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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op - yes. My oldest child has adhd and maybe asd (it’s unclear but suffice it to say a lot of issues w emotional regulation and inflexibility - less so social). I have a second. I did ivf to get these two and wanted maybe a bigger family but was having such a hard time with the sn child and other child and my ft job. I got pg again (surprise after so much ivf) when mine were 6 and 3 and I terminated bc I was so so overwhelmed. I never post or talk about it bc i know I will get slammed for it - but I was so depressed I couldn’t get out of bed and I needed to be present for the kids I have. I have soooooo much anxiety and sadness about that decision (not regret like it was the wrong choice but regret like I wish I had not been in that position). So I totally get it. I wish I had words of wisdom at this point but I don’t. I just - I get it [/quote]

OP here. Thank you for sharing. This is a tough situation. FWIW, no judgment here. You did the best you could. It’s hard on you, but perhaps the best thing for your kids. Sadly, they may never know what a sacrifice you made for them. But know that I admire you.

Surely, your SN child will especially benefit for the rest of their life. I know
Mine needs a heck of a lot more time and money than I thought ever possible. [/quote]

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