Saturday, April 17, 2010

Another Q & A

Just wanted to give a heads-up that I am working on another "Question & Answer", to be published this weekend. If you have previously asked a question and are still waiting for my answer, or if you have a new question you would like to ask me, please leave a comment below and I will include it.

23 comments:

  1. I found your blog just today and LOVE it! Just sending you a "hello" and a "I'll be back!"
    -Elizabeth

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  2. Hi and congrats on your new addition to your family.I know the bible cleary tells us how we as women are suppose to act,dress and live.It also tells us how our hair should be.Do you think that it's okay for women to wear wigs or scarves if they have hair loss or have short hair?

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  3. Forgive me if I'm mistaken, but I once read on your blog that you do not circumcise your sons. I am currently looking into the issue, and especially after watching a video of a baby actually being circ'd, my heart is like, "NOOO NEVER! Not to my babies!!" We have yet to be blessed with pregnancy, but I would like to formulate an opinion for the day we might have a boy. I would really be interested in hearing your perspective, whether you are for or against, and why. I know you don't know who I am, but my husband and I have been following your blog for about a year now, and you are always well spoken and respected by us with your opinions.

    Thanks :)
    Missina

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  4. I have a question, one that I think I've asked before.

    What are your kids going to do when they get into the workforce and have to interact with people who live different lifestyles than what you and your husband have taught them to live? They haven't been to school (either public or private), so how will they know how to deal with other people, especially other people who aren't the same religion/do not share the same values as them? In the workforce, people come in contact with others of all different values and beliefs, and a boss isn't going to care what your morals are- you're there to do your job.

    How do you intend to prepare your children for that reality?

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  5. You should answer the question somebody asked you before about what you would do if one of your kids turns out to be gay. Also, if you come across a gay person in your everyday life and for some reason have to interact with them are you mean to them?

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  6. I would love to hear about the time from your marriage to the starting of the church. I know that's not really a question but I am very curious. I would also love to hear about your growth - I also changed drastically after salvation. I love your writing style and your willingness to share in a public blog setting. I know it must be hard sometimes to read the absurd comments people leave in response to your posts. Your boldness is an encouragement to me. :)-Hilary

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  7. Zsuzsanna,


    I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which causes insulin resistance. Doctors try to make me think if I'm not constantly in stirrups getting embarrassing internal exams, I am doomed. But, seeing as you do a lot of nutritional/medical research, what can you tell me about what you think I should be doing as a woman? Do you know of any good natural methods for reducing the effects of insulin resistance?

    I maintain a low calorie, low sugar (but NO substitute sugars!) diet and get daily exercise. However, I know my body is still out of whack, because of the weight gain I struggle with, lack of a consistent menstrual cycle and persistent infertility that has lasted nearly five years.

    Your advice would be so much appreciated. I hate doctors telling me how it is and shoving medications down my throat, while constantly throwing those embarrassing exams my way. Are pelvic exams/pap smears even necessary?

    - Andrea

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  8. Hi,
    I am commenting on your last post, I know you disabled it and it is fine if you don't post this. I just wanted to let you know that I am glad that someone out there is bold enough to stand up and say this stuff. I might not agree %100 on everything you said, but I respect the fact that you said it. I love your blog and listen to your husband online and am glad that you both have the boldness of lions among the sheep.

    Erin

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  9. Thank you all for the good questions, they give me something to think about and take my mind off the morning sickness for a while. I am ever more grateful for the new laptop I have, it helps me not go insane as I lie on the sofa trying to hold onto my stomach's contents.

    Anyway, the only one of the questions above that I am not including in this Q&A is the one about what if one of our kids turned out gay. I will do a separate post on that question very soon, as I get asked that a lot. I try not to harp on any one issue all the time, and it's been an all-too-common theme lately. Plus, if I included it here, the whole thread would degenerate into people leaving me nasty comments to an extent that I would have to disable comments altogether. I just won't go there with this.

    Zetsobou, your question, though related, is of a general nature, and will be included.

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  10. Rats, someone took my circumcision question! Oh well.

    I was wondering what you thought of vegetarianism. Not animal-welfare vegetarianism, but more so for health reasonings. My mother had high blood pressure and high cholesterol before she was pregnant with me, and she had two choices; a natural remedy of vegetarianism, or a lot of prescription medication. She is still a vegetarian today for health reasons, and so am I. Just want to know what you think about it :)

    God Bless,
    Stellar

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  11. I'd like to know which country you consider to be well-run country and why?

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  12. I would like to know how a woman can avoid abortion while staying off government assistance. I am pro-life, but am not sure how I can push my pro-life stance, if I am not willing to support mothers who choose to have their babies. I would guess the best solution would be for those women not to be in that situation, but it does not seem realistic. Would love to know your stance!

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  13. Must wean my 13 month old for medical reasons. I have always nursed him to sleep, and have never let him "cry it out before" and do not want to start. I think it is going to be very hard. Tips?

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  14. I'm new to your blog, and have been reading back posts and I asked this question yesterday on an older post, so I'll repeat it here, in case you missed it. You mentioned that you were reading The Little House series to your children, and I wondered how you handle and/or explain to your children the racist terms and derogatory comments regarding Native Americans in the books? I read the series a few years ago, before I was a parent and wondered how people would talk to their kids about it, and now that I'm a mom, I'm still wondering! Thanks!

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  15. Do you teach your children german? And if you do, how fluent do they speak it?
    We are a Norwegian/german family with 5 kids (ages 10years to 10month).

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  16. What type of food do you eat on a weekly basis?

    Are you going to continue having kids until menopause?

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  17. Two silly questions here from a longtime reader - but I figure you have some experience with them. I had my first baby (a boy) just a month before your last was born. I am currently pregnant with our second, due late November 2010. My questions are:

    1. What are your best remedies for "all day sickness"? (I refuse to call it "morning sickness" because it's not). I have been surviving mostly on candied ginger, mashed potatoes, and saltine crackers. My husband has been changing most of the stinky diapers because I literally throw up at the smell of them.

    2. How do you combat the tiredness? When I was pregnant with our first, being tired was no big deal, I just went to bed early. Now that we have an active toddler to chase around and no older kids to help me, I can't exactly just nap whenever I feel like it. Help??

    Thanks for your tips!

    Kathie

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  18. I have a question for you. What are your discipline methods? I don't have any children yet, but I want at least 6 and that has always been something that i've wondered about, how do you deal with discipline in a big family. I love your blog by the way. I hope your morning sickness goes away soon and you have a wonderful pregnancy.

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  19. I have a question about what you think about women who have ectopic pregnancies, and are told by their doctor that they must take a shot of methotrexate to terminate the pregnancy...
    I have a history of 2 tubal pregnancies, and felt guilty about getting the methotrexate. But the other alternative is a ruptured fallopian tube which I have also experienced. I have been struggling with infertility for 8 years. Thank you if you can give some advice

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  20. Zsuzanna, I've been reading your blog for a long time, and have only commented a couple of times (anonymously). I'm from a pretty different background; I live in South America, and I'm Catholic, although more of a fallen Catholic sadly. Anyway, I enjoy your blog very much. I have learnt a lot and I believe it has influenced my lifestyle. Here's a few things that I'd like to know more about.

    1) I wish you would post more about your discipline methods. You have quoted the rod Bible verses a couple of times; but that's pretty vague, other than implying that you are ok with spanking sometimes. You also appear to be a very patient mom. I wish you would give more details about what you consider normal behavior (even if in need of correction) or bad behavior that deserves punishment. Do you do time-outs? Do you scream at your children? I realize also that your boys seem to be "easier" children than the girls, or at least Miriam. How do you deal with Miriam? I have twin girls a few months older than her and they can sometimes drive me nuts :).

    2. A more concrete question. Obviously, you don't believe in any form of contraception, including abstinence. Would you consider exceptions? For example in cases where the health of the mom is being compromised (repeated c-sections, high blood pressure). I realize you take measures to prevent these health issues and that's great, but not everybody is as healthy or makes good decisions and for one reason or another (maybe their own mistakes) this ARE health concerns for some women. What about couples who have children with disabilities? Should they delay having more babies at least for a while in order to devote more time to a special needs child? I guess the question is, would you just leave the decision up to God, or would you prevent/delay a pregnancy? If you thought it'd be ok to prevent/delay it, would you do it exclusively via abstince, or would you be ok with non-abortifacent contraceptive methods? (I guess not, but just asking). Anyway, I'm asking exclusively out of curiosity.

    3. Do you and your husband sometimes disagree on big issues? Like for example the question that I'm asking above. I realize you need to come to an agreement if it applies to your family, but do you also agree about hypothetical situations like the ones I describe in question 2, or do you pretty much agree on all this type of stuff? Sorry, this question is kind of vague..

    Congrats on the new addition to your family!

    MI

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  21. Oops, I hadn't realized you had already done the Q&A. Please keep my questions for the next round!

    MI

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  22. Hi, I would really like to ask a question if it's not too late. It's a very important topic since I admire pastor Anderson's stand on most issues. The question is this: what sort of Bible study tools do you use?
    I'm worried because most of Bible references or commentaries were written by men who were either Presbyterians, taught false doctrine about baptism or promoted other Bible versions. I'm sorry for asking you this, but I haven't heard any sermons of pastor Anderson where he deals with this subject. Thank you!

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  23. This is really a very general question, but I've always wondered - were you brought up in East or West Germany? If you were brought up in the East, how do you feel it has affected you as a person and your political outlook?

    If however you were brought up in the West, please ignore this question! :)

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