Everyone told me that an abortion would be like an intense period, lots of blood and cramps. So far only the blood part has been right.

Wow. Who knew there could be so much blood for only an estimated 6 weeks? I think I bled less after childbirth!

The cramps have been nonexistent. I had a few light cramps last night, about an hour after inserting the Cytotec (Mistoprostol). They gave me a bottle of Naproxen for the pain, but other than the one I took yesterday I haven’t really needed them. Maybe it’s because I’ve had 3 kids, maybe it’s because my periods are naturally intense, or maybe the big stuff just hasn’t hit yet. I don’t know.

I do know that one pad is not enough. I should have bought some of those giant ones they give you at the hospital after birth.