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[chri'stina 190]

Well, for my husband it is for religious reasons - not getting it done would be like not raising him in his religion, which is not an option. He was actually 5 years old when he was circumsized and remembers it vividly. Not being a religious person myself, I find it hard to understand the necessity.

Oops I hadn't seen this reply til now.

Yeah I had the idea most of the time while thinking about having a baby boy to just do it, since it seems to be the norm. But in my husband's culture, I guess at least when he was born not sure about now, it was not done. So since I didn't have a religious feeling towards it, I agreed not to get it done. But it got done anyway like I said!

But don't feel guilty Jenn!! What's done is done. Plenty of my friends who had baby boys had them circ'd in the hospital and they are happy kids.

Edited November 19, 2010 by chri'stina

[Fandango 1,440]

They numbed Nick up and he only cried when they wiped him down after it was done. My son hates cold wipes, lol.

I couldn't stay in the room because I was overemotional, but S did. He said he took it like a trooper. I was waiting outside the room, and he didn't cry during the procedure. I do understand the legitimacy the argument against it...for example, most Europeans are vehemently against it. The ones I talked to about it reckon it's a form of genital mutilation, which for a culture in which it's not done, is a plausible opinion. However, being in America, and also as a woman having seen both (lol), I can say that I did not want Nick to go through life being uncut. None for religious reasons, but I felt the good totally outweighed the bad.

The man was totally on board as well.

Edited November 19, 2010 by Lisa C

[Fandango 1,440]

Oh and the shopping again... I'm trying to buy a Fisher Price swing, but the prices keep changing constantly which sort of baffles me. Weird. I borrowed one for Jona, we only used it so little, but when we did, it helped us a lot. I don't want to buy a dingy used one at once upon a child for $85 (!!!) without any warranty when I get the new one for $105-115.... Then I still need the Ergo but that can wait til she actually fits in it.... And order some post partum supplies and the oral vitamin K, which is the same place I order from. Btw I had to start wearing my nursing bras, everything else is too small by now. Walmart started to carry size 34!!! Yeah! Cause I got 2 nice cotton nursing bras for 12 bucks... You don't even get one bra at Motherhood at this price!

In cleaning out my garage, we've sold a bit on craigslist. I can tell you that in my area, there's like a million swings for sale on there...my friend Shele (tmma on here) bought me Nick's swing ages ago..the FP Papasan Starlight swing...he LOVES it. She bought it new, and it was about $130 or so. Anyways, on CL, they are running about $40- $60.

[TracyTN 237]

We have that same swing, Lisa!

[Fandango 1,440]

We have that same swing, Lisa!

LOL does Em love it as much as Nick does?

Nick super duper loves it and either will sit there and watch the lights/bears or falls asleep in there all the time. I have a vid on my fb with Nick in the swing, he's so cute!

[Jenn! 918]

Thanks for the reassurance ladies! I feel conflicted about it because it's something that I probably wouldn't have done if my husband's religion/culture hadn't dictated it. And then to hear how traumatizing the procedure seems is hard. I've probably avoided learning too much about it subconsciously.

You're right - it's done and he's fine and he won't remember!

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

Anna, have you tried Craigslist for a swing? I know so many people are practically handing away baby stuff that almost never got used. Also, we ordered as a baby shower gift the Fisher Price Rainforest Swing off of Walmart.com and had it shipped to the store. It was only 99$ I thought that was very reasonable, considering it comes with a plug and will save a ton of money on batteries. (plus unisex) The fisher price swings are IMO the best swings out there. Zaid LOVED his aquarium swing and it really saved us with his colic

I too think 2 kids is enough for us. But I do not plan to take any birth control or preventatives. I am nervous adding Salma into the mix. Zaid is SO independant, can tell us exactly what he needs, gets himself dressed, Its really gonna be a reality check having to have a baby completely dependant on me again. I am looking forward to it, I just know its going to be a huge adjustment. The position I hold with my bank now is also totally different than when Zaid was born, I use to work for people, now people work for me. Im on call 24/7 and its very stressful. I hope I am able to balance my crazy life and somehow start school again next summer. 3?? well 3 just terrifies me. Maybe when Zaid is in all day school (1st grade) which is really only 3 years from now. Who knows what the future holds. We just do it the old fashion way and for 6 years it has "worked" lol I hope our success rate continues, lol

Zaid and I are making "turkey cookies" tonight. He saw it on Nick Jr and asked if we could, I agreed of course! lol He has been telling me all week

"First we track our hands (he means trace) , then we cut the dough" lol Im so excited for the holidays this year. He has been asking me for a week "mommy where did halloween go?" so he totally understands whats going on. I wanna make sure he has a SUPER great xmas this year being that his world is probably gonna crash down when Salma arrives. Hes such a mamas boy

[Fandango 1,440]

Thanks for the reassurance ladies! I feel conflicted about it because it's something that I probably wouldn't have done if my husband's religion/culture hadn't dictated it. And then to hear how traumatizing the procedure seems is hard. I've probably avoided learning too much about it subconsciously.

You're right - it's done and he's fine and he won't remember!

I agree. Do you remember anything from back then? I don't. I think as we evolve with technology, information,etc...we have a tendency to go overboard with classifying and defining everything. I sat with a lactation consultant yesterday who claimed Nicholas had 'birth trauma' which was affecting his ability to breastfeed. Said vaginal births are traumatic...then I told her I had a C-section, and she was like 'oh those are so traumatic too'

His breastfeeding skills are fine, he just wasn't gaining the weight he needed...so we're supplementing...which to a lac consultant is like the world's worst sin.

I mean, birth trauma, gimme a break. How else was he supposed to come out? I don't have a star trek teleporter in my uterus. Go hug a tree and sing kumbaya, lady.

Edited November 19, 2010 by Lisa C

[Jenn! 918]

Jenn...love the new photo! <3

Missed this before...thanks, Lisa!

ETA: LOL@ star trek teleporter in uterus. wouldn't that be nice!?

Edited November 19, 2010 by Jenn!

[Fandango 1,440]

I too think 2 kids is enough for us. But I do not plan to take any birth control or preventatives. I am nervous adding Salma into the mix. Zaid is SO independant, can tell us exactly what he needs, gets himself dressed, Its really gonna be a reality check having to have a baby completely dependant on me again. I am looking forward to it, I just know its going to be a huge adjustment. The position I hold with my bank now is also totally different than when Zaid was born, I use to work for people, now people work for me. Im on call 24/7 and its very stressful. I hope I am able to balance my crazy life and somehow start school again next summer. 3?? well 3 just terrifies me. Maybe when Zaid is in all day school (1st grade) which is really only 3 years from now. Who knows what the future holds. We just do it the old fashion way and for 6 years it has "worked" lol I hope our success rate continues, lol

Good luck with work, that sounds like you've really worked your way up at the bank, and that's super awesome!

But I wanna address BC for a second. Now if you have religious reasons for not using it, please disregard what I'm about to say, lol. But we were looking into the best form of BC for us...while we do want another, we cannot handle another anytime soon. So we weighed all the options. I wound up getting a copper coil last week. It's a little bit of overkill, as they are good for 10 years, and I'll probs look to have it removed over next summer, BUT...it's hormone free, so it won't interfere with BFing, it's highly effective, and pretty much maintenance free. The procedure was a bit uncomfortable, but not unbearable. If you ever decide that you want a little more assurance than just doing it the old fashioned way, check into it!

Missed this before...thanks, Lisa!

ETA: LOL@ star trek teleporter in uterus. wouldn't that be nice!?

anytime! He's gorgeous!

go team blue! lol

[Jenn! 918]

I've had a good experience with the Mirena so far. It is hormonal, but the levels are so low that it won't interfere with BF either (at least that's what they say).

We're not thinking about another until 2013 at the earliest!

[anya-D 8]

We have the same swing Lisa & Tracy! lol.. but Sam deosnt care for his.. and he out grow it so quick we only used it a few times... and now it's the place to put his toys and bankets lol.. I'm going to give it to my friend who's having a baby in April, so I dont feel like a douch buying $130 stuff that dont get use!

As for the circ topic - I got Sam's done but some how his doesnt look like he had it done.. as long as it doesnt hurt him I'm not going to sweat about it. We had his done becasue husband said the uncirc might have a little problem when they are teeneage (his experience) and he said it hurts for a long while then.. so he decided to have Sam's done.

I didnt know (well I couldnt remember) if I asked anything and I really feel bad about it. I think husband said they didnt give him anything to numb it becasue to give the anesthetic will hurt more than the actual procedure... I dont know poor little guy, at least he wont have any memory about it. And hope that it's not a problem that now it looks like it's half circ.....

Sam's beeing having an awful sleep pattern and I'm getting soooo tired

I'm going to see Harry Potter tonight YEYEYEY!!!

[TracyTN 237]

LOL does Em love it as much as Nick does?

Nick super duper loves it and either will sit there and watch the lights/bears or falls asleep in there all the time. I have a vid on my fb with Nick in the swing, he's so cute!

She does like it but has to be in the 'mood' to be put down (instead of held). But Chas said she took an hour nap in it yesterday. She's getting more into the mobile as she gets a little older and more aware.

I have to say - I'm impressed with you ladies already talking about having another one. I just cannot fathom it. Maybe I'm too old and tired. LOL

[Fandango 1,440]

She does like it but has to be in the 'mood' to be put down (instead of held). But Chas said she took an hour nap in it yesterday. She's getting more into the mobile as she gets a little older and more aware.

I have to say - I'm impressed with you ladies already talking about having another one. I just cannot fathom it. Maybe I'm too old and tired. LOL

Well, for me, already being a recipient of the 'old lady cya package' (coined by the Empress, I think)...I realize that if we want another one, we really don't have much time left. At this point, I would love another, but if it's destined to not happen, I'll be ok with that, too. We say 'whatever God wants'.

[anya-D 8]

I love IUD!!!! I had copper-t for a year and a half before I took it off and I got pregnant with Sam right way - I mean.. Right way - one try. I'm now using Mirena becasue I'm too spoiled with no period for a long time and Mirena is supposed to help with that. Also, with cooper-T I had quite a cramp from it so I change to Mirena and it's been 5 month pp and I havnt had a period yet (but I'm EBF too so that helps

When I had an X-ray done for ciropractor - my IUD showed up on the x-ray.. it's really embaraasing to me lol