Well, they did it and I am devastated - Page 2

[tiffer23]

I've BTDT. It absolutely makes me sick, the newest little boy I know who got cut is only about... 3 weeks old. I cannot understand how parents can allow this to happen. It makes no sense to me at all. You did nothing wrong though, the decision wasn't yours to make unfortunately. All we can do is try our hardest, and teach OUR children. At least the cycle breaks with them, kwim?

[robertandenith]

Originally Posted by asunlitrose

she's already gotten pregnant and has had the baby, you can't turn that back.

totally agree...

Originally Posted by amanda w

I just went thru a similar experience yesterday and I too am so sad and feel so....empty. My god-daughter had her 1st son last Tuesday. Now she is 28 and a very smart girl. She and I have had many talks about circumcision and she knows that my son Jacob (6) is a natural boy and has never had a minutes trouble with his penis or foreskin. She had seen all info, and a video and agreed that her son would not be mutilated. Well, yesterday her Mom called me crying and said that her daughter had just returned from the Dr's office, 7 days later, and had the baby circumcised. You could hear him screaming in the background. I literally burst into tears. I asked her Mom why in the hell did she do this, and after the boy is 7 days old? She said she is on Medicaid and they would not pay for it and that her husband had to WAIT until he got paid to get it done...I am so sick about this, I don't want to see her or the baby for a while, it is going to take a lot to get over. If you could have just heard his screams, it would break your heart

omg this is just horrible I swear every time I read something like this i get a braxton hick, I see how this is really affecting me personally. I can't believe they still did it no matter how much she agreed with you in the first place. You know the Jew do it in the 7th day after birth, I wouldn't be so affected if there is religion playing a roll in this case but I guess it is not?

[Arduinna]

Originally Posted by tennisdude23

To the poster who criticized my post, I ask why was she even having sex?? I have yet to come across a 14 year old who is either emotionally ready to have sex or emotionally/financially ready to have a baby. I am sorry, but this entire scenario is very disturbing. There is clearly something wrong if someone that young is having kids; and I am very surprised that nobody else in this thread has jumped on this topic. I don't usually make judgements, but I should not even have to defend my stance here. It's common sense, even more common than not circing your kid.

you don't have to defend your stance, if you don't want to. But I sure as heck wouldn't expect people to just blindly agree with me either. It's pretty clear you haven't read many of the numerous threads discussing the issues you bring up. Many many of us here had sex at 14 consensually and without regret and were emotionally ready for it. And not everyone at MDC feels that teenage parenthood is shameful.

[Arduinna]

Originally Posted by robertandenith

totally agree...



omg this is just horrible I swear every time I read something like this i get a braxton hick, I see how this is really affecting me personally. I can't believe they still did it no matter how much she agreed with you in the first place. You know the Jew do it in the 7th day after birth, I wouldn't be so affected if there is religion playing a roll in this case but I guess it is not?

The Jewish custom is 8 days not 7 and it's delayed if there is medical reason. Regardless I'd be highly surprised to hear of a traditional Bris being performed in a Dr office. So no this was not a religious circ.

[New_Natural_Mom]

Cool reaction

After I delivered the next day or so the ob associated with our midwife came in to ask if we were circing and I said no. He said "good for you!" and left. I thought that was pretty cool.

[Fyrestorm]

Originally Posted by New_Natural_Mom

After I delivered the next day or so the ob associated with our midwife came in to ask if we were circing and I said no. He said "good for you!" and left. I thought that was pretty cool.

It bothers the He!! out of me that they even ask...you should have to request it...beg for it show good reason for it (like any good reason actually exists)

I thought it was considered unethical to solicit cosmetic surgery...this doctor shouldn't have been congratulating you for not mutilating your baby...he never should have asked in the first place.

[mom2tig99Nroo03]

i'm sorry mama. btdt too. take a little break if you need to,m but then after that, please try to jump back in and keep educating those around you. someone, somewhere WILL listen.

[fruitful womb]

Originally Posted by Fyrestorm

It bothers the He!! out of me that they even ask...you should have to request it...beg for it show good reason for it (like any good reason actually exists)

I thought it was considered unethical to solicit cosmetic surgery...this doctor shouldn't have been congratulating you for not mutilating your baby...he never should have asked in the first place.

I agree!
It irritates me too.:

[fruitful womb]

Originally Posted by New_Natural_Mom

After I delivered the next day or so the ob associated with our midwife came in to ask if we were circing and I said no. He said "good for you!" and left. I thought that was pretty cool.

He is probably upset that he lost a sale.
Why else would he be asking?

I'm glad you're were smart enough not to fall for this scam! Your baby boy is very lucky.

[amanda w]

Neither Mom or Dad are Jewish; like I stated they said they waited till they had the $$ to get him mutilated in a Dr's office. I am still sick about this happening..