Who doesn’t love babies? We marvel at their tiny fingers and toes. Their smiles brighten our day. In their future are infinite possibilities. ILoveBabies.org is here to celebrate the miraculous gift of babies.
It’s hard to believe that everyday in America 3,000 precious unborn babies die from abortion. Virtually everyone agrees that abortion is always a tragedy. With this in mind we should all work to prevent it as we would with any tragedy. ILoveBabies.org is here in a spirit of joy, love and compassion to empower you with vital facts that will help you make everyday decisions that support life.
“For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.”
Psalm 139:13“For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.”
Psalm 139:13
DAY 1
At the moment of conception, the sperm of the father and the egg of the mother unite. New life has begun. A new human being has been created.
DAY 7
The baby, now a combination of many cells, nestles into its mother’s uterus. Here it will remain to grow and develop until birth.
DAY 21
The baby’s heart begins to beat.
4 WEEKS
Although still developing, the baby’s brain begins to function.
7 WEEKS
The baby begins to move on its own, although the mother cannot feel it yet.
8 WEEKS
All of the baby’s organs are now present. The skeletal structure now begins to stiffen.
11 WEEKS
The baby is now able to smile. Vocal chords and taste buds are forming.
3 ½ MONTHS
The baby may be able to suck his thumb now.
4 MONTHS
Complex systems begin to function, such as the baby’s urinary and circulatory systems.
5 MONTHS
The mother may be able to feel the baby kick. The baby may now develop hiccups that the mother can feel also. The youngest baby to survive was born during this month (at 22 weeks).
6 MONTHS
The baby is able to hear sounds.
7-9 MONTHS
The baby’s eyes respond to light. His skin becomes pink and smooth. The baby prepares for birth.
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Love Them Both!
If you know someone who is pregnant,
or you know a single mom, and you think she might be without support, please reach out to her! You may be the only one who does.
- Give time, money and/or items to crisis pregnancy centers (like our local Women’s Care Center).
- Place a pro-life bumper sticker on your car.
- Write letters to politicians urging them to introduce/support legislation that would restrict abortion and support abortion alternatives.
- Mentor a young person.
- Love your children and teach them about the sanctity of all human life.
- Assure your children that they should never be afraid to come to you with their concerns and worries.
What are Safe Haven Laws?
Many States have created Safe Haven Laws (or Baby Moses Laws) to provide a safety net for babies that are at risk of being killed or left for dead by desperate and scared parents. Although the details vary from State to State, they basically allow a baby to be left in a safe place without any legal action against the parents. Some may criticize these laws as fostering irresponsibility. But in these cases, the most important thing is that the baby's life is protected. Hopefully the mothers (and fathers) in these desperate situations will seek help for themselves as well through social service organizations or churches.
Click here to read about the laws in the State of Ohio. Click here to read about other States.
We love babies. Do we also love women?
Some people claim that to be opposed to abortion means that you somehow are against women. Why do we have to choose between mother and baby? We must love both of them. We must stand against abortion because it takes the life of a baby. We must also stand with the mother and support her in her need. Single moms are especially in need of support.
Women who have had an abortion also need our love and compassion. So often women seek abortions because they feel they have no other choice. Our love and support for these women may help them realize that there is a better choice than abortion.
What can I do to help women in need?
Helping women in need is a vital part of efforts to support life. For some ideas of how to help a woman facing a crisis pregnancy, click here. Ideas for helping single moms are listed below. Women who have already had an abortion also need love and support. Visit these two sites for guidance: Do’s and Don’ts; How to Listen.
Single moms need our support. Here are some things that you can do:
- Pray for her!
- Bring her a meal
- Buy her clothing items (for the children and perhaps just for her)
- Offer to babysit
- Give her your phone number for emergencies
- Buy her a bag of diapers
- Offer to teach her child care skills (if she needs this)
- Call her and ask her how she is doing
- Start a single moms support ministry in your church
- Men could offer to spend time with the children to provide them with a positive male influence
I am pregnant. Where can I get help?
No woman should ever feel alone when facing an unexpected pregnancy. Compassionate and confidential help is available. OptionLine is a national hotline available 24/7 for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Trained consultants are ready to assist you at 1-800-395-HELP, or at answers@optionline.org.
We also have our local help center, the Women’s Care Center, with two locations: Parkersburg (2104 Dudley Avenue, 485-7113, or toll-free at 1- 800-595-7113) and Marietta (837 3rd Street, 374-7123).
How can I get an ILoveBabies.org ribbon?
Ribbons can be picked up at all WCRTL events and monthly meetings. (See WCRTL newsletter for dates and locations.) They can also be requested via mail or email. The riboons are free, but donations are accepted to cover the cost of printing and postage. (All checks should be made payable to Washington County Right to Life.)
What can I do to help spread the message?
Here are just a few of the many ways you can celebrate and support life:
- Pray daily for an end to abortion and all the attacks on human dignity.
- Display the ILoveBabies.org ribbon on your car.
- Take part in local pro-life events. (Click here for activities in our area.)
- Wear precious feet pins.
ILoveBabies.org is an educational/outreach project of Washington County Right to Life
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