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I had an u/s at 5 weeks 6 days and didn't see a heartbeat until the next week at 7 weeks. It is just too early. Prayers and hugs to you as you go through this incredible journey. Once you feel your baby move and have that baby in your arms, it will change your life! Being a parent is truly the most amazing experience.

http://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/705/misoprostol-abortion-pill-cytotec

The chance that using Misoprostol will cause an abortion is only 90%. The treatment failed when the medicines did not cause any bleeding at all or there was bleeding but the pregnancy still continued.There is a small increased risk of birth defects such as deformities of the hands or feet and problems with the nerves of the foetus, if the pregnancy continues after attempting abortion with these medicines.

Thank you so much for all your support, prayers and encouragement. Hopefully my baby will be healthy and normal.

Hi Bonitta. Just want to ask how are you and the baby today? I have the same situation as you.. I am 5 weeks pregnant now, took 10pills of Cytotec and 4pcs vaginally, but no bleeding at all. Is there any possibility that the baby will be fine and no deformalities after unsuccessful abortion using Cytotec Misoprostol? I want to just go on with my pregnancy now, I regret taking the pills but also I am afraid that the pills can damage my baby's brain or any deformality might happen. Pls help me..

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to Eluria88 : Hi, thanks! I appreciate it. Hopefully my baby is fine and he/she will be normal. My OB/GYN advised me to have a congenital scan at 5 months - 6 months to check if there are abnormalities to the baby, hopefully none. My mind says not to keep the baby because all my plans in life will be ruined but my heart says I'm happy and excited to have the baby and he/she will give me a priceless happiness no matter how it would be hard for me. My family wants to keep the baby and they all pray that my baby will be normal, safe and healthy. Please let me know what should I listen to.

Hello to all the mommies who gave me your special encouragement, thanks a lot. It helped me enlighten my day, I really appreciate all your good wishes.

As an update, I had my 2nd ultrasound last Saturday and I was 7 weeks and 2 days pregnant, the embryo inside has progressed it's size and finally I heard the heartbeat! It was the most special moment I ever had in my life, the heartbeat was 141 bpm which my OB/GYN said it was normal. She advised me to have a congenital scan at 5 months to determine if there's abnormalities. I was with my mom that time and she was also happy to know about it. My family supports me and they were even somehow mad at me because I tried to abort it, I think it was because that time when I knew I was pregnant, no one gave me the right advice and I was so devastated that time. And now that I know my family is there for me, I can do this. I'm still worried my bf won't communicate with me, I don't want my baby to grow up without a dad.

wow its amazing how easy it is for someone who doesn't even know you to sit back and judge. Every woman has the right to make her own decisions whether others agree with it or not. I don't think I'd be able to go through with an abortion, but there's no way I would tell you that that decision is wrong for you. I can't imagine getting the biggest news of my life..pregnancy..and not feeling supported by family or a significant other. Especially if I were younger. I doubt you took your decision lightly. Good for you for figuring out the supports in your life. I had an ultrasound at 5 weeks and did not see anything but the yolk sac. Went back a week later, saw heartbeat, yolk sac, and fetal pole. What is meant to be, will be.

I was 19 during my first pregnancy and didn't want to be with my daughters father. Was 24 at my second pregnancy and didn't have a guy and the father of the baby was pressuring me into abortion, which I refused and moved in with family. This pregnancy will be my second child and although I feel entirely unprepared for her I do not and would never get an abortion. If you were able to see the baby on the ultrasound and not just the sac then I don't think the baby made it. Sex is something to never take lightly. It'll always have it's risks.

to Luckymommyto5: I'm 20, it was an unexpected pregnancy and I'm single. I didn't want to abort the baby in the first place because it was against my religion, I didn't had someone to talk to at first so I was pushed and pressured to do it. I then realized that no matter how not prepared I am, I want to have this baby and continue my pregnancy. I'm glad that my family supported me and they're excited to have the baby. I'm now concerned of what will happen to my baby and I regret what I did. I think there were women also like me who under went this such situation and depression.

I didn't see my baby's heartbeat at 5w4d b but got to see it at 7w4d. I was actually measuring 6w6d so I was off on my conception date and that's likely why it wasn't seen. The fact you haven't had the bleeding and the baby is still in your uterus is a good sign. Abortion is something that needs to really be thought through and I really wish women weren't pressured into it like you were. I cannot even imagine how you're feeling emotionally. I hope your baby is okay, and even if it's not I hope you can try to have one when you are ready for it.