I didn’t want to be pregnant. When I saw the positive test, I felt afraid. I took the Plan B pill, but it didn’t work. I couldn’t imagine having another child at this point in my life.
I told a friend who suggested I get an abortion. I started to search online & found Embrace. It was their closing time when I got there, but they stayed late for me. The counselor listened to my struggle. She prayed that’d I’d make the right decision for my family.
I didn’t want to accept that I was a mom again, but I knew in my heart it was true. I made 2 appointments the next week. One for an ultrasound at Embrace and one for an abortion at a clinic. At the ultrasound, I saw the heartbeat. I didn’t go to my second appointment at the clinic. But later I started to waver on my decision.
Abortion Pill Reversal
I wanted to be educated so I started to look things up online. I was afraid of how I’d feel afterward if I got an abortion. Up until that point, it was never something I thought I’d consider. In my searching, I came across a video about the Abortion Pill Reversal. I’d never heard of it before until then and it stuck in my head.
I ended up calling the abortion clinic again and crying the whole time she was telling me about the procedure. But eventually, I took the first pill at the abortion clinic. Immediately afterward…I realized I was wrong. I was upset with the father and taking it out on the baby!
I remember driving home, crying and feeling like I was gonna faint. I felt sick at what I had just done. Remembering the video, I looked it up and called the hotline. It wasn’t all easy after that. Lots of doctor’s appointments accompanied by lots of anxiety.
But I didn’t know what effects the pill had already had on my baby. I was now acting on faith or hope. No matter what, I was going to try to make this right. During that time, I went back to Embrace. I needed someone to talk to. No one outside of the staff at Embrace and my doctors knew I had taken the pill and was going through the reversal. Their support throughout the pregnancy meant everything to me.
The Ultrasound Results
After 2 weeks into the reversal, a new ultrasound confirmed that my baby was doing fine! I couldn’t have been more thankful. Throughout the rest of the pregnancy, I had amazing support from Embrace and my doctors. In the midst of my anxiety, I knew I had an army of people praying for me and my baby and it meant a lot to me. It fueled my hope.
And now, I’m the mother to a beautiful, perfect, healthy baby girl!! The situation that seemed scary at first turned into the biggest blessing for my family. I look back now and I’m just so thankful. Her life is a blessing to me, not a hard situation. This baby has brought so much LOVE and joy to our family. Her smiles bring me happiness and peace.
At the time, I couldn’t picture myself having more kids, but now that she’s here, I can’t imagine our lives without her! I am forever grateful.
Pregnancy Support At Embrace
If you are pregnant and unsure of your decision, know you are welcome at Embrace. Our passion is to surround you with support, resources, and encouragement as you look into the unknown. No matter what has happened up to this point in your life, You Are Valuable. Call to ask more about our free resources, abortion information, or counseling services or come in during our walk-in hours for a free pregnancy confirmation.