I’ve avoided writing a post on this subject because it seems such a personal and very emotional issue for people. (Though not so personal that complete strangers won’t offer their opinions to me.) I’ve never felt that I needed to explain myself or spell out my view on procreation, but perhaps I should. You can’t take things for granted, it’s very easy to be misunderstood.
This topic is complicated. I struggle with it.
I really thought about NOT going “public” with my opinion on this because of how hard it is for me. Just because I’m convinced that what I do with my fertility is right, doesn’t mean I always ‘believe’ it. I still want control. I play the hypocrite big time.
It’s also an issue that quickly can go from “preaching to meddling” for many. And I don’t want to give offense to someone who would think I’m “judging” them for their decision to do differently than me.
I wrote this post in June and have been reluctant to publish it.
But recently I’ve come across other women who are discussing their family “planning” openly or women who are hurting because they are not fertile or have lost a child (or children) they were given.
So since January 22nd is National Sanctity of Human Life Day and even though it makes me uncomfortable, I’ll go ahead and explain why we have decided not to “plan” our family size.
