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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're Jewish and it was VERY important to DH we do it to DS. I insisted it be done in the hospital before we were discharged, that he not be strapped down, that he be given topical anesthetic. I also decided to be present for it, so down the road when DS asked how I could do that to him, I could explain what I saw or something (not quite exactly sure what I was thinking, but felt it was important I be willing to be there). I was so convinced he would scream and carry on for hours. It turned out that the mohel was well aware of my worries (Thanks, DH!) and he promised to go quickly, and suggested I nurse immediately afterwards. He made sure to get me a comfortable chair, and a blanket, etc. Once he started, he moved quickly. The truth is, DS cried for less than 30 seconds. Possibly less than 20, but I'll round up. [/quote] A circumcision on any but the eighth day is not in accord with halacha. (An Israeli court would demand that it be done again, at least tokenisticaly.) Topical anaesthetic is not very effective, especially when they don't wait long enough for it to take effect. He stops crying so quickly because he goes into shock. (Nelson Mandela compared the sensation with molten lead in his veins.)[/quote] I don't know why you would jump to the assumption we would allow them to cut before waiting for anesthetic to take effect. Also, it hurts adults much more than babies, so of course an adult would describe it as being very painful. But thanks for your attempt to contribute.[/quote]
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