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An new concept? Not really.. One that isn't truly focused on these days…
Yet it's one of the most important and crucial..
Check it out!Satanism 102 – Liberty or Death.
An new concept? Not really.. One that isn't truly focused on these days…
Yet it's one of the most important and crucial..
Check it out!Satanism 102 – Liberty or Death.
As you merrily go about your way, you can easily see people spewing hate at each other… Christians, Muslims, atheists, and the list goes on… And then, what do they do? Go running and crying to the first shoulder and media outlet when that hate is returned…
They can't help it… It's ingrained into their logic and thought process..
I don't need to break down the complete list of every intolerant belief or teaching they hold on to, but I can say one thing that the Abrahamic paths share as an almost cardinal sin… Tolerance.
Everything they believe against, is to be shunned, ridiculed, "exposed", destroyed, killed, and etc… Including the people that happen to fall into that category… Tolerance is like a hand grenade… No one wants to be so bad a (insert label here) to proudly say my friend, or my relative, is (insert label here) for fear of being ostracized…
Now, this would imply, that my being tolerant of anyone (as long as they be tolerant of me) makes me one of the most evil people on the planet.. LITERALLY!
This however does not mean I'm tolerant of violent, hateful morons such as Islamic terrorists (and the rest of the Muslim world that silently condone) or other religious zealots…
So, going by what the mainstream religions teach, tolerance is evil.. Why? Because it creates unity of man, which in the end has unlimited possibilities on this planet.. But wait! This planet to them is nothing but all theirs theirs theirs! To use as they want, cause they have a spiritual paradise set aside just for them….
If that makes me a degenerate, agent of evil and spawn of Satan?
Thanks for the compliments.. Have a great day with your hate.
AGM Nicholson
Guess who? Yes… It's me… Thought you'd never hear from me again didn't you?
Well I'm sorry to disappoint you… It is nice to be back in action… The deity always makes the way.
Stay tuned… I have not returned without a purpose… And I will not be silent
My Facebook however is no longer accessible.. Morons won't let me back on so I have created another one.. Same name.. Same me… Just nothing there… Yet
So welcome back to the infernal path.. The black flame burns as fierce as ever.. And it will not be hidden.
Hail Satan!
Hail the great Dragon!
Der ortu populi Satanae!
AGM James L. Nicholson II
It has been said, not just by myself, but by others. It makes absolute sense, and seems to be ignored all too often.
Don't try to reinvent the wheel!
Perhaps this is to complex for some of those of lesser intelligence… How about, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"? Either way, we live in a time where people are trying to come up with something different, involving the same power and entities that have been present since the beginning of human civilization.
Throughout history, ancient cultures have assimilated each others beliefs, and thereby established a general similarity between old and new, keeping them alive through transference and evolution. In more recent times however, spawning in the early dark ages, older culture and ideals were twisted and corrupted.. even destroyed for the benefit of a single group attempting to centralize power over the masses.
Islam, for example, began as a political revolution behind Mohammed, and as it spread it destroyed the many religious and cultural areas through out the middle east. It demonized local and ancient entities, all under the name of the rise.of Islam and its establishment.
Christianity, also accomplished the same goals, as it destroyed the cultures of Europe as well as the areas of the world were it spread. It completely rewrote history to establish itself, as well as demolished the older and ancient religions and entities that came before it.
Some would like to claim that Judaism also accomplished this, however their existence is completely attributed to the history created by the Christian and Islamic machines of old. Their history and culture stands out from the absolutism instilled by the other Abrahamic cults. Judaism borrowed extensively from Sumerian and Egyptian culture, seeing as these two ancient cultures were the foundation to which their civilization is attributed.
Modernism, is the current state of our society. It is in a flux between science and religion. We see this in the rapid advancement of technology and science, versus the decisive decline of religious rule over every aspect of life. Granted this has been beneficial to the majority of mankind, it has left us lacking in the areas which involve matters of a spiritual nature.
I have had many a conversation with modernists of many different paths, and they all share one common theme… Lack of cohesion. Granted, they may be able to handle tolerance, or other modern forms, however when the issue is raised of the deity, or the spiritual, they scoff and debase. This makes for a rather weak individual. The ancients are brushed aside for more, less primal influences, and thereby make the person weaker.
Oftentimes, modernism seems to coincide with atheism, which although I respect the opinions of those with such thoughts, seems to be a lessening factor in matters of the paraphysical. Magic loses its strength when focused merely out of the power of the human will, and the misdirected.energy becomes nothing more than free food for the lesser egregores that float through the other/spiritual.
The apathetic nature of the modernist to the needs and ambitions of the theistic minded is well known, although there are those who deserve such treatmemt.. for example, the Westboro Baptist Church nut jobs… People such as these use the belief in a deity to commit jnspeakable stupidity, and thereby make all theists seem moronic to the modernist.
While I personally do not care what the opinion of the modernist is, I have to be mindful if their large numbers.. As in the olden days, there is strength in numbers – at least in the physical realm.
The New Age
This is a fairly common term to encompass the more recent developments in spiritually geared areas. Granted most of these movements are lacking in strength, they do have a fairly well thought out grasp on the ideals of tolerance.
The new age movement typically does not include Satanists, however there are some rather less powerful people who use the title. They are drawn to the "rainbows and lollipops" picture of the occult that is painted therein. Its a nice idea, but farther from the truth than people wish to admit.
New Age occultism, at least in my experience is a variation of buddhism, eastern mysticism. While these paths may offer some positive influences to ones own journey, I would say that to the true spiritual realm there is no benefit. As far as Satan is concerned, there is hardly any benefit on any level. You have to make your own choices, however I have personally found the older, the more powerful, and thereby more accurate.
The new age movement has encompassed Christianity on many fronts, namely the liberal movements in the various churches. These have softened our own enemies to the point where many Christians do not even believe in a Satan.. while disrespectful to my Deity, it protects our people from the not fanatical element that would do us harm. These more liberal Christians are more willing to defend our own rights, and safety, over their own more fundamentally challenged brethren. (Nothing funnier than watching Christians fight over the local Satanist… And watching some defend them)
Why Theistic Satanism
I am asked this question by nearly everyone I come into contact with.. While it does make things a little more complicated, it is worth it.
Theistic Satanism, is the root of the spiritual. Power of real magnitude flows from within its boundaries, and influences everything around it.. seen and unseen. There is no religion, path, or faith older than Theistic Satanism, and its roots are dug deep within the original human culture – Sumeria.
Some have claimed that merely using the moniker of Satan to address our deity is a link to the more recent abrahamic cults.. Research into the ancient cuneiform has shown that the title, which is what it is, predates Judaism, into Sumer. Hence, it is they who have taken our name.
The power that lies within the soul of a Theistic Satanist is one of the most primordial that can be found, as the ancients will, and the power of.mankinds original defender, Satan, is tied into it. The empowering the individual with a power not found within the mainstream. It takes time, and dedication to tap this power, but is indeed worth the effort.
Following the deity that freed mankind from slavery gives the Theistic Satanist a sense of pride in the face of danger, courage on the eve of destruction, and hope in the darkest hours.. its strength has been felt by those of all other paths, and has existed the Infernal Wrath of Satan on many an unassuming enemy.. leaving them destroyed completely.. and nothing can be done to stop it.you
I have personally seen the power of Satan reach through the so called power weilded by the Christian god.. lthey have no strength, and I have taken priests down in the past and recently, with the mere thought of their demise, they are visited by demonic warriors.. and no crucifix has saved one of them yet.
Just recently I helped a young lady whose parents decided that her being invloved with the occult had to go. While I personally had no contact with the woman, those thay did have contact with her and me, were able to relay messages to her on how to withstand the brutal brainwashing used by the catholics. Spiritual warfare is not exclusively set aside for the christians to use, as the Theistic Satanist is even more prepared and armed for such battles.
The community of Theistic Satanism however, does not reflect this strength however, as it is rife with stupidity and fraud. There is a psychotic person trying to start some maniacal cult.. All the while, the real efforts, such as the OTD amd TOTS become muddled in drawn out skirmishes with inner retards and morons…
The Ancients would be ashamed of our use of the deities and their power against one another… However this seems to be all that many are capable of. The eternal power of the Dark King must be respected, lest He choose to.abandon those claiming to be real.
Closing Thoughts
We live in a time of growth and turmoil.. the stage is being set for a great movement within Satanism, and more precisely Theistic Satanism… The OTD is poised to lead the charge, but the will of the people has to match that of Satan, lest we be drawn down in a hail of inner rifts and fighting.
I also want to give a word to my growing number of supporters, including those down in New Mexico… A clan of friends that are considered allies of the Order and the Deity. Especially one special one…
Infernal Blessings to all who pass this way.. and receive them with an open heart and mind.
Hail Satan!
Hail the Dragon!
De ortu populi Satanae!
AGM James L. Nicholson II
Order of the Dragon
I am currently working on a completely educational project, to supplement my work on Satanipedia, which has been overtaken by spam and insane people since my lack of full internet access came upon me.
This coming project will present information of a purely informative point of view, as well as rituals, tools and etc. There will be no commentary on any issues within the community, as they are to be saved for this site and the Satanic Liberation Front, along with another project in the works.
The Goal
The goal, is to present information that people are searching for, without them having to visit the sites of those whom are tainted within our community, and attempt to control it – while not being part of our path at all. It will not slam anyone, or anything, just present information and knowledge.
I look forward to working on this project…
Hail Satan!
Hail The Dragon!
AGM James L. Nicholson II
Infernal High Priest
Satan, the ruler of the Darkness beckons, and very few seem to truly hear or see this. Granted there are those who play a good part, taking the time to join the Church of Satan, wear a pentagram and say ."Hail Satan", but what are they really doing? Are they doing such to be cool or rebellious? Are they taking the time to look at the basics of Satanism as a whole? Typically the answer to this, for most people in our community would be a resounding NO.
Before you accuse me of saying that someone is not a Satanist, pay attention to what I am truly saying….. Not just what you want to hear.
Satanism and You
Satanism has a very unique quality when left undisturbed by morons… It is the most individualistic paths in the world today, second only to atheism. There are even Satanists who me are more atheist than Satanic. Stemming from the Propaganda that forces children to go to the local indoctrination camp (aka Christian schools and etc) we see that Satanism has been used to describe everything from witchcraft to paganism. This, while correct by flawed biblical nonsense, is incorrect when looking at Satanism from within the path itself.
Granted, we use withcraft, and other tab boo occult arts,but not everyone who uses such are Satanists or closely related to one either.
The Christian bible makes it very clear that anything not of "god" is of Satan. This wide blanket is more than enough to establish our path as unique and isolated. This causes more problems than needed for those in our community without any help whatsoever.
Satanism is essentially the scape goat for everything that is wrong in the world today.
While there are a small minority of idiots who enjoy such negativity, the vast majority if people in our community do not.
Satanism should be something that we choose without any form of stupid advertisement, as that is an offense to the master. We choose to be what we wish, based on our own spiritual path.
The Satanic Atheistic Current
Beneath the talk of Dark Lords, and great hellish beings, there is always a shred of doubt. Doubt that these creatures exist beyond what humanity makes them to be. Essentially making humanity the god, and everything else a delusion.
Before you label me an atheist, think about this. Why would an all powerful entity, considered to be capable of almost everything and anything, be concerned with specs like us?
Even at our strongest and most enlightened we are pitiful little apes with no more common sense than a flea. We still suffer from over inflated egos, delude ourselves into thinking we are kings and queens of some ancient empire.
Humanity has a giant flaw, and that is pride. We gain power and become as corrupt as those we seek to oppose. I have seen this recently in our community, as someone who had been defending that which is right became just as totalitarian as he whom he despised. This is humanities curse, and these un Satanic fools are too deluded to see this.
Parting Thoughts
One key to success is humility in the face if ignorance. I have made mistakes in the past and have admitted to such. I am not perfect, however there are some who need to take a look in the mirror before pointing a finger at me.
I am no king, and really neither are you. We are all equals, and those who are leaders in our community are to be no better than those who choose to follow them. It is not Satanic to be a dictator, as that us what Christians search for…. The tyrannical priest to feed the sheep.
I may have my flaws, but so do you. When you remember thus, perhaps you may gain back the favor you have list with Satan, and even the community.
Hail Satan!
De Ortu Populi Satanae!
James L. Nicholson II
Temple Of Theistic Satanism
Order of The Dragon
This question seems to only recently need be asked, however it is sad to say that it does indeed need to be answered.
Perhaps, it is easy to say one line in response to this, however where would the problem be solved? Wound anyone learn anything? The answer to this, would be no where, and NO.
Most websites dedicated to Witchcraft, or any other form of the occult, contain a area dedicated to tools that one can use for rituals, spells, or other actions or effects. This will be no different, however some may be more strict in their requirement of you to have certain objects and items for specific uses. This will not be as such, and will be written with as many suggestions, and also an opinion or two to help you make better choices based up on your situation, need, and ability.
The Altar, one of the most sought for items at the beginning of ones path, is actually one of the easiest to gain. The Altar, the focal point for many in their rituals and workings, is something of a misnomer in its importance, and sometimes looked at with a little more reverence than it is indeed due. This listing will not be just about an altar, or what you should do to get one – but rather help you in your quest to evolve in the path you have chosen –
Regardless of what that may be –
The Altar, is used in the activities of many of not only The Satanic Bible's different rituals, but also some written about by other occult authors such as Konstantinos, and others. Although many have written about it vaguely, merely stating that you should have a certain set up of candles at least, and maybe some symbols relevant to your choosing – they are still described as a ornate symbol of your devotion, and can become that in time and through much effort.
The Altar serves not only as a place to hold your ritual items, symbols, and other tools – it also functions as a focal point of your Magical, Spiritual, and mental energy – from all of the power you invest in it, the workings you perform on or near it, and the willpower you imbue onto it. IT can become symbolic of your strength, and a place of great energy and power – whether you are a Spiritual, Theistic, or LaVeryan Satanist – it is someplace that you will be close to – even when you are far away from it.
There are many opinions on the set up, and design of what a Satanic Altar should look like. The Satanic Bible, suggested that the Satanic altar should be a naked woman whenever possible, and that this was to represent the carnal roots of Satanism, and the idea that the religion of man had made our own carnal desires sinful. This is in line, with LaVeyan Satanism, which is Atheistic in nature, and indulgent in action.
Another description, on if a woman is not available, or impractical for the Altar, then a special Trapezoidal altar may be used for ritual work. Although this is yet another possibility, I am unsure if the average Satanist will be able to come up with, or make, an altar of such shape and recommended requirements.
Should you not be able to accommodate the above suggestions, this is not the end of all hope for the prospect of your having a Satanic Altar. Other Occult paths have similarities in the respect of an Altar – some having ornate suggestions involving Crystals, or other items, however the set up of your altar is completely up to you.
Below are some ideas that may get you started on a path to a functioning altar if that is your wish –
Although you may think of an altar as a large stone or heavy wooden structure, that looks as if it was carved from an ancient tree or mountain, an average table no bigger than a nightstand or card table can function just as well. The average coffee table can work as well, unless your rituals are performed in more of a standing posture than that of sitting or kneeling. If you are one whom likes to do your rituals and workings more from the standing posture, you may be able to find a drafting table. They come in a variety of sizes and designs, ranging from elaborate to self built plywood set ups. You do not have to buy any, nor am I advertising for the website, but some ideas can be found HERE.
Perhaps you now have a table that you have decided to make your altar – lets now stop thinking of it as a 'table' and from henceforth only call it your altar. (This will help in the charging of it with magic and spiritual energy, as you are already associating it with power and ritual) As you look at your altar, look at the design of it, the colors and the markings. PErhaps it has some sort of damage on its surface that makes it not as appealing to look at as you would hope – or perhaps it is a brand new item you purchased or built yourself – regardless of its age, or condition, take in the entire look of it, and decide what you feel or wish it to look like. Perhaps you wish to see it draped in a long black cloth, or another color you find empowering – regardless of your preferences, it is very simple to do this without spending a lot of money – if you need to at all.
Most towns or cities, have an arts and crafts store within them, and these stores often have a large section of fabric that can be purchased for a fairly reasonable prices. (To decide what you truly want, you may have to look around at the selection, and then decide based on what you feel is appropriate as well as cost effective for you) Purchasing the fabric direct, is much cheaper than ordering from an occult store or other source. These covers, can then be modified through embroidery (if you know how, or have a shop in your area that is willing to do it for you) or staining to have the symbolism and design that you truly want – and then you have the ability to have much more power in the altar – as you had a hand in its very creation. You can use any symbols you feel empowered by, whether it be a serpent, baphomet, pentagram or other symbol. The Sword – When reading The Satanic Bible, one sees in the ritual descriptions and ideas the use of a sword – the symbol of might and power for thousands of years. This item, although a treasure coveted by most if not all Satanist's, is not a necessity – and should not be taken as such.
Use of a sword, is to symbolize might, and function as a way to focus the energy of ones magic, will, or used as charged with the power of Satan (or other Infernal Deity of choice). When starting out to set up ones Altar, it is not required to have a sword, and if you are not 18, it may even be illegal for you to posses one, let alone own one.If you are unable to purchase or posses a sword, either because of you age, local laws, finances, or unavailability in your area, then you may find an alternative. You can use a staff, wand, or even finger armor. Regardless of your choice, the item can be used in the place of a sword, and can be just as effective, even if not as fancy.
NOTE: Check you local laws before trying to purchase a sword of any kind, regardless of your age – some localities may restrict the type or size of the sword, and even the age required to own/posses one. The Temple of Theistic Satanism does not condone breaking any law in order to obtain a sword.
In many different books, rituals, and other websites, you can see mention of the use of a dagger – or Athame, in rituals and magical workings. This is something that can be looked at as similar to the sword in its uses, although some writings may claim that they are even used for drawing blood.
If you do not have the ability to purchase a full fledged athame, or dagger – you can use the same principle as mentioned in regards to the sword – If you are able to acquire a hunting knife, (depending on your situation, this may be easier than a sword) you by all intents and purposes can use a hunting knife. In such a case, I would not use the hunting knife for hunting once you begin its life as an athame, however this is just my opinion on the reverence of the ritual tools.
NOTE: If you are looking for an athame in regards to using your own blood in a ritual or working of any kind, I would personally NOT recommend using an athame. Instead, I would recommend a clean and disinfected razor, OR needle. The reason is because despite Christian opinion, you DO NOT need large amounts of blood, and technically you do not need any at all. It is a personal preference to use such – even if a spell requires such for a part of yourself to be mixed into the working, you may even use your own spit in place of the blood. It is not the dark ages any more, and we now know that the blood is just that – blood – it is not a mystical liquid. DRAW BLOOD AT YOUR OWN RISK – DO NOT claim to be representative of Satanism or the Occult, and do not be surprised if you are under age and get sent to a doctor for such practices. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!
In every aspect of occult information, whether it be on your altar, or spread around your home/room, candles are mentioned almost constantly. As you may know, there are many different types of candles, some big some small – ornate candles with a Baphomet carved into it, or otherwise ordinary candles. The type of candle you choose to use is completely up to you, and the colors are almost as flexible.
Within Satanism, and more broadly the Occult in general, black candles have been popularly associated with most workings, (perhaps more so in Satanism than the occult) due to their symbolism and power. The color black, is typically associated with strength, protection and the dark energy of the Black Flame, but not evil. Using black candles is one way to bring more power into your workings, but it is not the only powerful color you can use.
Red, is also a powerful color, being a symbol not only of fire (as all candles technically are as they are used through fire anyway) but also a symbol of raw energy, and in times of necessity, anger. Red can also be used to foment strength, as well as protection.
The rest of your choices are up to you – as there may be another color you wish to use, such as purple for its psychic properties, or silver for its mental properties. You can use as many or as little candles as you wish – make them yourself, or otherwise. Black candles can sometimes be difficult to come across, as the majority of people will see them as unnecessary and either not want them sold nearby, or will not sell them in their stores. It can be touch and go when looking for such things, and even finding an Occult supply shop can be an arduous task.
Symbols can be the most heavily debated part of ones altar or ritual area. There are almost as many occult symbols as their are occult practitioners, ranging from general symbols like the Pentagram or Pentacle, to sigils and personally designed seals. These can be significant for their designated purposes, meant for certain rituals, or open certain doorways – however whatever the case may be, some are merely chosen based upon the personal selection of the individual.
The Satanist, is most often associated with the upside down star within a circle, and often containing a goats head within the star. This is known as the Sigil of Baphomet, when it contains the Hebrew script for Leviathan within a ring around it. Although it can be used without the lettering, the principle design is the same. Some, do not use the symbol as such, and settle for a mere Pentagram, which is the upside down star within a circle.
A pentagram, is a five point star, with the single point turned down, and the two bottom points turned up within a circle. This has been described as being defiant as horns jutting up towards the heavens, and as a symbol of bringing the power of the cosmos/universe down to mankind. I personally prefer the second description, as it fits with my path – however the choice is yours on how you see the symbol.
A pentacle, is a five point star, in the upright position, also within a circle. Most often associated with Paganism, or more frequently Wicca, it has been described as the opposite of the Pentagram, and also symbolic of the goddess by some people. Regardless of the description by different people, I have used this symbol to represent the sending of power/energy away or to an entity or deity. (Note: This is not to say that a deity would need my own energy, however I personally feel that it is something that I should do, and it is not required or deemed necessary for everyone) Using a pentacle as such does not mean you are NOT a Satanist, and it is free to be used at your discretion, or not at all.
A common theme of the star, is its symbolism of knowledge and power – as well as representing the elements, as well as the Crown Princes of Hell (as per The Satanic Bible) or other deities/entities. Another use of the pentagram or pentacle is in banishing rituals, blessings, invocations/evocations, and other activities. They can be used to bring protection or destruction, as well as open a doorway or seal one shut. They are a powerful item, and something that I recommend each and every Satanist (and occultist for that matter) have in some form or another.
The pentagram/pentacle can also be used a jewelry, decoration, and other things of the sort. They are typically recognizable by most within the general public as 'our symbol', and for the public to see them worn proudly is a small way to gain more respect. As jewelry, they can also double as charms, that we have charged with the power of our magic, Satan (or other Infernal Deity or Deity of choice) to increase our abilities inside, and outside the ritual area.
While this is by no means an all inclusive list of the tools and items one can have around and upon the altar – it is some suggestions that you can take and use as you see fit. Whether you wish to include a gong, or bell, a skull or snake, the complete design and layout is totally up to you, Some people include incense burners, cauldrons and even dark mirrors – they all contribute to the personal thoughts, beliefs, paths and preferences of the practitioner.
This section covers items that may or may not be included around your altar. These are items you may use during, before, or after your spells and workings. The reason these are as such, is because the magical power that one holds, and the activities that one performs, are just as important as those performed on or near your altar. Magic and the power of Satan is not tied to your altar, nor your ritual area – these are just special places where this energy can be focused.
Magic garb, is something that one wears during rituals and other magical activity. Perhaps you have a cloak that you use during meditation or ritual, this can also be worn outside of such actions for the benefit of the practitioner.
The Satanic Bible indicates that a Satanist should wear a black hooded robe, inside the ritual chamber – (it also implies that women should dress provocatively when at all possible.) regardless of the source of your information, a black hooded robe or cape is something that most Satanists look to have, and use for such purposes. These can also be charged with a protective energy, and can be worn outside of your rituals, and other times.
There are other colors (as mentioned under Candles above) that represent different energy and ability – so your cape or robe can reflect these as well. Perhaps you do not have access to a cape or robe, but you are able to come into a trench coat or other black (or the color of your choice) apparel that you wish to use in the above mentioned manner.. This is indeed acceptable, as it is not necessarily about the actual clothes you wear, but what is in them. You and the power they contain is what is most important.
In day to day life, some think that a Satanist should always wear black, or imitate Goth Pop Culture. While there is nothing wrong with these philosophies, it is not a requirement. A Satanist can dress however they deem appropriate, and what ever is comfortable for them. You should never be afraid to show who or what you are, when it is safe enough to do so.
The journal, spell book, and outlet for the Satanic/Occult mind, is something that most people within the community should posses. Some have said that such a book is secret and only to be used and viewed by its owner, and others have said it can be the opposite. I find this to be personal preference, as it can be just as powerful either way.
They can be used to chronicle the rituals of the practitioner, the spells that one has written – even the Satanic or Occult musings that one may have. It is a special item, that can give more power to your workings, as well as help you maintain an organized pattern in your actions and workings. They are optional, but many people like to keep such a record.
There are many items that one can use, and adapt to their own purposes. There is no set requirement of what one should use, and no one can say that their opinion on what can be used is more important than another. It is all up to the person to decide what they wish to use.
You may, in the course of your journey and searches find certain spells and rituals that are written in such a way that they require some things you may not have – perhaps a certain form of herb or wood that represents something in particular, and this is normal. However, there is nothing set in stone saying that you MUST have these items.
The typical occult store may have generally all of the crystals, stones, herbs, incenses or other things you may need, however they are not always necessary.
In magic, there is sometimes too much significance placed on 'stuff' rather than the power itself. An item can be charged with energy, or set aside for certain uses, or even assigned certain properties without it being a specific item. Sometimes, the act of associating an item with a certain property, or benefit, is enough to endow it with that property.
For example, let us say that you need a lucky coin or other item for a certain objective or outcome – this is simple to accomplish, as all you need to do is come up with the item you wish to use, and then dedicate it, either through meditating on it, or even performing a small ritual with it. Some people have had success just determining it to be for its certain purpose, and that having the necessary power for it.
You may come across a spell asking for pictures of items or people, drawings, or certain types of paper, herbs or other things. The best way to handle these situations, is to get the closest you can find to what is recommended. You may be able to get the exact request, but if not you can perform the same spell or ritual without much modification. Always remember that it is the magic and power behind the spell and ritual – not just the stuff you use in it. A Final Note
Whether you are invoking a spirit or casting a spell, you do not have to take everything that someone says as the best way to accomplish your goals. Whether they claim to be the best magician in the world, the most powerful wizard, or endowed with power from Satan Himself, always remember that any thing is possible for almost anyone who attempts to try hard enough.
When someone claims that Satan has chosen them to be the 'best of the best', always remember that Satan does not play favorites, and He empowers those who are loyal and devout to Him. Take your time, and be vigilant. Use your imagination and some common sense along the way, and you will become a veteran at the Dark Arts, and the Black Flame will burn just as strong within you, as in me.
De Ortu Populi Satanae!
James L. Nicholson II
Temple of Theistic Satanism
The Order of The Dragon
The title in and of itself should evoke an immediate sense of revulsion for this idea — Seriously, who in their right mind would mix the two?
Before I continue with this article, let me state this much – I am not a scientist. I do not claim to be a expert on the Multi verse Theory, but it is something I am learning. The title I am choosing fort this blog, is because in my opinion it DOES destroy monotheism, as it makes the universe much more fluid and flexible, making it impossible for the rigid views of 99% of the monotheistic community. Even including Creationist Satanists. These theories actually provide a way to explain our existence, and this is something that science has been searching for since its birth.
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By: Student Name Student Name First things first. Enter your name on this slide, then rename and save it. Include your period number, name, and description, for example, "3–YourName–Weather". W e a t h e r , C l i Important – Before You Begin Disable Auto Correct for Inserted Objects To ensure that pictures and other information are inserted correctly into your presentation you must disable the AutoCorrect for inserted objects. Not doing this will prevent your slideshow from displaying properly. Here's how… Open PowerPoint In the Menu Bar select Tools Select Auto Correct Options Select the Auto Format as you Type tab Uncheck the Automatic Layout for Inserted Objects box Click OK Q: How do I view my slideshow Q. Why does pasting Q. How do I follow without having to start from the information into the the hyperlinks in beginning? table cause it to resize the slideshow? A. Click here to and look terrible? launch your slideshow from A. Don't cut and paste into A. Right click on the the current slide. the table, especially into link and select the weather summary "Open Hyperlink" box. The formatting of – the link will the original text can open in a new cause problems. You Internet Explorer should enter the window. information by hand. About the photos you will use: Depending on how you obtain your photos for the slideshow they may need to be resized, cropped or otherwise edited. A good starting size is 400 x 300 (pixels). Since many digital cameras take pictures with large sizes, not resizing the pictures can cause your slideshow to quickly become very large in file size. Ask your teacher if you need help. Web Cam Users – The image has already been formatted for you, just copy and paste it into the slideshow. B e f o r e Getting Started – "What Do We Do?" There are two main tasks each day: 1) Entering weather information for the day. The weather data comes from… - A school based weather website (or possibly other websites) - The weather station and/or WeatherLink software - Your own observations 2) Completing an additional learning activity. - A summary of each activity is listed for each day - Your responses are entered directly into this slideshow, no other paper or sheets are required. - If you complete the activity for a specific day, you can move on to the next activity. The next page shows a sample of what each weather entry will look like. Observation #0 Wednesday Nov. 29, 2006 7:41 am 4:44 pm 4.5 ºC 0.3 mm 91 % 11.3 Km/h 1023.6 hPa SW 2.1ºC 3.2 ºC Nimbostratus Overcast Increasing clouds and warmer. Precipitation possible within 24 to 48 hours. Understanding This Page – On this page you will enter the information from the weather station or weather website. You will also enter the day/date, sunrise and sunset times as well as a weather picture for the day. You will examine the picture and comment on the cloud type and cloud cover shown. Note that while precipitation may be in the form of rain, snow, hail, sleet, etc., many weather stations measure precipitation as a liquid, so you may be looking for "Today"s Rain" as the name of the measurement given. To Enter Information – Click inside each box and add your information. You will also answer questions and provide other information in this part of the page. W e a t h e r S Review the previous slides if you are unsure about what to do. As you enter your information, do not change the background elements of the slideshow (such as the slide backgrounds and colour scheme). Observation #1 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC Enter this on Day 2 Enter this on Day 2 --- Activity #1 – Introduction to Weather, Climate & Meteorology Objectives… Learn how to collect information from the Weather Station Console Develop an understanding of the topic "weather" Practice entering information into the slideshow Key Terms… Weather / Climate / Meteorology W e a t h e r S Activity #1 – Introduction to Weather, Climate & Meteorology Directions: Explore the links at the bottom of the page to find the answers to the questions. To enter your answer click after the question and start typing. Don't just cut and paste… use your own words. The red stars () indicate sites which may be particularly useful for today's activities. Part 1.1 – What is Weather? (2) Note: Answer: This module makes use of external websites. Part 1.2 – What is the difference between Climate and Weather? (3) These can change Answer: without notice or be taken offline. You Part 1.3 – What is Meteorology? (2) may need to find Answer: other sites to answer questions. Check with Part 1.4 – Try this simulation of the Weather Station your console. Depending on how you are entering your teacher if you need weather information, it may be essential to your work. help. Encarta Online Part 1.5 – Now that you've seen how the console works, Encyclopedia.com find and enter the information from your console into the CBC Forces of Nature slideshow. You will learn more about what each of these Jetstream Weather School measurements mean as the module progresses. Meteorological Service of Canada Observation #2 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #2 – Clouds Objectives… Learn about different types of clouds Develop ability to identify cloud types Understand how clouds are named Make connections between cloud cover and weather conditions Key Terms… Cloud / Atmosphere / Cloud Cover / Cirrus / Stratus / Cumulous / Nimbus… W e a t h e r S Cloud Cover Summary Activity #2 - Clouds Portion of Sky Cloud Cover Clouds are an important part of weather. The type and amount of Obscured Description cloud cover can give an indication of what weather to expect. Your Unable to tell Obscured daily cloud photo and interpretation of it are important. No Clouds None Part 2.1 – Each day you will compare the picture you have taken to Less than 10% Low the pictures of clouds found on the Globe website, other websites or 10% - 25% Isolated possibly from a cloud poster found on a wall nearby. The following activities will help you in your interpretation of both Cloud Type and 25% - 50% Scattered Cloud Cover. Your answer could indicate multiple types of clouds, no 50% - 90% Broken clouds or an obscured view of the sky (because of fog for example). 90%+ Overcast If you get confused, review the Part 2.2 – Go to the Globe Video page and watch the "Cloud Cover cloud Cover and Type video. and Cloud Type" video. Part 2.3 – Take a tour of the Globe Cloud Types and then try the cloud quiz. Note: Your mark for cloud identification and cloud cover types will be based on your daily entry. Paying attention here will make that task easier. Part 2.4 – Now that you know more about cloud types and cloud cover, go back to your picture for both Day 1 and Day 2. Fill in the Cloud Type and Cloud Cover sections. You can look at the wall poster or the Globe resources if you need to review. Wikipedia Encarta Online A Note about the Globe Site: Globe is a program for schools to record and Jetstream Weather School submit information collected about a wide range of environmental topics. You can disregard the information about how to report your data. The Weather Globe Atmosphere Chapter Station will help you collect your information. Also, while the Globe videos you Weather Doctor's Cloud Atlas will watch feature younger students, the information is still relevant to you and your learning. Meteorological Service of Canada Observation #3 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #3 – The Atmosphere Objectives… Determine the composition of the Atmosphere Find out "where" in the atmosphere weather occurs Examine the role of the sun in weather Key Terms… Atmosphere / Energy Balance / Albedo / Average Surface Temperature / Troposphere / Stratosphere / Sun Activity #3 – The Atmosphere Directions – Use the Jetstream site to find the answers to most of these questions. Part 3.1 – What are the main elements which make up the atmosphere? (3) Answer: Part 3.2 – In which "sphere" of the atmosphere does most weather occur? (1) Answer: Part 3.3 – Clouds can slow the rate at which the Earth loses heat. How does this happen? (3) Answer: Part 3.4 – What is meant by the phrase, "all weather comes from the sun"? Is it a true statement? Check some sources on the internet to find the answers. (3) Answer: Part 3.5 – "The Earth gives off as much energy as it takes in from the sun." What evidence is there that this statement is true? (Hint… the answer is on this page… think about it. (3) Answer: Part 3.6 – Don't forget, Jetstream has an Atmosphere Quiz. BBC Weather / Encarta Online / Encyclopedia.com / Jetstream / MSC Observation #4 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #4 – Temperature, Pressure and Humidity Objectives… Examine the effects of extreme high and low temperatures Determine the role of temperature in weather prediction Explore the importance of air pressure in weather prediction Key Terms… Atmospheric Pressure / Humidex / Windchill / Humidity / Temperature Activity #4 – Temperature, Pressure and Humidity In addition to complaining about rain and snow, people often describe the weather as "too hot," "too cold," or "too humid." The combination of temperature and humidity, along with wind conditions and other factors can have a big influence on how we perceive the weather. Part 4.1 – What is temperature? What does it measure? (3) Answer: Part 4.2 – What role does atmospheric pressure play in determining the weather? What kind of weather is generally predicted when "the barometer is falling"? (3) Answer: Part 4.3 – Why is the combination of high heat and humidity particularly dangerous to a person's health? What precautions should people take in such conditions? (3) Answer: Part 4.4 – How does wind chill effect non-living things? (3) Answer: Encarta Online MSC - Humidity Encyclopedia.com Part 4.5 – Don't forget, Jetstream has an Atmosphere Quiz. MSC – Windchill Program Note though that not all the questions are about this topic. Jetstream Weather School Observation #5 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #5 – Precipitation Objectives… Examine the role of precipitation in the Water Cycle Determine annual rainfall worldwide Understand how Probability of Precipitation is calculated and used in weather forecasting Key Terms… Probability of Precipitation / Rain / Hail / Sleet / Snow / Freezing Rain / Water Cycle Activity #5 - Precipitation Hail, rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow are all ways that accumulated moisture can fall to the ground. Knowing what precipitation is, how it forms, and how each type is different is an important part of understanding the weather. Part 5.1 – What causes precipitation? What conditions are necessary for precipitation to occur? (3) Answer: Part 5.2 – How is precipitation an important part of the Water Cycle? Is precipitation necessary for the survival of life on earth? In other words, do we need rain (and snow…) to live? (3) Answer: Part 5.3 – Typical weather forecasts will give a probability of precipitation (pop or POP). What does this number indicate? How is it expressed? Give an example. (3) Answer: Part 5.4 – How much precipitation falls to the earth in a typical year? Hint: Look first on the BBC site. (1) Wikipedia Answer: WeatherWorld2010 BBC Weather Wise Jetstream Weather School MSC Interpreting Forecasts Observation #6 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #6 – Fronts and Weather Systems Objectives… Examine the role of Fronts and Pressure Systems in patterns of weather. Interpret a weather diagram Understand how air masses move and interact. Key Terms… Front / Jetstream / High Pressure System / Low Pressure System / Air Mass W e a t h e r S Activity #6 – Fronts and Weather Systems Many of the weather patterns we experience are brought on by large masses of air called fronts. As these winds circulate, they bring and create patterns of weather. By understanding fronts and other weather systems, such as jet streams, we can better predict and understand weather. Part 6.1 – Check out the North American Weather Systems from Environment Canada and copy the map of North America onto this page (replace the sample image). (3) Part 6.2 – What is the jets tream (the effect, not the website)? How does it impact on weather systems? (3) Answer: Part 6.3 – In general, what kinds of weather are typically associated with the following types of weather fronts? Your answer will be worded simply. Check online forecasts for examples. (3) Cold Front: Warm Front: Stationary Front: Part 6.4 – Based on the weather map you inserted above, make educated observations about the relationships you see between high and low systems, jet stream, temperature and precipitation. (3) Answer: Wikipedia / Encarta Online / WeatherWorld2010 / Jetstream / MSC Observation #7 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #7 – UV Index Objectives… Learn about the UV Index Find out about ways to stay safe in the sun Interpret UV readings and make observations Key Terms… UV Index / Minutes to Burn 7 y a D – y Activity #7 – UV Index Part 7.1 – Briefly define/explain the following terms and phrases. (3) UV Index: Time to burn: Melanin: Part 7.2 – Check out the UV Index Map of Canada. Provide the following information. (3) UV Index for New Brunswick: Highest UV number and location: Lowest UV number and location: Part 7.3 – What factors determine the UV Index? What do the numbers indicate? (3) Answer: Part 7.4 – Why is the UV Index important? What does it tell us? How should it impact on our activities? (3) Answer: Part 7.5 – Try some of these games to test your knowledge. Have Fun. Weather Network / Jetstream Weather School Severe Weather Watcher's Handbook Observation #8 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #8 – Extreme Weather Objectives… Examine different levels of threat posed by weather conditions Find out how to determine if your area is at risk for extreme weather Explore some different types of extreme weather and their implications Key Terms… Weather Watch / Weather Advisory / Hurricane / Blizzard / Tornado / Flood W e a t h e r Activity #8 – Extreme Weather Part 8.1 – When the need arises, Weather Warnings are issued to warn Canadians about severe weather conditions. Look for a weather warning or watch and describe it here. (3) Answer: Weather Warning Categories Warning Watch Ended Warning or Watch Part 8.2 – What is the difference between a Warning, Watch and Advisory? (3) No Warning or Watch Answer: No forecast Service Part 8.3 – Visit the Canadian Hurricane Centre to learn about hurricanes. Then, explain what hurricanes are and how they form. Remember to use your own wording. (3) Answer: Part 8.4 – Read about the Natural Hazards of Canada. Which do you think is the most likely to impact your community? Why? (2) Answer: CBC Forces of Nature Severe Weather Watcher's Handbook Observation #9 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #9 – Preparing for Weather Emergencies Objectives… Find out how governments keep people informed with Weather Radio Evaluate different options for surviving during a winter power outage Key Terms… Weather Radio / Precaution / Emergency Survival Kit Activity #9 – Preparing for Weather Emergencies Part 9.1 – Weather Radio is one way Canadians can stay informed about weather emergencies. Check out the Weather Radio site and answer these questions. (If this site is unavailable try another.) A) What is the purpose of Weather Radio? (2) Answer: B) Where is the nearest Weather Radio transmitter located? (1) Answer: C) What is its frequency? (1) Answer: Part 9.2 – Winter power failures are not uncommon during New Brunswick winters. What are five key steps you can take to keep you and your family safe and comfortable during an outage? (5) #1: #2: #3: #4: #5: Part 9.3 – Prepare your emergency survival kit. Decide what items you would need to put in it to cope with emergencies year round. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness can help. (6) Year Round Items: Items especially for Winter: Items especially for Summer: Observation #10 Day Date --am --pm --ºC --mm --% --Km/h --hPa --- --ºC --ºC --- --- --- Activity #10 – Careers in Weather Objectives… Explore a variety of careers in weather and meteorology Examine additional related careers; people who work with meteorologists Determine what courses are needed to pursue post secondary studies of weather Identify and locate weather schools in Atlantic Canada Activity #10 – Careers in Weather Directions: Use the internet and/or other resources (e.g. Choices) to research these questions. Part 10.1 – Go Behind the Scenes at the Weather Channel to learn about the many different jobs that are involved with putting the weather on TV. Part 10.2 – What qualifications would a person need to be a "TV weather person"? What kind of education, training or special skills would they need? (3) Answer: Part 10.3 – Where in Canada could you study to become a meteorologist? 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Clara's Birth Story
It's nearly a year late (I can't believe I'm going to be the mother of a one year old in three short weeks). And the reason for the delay is simple. Thinking / typing / talking about the day that Clara was born still scares the pants off of me. Even 11+ months later. This little lady made quite the dramatic entrance.
Yup, the day that Clara came into the world was the most amazing life-changing day of my existence, but it was easily also the single most terrifying one. I've mentioned some details a few times in comments on other Clara-related posts (many readers wanted to know all about the bean's birth right away) but I think now that she's almost a year old I've processed that day enough to really share it fully with the interweb. By no means am I over it (don't really know if I ever will be), but I can talk about it now without crying. So that's a start, right? A few friends of mine have actually recommend that I write this post as part of the whole healing process (a lot of the posts that we write are actually for our own benefit since this is just an online diary to document our lives for our own selfish purposes, haha). So I thought it made sense. I know that how Clara came into the world will affect future pregnancies and how nervous/anxious/wary/afraid I'll be if any of the same complications pop up again, so perhaps talking about it after processing it for almost a year might help me come to terms with it a bit more. So here it goes (deep breaths, deep breaths).
I had an amazing low risk fabulous pregnancy. No high blood pressure. No weird pains. Over 100 days of morning sickness (yes I counted) but that's to be expected. Or at least tolerated in the name of baking a human. Other than that (and once that ended) it was amazeballs as my girl Bethenny Frankel would say. I felt great. I loved feeling my little bean kicking around in there. I basked in the glory of being prego. I told John I could do it ten more times. Life was good.
My tiny 4'11" mom had two natural (and very fast) child births, so I had high hopes of a normal (if not very quickly progressing) delivery. Maybe without drugs, and maybe with them. I wasn't going into it with any strong feelings either way, but I had taken some classes on pain management and learned about The Bradley Method so I was actually feeling very bring-it-on by the end. Either way I kept telling myself "in the end the baby will be out and I'll get to meet her, so no fear is allowed – it's going to be a happy day – with drugs or without them. No pressure. Just try to go with the flow and relax." I had orders to "run, don't walk" to the hospital if I had any signs of labor (my mother had me in four hours and my brother within two) so that had me a little on edge, but the only thing I worried about was having the baby at home or in the car since I feared it would all happen really fast because that runs in the family.
John was working downtown at the time and I was at home without a car (we're a one car family, so he'd take the car during the day and after he came home we'd run any errands I needed to do). So admittedly the whole being at home without the car thing was kind of scary but I knew about fifty neighbors who volunteered to drive me to the hospital if things got crazy and John couldn't make it home to get me in time. The funny thing is that he answered his cell phone on the first half-a-ring for the last two weeks of my pregnancy, so I knew he was on high alert and was confident that he'd hightail it home in time (it was only a 15 minute drive).
I never felt a single contraction (not even Braxton Hicks) until the day I went into labor, but I knew I was dilated to a 3.5 at 39 weeks (yes I walked around at a 3.5 without going into labor with my first child, which I hear is really uncommon). Clara must have been holding onto the walls in there. So although I was still about a week "early," my doc said I was going to have the baby any second. Hence John being on high alert. Oh yeah and my belly looked like this. I was officially ready to pop.
I noticed on the morning of May 14th (it was a Friday) that I was having some pretty intense contractions. My first contractions ever (well that I felt). At first they were oddly irregular so I thought it was just prelabor (didn't even tell John because I didn't want him to get all crazy and come running home for a false alarm). But slowly they started to establish a pattern and by the time I started timing them they were just four minutes apart. And they were an 11 on the pain scale. I felt like my insides were ripping apart and my back was killing me. I called John who was out to lunch with all of his coworkers to celebrate his very last day at the office (he was resigning to come on full time as a dad/blogger) and told him to get the eff home. He laughed about how good my timing was because he was just finishing his burrito. I groan-cried in the middle of a contraction and he knew I meant business. So home he
came flew.
By the time we got to the hospital my contractions were already two minutes apart. I remember having a hard time even walking from the car to the door because they were just coming nonstop and they were bring-you-to-your-knees painful. I thought I might have a baby right there in the parking lot. They sent me straight into labor and delivery. As we waited for the doctor to arrive and check my progress my water broke in the hospital bed- but instead of being clear it was red. So much blood. Very scary. I didn't even see most of it (thanks to my giant belly and the sheet over my lower half) but John did along with my OB who happened to be in the room. John's face went white and the OB snapped into hyperdrive.
Immediately the room filled with frenzied nurses and doctors and they explained that I was having a placental abruption, which happens when the placenta has inexplicably detached from the uterine wall. This is very bad news before the baby is born. And it explains the feels-like-my-body-is-ripping-apart pain I'd been experiencing. It's an extremely dangerous complication for the baby (since they get their nourishment from the placenta and can go into shock and die) and the mother can hemorrhage (and can also die in cases of extreme bleeding). So it was a pretty dire situation all around (although nobody stopped to explain it, the look on the doctor and nurse's faces kind of said it all).
Within about a minute they had me in the OR and within three minutes they had sweet baby Clara out thanks to an amazingly fast emergency c-section. They saved her life by acting so fast.
It was a blur. All I remember was them running my gurney into the walls while turning corners in the hallway trying to get me into an ER as fast as possible. They looked panicked. And it scared the heck out of me. I didn't care about me or my body – just the baby. I remember screaming inside of my head "just cut her out of me, cut and I don't care if I feel pain or if I get hurt or if I have scars all over, just save her. Do it right here in the hallway if you have to." Of course my lips weren't moving. It was one of those out-of-body mind screams that nobody else can hear.
John suddenly wasn't with me. They just left him behind and ran with me down the hall calling up to get emergency doctors and nurses on hand since the main OR was already in use for a scheduled c-section. I remember people popping out of doorways saying "I'll help" and joining the frenzied mob and going over all of my stats (blood type, number of weeks prego, etc) while saying things like "baby in distress" and "profuse bleeding." I couldn't have created a scarier nightmare scenario in my head if I tried. Lots of people swarmed into the OR in the next thirty seconds. But no John. I could barely breathe at the thought of something going so wrong without him by my side. Once they had me fully prepped for surgery (which happened within less than a minute, they were so amazing) someone must have run off to get him.
I wish I could say it was thanks to me calling out for him but I was in shock so I couldn't talk or even move. I was frozen. It almost felt like I wasn't even there and I was watching it all happen to someone else on TV. John says he remembers standing in the hallway as everyone ran off with me. So freaked out and completely alone. Just waiting. That always makes me cry when I think about it. I didn't know it at the time because of the chaos, but someone had tossed scrubs at him when I was being wheeled out (he would need them since it had to be a sterile environment for the c-section) so he was just standing there in the hallway wearing his scrubs and waiting. And going crazy. Finally someone came out to retrieve him and he was allowed to come hold my hand right as they started to cut. I just stared at him. I was frozen. I didn't cry. I didn't talk. I was just in shock at how quickly everything was happening.
Once they opened me up they saw that not only was Clara in distress from the placental abruption, but the umbilical cord had somehow been pinched (which is called "cord prolapse") so she was without oxygen while fighting to make it through the abruption. I heard them toss out the word "cord prolapse" (they didn't have time to explain what was going on, so I learned the details later) but in my odd state of panic and shock I thought they were talking about someone else. I was the one with a placental abruption. The scariest page of my birth book at home. The one I didn't even read because it wouldn't happen to me because I didn't have high blood pressure or any of the other risk factors. My baby couldn't also be dealing with cord prolapse. How could that be? Who could be that unlucky? Then they said "she's not going to cry ok – don't wait for her to cry just try to stay calm and breathe slowly." That was when my heart broke and I started to cry. I guess I was crying for her.
I couldn't see anything thanks to the screen they threw up before cutting into me, but they were right. She didn't cry when they yanked her out with all of their might. All I remember was extreme pressure but no pain. Well, no physical pain. Emotional pain = off the charts. They had NICU specialists standing by, and when I heard them say "NICU" out loud that it was the first time I actually thought "what if this doesn't end the way I thought it always would? What if all those pep talks I gave myself about it being a happy day because "drugs or no drugs I would get to meet my sweet baby girl" weren't going to be true?
John later admitted that thought had hit him a lot earlier than it had hit me. He said he knew something was very wrong when he saw all the blood before they whisked me away. And when he was standing alone in the hallway after I got wheeled off to the OR he wondered if things were about to end badly. See why that visual of him in the hall makes me cry? It was just so surreal and terrifying. John later confessed that once he was allowed into the OR to hold my hand that he couldn't really watch as they pulled her out of me, even though he was much taller than the screen they had set up to block my view. Not because he was afraid of the blood or passing out, but because he didn't want to see our baby "not make it."
But after about one felt-like-eternity minute they got her to moan. Kind of like a kitty meowing. It was so soft and weak and just heart breaking. I remember thinking "I want her to cry so she's ok, but I don't want to hear her if she's not going to be ok because I'm falling in love already. I can't hear her moan and then fall silent- she has to start wailing. Right now!" But no dice. I remember thinking that all the silence felt so loud. Like it was almost deafening to listen so desperately for some sign of a cry. Clara got a 4 on her initial Apgar test, which we later heard is usually the lowest score you can get before permanent brain damage if things don't improve by the five minute Apgar retest. They didn't announce the time of birth or her weight very loudly or say anything like in the movies, you know like "it's a girl!" or "happy birthday!" or "what's her name?" and she didn't come lay on my chest. I still couldn't even see her thanks to the screen they had put up to block the surgery. They were all just working on this baby that I couldn't even see. My baby. And I just stared at John in a silent freeze, tears in my eyes but nothing coming out of my mouth. At some point after closing me up the doctor said "she's bleeding – she reopened, get over here" and half of the team ran back to work on me. My incision which had been sewn and stapled shut had reopened and I could hear from the doctors tone that it wasn't an ideal situation. But I still wasn't scared for me. In any other scenario it would have been intensely alarming, but I had a one track mind: the baby. I want to hear the baby cry.
It felt like five years went by (in reality it was less than five minutes) but slowly the people working on me thinned out and the people working on Clara seemed to start moving more casually and slower. As if it wasn't such an emergency anymore. I remember thinking "this is either a very good or a very bad sign." Thankfully, by her five minute Apgar test she pinked up, cried a glorious and spirited cry, and got a 9 (we later learned that the five minute Apgar retest is the most important and revealing one). They said that a 9 was as close to perfect as it gets and that even super healthy children rarely get 10s. And they told us that it was so great that she rebounded so well and was looking fantastic. She was a fighter for sure. They even let John go over and see her (I was still strapped down so I had to wait).
She wasn't out of the woods yet, but we didn't know that at the time, so we started to rejoice and John even took some video on the iPhone to bring back over to show to me since I hadn't even laid eyes on her yet (we were so lucky that the iPhone happened to be in John's pocket before all hell broke lose, otherwise we wouldn't have any documentation of Clara's birth at all). We later learned they were somehow testing her cord blood to see if she was without oxygen for so long that she sustained permanent brain damage. Only when the test came back all-clear (indicating that there were no worries of that) did the nurses and doctors really seem to relax.
Apparently infants who live after a placental abruption have a 40-50% chance of complications, which range from mild to severe (and sometimes mothers who survive end up with a hysterectomy to control the hemorrhaging). Only then did it start to sink in how lucky we really had been. And what a miracle our baby girl really is.
Finally, after what literally felt like days, they wrapped her up and brought her over to me. My arms were strapped down from the surgery, so John held her right near my head and I just stared at her in disbelief. I was still in shock, and bloated with fluids from the IV along with fear and disbelief and unconditional love.
What did I do to deserve such a happy ending? How would I have survived coming home empty handed to a beautiful nursery that I shared with the world while being so confident that I was guaranteed a cute little baby to put in that crib? Basically it was the scariest day of our lives, and I still ask why. Why me (in that annoying "poor me" way) and why me (in the "why-was-I-so-lucky-she-was-spared" way). But the main thing I feel is full. Of relief. Of gratitude. Of love for my little fighter. My little miracle. I'm SO THANKFUL that the doctors and nurses worked so quickly to come to her (and my) rescue. I'll never know for sure, but if another team had been on duty I don't know that I would have had the same outcome. They were just so on it. So invested and so amazing. And I can't even begin to think about what could have happened if I wasn't in the hospital when I started bleeding.
Other nurses and doctors in the hospital dropped in to see us for days just to tell us how lucky we were (news of our complications were apparently the talk of the hospital). We even had a friend on another floor (coincidentally she was there on the same day that I went into labor for a pre-term labor scare) who had overheard nurses and doctors talking about "that woman who had both a cord prolapse and a placental abruption at the same time but the baby actually survived." Only later did she find out that it was me they were talking about. I still get chills when I think about that. How lucky we were. How scary it was. And how gorgeous and amazing that little girl in my arms was. And still is.
So that's the story of the scariest/best day of our lives. Whew. No wonder we're obsessed with the girl.
As for if those complications are more likely to occur with any subsequent pregnancies, cord prolapse is totally random and can happen to anyone, so it doesn't become more likely if you've experienced it before (but it's rare, so if you're prego and reading this story know that my combination of complications were about as likely as winning the lottery). However, placental abruption is more likely to reoccur (around one in four women experience it again) and it can happen as early as around twenty weeks (when the baby isn't viable yet, which means the baby wouldn't make it). So it can be devastating and scary. I have strict orders to wait at least two full years between pregnancies to let everything heal up nice and strong, which probably means over three years between Clara and her younger brother or sister, assuming all goes well. I'm fine with the wait since I'm happy to just enjoy Clara for a while and take that time to continue to process the whole birth experience and build up my courage. But I'm sure when I'm pregnant again I'll be much less happy go lucky about it.
Which is really sad. John keeps begging me to let it be the same joyful and unabashedly exciting time as it was before. But I know myself. And I'll be on high alert. Searching for any signs or symptoms that something's wrong. And scared even if there aren't any signs of trouble (because there weren't any before I started feeling contractions with Clara- it just all came out of nowhere). I'm scared that I might even be afraid to get a nursery ready. You know, so as not to jinx things. So my plan is to know myself, and accept that I'm going to be scared. But to do my best to enjoy it as much as I can and remind myself that I now know what an abruption feels like (so I should instantly be able to identify it) and that I have more information than I had with Clara (plus the doctors also know about my history now that I've had it happen). So I'll hopefully have just as good of an outcome should it reoccur, as long as it doesn't happen before the baby is developed enough to be delivered.
But I'm not gonna lie. I'm going to be petrified.
I also might be a "high risk" pregnancy next time without any chance of natural labor (if signs of another abruption occur they'll rush me to a c-section if the baby is old enough to live outside the womb). I'm ok with that. Anything for a healthy baby. Now not only am I open when it comes to drugs or no drugs, I'm totally down with a c-section too. Slice and dice, baby. Whatever it takes.
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So, so glad it all worked out okay. Pregnancy complications are scary because so much of the time there's no warning until it's happening. Congratulations on a healthy baby and a successful (almost) year of parenting!
This story made me cry. God was really looking out for your little girl when He made her a fighter. Thank you for sharing this with everyone, it made me stop and think how precious life really is
Sherry, what an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it with us. You are obviously an amazingly strong woman. Thank God for both yours and Clara's safety.
that was so intense. i kept the image of happy healthy little clara and you in my mind to keep from crying! (and i still cried a little) she really is a little miracle. bless
Oh my goodness your story brought tears to my eyes.. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be a high risk pregnancy whenever I get pregnant, and it's comforting to know that it can turn out okay. I too am terrified to get pregnant. So glad that Clara is healthy!!
You did a wonderful job executing this post. I felt like I was right there, in your shoes, feeling and experiencing what you felt. I hope this step in sharing on the blog does help heal you and prepare you for baby #2. I'm a mom of two precious boys, 22 months apart. Even though I did not have anything near the experience you did, I have had 2 c-sections and minor complications and that was scary enough. So thankful that Clara is in this world safe and sound! :)
Unbelievable – so emotional reading this – you are so blessed and thank you for sharing. All is as it should be and we all love you all!
Wow! Rejoicing with you with tears in my eyes as I read this. Thanks for sharing. I'm a recent yhl follower and had no idea!
I don't have children, but your story made me cry right here in my office. I was scared/sad/worried for you just reading it and can't imagine the range of emotions you and John must have dealt with. She truly is a blessing <3
I can't believe how strong you are, to be able to share with us your scariest day. I just want to thank you for the courage and inspiration you gave me today. You guys are truly an amazing family and I'm so thankful I stumbled upon your blog!
Sherry, you are so strong for being able to share this experience with the world. That is a terrifying story! I'm so sorry that you had to go through this.
Your story gave me the chills.
Clara is one lucky bean.
wow, that story had me crying most of the way. your family was truly blessed.
What a horrible experience! So glad the outcome is so wonderful!! Love watching the bean grow! As a grammy to 6, they make my world go round! I enjoy reading your blogs so much!
Wow Sherry thank you so much for sharing! You and your cute little family are truly amazing!
Scary and tear inducing…you are so brave to share! Thank you. I can understand why it is hard to open up about it as even reading it as an outsider was emotional. Clara is beautiful and I am glad that everyone made it through okay. :) May you bask in the joy of your healthy baby and family this upcoming mother's day!
I'm so happy for you that it turned out like this, and Clara is such a doll. You all are lucky to have each other.
You are also very brave. My water broke at 29 weeks, with no warning and following a healthy, normal pregnancy. They couldn't find any reason for it, and give me about 1 in 3 odds of it happening in any subsequent pregnancy. I'm too scared to risk it, so we are happy for our 5 year old beauty.
Sherry, I cried as I read this – thanks for sharing your story, which is similar to my own story 7 years ago (the extreme out-of-the-blue mama drama part – thankfully, our baby was safe). It's wonderful that you have now documented it, so maybe you can release it from your mind just a bit. Now, whenever I hear a mama-to-be run through the details of her well thought-out "birth plan," I offer a gentle reminder that the plan really needs to be: get the baby out in whatever way works, get healthy, get everyone home. End of plan. There's just so much out of our control. It's amazing to me that given all the variables and freak things that can happen during the birth experience, so many of us end up with healthy, smart, happy, beautiful kids. This is your little family's milestone, so celebrate ALL of you.
I try to offer the same gentle reminder of whatever works for a healthy baby and healthy mommy. The only perfect "birth plan" is successfully handling any possible complications and having a healthy baby. I had 2 emergency c-sections and a grandmother I never knew because she passed when she delivered by father. My oldest is 22 years now and I rarely think of the birth complications. What really matters is what you do with them once you get them home and begin your lives together.
Thanks for sharing your story Sherry. Very touching and I wish you and John years of happiness with sweet Clara.
What an amazing story, and even more amazing little fighter! My situation with my first born was very similar. He is 9 years old now, and I still have nightmares. But even to this day the horrible flashbacks and crying spells are worth it for my little miracle. The doctors told me I would not be able to have any more kids. Luckily they were wrong, we were blessed two more times with healthy pregnancies and deliveries.
Thank you so much for sharing this story. What a great reminder of how miraculous our God is!
I know this is a SUPER old post, but in case anybody is reading it later like me: if you are having flashbacks, crying spells, and nightmares, from a bad birth experience or any other trauma, tell your doctor! There are good treatments out there for PTSD; you don't have to live with these symptoms forever.
Sherry – thank you for your honesty. I too have struggled in this area and feel anxious about my pregnancies. I try to find peace, but what has helped me the most is talking about it with my husband, friends, and other women who have experienced this. You are so very brave!I hope it is the first step toward emotional healing.
Although my delivery was not as hectic as yours, I certainly can sympathize with the feelings that hit you that day. I was admitted to the hospital at 31 weeks because I was losing fluid rapidly and they wanted me to try to make it a little longer for my baby's sake. I made it to 32 weeks before they decided that she could no longer last with the amount of fluid my body had left. The entire week I was in the hospital I couldn't move. All that I could do is sit and think about the "what ifs". It was terrifying to say the least. I thought about all the different scenarios and how they could forever change my life. Then, when it was time to deliver, I had a natural delivery but there were no sounds at all from baby. I remember feeling like it was the longest time before I heard anything. Everything was eerily quiet. And then, I heard the cry… It was the best sound ever!
I know that "pit of the stomach" feeling that you must have had and I can only guess that you now feel the most amazing feeling ever when you hold your baby girl and know that she fought to get into this world!
Be warned though… that "fight" and fiestiness seems to continue throughout time!!
Thank you for sharing your story!
Wow, I am in tears. That is such an amazing story–you are so brave to share it, and it will help other young mothers-to-be so much to know that you faced such an ordeal and made it through. You and John have a little miracle, and we can tell that you both realize that every day. Thank you for sharing.
I'd heard you share this story before in comments, but reading through the full version actually made my cry today… though maybe I'm hormonal because I'm 14 weeks pregnant myself! Thank you so much for sharing… how scary but how wonderful that you ended up with beautiful Clara at the end of everything.
In a small way, I know what you're feeling, because I had a miscarriage last summer… at first I thought I was ready to get pregnant again RIGHT AWAY, but in the process of trying I felt nothing but stress and worry. I was convinced I would never feel excited again, so why bother waiting? Luckily I did decide to take a few months off to focus on other things, and when we started trying again, I was ready and excited.
Not that this pregnancy has been drama-free… I was actually told I was miscarrying at 6 weeks and didn't find my healthy, beautiful baby until 10– I just posted a long blog post about it here: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=4191176 I think it was therapeutic for me write out my whole story too.
Btw, my brother was 0… yes, ZERO… on the apgar scale when he was born with his cord around his neck, and today he is a programmer for Google making about seven times as much as I do. :)
hehe… definitely my longest comment ever. :)
Yes, my son, who had a traumatic birth that landed him in the NICU, had Apgars of 1/1.
Enjoy your beautiful baby, Sherry.
Thank you for sharing, Sherry. I can see why it took you a year to put pen to paper, err… computer to computer?
If you don't mind me asking, which hospital did you go to?
I'm pregnant with my first due June 13 and we live in Richmond.
I second Sherry's rec. We delivered our daughter at Henrico Doctors and I can't say enough nice things about them!
Thank you for sharing this — I cannot imagine how hard this must have been to process and write. Reading this absolutely made me tear up and made me want to send your family all the supportive thoughts possible via a comment box (which feel very inadequate).
I could not agree with Constance more!
i third constance & tiffany– and can only imagine that this will make clara's birthday even happier!
Ditto. Your first delivery is a bit scary anyway as you don't really know what to expect. So thankful everything turned out wonderful in the end. Kudos for John for being your strength when I'm sure he was falling apart. You all have special gift in each other.
Happy birthday blessings on your sweet baby girl a few weeks early.
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