Comments on: Quick story…just because

By: emily

emily — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:29:25 +0000

Our OPC in San Francisco adhered to the Regulative Principle but it isn’t across the board in all the OPC churches. The RPCNA is one denomination that also adheres to it. I’m not sure which others do as well.

By: Amy Scott

Amy Scott — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:22:20 +0000

I’m a little confused–is your husband a rocket scientist AND a pastor?

Ruth, At the time of our second baby, he was a pastor. He was at the church for 9 years (actually, more like 20-something…just on staff for 9 years) which spanned time before we got married and then a couple years after. Now, he does the rocket thing.

My husband and my oldest son tease me that blogging is a sin. But I know if YOU blog, it isn’t!

[cough, choke]

You play piano at a Reformed Presbyterian church? The Reformed Pres. church in our area teaches that it is wrong to use instruments in worship. I never quite got that. (?)

Someone can correct me here, but I believe it is the OPC (Orthodox Pres. Church) that forbids instruments and only sings Psalms.

By: pamela

pamela — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 03:47:29 +0000

Amy…
I loved reading your Christmas baby birth story. Our ninth baby, a little girl, was born at home on Christmas Day in the evening. What a precious day and memory that is. Blessings to you and your family. May the LORD encourage you and guide you in the days ahead. Kegel! remember to Kegel tons(!) as you prepare for birth and post partum… —pamela

By: ruth

ruth — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 17:39:01 +0000

Amy,

About putting in a good word to my husband–I did read him your GPS story, and he loved it. It was right up his alley. He’s an electrical engineer turned sales and marketing professional for a small software company. I have a feeling that he would hit it off with your husband the rocket scientist. I’m a little confused–is your husband a rocket scientist AND a pastor?

My husband and my oldest son tease me that blogging is a sin. But I know if YOU blog, it isn’t!

You play piano at a Reformed Presbyterian church? The Reformed Pres. church in our area teaches that it is wrong to use instruments in worship. I never quite got that. (?)

By: rev-ed

rev-ed — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 04:45:49 +0000

Ya’ know, there are a few of us guys lurking around here…

By: Megan

Megan — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 01:46:04 +0000

Being a former labor and delivery nurse, doing a homebirth and two birthing center births, Iave to toss in my two cents! (I have seen both sides of the story)
There is no “right” way or place to birth a baby. What is your birth philosophy? How can you have a philosophy if you don’t have any information? Get yourself informed, then decide what is important to you! Read in the box (Girlfriend’s Guide) read out of the box (Ina May’s Guide). Back to the two cents: there are two sides to every coin! Find a health care professional whos philosophy jives with yours.
end soap box.
Amy, your musings brighten my days. Thanks!

By: Susanna

Susanna — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 22:33:09 +0000

You are right Amy, where you give birth is not a moral matter. Pregnancy and birth do have their associated risks, although they are natural processes. I wanted a home birth, but was taken in and induced as pre-eclampsia was detected. I have no idea what I will do next time.
Stephanie, take the advice of the professionals and only do what you feel comfortable with. I almost felt like I should have a home birth and had some how failed if I did not because of what some friends had said. But my baby boy and I were safe and well. It also depends how close you are to emergency help if you should need it.

By: Amy Scott

Amy Scott — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 18:52:29 +0000

Ruth,

Sorry for taking so long to answer you; I’ve been off-line lately.

Do you think it’s improper to read a blog written by someone fo the opposite sex?

No.

What kind of church do you go to?

We are members of an ARP church, which stands for Associate Reformed Presbyterian. It is 1/4 mile walking distance from our house, which we love. Of course, the views reflected here are not endorsed or condoned by the ARP, just so you know. Any embarrassment belongs to me solely, and any glory to God.

And Ruth, put in a good word for me to your husband.

Stephanie wrote:

would you be willing to share your thoughts on the whole hospital thing? It’s just about the only birth-related decision I don’t have my mind made up about…

I think that’s a decision that needs to be made on a case-by-case basis. For us, it is not a decision up for debate, since around here, midwives do not do homebirths. Instead, they practice under an OB in a local practice or birthing center. FWIW, I was burned really badly by some midwives at an Orlando birthing center during a second trimester miscarriage.

There aren’t any birthing centers within 60 miles of here; it is my opinion that traveling that distance monthly, bi-monthly, and weekly is more dangerous than if I just had a birth in a local hospital. (I feel that the “risk” of a car accident, however minute, is probably greater than what I’d encounter by staying local.) So, when you are left with my options, it isn’t something I really think about too much.

However, I know that some women feel strongly about these things one way or another. Like a lot of things, there are always pros and cons to consider. The only thing I would say on the subject is that these decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis, trying not to allow your preferences to over-cloud good judgement. I also want to note that I don’t think this subject is a moral matter, as some would like to make it.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 16:59:35 +0000

amy, would you be willing to share your thoughts on the whole hospital thing? It’s just about the only birth-related decision I don’t have my mind made up about…I’ve had three hospital births, all different, all pretty safe and pleasant experiences, especially given that #1 was a retained placenta, #2 was induced after two weeks overdue and “measuring large” (he was 9lb 14oz) and #3 was greeted with a shot of antibiotics at about 2 min. old because of group B strep and meconium in the water. I’d love to try a home birth with a midwife but still wonder if that’s not exercising wisdom since I’ve had (minor) complications. Just wondering what your thoughts on the topic are…:)

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 07:22:38 +0000

Great story, Amy.
And how gracious of you to birth quickly enough for the dear doctor to get home to his garage.