tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post3945213830844575837..comments2023-06-13T07:36:54.543-05:00Comments on Little Trailer, Big People: To cut or not to cut?Abbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00178465297410483055noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-90634984058113543132012-10-20T17:23:34.734-05:002012-10-20T17:23:34.734-05:00I love everything about this post. I cried while p...I love everything about this post. I cried while pregnant before we knew Claire wasn't a boy. Just the word circumcision in relation to what was then my unborn unknown-sex baby made me want to pass out cold. And I teach Anatomy for a living. <br /><br />Great post - and good for you for sticking to what you believe. Oh, and I skipped the video.Jen Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-85274702200405040852012-09-19T15:58:12.984-05:002012-09-19T15:58:12.984-05:00Great post Abbie! I chose not to circumcise my two...Great post Abbie! I chose not to circumcise my two boys (8 and 15) and am still glad I didn't. I always like to read things that support that decision. Your blog is excellent, I grew up in Illinois and feel like I'm home when I read about what you and your family are up to (LOVE your mom). Clifford is adorable, a big congratulations. Keep keepin' it real because you are awesome! Cindy ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16694243369505741779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-7998362920909527672012-09-18T19:38:41.567-05:002012-09-18T19:38:41.567-05:00I knew I couldn't do it, when I couldn't m...I knew I couldn't do it, when I couldn't make myself watch the video. Circumcision done without anesthesia...it's crazy. I told Zac that if he insisted on Clifford having it done, he WOULD BE IN THE ROOM as it happened. I don't know if that was what changed his mind or not, but he didn't push it much after that. Thank goodness we don't remember those very early things. Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178465297410483055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-13848237969032608512012-09-18T19:30:41.515-05:002012-09-18T19:30:41.515-05:00ok..I did watch the video because I have two littl...ok..I did watch the video because I have two little nephews, 4 & 5, who I love more than air &, well...I almost passed out. <br />I literally felt faint & had to turn it off. I'd never really given it a thought,..sad to say, you just think it's the "norm". All I can say is, if you're a mama & you've chosen to do this~do not be present & do not watch this video. Unbearable. That poor baby!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252322698700322834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-26133459710600722682012-09-17T07:55:48.350-05:002012-09-17T07:55:48.350-05:00Good for you for becoming informed and sticking to...Good for you for becoming informed and sticking to your convistions!Jensamom23https://www.blogger.com/profile/10321234556592896861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-25328755057014294982012-09-16T20:22:11.342-05:002012-09-16T20:22:11.342-05:00and I thought this post would be about charming Cl...and I thought this post would be about charming Cliffords gorgeous hair. : ) However, you kept my interest and were very informative. 3 cheers to you for sticking to your convictions! I remember many years ago wondering what to do about our son. This info was not available then or i didn't know where to find it, or even think about questioning things... but a momma's gotta do what her heart says. Go You!!! flower power mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842024984467546082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-71231493011534004182012-09-16T14:49:59.343-05:002012-09-16T14:49:59.343-05:00I don't know you, but have been following you ...I don't know you, but have been following you for a while. I am all for your decision, plus, you will save like $475, so that's a plus. My little brothers weren't. When I was pregnant with the twins, I battled back and forth on whether or not to do it if I had a boy in there. I ended up with 2 girls. Good luck with everything.Kati @ Housewife_Swaggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425242961167201120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884665458934418182.post-27132660291508834602012-09-15T23:49:02.668-05:002012-09-15T23:49:02.668-05:00My two oldest sons were circumcised before I got t...My two oldest sons were circumcised before I got them at ages 4 and 5. When my first birth son was born, I thought about it briefly, but I wanted him to "look like" his brothers and his Dad. He was a healthy 9 lbs and nursed like a champ, then they took him to the nursery for the procedure. I could hear him screaming down the hall. I called the nurse, who said he was just upset at being restrained. When I got him back he was asleep. He slept for the next 8 hrs, he wouldn't wake up or nurse. I asked how long it would take for the anesthetic or pain meds to wear off. I was shocked when they told me they don't use any because, "it doesn't hurt". My baby wasn't dopey, he was in shock. Yes, he got over it, but I didn't. I've never felt so guilty. And, they didn't do a great job, so now he has an adhesion that will have to be fixed when he gets older. My last son was not circumcised. It was so much easier, no raw, sore wound to care for, no worries about painful diaper changes. I figure, it's his body and I have no right making permanent, non-neccesary changes to it. When he's an adult he can do whatever he wants, at least he'll have a choice. And, by the way, little boys don't notice differences so minor in each other and older guys don't really look at each other naked that often.csmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439615092702553284noreply@blogger.com