tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634981752288715447.post7257643877426080070..comments2023-03-23T04:51:47.775-06:00Comments on I Won't Say: Birth ControlJinxiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10134218984402450077noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634981752288715447.post-34757121514578689832012-09-05T22:27:15.295-06:002012-09-05T22:27:15.295-06:00Just coming across this post now. I'm very hap...Just coming across this post now. I'm very happy to see an open, intelligent discussion on this. <br /><br />I believe that life begins at conception. The moment the egg and sperm meet and start to divide cells, becoming an embryo. <br />Therefore, if the IUD prevents an embryo from implanting, that makes it an abortifacient.<br /><br />As a Catholic, I believe that every sex act should be engaged with an attitude that is open to life. <br />The reason for the "open to life" mentality is important, is because it increases closeness, bonding and trust between a husband and wife. It is the difference between saying, "I love you and I want to share everything with you, and to share every part of me with you, EXCEPT our fertility." and "I love you and I want to share everything with you, and to share every part of me with you, including our potential to have a child as a result of our lovemaking."<br />Which sounds more loving? Which sounds more accepting of God's plan?<br /><br />That doesn't mean that a couple should expect to get pregnant every time, or even want to get pregnant every time. This is why the Church approves of various NFP methods to monitor and understand our fertility. There are only 5 days a month that conception can occur. NFP methods allow couples to determine those days with great accuracy (99.5%) <br />For those trying to conceive, NFP methods help determine highest fertility, and also reveals additional information that can help you and your doctor pinpoint problems or barriers to conception. <br /><br />http://iusenfp.com/home/top-10-reasons-to-use-nfp/<br /><br />So yes, I believe anything that prevents the natural course of events of intercourse is wrong. I understand not everyone thinks the same thing. and they don't have to. I'm not trying to convert the rest of the U.S. to be "open to life" - (though it would be nice if they did!) But I am interested in helping more people to understand the Church's position - which is not to dictate to everyone, but to respect what we believe and not force us to go against our conscience. But that's not what you're asking. <br /><br />I will add, that hormonal birth control is classified as a Class one Carcinogen by the World Health Organization - and also carries many hazardous side-effects, which, as you said, are covered up by some tremendous PR campaign!! <br />Likewise, if that's not enough deterrent , it is also proven that BC in our water supply (as a result of mass numbers of women peeing the hormones into the sewer systems) is creating genderless fish in our streams... or reduced numbers of male fish. And if that is happening to fish, what will it do eventually to humans? <br /><br />http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/05/070521-sex-fish.html<br /><br />http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13338020<br /><br />Sorry if I overstayed my welcome in terms of length of a comment!!! But I do appreciate the forum! <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />TRSTRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09801686710086039781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634981752288715447.post-59471745750979997952012-07-13T12:03:31.179-06:002012-07-13T12:03:31.179-06:00Thank you so much for sharing. I definitely think ...Thank you so much for sharing. I definitely think it is something that should be a matter of prayer. And each couple will get their own answer.<br /><br />After we studied it out and thought about it we opted for a silicon diaphragm as our method of birth control. Shortly after we got married I discovered the fertility awareness method (FAM) and we used the two together while we were waiting for the right time to start trying and then we used FAM to try and get pregnant.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798242755273465376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634981752288715447.post-1880669200994892592012-07-11T20:04:36.363-06:002012-07-11T20:04:36.363-06:00I've tried several forms of BC and no, I didn&...I've tried several forms of BC and no, I didn't understand exactly how they worked before I started using them. Each of the hormonal options I've tried (including extremely low dose varieties such as nuvaring) affected me negatively. I also learned that I have a latex sensitivity, so that rules out most condoms and the ones it doesn't rule out are pretty pricey. So after two very difficult experiences having my children, I looked into long term options that didn't involve hormones. I even contemplated permanent forms, but definitely got a big fat no from heavenly father on that one. Eventually I decided upon the copper IUD, because it seemed like my only option. I had regular pains from it that didn't go away after awhile like everyone suggested they would. As the months progressed, I became more and more uneasy about it, I started feeling like perhaps I was miscarrying every month. I decided to have it taken out less than a year after it being put in. Around that time I had a conversation with a friend that had previously had the copper IUD also and felt similarly. Heavenly Father prompted us to have another child at this time too, so while I haven't implemented it yet, after the baby is born, we'll be practicing NFP (natural family planning). My husband and I have studied and prayed about it and have decided that because the ability to bear children is a gift, we should constantly be praying about our family and following His timing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com