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I believe every woman should have the right to take control of her body and her reproductive rights. I also don't think women should be plagued with guilt for taking advantage of their options.
I have had 2 abortions. Once, when I was 22, in school, and in a brand new relationship. It was definitely the wrong time in my life to have a child.
My first was a medical abortion which I received my medication at my state's only abortion clinic. I at first had feelings of guilt, but never regret.
Upon becoming pregnant with the man I love, any feelings of guilt were gone. I knew my decision was best for me, the child I wanted and was ready for, and our family.
My daughter is now 6 months old and I am pregnant again. Due to my daughter coming early, we are up to our eyeballs in NICU hospital bills.
I am unable to work because my daughter cannot attend daycare due to a compromised immune system from being early.
My husband has a prescription for Diclofenac/Misoprostol and I decided to terminate my pregnancy by myself.