The Science of Life - DNA

The Science of Life - DNA

I have never seen so much importance put on "science" until this Pandemic started.  Now don't get me wrong, I think it's great, but it got me thinking about why "science" is almost ignored when it comes to gestational development and the topic of abortion.

Today I am starting a new series where we will study the science of life.  This series will be free of attacks and politicization.  I am going to detail a single part of gestational development in each post in the absolute basic of scientific terms (basic because that is my scientific level).  Which brings me to my disclaimer and details:

1.  I am NOT a doctor and I am NOT giving medical advice or any advice of any kind.  The information below came from my online research.

2.  I will NOT be publishing any comments.  This is an attack free series.

3.  I will be sharing my opinion from my Christian perspective which will appear below the dotted line.  If you do not wish to read my Christian perspective, then simply do NOT scroll past the dotted line - it's that simple.

4.  Sometimes I will include articles that emphasize or enhance the scientific topic of the post.

We will begin by defining the basics as it pertains to DNA:

DNA - short for deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms.

Zygote - fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete (egg, or ovum) with a male gamete (sperm). In the embryonic development of humans and other animals.

Conception - When the single sperm enters the egg, conception occurs. The combined sperm and egg is called a zygote. 

The zygote contains all of the genetic information (DNA) needed to become a baby.

This DNA is totally different from the mother and totally different from the father - a unique human (no other being will have this DNA makeup).

Study Shows Identical Twins Do Not Have Identical DNA

DNA gives adults their freedom and LIFE back.  From the News 

(click on each statement to read the story):

DNA helps free innocent man who spent 15 years in prison for murder

20 year old cold case solved by DNA evidence and frees man from prison

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In my opinion, Psalm 139:13-16 proves without a shadow of a doubt that life begins at conception.  "You knit me together in my mother's womb" - can't get much more obvious than that verse.  Or "when I was made in the secret place" - this is conception.

I believe that at conception both the physical and spiritual life begins - our body and our soul.  "Your eyes saw my unformed body" - that is LIFE!!  God knows who we will become, where we will go, what we will do in our life at conception because we are made by Him.  "All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be" - every single second of our life is planned ahead of time by God and that life starts at conception.

If you have had an abortion in the past and are struggling with that decision today, then please know that God will forgive you!

 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

"All unrighteousness" covers all sins.  Pray to God, confess your sins to Him and He will forgive you!

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You're the STAR - Week#3 FAMILY (March 2020)

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15 Tips - When A Loved One Is In the Hospital

15 Tips/Reminders: When a Loved One is in the Hospital

I have visited many loved ones while in the hospital over the years.  It started as a child when we lived with my grandfather for a year to help take care of him.  Little did I know that God was actually training me for future caregiving.  My husband and I have lived with his parents (my in-laws) for the past 8 years in order to care for them.  I am not bragging but consider it a privilege to care for my family
(please click HERE to read: "Taking Care of Your Family).
If you have not ever had a loved one in the hospital then this next statement is going to sound ridiculous:  "going to the hospital day after day to visit a loved one is exhausting."  It's true.  I have learned many important lessons the hard way - below is a list of tips that will help you through this difficult type of situation (by "situation" I mean having a hospitalized loved one).




During the first lengthy hospital stay (by lengthy I mean that my loved one remained in the hospital for 3 days or more), I was noticing that by the end of each day I had the most excruciating headache (we spent hours each day visiting).  It wasn't until days later that I realized that I was barely drinking any water.  Now I make sure that I pack plenty of drinking water and almost never go home with a headache.


Of course this will vary by patient but start with the basics: hair brush, tooth brush, underwear, makeup etc.  Then move on to items that will help pass the time like: daily devotion book, other books, portable DVD player, crossword booklet etc.  You might also want to bring items that will help you pass the time while visiting (book, games etc)


While you are visiting your loved one you will need to eat.  I know that many times (depending on the severity of your loved one's illness), you will simply not feel like eating but you must!  What happens when you become too weak to care for your loved one?  Keep yourself nourished for the sake of your loved one.


Here again, every situation is different but you never know who you might need to call.  Bring extended family member's phone numbers.  Bring previous doctors numbers.  Bring your boss's contact information because you never know how long you might have to stay or how many days you might have to be gone from the office.
Just as important is remember to write down the nurses station number in case you need to call to receive updates during the night or on days when you are unable to visit.  Also, if there is a phone by your loved one's bed, then always remember to write down that extension so that you will be able to call them once you are home.


This is a difficult subject that almost no one ever wants to think about let alone put down on paper.  For those of you who are not familiar with a "Living Will" it is: "a written statement detailing a person's desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent, especially an advance directive."  It's a difficult topic but a necessary one in these types of situations.


You might think that this would be a "no brainer", but you will become so consumed with trying to remember everything else that checking your gas tank before you go to the hospital will be the last thing to cross your mind.  Remember to fill up or bring enough money for a taxi or whatever other forms of transportation that you might rely on in your area.


Most hospitals today have a hand sanitizer at every patient's doorway but you can never be too careful.  With super bugs/ infections like "MRSA" or "Staph", you must protect your loved one in the hospital as well as yourself and the other loved ones at home.  Bring disinfectant hand wipes or a travel size sanitizer lotion just in case.


This is another tip that will sound strange - "relax and breath."  On one of the many situations visiting a loved one I noticed that I was so stressed that I was taking shallow breaths, almost holding my breath and tensing my shoulders!  This eventually threw my neck out (I have that type of a back where this can happen often).  Now I remind myself to relax my muscles and breath slowly and deeply.


It is very likely that your loved one will be seeing many different doctors/specialists during his/her time as an inpatient.  If you are able to be there when that doctor is examining your loved one then great!  However, usually these doctors do their rounds before public visiting hours.  That's why you need to make a list of questions and the most important part is to write these questions down WHEN YOU THINK OF THEM.  I can't tell you how many times I have said: "we forgot to ask that doctor this or that!!" after they have seen the patient.  So, write down your questions and give that list to the nurse on duty (if you are unable to be present during the doctor visit).  Sometimes the nurse will be able to answer a few of your questions.


This also should be obvious but I suggest always having a backup plan.  You might not know exactly how long you will be required to stay at the hospital (especially if there is some urgent occurrence with your inpatient loved one).  Maybe you have a friend or distant relative who lives close and they could always be on standby for these types of situations.
Also, expect messes.  We have not been blessed with children but we usually have one dog and one cat at a time.  Our animal family members can sense when something is wrong.  Our animal children might be nervous and have accidents - try to stay calm and just clean up these messes.


I have to admit that I had forgotten about my bills during the first time that I had a loved one in the hospital for an extended period of time.  Late fees had to be paid (which was a first for me - I always pay my bills on time).  You don't want to come home from the hospital one day to find out that the electricity has been turned off! (this might not even affect you if you pay your bills online - I'm still old school and pay through snail mail)


Many people are so proud that they refuse to accept help from others - this attitude is stupid.  Your situation is just too much to bear alone!  Accept help from neighbors or family members - whether it's bringing a meal over or offering to stay with your children.  Accept advice and counseling from your pastor &/or hospital chaplain.  Accept aid from the hospital social workers.  Don't be an island!


One instance stands out in my memory.  Just last year my mom was in the hospital for major surgery and during her stay they had put an "infectious" status on her room.  We had to put gloves, a gown and a mask on whenever we visited her.  The reason for this "costume" was because they said that she had had a history of MRSA infection.  We all said "no - she has NEVER had MRSA!"  They kept responding with "yes, it's here in her file."  This continued until finally one nurse noticed that there was one misplaced page in my mom's file - this page was from a different patient who happened to have the same surname!!!  If we had not spoken up persistently, then that misplaced infection might still be following her through the medical files.  So speak up when something doesn't seem right, but be patient while doing so. 


Your home life will most likely change once your loved one returns home (this of course depends on the type and severity of their illness).  There will be many times when you will have to make changes at home.  Maybe there will be mobility issues and you might have to have a walk-in tub installed in your bathroom or maybe a stair lift.  There might be dietary changes.  And most likely there will be many new specialists that you will have to see on a regular basis which requires a permanent schedule change.  Be prepared to make changes.


Finally, please make sure to thank the staff.  "Staff" includes everyone from doctors, nurses, office workers, cafeteria employees and custodial staff.  Many of these jobs are very difficult and most of the time family members are so distraught about their loved one's situation that they are impatient and even mean towards the hospital staff.  Instead, be thankful.  
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Living A Childless Life - #UnbornLivesMatter

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart."  Jeremiah 1:5

I have lived a "Childless" life not because that is what I desired, rather because it just happened that way.  I was married in my mid 20's and then every time we thought we were getting settled - a crisis would arise: health issues including cancer and cardiac disorders, parents-in-law getting ill at the same time (one with cancer and the other with Alzheimer's), etc....and now I'm in my 40's.  I did NOT plan for all of this to happen - it just did. 

You see, God has been in control of my life all along! God knew that I would not have been able to handle taking care of children when my husband was going through chemo therapy.  And - God also knew that we would not have been able to move into my in-law's house to take care of them if we had had children.  God is in control and has a purpose for everything - even a "Childless Life."

This is the seventh post in a Series on "Living a Childless Life" and today we focus on the life of the unborn "#UnbornLivesMatter."

This past week was the "March for Life" in Washington D.C.  Even as a "Childless" woman I am appalled at the mindset of those who believe that life does not begin at conception.

Just looking at science alone should be proof enough (the following information was taken from online research):

-  A new zygote (fertilized egg) has it's own HUMAN DNA as soon as the male gamete (germ cell) joins (fertilizes) with the female gamete.  This DNA is totally different from the mother or father - a unique human. 

-  On day 20 the heart is in advanced stages of being formed

-  The heartbeat starts on day 24 (that's less than 1 month of pregnancy!)

- By day 28 the first neocortical cell is formed (these are the brain cells responsible for complex thinking and reasoning)

-  On day 43 brain waves can be recorded 

-  By day 56 the fingerprints are detailed and the preborn baby's palms are sensitive to touch

-  Facial expressions begin on the 77th day and also taste buds are developed

This is all developed before the second trimester of pregnancy even begins!

The fact that a new zygote has it's own human DNA should prove that human life begins at conception.  If 50 year old "cold cases" (old crime cases) can be solved by using forensic evidence using human DNA testing, then why doesn't this same DNA prove that a fetus is human life??????

Please watch the video below:
 

 A special thanks to "Eddie Talavera" for sharing this with us on YouTube

Studies show that an unborn baby starts to feel pain at week#20 - that means many aborted babies are feeling everything that is happening to them during that abortion.  In my opinion this is like a pre-infantile holocaust occurring here in the U.S.A.  Especially since there are over 600,000 abortions performed each year in America.


Please watch the entire video below - Gianna Jessen's birth mother tried to abort her when her mother was 7 months pregnant - Gianna survived!!


 

 A special thanks to "Jennifer Johnson" for sharing this with us on YouTube

In this modern society it seems as if animal life is valued more than human life.  It is also just as senseless to claim that a fetus is not human life but then turn around and use these unborn baby parts in medical research!


Please watch the following video:


 

 A special thanks to "SenatorLankford" for sharing this with us on YouTube

May God give you the courage to research every aspect of the fetus and truly face any consequences that might come from honestly taking this topic seriously.  Don't be fooled by deceivers.

This is an article detailing a new bill: "Bill banning abortion from baby's first heartbeat introduced in U.S. Congress" by Claire Chretien - click HERE to view

Other "Living a Childless Life" Posts:
Dealing with Jealousy
Dealing with Insults
Dealing with Loneliness
Dealing with Regret
Dealing with Imagination
Dealing with Guilt

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