tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post1370059566393760042..comments2023-05-27T06:59:40.239-07:00Comments on Katie Leipprandt: My (Inerrant) Theology on Child BirthKatie Leipprandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15694484958188731644noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-61102072239599240542013-03-11T04:46:58.493-07:002013-03-11T04:46:58.493-07:00Rebecca, thank you for this! Don't know why I ...Rebecca, thank you for this! Don't know why I went so long without publicly responding. I love the way you write. And no, Mary did NOT have an option. :)Katie Leipprandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694484958188731644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-22066490605526786332011-11-05T19:36:46.349-07:002011-11-05T19:36:46.349-07:00Yes, come April 2012 I to will be so grateful for ...Yes, come April 2012 I to will be so grateful for the gift of common grace!! CamarieCamariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977616024369608531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-82154011860995819972011-11-02T10:40:59.681-07:002011-11-02T10:40:59.681-07:00I discovered the epidural with #2, and indeed it f...I discovered the epidural with #2, and indeed it felt like God's grace had just showered over me. I was giddy happy in my pain-free state, and even more glad when my guy came out at 9lbs 9oz. I'm with you!Family Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008171465987298241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-61329674124037365422011-10-28T18:49:37.257-07:002011-10-28T18:49:37.257-07:00"Once you experience natural, drug-free, inte..."Once you experience natural, drug-free, intervention-free birth, you will truly know God's grace and the beauty of the type of birth Mary herself experienced when Jesus was born in that stable."<br /><br />Hilarious.<br /><br />My sister just had #4 - her first "natural" birth. Not because she wanted to, but because the little guy literally came out 20 minutes after she got to the hospital. Her thoughts? "Anyone who talks about how 'wonderful' natural childbirth is, is a liar or insane. Possibly both." Worst postpartum experience and slowest recovery. The end.<br /><br />To each their own. Have your baby however you feel that you should. Personal revelation from God regarding your own unique circumstances is just that: PERSONAL.<br /><br />Rebecca<br />Birther of Five Babies<br />Respecter of God's Gift of Medicine<br /><br />P.S Mary didn't have an option.rebecca @ older and wisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774971767610015820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-77380134631823724482011-10-25T19:13:06.024-07:002011-10-25T19:13:06.024-07:00Wish I knew who you were Anonymous. This post was ...Wish I knew who you were Anonymous. This post was definitely written tongue in cheek and I wish you many healthy deliveries, however you may choose to have them. :)Katie Leipprandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694484958188731644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-38948258511560492282011-10-25T12:00:39.242-07:002011-10-25T12:00:39.242-07:00There are actually many reasons NOT to have an epi...There are actually many reasons NOT to have an epidural, Helen. An epidural stops the God-given right that our bodies have to let natural pain-relieving hormones flow; an epidural often slows the bodies' normal labor process so that many other medical interventions become involved, including Pitocin, vacuum extraction, forceps, and unfortunately often c-secions, which are major abdominal surgery involving serious risk for both mother and child. Epidurals bring risk to both the mother and baby and it is unfortunate that our culture does not make this more clear. I see this post was written tongue in cheek, but for many women, an epidural is most definitely NOT God's gift but a medical and technological intervention which is not natural and, I believe, not God's plan for us. Once you experience natural, drug-free, intervention-free birth, you will truly know God's grace and the beauty of the type of birth Mary herself experienced when Jesus was born in that stable. Yes, we live in a different time and place, but do you really believe God would have women experience pain for no purpose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-40215256364521045422011-10-24T19:36:15.538-07:002011-10-24T19:36:15.538-07:00Figured that was you Ashleigh! 1/5 hours and 45 mi...Figured that was you Ashleigh! 1/5 hours and 45 min is IMPRESSIVE! Anna had her #2 so fast she didn't have time for an epidural either...I'll take that any day.Katie Leipprandthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694484958188731644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-11688016242236868062011-10-24T15:47:14.655-07:002011-10-24T15:47:14.655-07:00Ba ha ha ha!!! Poor poor Ben...I'm sure you fi...Ba ha ha ha!!! Poor poor Ben...I'm sure you figured it wasn't likely him who had the speedy deliveries...though he likely would have loved for his wife to have had an epidural, too.Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464921024238713107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-61206579103476952312011-10-24T15:45:50.774-07:002011-10-24T15:45:50.774-07:00Ha ha. Katie. You always bring some kind of a smil...Ha ha. Katie. You always bring some kind of a smile or chuckle to my face. I only wish there had been an epidural lasting the 31 1/2 mths of our referral wait...that was nearly as painful as childbirth. I am certain. I know this because I did it (the childbirth thing) twice w/out an epidural - though, had my labours been longer than than 1 1/2 hrs and 45 mins for number one and two respectively, I would have had time and gratefully accepted the big long needle. :) Some of us are blessed with speed...not drugs I guess.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728796705830567710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-21889115608806194762011-10-24T12:56:55.259-07:002011-10-24T12:56:55.259-07:00Totally agree with you Katie. I think epidurals ar...Totally agree with you Katie. I think epidurals are also God's way of showing grace to our husbands! They are able to marvel at childbirth instead of fearing our wrath...or my wrath rather!! ;)Erin Redicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-14861117322397331762011-10-24T08:32:06.503-07:002011-10-24T08:32:06.503-07:00Love it! Thanks for the post Katie!Love it! Thanks for the post Katie!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598457268393053746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-90976580507330492762011-10-24T07:53:28.488-07:002011-10-24T07:53:28.488-07:00God's grace, however it comes, is welcome. The...God's grace, however it comes, is welcome. There is no way you can describe labor to someone who hasn't been there and done that. Why not take full advantage of what is offered?Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13413508926577689054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-90436075627927250922011-10-24T06:56:16.692-07:002011-10-24T06:56:16.692-07:00AMEN!! I was in labor almost 20 hours and pushed f...AMEN!! I was in labor almost 20 hours and pushed for 2 hours with Carson and I think I would have killed somebody had I not had my epidural. I love the grace that is the epidural! :DKatynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-17096950168595915372011-10-24T06:35:03.760-07:002011-10-24T06:35:03.760-07:00You were brought forth with an epidural and I too ...You were brought forth with an epidural and I too marvel at god's grace and kindness. As women, we still must battle with the other part of the curse (your desire to rule over your husband). There is no epidural for that--however, walking daily with the holy spirit's help and prayer is key.trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573014171708651028noreply@blogger.com