What happens if you are too sick/not able to get into baptismal?

[Lilac]

Just wondering...

What do the LDS do in this situation?

I'm on strict bedrest and would've gotten baptized but my husband would not agree. Long story. I think he is changing his mind. This pregnancy is very complicated and I think I could be on bedrest for the entire pregnancy.

I have nothing to do but lie in bed and think of questions.

[Gwen]

only the mission pres can decide how to handle it but i'd guess since the bedrest is due to pregnancy which does have an end in sight (as opposed to a life long illness that prevents getting in the font) they would say wait till the doctor gives the all clear.

the hinted at difference of opinion with your husband might need to be the greater focus of your thoughts..... unless it's going to over stress you which may also be against dr's orders.

good luck with your pregnancy. do what you need to to have a healthy mom and baby at the end of 9 months. :)

[Lilac]

I'm looking at about 30 more weeks of bedrest. Plus a C-section and recovery. IF I'm blessed enough that this baby survives. But that is another post. I could write an anxiety ridden post on this but I'll control myself.

My husband wanted to be sure and not just join to join. We've been so many protestant denominations over the past 20 years that I don't blame him for being certain. We've been attending the church for about 2 years now, every Sunday and all the "extras". My four kids are waiting to get baptized also.

The church has taken such good care of us during the bedrest and I think he is rethinking things, ya know? In additon to thinking and praying etc. I'm like "oh, that's nice, now when I cannot possibly get baptized, now you think you have an answer?" This is the story of my life. I feel like when my ship comes in, I'll be at the airport.

OK, thanks for an answer. I'll lie here and think of more questions.

[applepansy]

I agree with Gwen. Having a healthy baby should be the priority now. I hope everything goes well with you and the baby. You can be baptized after the baby is born.

Best Wishes

[beefche]

Lilac, I wish you and the baby well. And don't worry about "bothering" us with questions. We all love to give our opinions (is that an understatement or what??? LOL!) and there is always someone on the board to answer.

Also, I am so happy to hear that you have received your answer. I've been following your story here and am happy to hear of your decision.

[Lilac]

Yeah, I feel pretty sure about joining. I have done a lot of reading on the subject from a historical point of view and I find a lot of compelling evidence around. I see a lot of fruit in the LDS. I see very devout people. I see good things. I feel that Smith really did find something. I think it was very common for ancient people to hid writings. I could go on and on but I do think that Smith did find what he claimed to find. And, of course, all the spiritual searching with prayer etc.

My kids are happy there, even the one that was attacked in church (if you guys remember that one). He ignores the child and family and stays far away. Incidentally, that child is a HUGE problem every Sunday.

Thanks for answering all my questions. I know I come up with funny ones.

I went to the doctor today and baby is totally fine. I have a blood clot in my uterus which is causing the concern. It's a scary ride.

Did I ever tell you that my first miscarriage is how i got to the LDS to begin with? No one could tell me where the unborn baby went. I said to my husband that I refuse to attend a church with a God who sends innocent babies to hell. That started my deep quest.

Ok, clearly I'm off topic.

Blessings.

[skippy740]

Before there were fonts, there were rivers, lakes, oceans...

Won't be quite as warm though. :)

[jayanna]

Yep, baby first then baptism, my hubby agrees :) Follow the advice of the doctor, bed rest. Heed the council of your doctor.

Who knows? Maybe your hubby will be baptized before you, receive the Aaronic priesthood, and then baptize you after the baby is born :)!

[jlf9999]

It is not an unusual question. Every person who has ever been born will have all ordinances performed for them eventually - except those doomed to outer darkness. However, for those who were waiting because of time constraints, death does not mean you have to wait until the end of the millennium to have your work done. At the most it would be one year following your death before that work could be done for you. Your husband or other relative could submit your name to the temple just as soon as possible. But I wouldn't worry about that right now. You have a brand new baby coming soon and he or she is the focus. There is no chance that you will miss out on the these saving ordinances, one way or another.

You might consider asking for a blessing from your bishop if you don't have a priesthood holder in your family. You are entitled to one.

Edited April 8, 2011 by jlf9999

[rayhale]

I don’t know all the details, but on my mission there was a man that his life was in jeopardy if he was placed completely in water. The Mission President said that he could wait after he was dead, and be baptized for the dead, but the man really wanted to be baptized, so he was on a gurney, with EMT’s nearby, just in case something went bad. In short, if your life is at risk from being baptized, you can wait, God will understand, and won’t hold it against you if you die before you can get baptized.

[Bini]

I think your question has been answered but I'll add some.

Some individuals are not capable of being baptised (fully immersed in water) due to medical issues or disabilities. The Church is aware of this and each circumstance is addressed as appropriate. Having worked with people diagnosed with Autism and Down Syndrome, I know that while many of them are capable of taking the sacrament and understand the Gospel, many of them are terified of being in water (being showered, bathed, swimming etc). Any of the three mentioned can literally through them into a state of pure panic. I don't believe the Church would force such a traumatic event on someone. When there's a Will, the Lord will provide a way :]