am getting nervous and want to know my options, if it comes to that. <br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com