Failed termination

Hey guys, I had a medical abortion in August, went through the motions and symptoms stopped so I assumed it was complete. I did the test they give you but it was faulty so no negative or positive appeared but because I thought I’d seen the pregnancy pass and my symptoms had gone, I didn’t worry. This past weekend I went away for my husbands birthday and felt sick, I threw up a few times and put it down to bad food. Something was playing in the back of my mind to do a pregnancy test, I also realised my period still hasn’t returned almost 8 weeks later. The test was positive. I went in to the early pregnancy unit and I’m still pregnant, currently 13 weeks. I’m so shocked. Has this happened to anyone else?

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No but you have a miracle baby growing in you.

Everything happens for a reason love! I just can’t believe it

I haven’t had a failed termination, I had a successful one almost 3 years ago. I just want to check in on you, how are you doing? How are you feeling about this outcome? Feel free to message me x

Yes indeed and I second Jess I know your intentions was to terminate and which it didn't happen. How are you feeling ?

Not a failed termination per say. But I took mifiprestone, the first step to the abortion pill at 5 weeks. I regretted my decision and did not take the second pill. The baby survived. I’m now in my third trimester. I’ve had three woman that went through something similar. Saw a comment of mine on this Fb group and reached out to me. None of their babies survived. It’s been such a roller coaster. I cry, a lot, due to the feelings I initially had when I found out I was pregnant. But I’m so glad my baby is alive. And that trumps everything. How are you feeling now? Are you happy with the outcome? You can still terminate should you decide to. If this changes your mind, Is the embryo ok? That was a worry of mine. But everything’s looking good.

@Ona I so agree 🩷

Wow what a shock that must be. Haven’t been in that position but how do you feel about it? Has it changed your mind at all? You’ve definitely got a little fighter in there and sometimes I think things happen for a reason even if it’s not our plan or doesn’t fit there’s always a bigger picture we maybe don’t see yet x

Just wanted to say if you still feel the same as you did before, it's okay to try again. It's also okay if you want to continue the pregnancy now too. I hope you're feeling alright ❤️

Thank you for your replies girls 🩷 I feel good, shocked and nervous but my husband and I have decided to keep on with the pregnancy now. The initial scan didn’t show much just confirmed a heartbeat so I have been booked in for a more extensive scan on Friday to check if everything is okay.

Wow, beautiful miracle baby 🩷Many women don't know that the medication used to bring on abortion is the same medication to induce pregnancy. Hope everything goes well at your scan x

Aw that’s lovely what a true little miracle you have. Hope your scan goes well 💖

Wow, what a miracle. I'm glad you and your husband have come to a decision that you're happy with. Best of luck!

Update, I had a scan today and everything is fine! They don’t believe there has been any damage as the baby has continued to grow fine and is due in April. Thank you for all your positive comments💕. ..Now I suppose I should tell my parents 🤣