“The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing. But in our culture we apply for a curse and reject blessings. Something is wrong with this picture." By Doug Phillips, Vision Forum
Hmmm... I have been torn for the last year contemplating this exact sentiment, funny I should find this today. Full circle as to why this has been on my mind, birth control. Ugh... I hate this subject and find that debating it with my doctor was pointless when I found out that they do not consider it "conception" unless there is implantation, so in easy terms, all forms of birth control can allow an egg to be fertilized, however they do not allow for implantation. Although the pill is designed to keep you from ovulation, if by chance you do and get pregnant, the fail safe of the pill is to abort. IUD' s don't keep you from ovulating at all, it just makes implantation impossible. I wish more doctors were very clear about this so we could make an educated decision based on facts. I have been searching for other ways to prevent pregnancy for the time being and it has been difficult. It seems the Lord's design for us to bear children is a pretty good one and it is difficult to control it. Hmm... Surgically it seems to be safe and non-abortive which is great if your ready to make that decision. However, other than one exception, that decision has been regretted in some way by everyone I know. I have taken the pill, quite a few different brands, before I knew what they did and even then, I had so many issues with the added hormones I never kept up on them. So, After much research I decided on a diaphragm, No hormones, just the barrier method. When I called to make the appointment the nurse tried to talk me out of it, saying it is not 99% effective like the pill or IUD's. When I explained my reasons she couldn't really argue, she finally told me whatver I was comfortbale with would be fine and then when she transferred me to scheduling, the lady on the phone had to check and make sure they still actually did those. Each person has to make this decision on their own, however, it needs to be an educated one and at least given all the options! The bottom line is that the Lord is in control of these things and sometimes pregnancy happens when we are least expecting it. I personally don't want to be miscarrying babies and not even knowing it. I hope this might shed some light on this issue for some of you.
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Well said, Brooke! I definitely share your opinion. Once I discovered what the pill actually does to prevent pregnancy, I grieved. And for the record, we went the surgical route to prevent pregnancy and DO NOT regret our decision. It's been over 2 years and it's actually a relief. But you just have to be in that place in your life when you know you are done, and God has given you that peace.
Miss you and wish we could hang out more! You guys are always welcome to come swim!
I totally agree:) its funny when my obgyn asks me what kind of pill i want at my 6 week post-pardum visit, and i tell her im just going to nurse to delay ovulation. You wouldnt believe the looks i get:) BUT, all of my kids are 18 months apart and I have never been on any kind of birth control before. We decided to go the surgical route too, when we had prayed about it and knew we were finished having kids for now. As ive seen with my parents, if God wants us to have more kids, he will definitely give us more:)
( i have an 8 yr old adopted sister)
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