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[quote=Anonymous]My DS had a big notice on his bassinet thing that said NO CIRC and it also said NO CIRC on his hospital bracelet.  Just make it clear when you check in that this is what you want.

FWIW I let DH make the decision.  I felt that the medical procedure wasn't necessary but I also saw the "look like dad" point of view.  DH is circ'd but decided not to have DS circ'd.

DS is 13 now and it's never been an issue as far as I know.  He asked why he and dad looked different, we explained it, and that was the end of it.  And I would say about 50% of the people I know didn't have their sons circumcised.

I also think the cries of "medical procedure without anesthesia" are a bit overdramatic.  It's quick, the bby doesn't know it's coming so isn't afraid, it's a bit of pain that is quickly over, and there you are.  We give those same babies multiple painful shots sometimes.  If it's really really important to your DH, you might consider letting him decide.

If you appoint yourself the final arbiter of all things related to the baby, take my word for it, you are creating problems for your marriage.  DH will bgin to feel like a third wheel and could become a more uninvolved parent or distance himself from you.  Think carefully about how you approach this and I agree with the others, stop using the word "mutilated."[/quote]

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