Has anyone seen this commercial?
It sickens me. It's a commercial for a contraceptive called Beyaz, during which several women are canvassing a trendy little boutique picking out life priorities. The most horrific scene is when the stork approaches one woman and she puts her hand up to it as if to say, "Oh no...I couldn't possibly!" The ad, of course, is not supposed to be horrific. It's supposed to be visually and emotionally appealing to the 21st Century empowered woman! But to an infertile devout Catholic who is open to life and actually views children as - GASP! - blessings from God, this is nothing short of appalling.
Though I suppose it shouldn't be, as 21st Century women have been conditioned into thinking that babies are nothing more than accessories, to have whenever it's convenient for us, as long as they don't interfere with our, you know, important life plans like traveling to Paris and buying a house.
Except that contraception has done everything but empower women. It has turned us into objects. It has taught men that we can be used. It has taught society to devalue and dehumanize women and unborn children. It has perpetuated the God-less, and love-less instances of sex. It has removed the intrinsic beauty and purpose of sexuality. Janet Smith analyzes this wonderfully in her article, "The Social Footprints of Contraception" so I won't go on.
So I guess it shouldn't be so surprising to see ads like this. Don't get me wrong...every birth control commercial makes me queasy. I can't stand the fact that contraception is pushed so heavily on our culture. It is, of course, the reason for so many unexpected and teenage pregnancies, failed marriages, and abortions. But this one stood out so glaringly as anti-life and anti-baby that I couldn't help but vent about it!
Reflections of a STAY-AT-HOME Catholic, sports fanatic, pro-life activist, intermittently-avid fitness buff, political junkie, MOM...and then some. None of which I stay home for.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
HSG Results - Help!
I had my HSG this morning. I'm not sure what to think of the results. There's still no real answer, but at least we're making progress. My tubes aren't blocked...the solution traveled through them fine. But the doc did find a polyp, which she said isn't necessarily blocking the tubes, but it still may or may not be affecting my ability to get pregnant.
She gave me films to take to my Creighton doc just in case I want to go to her to have it removed (for insurance purposes). But my Creighton doc doesn't take my insurance anyway, so "Dr. Secular" is going to remove it. I need to get that scheduled.
Anyone have results like this? Any advice you can give me? Could the polyp, although not blocking my tubes, still be causing my IF???
She gave me films to take to my Creighton doc just in case I want to go to her to have it removed (for insurance purposes). But my Creighton doc doesn't take my insurance anyway, so "Dr. Secular" is going to remove it. I need to get that scheduled.
Anyone have results like this? Any advice you can give me? Could the polyp, although not blocking my tubes, still be causing my IF???
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
On a Roller Coaster & HSG is official!
I'm on an emotional roller coaster today! As you know, last week was really intense getting ready for the March for Life with tons of events & activities. Monday was the March and it's always a major high to go there and witness for life. And it's especially great to be reminded that we're not alone! The number of young people there is so encouraging! Then, of course, I got to meet one of my pro-life heroes! It was a terrific day & I still need to post more pictures!
Of course all of the exhilarating March activities were tarnished by the horrifying news from Philadelphia. So yesterday my organization all met up to discuss our next steps, since this abortionist used to practice in Delaware. We decided we needed to hold a press conference and urge the Attorney General to investigate the clinic where he worked. So...that's tomorrow and it's just a *tad* stressful to put it together so quickly! So I'm dealing with that.
Back to the other hand again -- I FINALLY GOT MY HSG SCHEDULED!!! Let me tell you, this has been a source of stress lately. I was supposed to call on CD1 and have the procedure scheduled between CD7-10. Of course CD1 was a Saturday so I had to wait till CD3 to even get in touch with someone. Long story short, I had to go through a run-around of people not answering phones or calling me back while my window of opportunity kept getting smaller. Not to mention that two of the available procedure days were over the weekend so that made it even smaller!!!
But I finally got through and it's on the books. I'm SOOOOO excited to finally have this procedure done!! I'll be having it Friday morning, so prayers are much appreciated. Obviously I don't want anything to be wrong with me, but if there is, at least that means we've identified a problem and can hopefully fix it - and move forward!! After FOUR years of relatively no progress, I finally have a glimmer of hope!!
THANKS so much for all of your prayers, support, and encouragement lately! You ladies are awesome - I wish I'd have found you sooner! :)
Of course all of the exhilarating March activities were tarnished by the horrifying news from Philadelphia. So yesterday my organization all met up to discuss our next steps, since this abortionist used to practice in Delaware. We decided we needed to hold a press conference and urge the Attorney General to investigate the clinic where he worked. So...that's tomorrow and it's just a *tad* stressful to put it together so quickly! So I'm dealing with that.
Back to the other hand again -- I FINALLY GOT MY HSG SCHEDULED!!! Let me tell you, this has been a source of stress lately. I was supposed to call on CD1 and have the procedure scheduled between CD7-10. Of course CD1 was a Saturday so I had to wait till CD3 to even get in touch with someone. Long story short, I had to go through a run-around of people not answering phones or calling me back while my window of opportunity kept getting smaller. Not to mention that two of the available procedure days were over the weekend so that made it even smaller!!!
But I finally got through and it's on the books. I'm SOOOOO excited to finally have this procedure done!! I'll be having it Friday morning, so prayers are much appreciated. Obviously I don't want anything to be wrong with me, but if there is, at least that means we've identified a problem and can hopefully fix it - and move forward!! After FOUR years of relatively no progress, I finally have a glimmer of hope!!
THANKS so much for all of your prayers, support, and encouragement lately! You ladies are awesome - I wish I'd have found you sooner! :)
Monday, January 24, 2011
My idea of a celebrity
...looks an awful lot like this woman:
Yes, this is the beautiful, amazing, pro-life champion, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann! I was so lucky to have run into her in the halls of Congress today! In fact, I didn't even see her at first. We were just walking out of Mike Pence's office (because I'm originally from Indiana) and she saw us and asked if we were in town for the March. I turned around, noticed who made the comment, and my knees went weak! No literally, I just. about. lost it. I might as well have been 14 years old and backstage at a Taylor Swift concert. I so wish my husband had been on the other side of me to see if I looked as pathetic as I feel like I did! As though we were old friends, I reached my arms out to give her a big bear hug. God bless her, she hugged me right back! She even knelt down to say hi to Jack and asked him how his day was going! She was beyond kind and even humble - a virtue so lacking in our nation's capital.
See, I've never been one to get starstruck by celebrities. In fact, I don't necessarily consider celebrity to be the same as what society considers to be celebrity. I don't think people should be revered simply for looking beautiful or for using their talents (or lack thereof) to corrupt our culture. Personally, I "celebritize" (Blogger is telling me I just made up a word) people with brains who use their talents to forward the common good. People who choose to make a real difference, especially if it's unpopular with the "cool kids" (as opposed to jumping onto the latest trendy bandwagon Hollywood cause).
And this woman sets the bar. She is an unflinching advocate for the unborn. She is a successful attorney from Minnesota, has 5 kids, and she and her husband have fostered TWENTY-THREE children!! (Where on earth she finds the time, I'll never understand.) And she is one of the leading pro-life advocates on Capitol Hill. She has been one of my heroes for several years. I have so much respect for her. It was a thrill getting to meet her!
That was certainly the highlight of my day, but I have plenty more pictures to share. But it's been a long day, so more tomorrow!
PS: Please note that no, I do not weigh 300 pounds. It was a high of 23 degrees today so I was ultra-layered! Which also means I was not wearing my most flattering pants! :)
Yes, this is the beautiful, amazing, pro-life champion, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann! I was so lucky to have run into her in the halls of Congress today! In fact, I didn't even see her at first. We were just walking out of Mike Pence's office (because I'm originally from Indiana) and she saw us and asked if we were in town for the March. I turned around, noticed who made the comment, and my knees went weak! No literally, I just. about. lost it. I might as well have been 14 years old and backstage at a Taylor Swift concert. I so wish my husband had been on the other side of me to see if I looked as pathetic as I feel like I did! As though we were old friends, I reached my arms out to give her a big bear hug. God bless her, she hugged me right back! She even knelt down to say hi to Jack and asked him how his day was going! She was beyond kind and even humble - a virtue so lacking in our nation's capital.
See, I've never been one to get starstruck by celebrities. In fact, I don't necessarily consider celebrity to be the same as what society considers to be celebrity. I don't think people should be revered simply for looking beautiful or for using their talents (or lack thereof) to corrupt our culture. Personally, I "celebritize" (Blogger is telling me I just made up a word) people with brains who use their talents to forward the common good. People who choose to make a real difference, especially if it's unpopular with the "cool kids" (as opposed to jumping onto the latest trendy bandwagon Hollywood cause).
And this woman sets the bar. She is an unflinching advocate for the unborn. She is a successful attorney from Minnesota, has 5 kids, and she and her husband have fostered TWENTY-THREE children!! (Where on earth she finds the time, I'll never understand.) And she is one of the leading pro-life advocates on Capitol Hill. She has been one of my heroes for several years. I have so much respect for her. It was a thrill getting to meet her!
That was certainly the highlight of my day, but I have plenty more pictures to share. But it's been a long day, so more tomorrow!
PS: Please note that no, I do not weigh 300 pounds. It was a high of 23 degrees today so I was ultra-layered! Which also means I was not wearing my most flattering pants! :)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
On this day...
On this day 38 years ago, our nation decriminalized murder -- the murder of a particular class of human beings who was deemed less than human by unelected judges. And in these 38 years, we have lost 50 million of our brothers and sisters, sons and daughters.
Born in 1978, I am an abortion survivor. I will march on Monday, while 1/3 of my generation intercedes from Heaven.
On this day of remembrance*, please join me in prayer:
For every sin against life,
For the sin of abortion,
For the daily killing of innocent babies,
For the bloodshed throughout our land,
For the silent screams of Your children,
For the killing of Your future disciples,
For the exploitation of women by abortion,
For the silence of Your people,
For the apathy of Your people,
For the co-operation of Your people in this tragedy,
*Update: As typically happens on significant days, CD1 has arrived. I guess the silver lining is that I get to schedule my HSG.
Born in 1978, I am an abortion survivor. I will march on Monday, while 1/3 of my generation intercedes from Heaven.
On this day of remembrance*, please join me in prayer:
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father, Creator of the world, have mercy on us. RESPONSE: Have mercy on us!
God the Son, through whom all things were made,
God the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life,
Lord Jesus, the Beginning and the End,
Lord Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life,
Lord Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life,
Lord Jesus, Eternal Word of Life,
Lord Jesus, living in the womb of the Virgin Mary,
Lord Jesus, Lover of the poor and weak,
Lord Jesus, Defender of the helpless,
Lord Jesus, Bread of Life,
God the Son, through whom all things were made,
God the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life,
Lord Jesus, the Beginning and the End,
Lord Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life,
Lord Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life,
Lord Jesus, Eternal Word of Life,
Lord Jesus, living in the womb of the Virgin Mary,
Lord Jesus, Lover of the poor and weak,
Lord Jesus, Defender of the helpless,
Lord Jesus, Bread of Life,
For every sin against life,
For the sin of abortion,
For the daily killing of innocent babies,
For the bloodshed throughout our land,
For the silent screams of Your children,
For the killing of Your future disciples,
For the exploitation of women by abortion,
For the silence of Your people,
For the apathy of Your people,
For the co-operation of Your people in this tragedy,
For our pre-born brothers and sisters killed by abortion, RESPONSE: Lord, hear our prayer.
For our pre-born brothers and sisters threatened by abortion,
For our brothers and sisters who have survived abortion,
For mothers who have had abortions,
For mothers tempted to have abortions,
For mothers pressured to have abortions,
For mothers who have refused to have abortions,
For the fathers of aborted babies,
For the families of aborted babies,
For the families of those tempted to have abortions
For abortionists,
For all who assist and cooperate in abortions,
For doctors and nurses, that they may nurture life,
For government leaders, that they may defend life,
For the clergy, that they may speak up for life,
For the pro-life movement,
For those who speak, write, and work to end abortion,
For those who help provide alternatives to abortion…
For those who promote adoption,
For national and local pro-life groups,
For unity in the pro-life movement,
For our pre-born brothers and sisters threatened by abortion,
For our brothers and sisters who have survived abortion,
For mothers who have had abortions,
For mothers tempted to have abortions,
For mothers pressured to have abortions,
For mothers who have refused to have abortions,
For the fathers of aborted babies,
For the families of aborted babies,
For the families of those tempted to have abortions
For abortionists,
For all who assist and cooperate in abortions,
For doctors and nurses, that they may nurture life,
For government leaders, that they may defend life,
For the clergy, that they may speak up for life,
For the pro-life movement,
For those who speak, write, and work to end abortion,
For those who help provide alternatives to abortion…
For those who promote adoption,
For national and local pro-life groups,
For unity in the pro-life movement,
For courage and perseverance in pro-life work,
For those who suffer ridicule and rejection for their stand for life,
For those imprisoned for defending life,
For those who have been injured and mistreated for defending life,
For legal professionals,
For courts and judges,
For police officers,
For educators,
For media professionals,
For those who suffer ridicule and rejection for their stand for life,
For those imprisoned for defending life,
For those who have been injured and mistreated for defending life,
For legal professionals,
For courts and judges,
For police officers,
For educators,
For media professionals,
In thanksgiving for the babies saved from abortion,
In thanksgiving for the mothers saved and healed from abortion,
In thanksgiving for the former abortion providers who have become pro-life,
In thanksgiving for all those who take a stand against abortion,
In thanksgiving for the call to be part of the pro-life movement,
In thanksgiving for the mothers saved and healed from abortion,
In thanksgiving for the former abortion providers who have become pro-life,
In thanksgiving for all those who take a stand against abortion,
In thanksgiving for the call to be part of the pro-life movement,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us,
O Lord, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us,
O Lord, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let us pray,
Almighty and ever-living God, You have created all things through Your Son Jesus Christ. He trampled the power of death by His Paschal Mystery. May all who acknowledge You promote the sacredness of life and always serve You faithfully, through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Marching Delawareans
Here are a few pics of our local March for Life in Wilmington today. It was about 20 degrees with wind chills at 0, but as you can see, we have some courageous pro-lifers here in Delaware!
As you can see out front, PP always hires off-duty cops on baby-killing day (Fridays). They had nearly their entire staff outside...one of whom was recording us walking by. I'm sure she was hoping to "get us" on something, but unfortunately for her, WE actually follow the law!
On to Monday! Have a great weekend everyone!
As you can see out front, PP always hires off-duty cops on baby-killing day (Fridays). They had nearly their entire staff outside...one of whom was recording us walking by. I'm sure she was hoping to "get us" on something, but unfortunately for her, WE actually follow the law!
On to Monday! Have a great weekend everyone!
"Ask Them What They Mean by Choice" Blog Day!!
Thanks, Jill Stanek! Today is "Ask Them What They Mean by Choice" blog day! From Jill:
"Today’s the day! 87 89 pro-life bloggers* have signed up to respond to NARAL’s“Blog for Choice Day” with our own “Ask Them What They MEAN By ‘CHOICE‘ Blog Day.” When you write something on your blog, post a link in my comments section.
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