All in Two Abortions

"This was the decision that I can live with, consciously knowing that I did everything in my power to create the best possible outcome."

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Two Abortions, Twins, Georgia, United States

“The only question I'd responded "yes" to was, "Would you like to know if there are multiple fetuses?" I sincerely regret this decision. The answer was, "There are two." I still met with the doctor the next day to get the prescriptions for my at-home medical procedure, but knowing the rarity of my pregnancy led to me questioning my choice to follow through.” Read more.

"I would be a single mother of five attempting to co-parent with my abuser."

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Two Abortions, Twins, California

“I already had three children from my first marriage and was in no shape mentally or physically well enough to have another baby, especially with a man who frightened me. After a lot of back and forth, I went to Planned Parenthood. They offered to show me the ultrasound, and I hesitantly agreed. I realized - in horror- that I was carrying twins. TWINS! I couldn't believe it!” Read more.

"Although we know it was the right decision doesn't take away the guilt and grief about it."

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Two Abortions, Twins, Australia

“We took a week to really think about what the reality would be for all of us financially, emotionally, mentally and physically. We really tried to imagine our lives with three children so close in age but it was not something either of us could envision without struggling in almost every way and impacting our daughter’s life in a negative way.” Read more.

"I cried and I cried because how could we manage two if we knew we couldn’t possibly manage one?"

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Two Abortions, Twins, Location Unknown

“My 2nd abortion was 5 years later. My boyfriend was just about to leave for a trip of a lifetime to Mongolia and I had just started a new job with great prospects. We had no money, we were renting with one of his friends and had huge debts. Even without all that, we still didn’t feel ready to be parents. I went to the clinic and cried the whole time. What’s more, the nurse who did the scan told me I had multiple sacs, meaning there was more than one fetus. I was floored.” Read more.

"We already have two children and taking care of another two would be a drastic change for all of us."

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Two Abortions, Twins, United States

“This is also my second abortion, but my first one was when I was 19 and and that was 11 years ago. I kind of understand what is going to happen, but this abortion is going to be an emotional nightmare for quit a while. Planned Parenthood told me that twin abortions are common. I am just doing what I think is best for my family.” Read more.

"I just could not cope with the idea and all the thoughts regarding raising 2 children at once."

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Two Abortions, Twins, Romania

“I can honestly say I lived in hell for 2 months being in the most indecisive state I had ever been in my life on whether or not I would be capable of caring for and loving not one, but 2 children. No one in my family or the father’s family ever had twins, so it scared the hell out of me and I ended up leaving the clinic that day because I felt I wouldn’t be able to live afterwards if I aborted twins. But I still felt miserable about the pregnancy.” Read more.

"I knew I was making the right decision for my family and myself."

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Two Abortions, Twins, United States

“I am 39 yers old. When I found out I was pregnant 4 weeks ago, I knew keeping on with the pregnancy was not an option. From my perspective I’m too old to have more children, not financially set up to have more children, and my oldest kids are getting very near the age when they will be having their own children.! want to spoil grand kids, not raise my children alongside them.” Read more.

"I was married and miserable with 3 children."

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Two Abortions, Twins, United States

“I feel no guilt about either abortion but do still feel bitter anger at my first husband for taking my choice in all matters away from me. I shudder to think what he would have done to me had abortion not been legal. We cannot go backward on this issue. I support every woman’s right to choose and to have safe access to not only abortion providers but also sources that support leaving domestically abusive relationships.” Read more.

"I had to think of my other kids who would have suffered, because I could not afford to take care of them all."

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Two Abortions, Twins, United States

“The biggest reason was I could not afford to have any more kids, and the men decided not be in the picture. I do not regret my decisions at all, even though I do miss them and the idea of a life with them. Being an adult means you have to make hard decisions for you and your family as well as living with the consequences of those decisions.” Read more.

"They asked if I wanted to know if the ultrasound showed twins."

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Two Abortions, Twins, United States

“The man who gifted me these decisions was abusive and manipulative, and there is a 99% guarantee that I currently would be across the Rainbow Bridge if I had chosen to bring those lives into the world. It becomes less painful every minute, every day, month, year — knowing that the love that was created in my womb is now back in the Universe, cycling through the trees, the air–and hopefully–the stars.” Read more.

"He told me we wouldn’t last and that I’d be raising twins alone."

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Two Abortions, Twins, United States

“My second abortion was to the same partner, I was 26. I found out I was pregnant with twins. Said partner and I were having a rough time – he’d just started a new job and had a new-found confidence in himself. He was working late and had more friends and commitments and I was just a burden. He decided that I would have an abortion and booked the appointment – he told me after it was arranged.” Read more.

"I will not bring children to suffer in this dire world."

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Two Abortions, Twins, Later Abortion, Second Trimester, El Salvador

“ I put the pills under my tongue. I was nervous because I've never had an abortion that way. The first 10 minutes I had chills and severe diarrhea. My partner was asleep. I got a fever and spent 30 minutes feeling terrible, almost about to tell him what I did. But I didn't tell him, because this could affect me legally. After five hours, the pain began gradually ascending until I went to the bathroom and saw the blood. I saw two balls. I suppose they were twins. So according to people who’ve never been in these situations, I am triple the killer I suppose.” Read more.