tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post591258629610486221..comments2024-03-28T03:20:20.956-04:00Comments on peaceful parenting: Knowing BetterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-91243742540310720932013-01-08T22:09:03.555-05:002013-01-08T22:09:03.555-05:00I am another mommy with circumcision guilt. I circ...I am another mommy with circumcision guilt. I circ'd my older son. I was young and ignorant and went with the status quo. I SO wish I hadn't done that. I am glad you are sharing your story, it really does make a difference. ((((HUGS)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-87364609170004365292012-05-03T04:30:37.061-04:002012-05-03T04:30:37.061-04:00Just to clarify......The Church of Jesus Christ of...Just to clarify......The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a Christian faith (hence the name church of Jesus Christ.....), and also follows the Bible. The scripture reference in the Book of Mormon Moroni 8:8, regarding circumcision, does in fact, say it was done away in Christ, and is no longer a requirement. Still many LDS families choose to cut the genitals of their baby boys Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459075868394984956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-88360775996950168942011-10-13T13:03:23.424-04:002011-10-13T13:03:23.424-04:00I sure do wish I could have read this about 4.5 ye...I sure do wish I could have read this about 4.5 years ago, while pregnant with my son. I will forever remember that awful day in the hospital, how my poor son's penis looked after they were done... and how I cried & held him, and apologized. I was completely ignorant on the topic, and allowed it to be done. Now I wish I'd read more about it. I too hope more mothers read this while Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-83486708734836696382011-01-19T17:03:11.970-05:002011-01-19T17:03:11.970-05:00Thank you. I completely understand why you would f...Thank you. I completely understand why you would feel traumatized. I find it one of the most horrific things on the planet, made worse by people casually going about it as though it is not an utter horror.<br />Protect the innocent babies. Thank you for your work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-47168081267347929542010-11-23T18:34:30.503-05:002010-11-23T18:34:30.503-05:00I came across this post while searching the site, ...I came across this post while searching the site, and I want to clarify something.<br /><br />The article said that Latter-day Saint women do not pierce their ears, and this is not true. Church leaders have said that one pair of earrings for women is an acceptable option, but more than one set is inappropriate, as are any other body piercings and tattoos. I think that because ear piercing for Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621569580858604541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-40973063527183899742010-10-02T17:22:40.494-04:002010-10-02T17:22:40.494-04:00So beautiful that you protected your second son fr...So beautiful that you protected your second son from this procedure, I know that Gavin will understand you did what you did out of love because you were told it was what was best for him and I'm sure he will have a happy healthy relationship with his penis despite being circumcised. He is so blessed to have you for his mom and that you understand and are sorry for his circumcision, this is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-68060604710990735722010-10-02T17:19:51.012-04:002010-10-02T17:19:51.012-04:00Thank you. I'm 5 months pregnant with my first...Thank you. I'm 5 months pregnant with my first, a little baby boy, and we will be leaving him as God intended. Thank you for your part in our decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-17424787197866428752010-10-02T17:19:29.278-04:002010-10-02T17:19:29.278-04:00Well written, Megan! I hope that your readers all ...Well written, Megan! I hope that your readers all pass this to many and many more expecting parents to help them to be more informed in making this decision.<br /><br />I know that you and Aaron are quite tortured by this, but I just know that Gavin will understand and forgive you, knowing your deep regret.ChristyMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-11507293026354561382010-10-02T17:18:35.484-04:002010-10-02T17:18:35.484-04:00mom of 4 intact sons...bravo for writing this!mom of 4 intact sons...bravo for writing this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-81304563239746396992010-10-02T17:18:20.252-04:002010-10-02T17:18:20.252-04:00Sorry- duh! I guess I should tell you the addy of ...Sorry- duh! I guess I should tell you the addy of my blog, eh?<br /><br />www.iinformedparenting.blogspot.comDanielle Arnold-McKennyhttp://www.iinformedparenting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-34734872006090308702010-10-02T17:17:44.630-04:002010-10-02T17:17:44.630-04:00thank you for your article- I too made the same ho...thank you for your article- I too made the same horrifying mistake and allowed my eldest son to be circumcised. He's 19 now and I recently finally got up the courage to speak to him about it and apologize to him. My two younger sons- ages 3 and 7 months- are both intact. I speak out against MGM on my Blog (along with many other topics)- I'd like to repost your article in part on my blog Danielle Arnold-McKennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606657569365450105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-36134477028674519302010-10-02T17:16:50.998-04:002010-10-02T17:16:50.998-04:00Woo Hoo, right on!!!
I am the mother of an intact...Woo Hoo, right on!!!<br /><br />I am the mother of an intact 4 year old!<br /><br />Thanks for posting, and getting the word out more!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17505434471402262283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-70429375569480142392010-10-02T17:15:52.848-04:002010-10-02T17:15:52.848-04:00Good for you for learning and growing! My first so...Good for you for learning and growing! My first son was born in 2004 and I also assumed everyone had to be circumcised. Only by a happy accident of clicking on a link on a baby discussion board did I find out that some people did not do it, and so our son was spared. I feel for you, mama, and hope that you can forgive yourself and work through it.<br /><br />P.S. Your blog theme on Meg-isms is Lillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06438115401686682216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-92131982846701542472010-10-02T17:14:55.959-04:002010-10-02T17:14:55.959-04:00Totally with you, Meg! Thanks for speaking out aga...Totally with you, Meg! Thanks for speaking out against the shame of American genital mutilation. As the cut (but restoring) father of an intact teenage son, I can verify from 16+ years of research that the myths are exactly that: myths. But they don't die easily. Fortunately (if we are to believe the CDC), two thirds of American boys are staying intact. Education works. :)TDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11235281016315296646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-71658978556158031332010-10-02T17:14:21.686-04:002010-10-02T17:14:21.686-04:00i was one of the anonymouses above, sorry for not ...i was one of the anonymouses above, sorry for not signing in. Anyway..i wanted to add, that i have met SOOOOOOOOOOOOO many women like us. So many of us do regret what we allowed to happen. It was very hard for me to admit what i allowed to happen. But by living in ignorance i was helping no one (including my son). I linked your blog on my blog. Hope that is okPassionate ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17145964404164100511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-4539052622285354282010-10-02T17:13:10.329-04:002010-10-02T17:13:10.329-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your story. I also try ...Thanks so much for sharing your story. I also try to gently inform others. Our 3 sons are intact as I think it makes no sense to have part of a child's healthy body amputated. My husband initially thought our eldest should look like him and his son from a prior marriage. Now, he wishes he was still intact. <br /><br />My favorite site for info is http://www.drmomma.org/2010/01/Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08304188988165235918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-50719353020183195882010-10-02T17:12:18.806-04:002010-10-02T17:12:18.806-04:00I am so glad I am not alone. I circ'd my boys ...I am so glad I am not alone. I circ'd my boys because the info I was given was one-sided and I did not have internet access so I believed what I was given. I was young and tried to do what I thought was best. I now know better, but I wish I had had someone tell me to not circ!<br /><br />My sons were born in 2002 and 2003. My first son was circ'd and had problems from the very beginning. AnaRoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06678664886255802859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-35823563064361825622010-10-02T17:10:55.317-04:002010-10-02T17:10:55.317-04:00I love this!!! I just wrote a blog about this topi...I love this!!! I just wrote a blog about this topic myself!!! Im so glad people are talking about this now, the word needs to get out!!!!Jackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239186951495097508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-76670001450145315772010-10-02T17:10:27.803-04:002010-10-02T17:10:27.803-04:00Feel like i just wrote this article. We had our ol...Feel like i just wrote this article. We had our oldest circumcised and it was probably the worst mistake i've made so far as a parent. He had reattachment complications and bleed pretty bad. Even 5 years later his penis gets red/irritated sometimes. He will complain that it hurts and we have a special cream for him. That does usually make him feel better. We've been told by a few doctors Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-65728970159156018552010-10-02T15:45:12.301-04:002010-10-02T15:45:12.301-04:00You are my hero!!! You and I believe exactly the s...You are my hero!!! You and I believe exactly the same way and I try to spread the word that circumcision is WRONG and we should leave our boys intact, many times a day!! Thank you so much for your strong will and desire to educate people on this issue! You are awesome!!Nick and Megnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-1039987501128223352010-10-02T15:44:55.504-04:002010-10-02T15:44:55.504-04:00I have the same story about when my son was born. ...I have the same story about when my son was born. I didn't know that it was really an option to NOT circumcise. Now it weighs so heavy on my heart everyday. Literally-everyday. If I am blessed with another son, I know that I do know better and am equipped with such great knowledge. I only wish I could go back and undo my 1st son's circ. :( I want to shout from the rooftops "PLEASE prillydeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-29117909981162181922010-10-02T15:43:57.483-04:002010-10-02T15:43:57.483-04:00"And I testify again to every male who receiv..."And I testify again to every male who receives circumcision, that he is in debt to keep the whole Law. You who do so have been severed from Christ...you have fallen from grace." - Gal 5:3<br /><br />"As God has called each man, in this manner let him walk. And thus I command in all the churches. Was any man called in the circumcision [Old Covenant]? Let him not try to become PasterBeckorhttp://www.drmomma.org/2009/06/information-on-circumcision-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-28492272054326629752010-10-02T15:43:21.292-04:002010-10-02T15:43:21.292-04:00Verses specifically for Christians to consider:
&...Verses specifically for Christians to consider:<br /><br />"Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you be circumcised, Christ will be of no advantage to you." – Gal 5:2<br /><br />"And even those who advocate circumcision don’t really keep the whole law. They only want you to be circumcised so they can brag about it and claim you as their disciples." – Gal 6:13<br /><br />"ForPasterBeckorhttp://www.drmomma.org/2009/06/information-on-circumcision-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-19555889264071578852010-10-02T15:42:08.798-04:002010-10-02T15:42:08.798-04:00Crystal - it seems Megan is pointing out that the ...Crystal - it seems Megan is pointing out that the Mormon Church is against circumcision, and very much in favor of keeping out children intact, but that many of the members within the Mormon church (and maybe the Christian church in general, and Judaism as well) believe they must follow a tradition of genital cutting that their family or friends did as those in the faith - without ever really KatzFamFivehttp://www.drmomma.org/2009/06/information-on-circumcision-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-9912993258013280222010-10-02T15:36:57.209-04:002010-10-02T15:36:57.209-04:00Verses specifically for Christians to consider:
&...Verses specifically for Christians to consider:<br /><br />"Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you be circumcised, Christ will be of no advantage to you." – Gal 5:2<br /><br />"And even those who advocate circumcision don’t really keep the whole law. They only want you to be circumcised so they can brag about it and claim you as their disciples." – Gal 6:13<br /><br />"ForPasterBeckorhttp://www.drmomma.org/2009/06/information-on-circumcision-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com