Reflection-Week 2, The Miracle of Life

I decided to post my reflection this week on the chapter reading. I work for a Women's Health clinic and the majority of the patients have issues with infertility. The reading really made me think about how truly amazing the process of conception to birth and development is. There are a lot of things that have to have biologically before a women can get pregnant. The egg has to be released at the right time to be fertilized by a sperm that is the right shape and has the motility needed to fight it's way to through the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes. Once the sperm has fertilized the egg, there has to be a proper, just right place for it to implant and then the process life begins. I have only been working for a the clinic for a few weeks, but already have seen multiple processes and signs to me that life begins at conception. It is amazing to see the yolk sac on an ultrasound. At 6 wks, you can SEE the heartbeat!! The human body is truly miraculous. I also found out this weekend that one of my best friends is pregnant with her first child and I know what she went through to get pregnant, so it is a blessing.

I also related to the chapter on heredity because I find it so interesting to see how a family member has so and so's nose or eyes and how they get their smarts from another family member. I remember looking at pictures of my family growing up and comparing baby pictures with my parents. I do think that family is the most important thing, second to God, that we have on this earth. I am blessed to be a part of such a great family so that I do have someone to compare myself to. Thanks for reading!

Joy