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We are just finishing up renovations that have changed our two bedroom house into a three bedroom house (previously, dd had a room and ds just shared our bedroom) which means each child has their own room. Ds adores dd and wants to play with her, but he is big and strong for his age, and can be a little malicious at times towards his sister's toys. I totally understand that she doesn't trust his playing with her stuff. I have also seen plenty of examples of him playing ...
That's great! Good for you for working so hard to get the information to her. I still have a hard time bringing up the subject of circ with other moms, though I'm not the least bit shy about it once the topic comes up.... it just makes me feel flustered and angry and a whole swirl of things at once. It must make you feel good to have made that difference.
I did want to add, on a brighter note, that googling circumcision generally leads to this forum. That's how I ended up here while pregnant with ds. I hadn't definitely decided against it because I didn't know any better... but the AAP's policy had nothing to do with  my decision. They were tooting the "circ prevents STDs" horn long before this statement. Some might be convinced, but many others come here and get their courage and information to do the right thiing :-)
Hey Tips... Just don't bring it up. If he does (which is unlikely, since he'd probably just rather not talk about it if he's anything like my dh), you know the facts. be nonchalant about it and poke holes in the argument. Don't even leave the doorway open :-)  
That is so... upsetting. What a huge step backwards. To think of all of the ignorant articles and regurgitated half-truths that are about to be spewed, chewed up and re-spewed. I have a pit in my stomach :(
Just to make sure I'm being clear... it would seem that whether the child starts out circumcised or not, 1% will have to have it done again... so why do it in the first place if that is what you are worried about?  *edited to add* I was thinking about this, for the sake of other parents who are searching for answers. I'm sure one would come back "surely if 1% had to be circumcised, there were many more who suffered problems without ending up circumcised." I thought...
I am sorry you had to go through that, as I'm sure it was painful (like it is for newborns) and traumatic (like it is for newborns). I do thank you for contributing though, because your thoughts are valued, as is sharing your experience. It has an important place in the discussion. But as a mom who was so worried about the decision (and as a marketing person who understands how this thread will probably pop up in many google searches :-) I just want to put it in...
That's too bad Rondloper, sorry you had trouble. Luckily, true phimosis is a rare occurence (someone help me... in countries that are informed about intact penises, it's like 1%, right?)... meanwhile, unfortunately, once it's cut, and you have a problem, you can't do much.. like my friend's son, poor little guy's penis is in constant pain and needs corrective surgery due to a botched circ :( I'm pretty sure this is not such a rare occurance here in the states.
I wanted to post an update... thought it might help someone else who might be in a similar place. THANK YOU to everyone who posted such thoughtful responses. It really helped me sort through my feelings. I was soo disappointed to give up on the idea at first, but I am starting to get into the idea. One thing that helps is that my dd's upcoming class seems to have an exceptionally cohesive and friendly bunch of parents. I met several at a fun school orientation event (the...
Wouldn't dream of it. My son is two and seeing boys who are circumcised is weird and sad now... it just looks all wrong. Haven't had the slightest hint of any issue with anything, and he's pretty.. er.. rough with his bits.
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