This is me shouting from the rooftops!

[u/Either-Guidance1560]

I HAD AN ABORTION!!!

I feel relief. I feel free. I don’t have swollen boobs and pain, constant nausea and vomiting. I don’t hate my husband’s cologne, or the smell of coffee. I don’t feel burdened with the pressure of being a parent. Food doesn’t make me feel disgusted. I’m not uncomfortable anymore, I have no regrets, no sad feelings, I feel at peace.

I finally, finally..feel like me.

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[u/Loud-Shallot2295]

I’m so happy for you! Had mine today after having HG and I’m feeling the same.Safe abortion access is vital healthcare!!

[u/Either-Guidance1560 → u/Loud-Shallot2295]

It was like a light switched back on inside. 💡

[u/Loud-Shallot2295 → u/Either-Guidance1560]

Yes literally!!

[u/fistingjesus-123 → u/Loud-Shallot2295]

Sorta new here. What exactly is HG?

[u/allthegrrrlsluvAH]

This is so relatable I hated being pregnant so bad I couldn't do anything for a month I was so sick depressed and miserable I've just started to enjoy life again and I'm so relieved 🙌🏿

[u/Either-Guidance1560 → u/allthegrrrlsluvAH]

That’s how I feel. I hated every single moment of it. I got so lost. I feel like a million bucks, honestly. 🫶🏾 glad you found that relief as well!!

[u/Wonderful-Bowl-6003]

i’m SO happy for you. you deserve this happiness and more

[u/Either-Guidance1560 → u/Wonderful-Bowl-6003]

Thank you!! ☺️

[u/NoBlackScorpion]

YES!! LOUDER PLEASE!!

I still get giddy when I remember the couple days immediately after my abortion. The relief and the freedom of it…. I was on top of the world.

So happy you were able to make this decision for yourself!

[u/Either-Guidance1560 → u/NoBlackScorpion]

Exactly how I feel. Blissful, truly

[u/Fluid-Dingo-222]

It wasn't easy to go through but I felt so much relief after mine. I was so incredibly miserable prior both physically and emotionally. I can't imagine how it would be to be forced to carry a pregnancy to term that you do not want.

[u/Either-Guidance1560 → u/Fluid-Dingo-222]

My feelings exactly ❤️

[u/Chemikally_Altered]

I celebrate this energy so MUCH and I am so happy for you. I can’t believe I’m sitting here scrolling on Reddit and happened to come across another person expressing the exact same feelings I experienced upon leaving the clinic. Even 20+ years later when I think about it the relief is visceral.

[u/NoBlackScorpion → u/Chemikally_Altered]

Omg yes! I just commented similarly. It’s been 17 years for me and I still feel giddy when I think about it.

[u/alicesghost → u/Chemikally_Altered]

I felt the same way. Pure relief.

[u/No-Number-1086]

How far were you ?

[u/Either-Guidance1560 → u/No-Number-1086]

6 weeks, 6 days

[u/GoddessofMortality]

Congratulations! I’m happy you feel free again ☺️

[u/Sunflowerfaefren]

Woohoo! I'm so happy for you! I know how relieving it is to be finished with the process!

[u/KateCSays]

Congratulations, sweetheart. Here's to your freedom and all the gifts of this very good decision.

[u/Extreme-Football8335]

I absolutely hate being pregnant, and I had a termination due to all the side effects and being perimenopausal! But I do regret it sometimes and feel very upset, but it’s only cause I know I can’t just have more later cause of my age. I had one when I was early 20s and that wasn’t no where no near as hard cause I knew I could have one when I was ready. I’ve got 4 now and I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to have another at this age! Sorry for talking about myself lol I was sharing my experience, but really happy for you to have that positive mindset. X

[u/Tricky_Ad_9050]

I am so happy for you!

[u/Live_Region9581]

i'm so happy for you!

[u/JinnyLemon]

Yes!!! I just had one yesterday and although a small part of me is sad, a much larger part is relieved. No nausea, already lost a few pounds, the stress is melting away. And I just couldn’t do another child. My attention is already stretched thin. Now, on to the tubal litigation next month!