Thanks, folks. It's no big deal to share my story. As I said, I live through the tears every minute of every day, and I do have regrets, but I'm also happy that I made that choice. It was the right choice at that time in my life, in my situation. Whether or not she would have turned out perfect, or even alright, no one can say. My heart aches for that little girl the doctor showed to me before he threw her into a trash bin, every day. 20 years' on, and I'm still thinking on the name I'd have given her.
BTW, that man -- our girl's father -- became my one and only husband, and we lasted almost 6 years as man and wife. He proposed the day before the abortion. Got down on his knees and everything. The abortionist commented on how beautiful my engagement ring was, as I was gripping onto the table, right before the suction noise began...