I'm so excited for Becky, who delivered Katherine Anne Miller into the world yesterday :). And she did it naturally, brave woman. Congratulations to Becky and Matthew, who are now first-time parents! Now, if only someone would post some pictures :).
EDIT: I found a picture of Katherine, via the proud papa's Xanga :). She's a cutie, and she has a lot of hair!
Nothing in my hand I bring. . . simply to Thy cross I cling.
Dirty Hands
In my lap, still and silent
Dirty hands, a sinner's grasp;
Will I leave them there, defying,
As you call me to my task?
At my side, busy, flying,
Able hands used for good work;
In my mind, pride overtaking,
Duties now I never shirk.
Lips do tremble, eyes are opened,
Glancing at my sin-marred hands;
Much like Uzzah's fatal choice,
Did I forget the filth of man?
Glancing up I see before me
Blood-stained hands, a sinless Ram.
Open arms, He welcomes, calling,
"Come rest in me, my little lamb."
On the plow now, tightly holding,
Tear-stained hands my tasks employ.
Jesus at my side does guide me;
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy.
In my lap, still and silent,
Dirty hands, a sinner's clasp:
Folded praying, day's task done.
'Tis God's work in me lights my path.
- S.E.G. Sept. 2006
Dirty hands, a sinner's grasp;
Will I leave them there, defying,
As you call me to my task?
At my side, busy, flying,
Able hands used for good work;
In my mind, pride overtaking,
Duties now I never shirk.
Lips do tremble, eyes are opened,
Glancing at my sin-marred hands;
Much like Uzzah's fatal choice,
Did I forget the filth of man?
Glancing up I see before me
Blood-stained hands, a sinless Ram.
Open arms, He welcomes, calling,
"Come rest in me, my little lamb."
On the plow now, tightly holding,
Tear-stained hands my tasks employ.
Jesus at my side does guide me;
Tears of sorrow turned to tears of joy.
In my lap, still and silent,
Dirty hands, a sinner's clasp:
Folded praying, day's task done.
'Tis God's work in me lights my path.
- S.E.G. Sept. 2006
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- Susan
- Child of God, wife, mother. Wanna-be lay theologian. Geek of all things math. Crafter of many things. Seeker of the ancient paths. Born in the Midwest, raised in the South, lived in New England as a newlywed, and now living in North Carolina after short detours living in Texas and Kansas. I'm wife to Adrian since September 2007. I'm mother to Hans (June 2008), Gretchen (October 2010), Martin (June 2013), and Heidi (December 2015). I'm a child of God, beloved of Him since before the creation of the world. I am blessed.
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8 comments:
Yes, that makes you brave! Of course :).
I hope to birth naturally, should God bless me with biological children, and it encourages me to see women who also choose that. But I've also decided that I've not gone through labor before (obviously!), and I'm not about to berate a woman who, for reasons unbeknownst to me, opts for an epidural. I do wish more women would look into natural childbirth!
I saw that about Becky yesterday. I am so happy for them. I like the name, too. :)
I was also glad to hear that she had the baby naturally. Although, I wouldn't condemn any woman who chose to have an epidural I do think the natural route is better. My mother had all five of hers in the hospital without an epidural. She did have a puedendal block with one but that was because the doctor made her do it for malpractice purposes or something. I, too, hope to deliver any hypothetical future children by natural birth, but I wouldn't rule out an epidural if the situation warranted it (c-section, breech delivery, complications, etc.)
I've certainly heard enough "horror stories" from training to become a nurse about epidurals gone bad. I figure it's better to keep it simple and natural as possible. But again, I wouldn't try to tell another woman how she should conduct her own labor and delivery process. Leave that up to the individual couple and situation.
Thanks for sharing the good news!
I also love the name Becky and Matthew chose, Lydia :). I liked your balanced perspective on natural childbirth. It's definitely not a cut-and-dry situation, but I do think in normal circumstances that natural is best for all concerned. We were all non-epidural hospital births, like your family.
I plan on having epidurals with all of my children. Just call me a pain wimp.
Zan and Ashley are both amusing me. "Honesty with bluntness" seems an appropriate description ;).
Glad to amuse you, Susan. :-)
By the way, did you see the other pictures on Matthew's site? He posted two more yesterday.
No, I didn't see them. Thank you for mentioning that!
I quite agree with your assessment of epidurals, Becky. Very good points. And since you've actually been through labor, I think your voice carries more weight in that department :). It's sort of like, until I have children of my own, I've decided that it's probably best for me to lay low on the parenting advice ;).
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