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Hello yaw,
Ok, I know, it’s been quite a while since my last post. It’s been a very busy summer, and I have NO excuses. Anyway, I don’t always cover subjects like this, but this is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. 50/50, you’re on one side of the fence or the other. I doubt there’s much of a split decision here. So, take this into account. I love you all. Whether I know you or not. Doesn’t matter. We may disagree, but I love you none the less. God bless you always.
Meredith – RNC
Ok, here we go,
I will most likely lean to the conservative side of this argument. Sorry, but I am VERY opinionated, regarding this topic.
I know this is going to be a very controversial topic. Most people are on one side of the fence or the other. Generally, you’re not in the middle. I can almost, not always, but almost be certain, if you’ve had a child, you’re against abortion. And if you haven’t, you MAY be for it. Not always, but usually. Obviously there’s a reason for this. Trust me, once you’ve had a child, you can’t imagine life without them. Granted, this is through my eyes. I was married when I concieved my first, and if you’ve read most of my post’s, you know, probably my ONLY child.
So despite the controversy here, let’s think rationally. I know most people have opinions that vary both ways. If you asked my aunt, who had an abortion when she was 22, she would tell you it was the worst experience of her life. Not just because she now cannot have children, but also because she feels she took a life that she helped create. There are obviously political and religious opinions on both sides of the fence. Also, some people are quite aloof to the word “abortion”, as for some reason it doesn’t register with them that the life that was taken was a child. A future president, teacher, astronaut, race car driver, engineer, fast food worker, what ever !!! It doesn’t matter. This is my opinion. You’re taking a life.
There are some people, such as my aunt, that this word haunts. For the life that was taken, and for what can never more be. Many of these women can no longer have children because of the procedures that were done. That may no longer be the case today but that doen’t mean you won’t feel guilt for the life you have taken.
Abortion is defined as: A pregnancy loss for any reason, either spontaneous, commonly called miscarriage, or induced and planned or performed by a medical professional of some sort.
Abortion can happen at any time after conception from the first days up until the end of the pregnancy. While induced abortion generally is not done beyond 22-24 weeks of gestation, as the fetus is bordering on “viability” at this time, and CAN survive outside of the womb, albeit with some help from the NICU.
There has always been controversy regarding the beginning of life. There are some that say the fetus is not “alive” until later in the pregnancy, some say not until the heart is beating and we can detect that with ultra sound at SIX WEEKS gestation. But, I BELIEVE LIFE BEGINS AT THE MOMENT OF CONCEPTON. It does, there is no argument here as far as I am concerned. I don’t care what you think. I love you none the less, but I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU THINK !!! THIS IS A MEDICAL FACT !!!!
First things first, regarding “pro-choice”, your choice came when you decided to lay down with who ever it was that inpregnated you, at that point you made a decision, now as an adult and a human being, you have to live with your decision. Be a man, be a woman. BE RESPONSIBLE. YOU created LIFE, now accept that responsiblility and raise that child or give him or her up for adoption to someone who will gladly accept and love that child as one of their own.
It was your choice. YOU created life. Now accept it.
How can something, “not alive” grow and form? Sorry, not possible scientifically. I am an RNC - I don’t care what YOU THINK or what training you’ve had. You’re wrong. PERIOD.
The fetus doesn’t have thoughts and opinions yet, but is still alive and a human being. Most people can’t remember much before their fifth or sixth year of life, other than an instance here and there, can you? Does that mean that you were not alive? So then what do YOU consider Viable?
For those of you who are for abortion, “murder of an innocent human being”, and feel the mother’s rights override the child’s, that’s only your opinion, but you are entitled to that opinion in this country. Unfortunately, it’s still legal to take the life of a beautiful child, but in most places, not a convicted murderer. That’s right, you can murder someone who’s been around for twenty, thirty or fourty years, whatever, and be sentenced to life in prison, but murder a child, hey, that’s ok.
Believe it or not, believe in God or not, one day, YOU WILL BE JUDGED. Taking the life of another human being IS murder !! This is NOT debatable. You made your choice, now be responsible and live with it. I don’t care where you’re from, you made your choice, you had the chance to prevent the pregnacy, if you were irresponsible, be a man/woman and deal with it. Don’t be an animal. Give that child up for adoption, or take it as your own and accept the gift you were given by God, and God will forgive you.
Sincerely,
Meredith – RNC
Hello eveyone,
I recently posted a topic regarding my personal experience with chemo therapy and in that post included a couple of things that would help you cope with it. I thought that today I might add to that list. As always, I hope this helps you in some way. God bless you always.
Ok, here we go:
Top 10 hints for surviving chemo therapy:
1. Drink lots and lots of water the day before, and for the next 4-5 days after a treatment. Drink at least 64 oz., double that if you can. Yes, you’ll have to urinate about every ten minutes, but you’ll flush the toxins out of your system sooner, and thats the goal.
2. Take stool softeners, fiber, or whatever you choose from 1 day before until about 3-4 days after your treatment, as it is common to become constipated from the harsh chemicals in the chemo. Been there done that. NOT FUN.
3. Don’t Plan ANYTHING for the first few days after you receive chemo, as you need to sleep more than usual. You’ll become a “napper extraordinaire”, 2-3 per day on the worst days, plus a full night or more.
4. Take your meds., especially ones for nausea at even the slightest hint of nausea, as it can sneak up on you fast, and then it’s too late. If your meds aren’t working, tell your doctor asap, as they can try different ones. I myself NEVER threw up, though I had nausea, I took my meds. around the clock, even waking in the night to take them on schedule.
5. Eat plent of food, as balanced as possible. Your body will need TONS of regenerating energy, and food is your fuel. You may feel constant hunger, don’t deny it, nows not the time for that. Also, for some people, constant grazing can help keep nausea at bay, empty stomach = more chance for nausea. You probably will gain some weight, THATS NOT IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW, when you are through this, you can get back into shape. I gained 25 lbs., and this year lost it all and a little more. I hope your significant other is understanding.
6. Keep warm, especially your head when your hair falls out. Other than hot flashes, I was feeling cold most of my chemo months. I slept with more blankets, wore more layers, and still felt chilled, weird !!
7. For your chemo treatment days, come prepared. Wear layers, bring a book, or something to do. I either knitted while listening to my ipod, or did puzzles, also while listening to my ipod. I’ve seen some people sleep, but I just didn’t feel that tired.
8. If your doctor tells you that your meds will cause hair loss, ( some don’t ), have yourself an event with friends and or family to have a head shaving party. I did it and it felt SO good to take charge of my hair loss and not let it take charge of me. Don’t worry, have fun with it. It’s just hair, it will grow back. I never even cried or felt sad, I laughed the whole time. Very empowering. And mind you, I had hair down to my butt before getting it cut prior to chemo.
9. If you are one who likes to write, then journal. Later you can look back to see how you did and felt during the darker days, and it helps to let things pour out onto paper. Pictures can be good too. I still look at both occasionally.
10. Remember that it doesn’t last forever, that it will come to an end, and then you’ll feel better, get your hair back, regain strength and everything else will fall into place.
Most of all, if you ever feel you have no one to talk to, no one who understands, you can contact me at anytime.
God bless all of you always,
Meredith – RNC
Hello everyone,
It has been a long and trying week. During which I’ve had to work some long hours and also lost a dear friend to breast cancer. I’ve decided to make today’s post about her. I’m sorry for taking so long to add to this blog, it’s just been one of those weeks. As always, I hope you find something in this entry that helps you or those you love. God bless always,
Meredith – RNC
In Memoriam:
This past thursday, early in the morning, this world lost a wonderful woman and heaven gained an angel. One family lost a wife, mother to three young boys, sister, daughter and aunt among others. One medical staff lost a GREAT Obstetrician, the other nurses and I lost a wonderful colleague, and I lost a dear friend.
She had been battling breast cancer for over 4 years, but it DID NOT WIN, It DID NOT WIN. It WILL NEVER WIN.
She was diagnosed 4 years ago while she was pregnant with her 3rd son, at about 32 weeks or so, and was induced a little early so that she could start treatment against this aggressive beast as soon as possible.
All through treatment she worked, that’s probably where my inspiration came from, and she rarely missed a beat. After her treatment she got back to normal as soon as possible.
On her birthday, roughly a year later, two years ago now, she had some pain and felt a lump on her collarbone. A bone scan showed many areas of metastasis, or cancer spread, throughout her ribs, hips and spine.
She underwent a more aggressive chemo regimens, and radiation, and was going through chemo about the same time as I was, maybe a little after. For the next two years she had her ups and downs, but they were normal, tumors shrinking then growing. She even underwent an experimental therapy involving bone marrow in some way, although I didn’t understand all of it.
This past spring, she suffered a stroke and had to be wheelchair bound. Things were slowly going downhill all summer, then we received the news of her passing while we were at work just recently. Before she got to the point where she was wheelchair bound, she spent a lot of time traveling with her 3 sons, taking pictures and enjoying moments with them. I think that is important and courageous on her part, maybe knowing where this was going to end and wanting to make sure she made as many memories for her young sons as she could.
She leaves behind a wonderful family, a loving husband, 3 darling boys and many other family, colleagues and friends. She will never be forgotton. She personified strength and courage and perseverance and although a cliche, everyone who knew her was a better person for doing so.
Her family misses her, and are dealing with her loss through therapy, but they are assured they will be re-united with her some day.
She is no longer having to endure the pain and suffering that she so graciously accepted, she is healthy and whole, she is in better hands, the loving arms of our lord.
I had to share this, god bless you and yours always,
Meredith – RNC
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