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• September 19, 2009 - A Place To Keep My Thoughts
Posted By Cathy in Me
I am thinking a lot about pregnancy. I am a person that doesn't believe the Bible is cut and dry about how many children to have and/or whether to use some form of birth control. I can dissect scripture as well as the next person, but that's not really my point. My point is that I personally feel certain forms of birth control are perfectly fine Biblically speaking.
I don't really desire to get into a discussion about this point. But, further, beyond, that I also feel it is clear that Bible says that children are a blessing and that believers having them is a good thing. I am not saying that you need to have more children. But, if you do, and your heart is the Lord's and your heart is to raise your children in God's ways, then having more would be a good thing.
Beyond that statement, I personally, and my husband as well, desire to have more children, at least one more. (That's what we say every time.) I'm getting older (39 in one month). But, nonetheless, God has put having more children on our hearts, despite having few friends that even have as many children as we do (four between the two of us), and family that thinks this kind of talk is crazy. Even so, one of my husband's brothers has five children, but that was mainly because God blessed them with four all at one time. So, they had one, then they had four. Then, they were done.
So, I'm thinking about pregnancy and delivery. None of my deliveries went well...all for different reasons really - a bad cord incident, shoulder dystocia, a spine that didn't appreciate the block required for the c-section - and my babies were big - something modern doctors are scared of. I won't bother you with any more details, but I've put together another blog to process my thoughts. If you want to stop by there and encourage me from time to time, that would be great. Otherwise, I just wanted to share something that's going on in my heart right now.
Of Birth And Health
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September 20, 2009 - Good for you!
I think it is good. I hope you have your best experience ever. I have had four babies - all big. My smallest was 8-4, then 9-14, 10-6, and 12-3. All were born ******lly. Not in that order.
Today's society is antichildren. People marry, not to have family but to be entertained and have fun. Most marriages are very selfish. TV depicts a lot of anti-family shows nowdays too, I hear. I say if it is in both your hearts, then go for it! My husband doesn't want more. Perhaps if I had been a better mother in getting my kids to obey more and fuss less, he'd think differently, or perhaps if he hadn't been brain-washed, who knows. I pray often that the condom will fail if it is God's will for us to have more!
I'm glad you shared, and I'm gonna cheer you on from the sidelines, and probably be a little jealous too.
September 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
I'm praying right now as you grapple with seeking Gods will and being a good steward of your health and treasuring children as a blessing. It can be a tough call. May God give you wisdom and peace with whatever He calls you to, and may your path be clear, whatever path that might be.
May God bless you as you seek His will!
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