tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post3831658063214385736..comments2024-03-24T12:20:39.636-04:00Comments on Lindsay's Logic: Playing God with Human Reproduction: The Immorality of IVF TechnologiesLindsay Haroldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13094965953749825163noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post-28627461004867754712023-01-22T18:09:35.650-05:002023-01-22T18:09:35.650-05:00Yep. The image that is presented for surrogacy is ...Yep. The image that is presented for surrogacy is that it's helping bring happiness, but there's a dark side. The industry manufactures children on demand and treats them as objects in the process, often killing them when they aren't up to specification. Surrogates are also often objectified and harmed. It's a violation of human rights. Lindsay Haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094965953749825163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post-90770125062074984582023-01-22T15:31:44.718-05:002023-01-22T15:31:44.718-05:00I was considering surrogacy because yeah, we need ...I was considering surrogacy because yeah, we need money, but also I thought it was a kind-hearted gesture for loving parents who could find healing in holding their own newborn baby. <br /><br />I started learning more. I was told I would be forced to get an abortion if something wasn't to the parents' liking. That's when I saw it for what it was: shopping. I instantly declined and am now against it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post-14842231525600192042023-01-22T09:33:05.248-05:002023-01-22T09:33:05.248-05:00No, I said it's wrong to **intentionally** dep...No, I said it's wrong to **intentionally** deprive a child of their biological parents. <br /><br />"It is a tragedy when a child loses their parents to accident or disease or abandonment. Why would we impose that tragedy on them on purpose? We don't have that right. "Lindsay Haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094965953749825163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post-35438541047919397392023-01-22T08:50:45.548-05:002023-01-22T08:50:45.548-05:00If they adopted ? the child wouldn’t know their bi...If they adopted ? the child wouldn’t know their biological parents. You said that was wrong. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post-73473471191793600782022-01-15T13:14:49.059-05:002022-01-15T13:14:49.059-05:00There are some surgical and non-surgical procedure...There are some surgical and non-surgical procedures to open blocked fallopian tubes. I would definitely not recommend IVF, as you can probably tell from the article. But procedures to help heal damage to the reproductive system so that conception can occur naturally are ethical. I don't know the details of exactly what your situation is, but I would recommend to talk to a doctor about options to open the fallopian tubes. It is sometimes difficult to find these options unless you look because the standard answer for fertility problems is IVF and doctors push that rather than seek to heal the damage to the body. You may need to talk to a few doctors in order to find one who will look for answers beyond IVF.<br /><br />There are some other things that could also be considered. If nothing else, you can try a low inflammation lifestyle. It is possible that inflammation in the body is causing the fallopian tubes to swell shut and that a healthier lifestyle would allow it to heal on its own. It doesn't hurt to get healthy anyway. I have seen women with difficulty conceiving who are able to conceive after changing some things in their lifestyle. For example, one friend of mine was able to conceive after eliminating artificial fragrances and eating a healthier diet. It turns out she was sensitive to fragrances and getting rid of them also cleared up some nasal congestion for her. It's possible that was affecting her fertility as well because she conceived just after that. So looking for possible ways to improve overall health are worthwhile.<br /><br />As Christians, we also know that God can and does heal when it is His will. I would suggest having the church anoint your wife and pray for her healing, that she may be able to conceive. God often works through the laying on of hands and the prayers of the church. It may be that coming in faith to Him will lead to healing, if it is His will.<br /><br />It is also worth considering whether you could grow your family through adoption. There are many children in need of homes. It is often hard to find babies to adopt in some places, but older children also need parents to raise them to know the Lord. Sometimes God closes a door because He has another plan for us.<br /><br />Here are some articles on some options for opening blocked fallopian tubes that might be helpful:<br />https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/what-is-tubal-cannulation<br />https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/guide/fertility-fallopian-tube-procedures<br /><br />I'm sorry you're going through this. I know it can be very painful to deal with infertility. May God bless you with more children.Lindsay Haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094965953749825163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576985008275511255.post-9600433076523872132022-01-15T01:30:06.924-05:002022-01-15T01:30:06.924-05:00Hi, Lindsay.
Happy New Year to you and your fami...Hi, Lindsay. <br /><br />Happy New Year to you and your family!<br /><br />It's nice to read one of your insightful articles on family issues, particularly in this case, on IVF after such a long time. Your articles are quite insightful and have been a spiral on the learning curve of so many family issues. May God continue to bless you and your husband for this great work! <br /><br />I had wanted to get your wise counsel on a matter that has been affecting our family, i.e., my wife and I. You see, over the past two years we have been trying to conceive our second child naturally but to no avail. We have tried undergoing medical tests to check both our fertility levels to which the results for me came out OK (i.e., sperm count, motility, volume, etc). My wife's results however came out indicating that she has "blocked fallopian tubes". This came as a surprise to both of us we already have a wonderful son who is eight (8) years old.<br /><br />Our challenge has been that every encounter with the medical practitioners has left us feeling more hopeless than before. We have been praying about it but we are getting really worried as we are both getting older and would really like to grow our family to three or four children.<br /><br />Would you happen to know any medication we can take to unblock my wife's fallopian tubes? We have tried "flushing" but the tubes have remained blocked. One Doctor recommended that we try IVF which is not only expensive but highly unethical and does not fit well with our Christian beliefs and values. IVF we were told would be our only chance of conceiving and this has been difficult for us.<br /><br />I would really appreciate your advice on this matter that is so delicately affecting my wife and I.<br /><br />Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you soon.<br /><br />Cordial greetings,<br /><br />Darlington & Shebba<br /><br />PS: We are based in Zambia, Southern Africa.<br />Darlington Besahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199482680075671803noreply@blogger.com