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possibly pregnant and worried...?

So I have a strong feeling that I am pregnant. The earliest possibility of that would be 3 weeks ago, the latest being a week ago (I know because I have not gotten my period when I should have; 2 weeks ago). I have not had the chance to take a test yet; I will be buying it tomorrow to find out.

I am a university student who has been on the pill, and used protection. I am a responsible adult, and as a responsible adult, I know the best decision for me is to abort this fetus. PLEASE NOTE: I do NOT want anything regarding religion, adoption, etc. I was adopted; it is not a fun road. I would only do adoption if I could afford to carry this baby through to birth, and I can't afford that on many different levels.

I am uncomfortable with my doctor due to many reasons. As such, I am afraid of telling/finding out from him whether or not I am pregnant (part of the reason is that my adoptive mother is also a patient of his, and quite frankly, she makes my life a living hell; do not question this, it is not part of a teenage rebellion, it is simply the way it is). So I am hoping to take these tests (multiple over a course of time, just to be sure) and discover I'm not pregnant, but if I am, what do I do then?

this is in London, Ontario, Canada

Can I walk into a clinic, sign a few papers, and have an abortion right there and then?

I am a very active person; if I snowboard in the next 3-6 months, I have read that I will probably lose the baby that way (due to falling). Should I try then? Note that falling on a snowboard is extremely often and safe (much safer than falling on skis or anything else). It wouldn't hurt myself, but in the second or third trimester it will cause me to lose the baby.

I want to lose this baby naturally. I can't afford the humiliation or judgement, not to mention the medical bills and the time off. I MUST SUCCEED. I am driven to my goal, and an unborn baby that has not yet developed is not going to stop me.

Please give me intelligent answers that go beyond saying "Keep the baby", and "find support from around you". If it turns out I'm pregnant, of course I will find support from my friends and boyfriend, but either way, I am not giving birth. I am not ready financially, mentally, nor socially ready to have a baby. Nothing you can say can change my mind. I am doing what's right for me, and ultimately what's right for the baby too. What kind of life would that child be able to have with me right now? I am a part-time nanny; I see what happens to neglected children, and I've experienced it too. I will not bring a child into this world at this time to experience misery.

Adoption/caregiving is not an option.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I am not going to try to change your mind about keeping/aborting, because I agree that abortion is your best option.

    That being said, I AM going to tell you to grow up. You can't deal with the humiliation and judgement of an abortion? Seriously? That's the reason why you are going to put yourself at significant risk by trying to cause an abortion in the second or third trimester? If you cause harm to your fetus late in the pregnancy, you are still going to have to go through the procedure of having the fetus removed -- which is much more painful than an early abortion! Plus, if you are unsuccessful, then you will just end up with a baby that is severely brain-damaged. If you don't want to bring life into this world to experience misery, grow up and have a REAL abortion, with a trained physician.

    Go to a clinic (it does NOT have to be your regular doctor) and tell them that you want to terminate your pregnancy. I don't know anything about Canada, but here in the US, the usual place to go is Planned Parenthood. I am sure there are similar places in Canada.

    Go out of town if you are too ashamed and afraid of judgment. This is only a tough thing to do if you are unsure about your decision -- you seem pretty certain, so I don't know why you're being such a baby about it.

  • 1 decade ago

    First, I must say that I am in the states, so I do not know what the procedures are in Canada.

    1. Your doctor - have you thought about seeing a different doctor? Without your adoptive mother knowing? If you are at least 18, I see no reason why you can't find a doctor you are comfortable with. You have every right to "shop around". I believe it is very important to feel comfortable and like the person who is treating you.

    2. I don't know a lot about abortion scheduling. Try calling the clinic and see if they talk walk-ins for abortion. I suspect they may not, as an abortion is a little more complex and more time consuming than a regular appointment. Ask if you can make an appointment.

    3. Confidentiality - In the states, doctors and clinics cannot by law inform ANYONE of your medical history and procedures. If you truly do not want anyone to know, they don't have to know.

    4. Medical bills - Here in the states, you can go to Planned Parenthood and you can receive services for free or for a fraction of the cost, based on your income. Please look into having the abortion done the right way, as opposed to trying to lose your baby on the slopes. Also, someone is more likely to find out you were pregnant if it happens that way.

    I support whatever decision you make. Please take a home test as soon as you can (at least two weeks after the date you thought you may have conceived).

  • 1 decade ago

    first let me just say that you need to keep in mind that if you are not ready for the possibility of having a baby then you shouldnt be having sex.

    and snowboarding, sitting in a sauna, and all those things are just as ridiculous and as false as saying you cant get pregnant if you have sex standing up.

    Unless your body rejects the baby and you have a miscarriage, that is the only way of naturally getting rid of the baby. but there is no way to make it happen.

    Your only option if you do not want to carry your baby to term is to have an abortion now. if you wait too long you will not legally be allowed to have an abortion and will HAVE to carry the baby to term. You can go into a clinic or planned parenthood and get this abortion without insurance FOR A PRICE. it can be pretty expensive.

    Otherwise you have to go through your doctor. He will be better able to take care of this situation. and he is also, by law, required doctor-patient confidentiality and is not allowed to inform your adoptive mother or anyone else about this situation.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You really don't get to choose if you loose the baby naturally or not. If you're TRYING to lose the baby it certainly wouldn't be naturally. Sorry- someone's going to call you mom in 9 months if you are.

    On the flip side, the pill could be messing up your system something terrible, so certainly take a test and calm down for now.

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  • 1 decade ago

    i stopped reading halfway through the second paragraph. If you used protection and youre on the pill theres NO possible way you could be pregnant. If you get pregnant on the pill with a condom then you MUST be retarded....youre not pregnant, stop your bitching.

  • 1 decade ago

    you can get a major infection that can kill you if you dont go to a doctor to get an abortion!

  • 1 decade ago

    If you're not ready to have a baby don't have sex.

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