Today I got an abortion

I had the paraguard IUD in when I got pregnant. Before the IUD I took the pill. I have always been so responsible when it came to birth control but I became part of the 0.08% of women who get pregnant with the IUD.

I was angry, angry that I was forced to make a decision I had tried so hard to prevent. I was scared, sad, and overwhelmed.

I decided to end my pregnancy, it was best for me at the time. I have zero regrets and as soon as the procedure was over I felt and overwhelming sense of relief.

I had the procedure at Planned Parenthood. They were absolutely wonderful. The staff, nurses and my doctor were kind, comforting and tried to make the best out of a bad thing.

The procedure itself was uncomfortable but bearable. Lots of cramping and they give you local anesthesia shots which were had for me because I have a needle phobia. Prior to the procedure they give you pain meds, and Xanax to help calm you.

I wanted to share my experience partly to warn about Paraguard and to let women know about the process.