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Week of 6/6 Randoms

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  • MDmomma1217MDmomma1217 member
    Can anyone direct me to factual information from a credible source on circumcision? I tried searching on here, and while I found plenty of opinions, I couldn't find info from any kind of organization. The American Academy of Pediatrics doesn't really say one way or another which is best. 

    DH knows I don't totally agree with circumcision, I think it's unnecessary, and now that I'm getting closer, the idea of caring for a newborn with a wound on his genitals is giving me anxiety. Last night, DH actually brought up the circumcision issue, after reading some things online himself, and now he's not sure if he's on board with it - we are just looking for info to make an informed decision. Also, going to ask my midwife at my appointment next week. It does make me feel better that DH is coming around to some of the things that I've brought up in the past, and maybe this isn't something that is necessary to do to our baby.
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  • rnyland1rnyland1 member
    @MDmomma1217 I'm pretty sure this subject has been discussed in detail on here before, but I'm not sure about a credible source. I will say that we chose not to circumcise DS1 and will again not do it with DS2. Even if there are some "benefits" to doing it (like a slightly less change of UTI's in the future), I still don't view it as something that's medically necessary. Seems more cosmetic if anything. There's also no additional cleaning involved -- By the time additional cleaning is necessary DS1 and DS2 should be old enough to bathe themselves.
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  • dolewhipperdolewhipper member
    @MDmomma1217
    Here's a few evidence based websites I found.
    https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/circumcision-what-does-science-say/
    https://www.uptodate.com/contents/circumcision-in-baby-boys-beyond-the-basics
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  • MDmomma1217MDmomma1217 member
    @rnyland1 I know it's been talked about a lot (I was reading through some threads last night), but I can't base my decision off of reading other's opinions. I know how I feel, but I would like to also get some information from some kind of medical organization - that's why I ended up reading through the AAP's website last night but it essentially doesn't make an argument one way or another for either circumcising or not.  We wouldn't be making a decision based on any kind of religious belief, I think DH at first thought it should be done because it just seems like the thing to do on both sides of our family. 

    @dolewhipper Thank you for the links! I will be sharing with DH!
     
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  • brandiKbrandiK member
    @MDmomma1217 If it's not done for religious reasons, I think it is purely a cosmetic and personal choice now. I thankfully don't have to make that decision which would just add to the stress we are already dealing with. Working in surgery, we deal with a lot of baby boomers right now, a lot of which are uncircumcised males. We have circumcised 2 of them due to the fact that they get constant infections, but that is due to poor hygiene and not taking care of themselves. Other than that, I haven't heard of anything saying you should go one way or the other. 
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  • deuxbouledoguesdeuxbouledogues member
    @MDmomma1217 we had an awesomely positive discussion around it awhile back. It seems like people are split on it and there's definitely a cultural/social/location piece that drive people.  In making a decision we spoke to our pediatrician about it. He didn't pull us one way or the other but was able to provide better information than what was posted here or I found myself. No throwin' shade, I was just glad to have an actual face to face convo with a pediatrician and would recommend that if possible. 
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  • MDmomma1217MDmomma1217 member
    @brandiK and @theshannondee  Thank you - I am going to ask my midwife at my next appointment. It's been in the back of my mind to ask my pediatrician, but thankfully DD hasn't gotten sick in quite a while so we haven't been in the office. Not a bad idea to give them a call though.

    The second link @dolewhipper included in her post gives some really good info if anyone else is interested.
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  • megstervtmegstervt member
    I know @BecauseBabyIamAPug is keeping her opinion to herself, but maybe she has some good sources she could link you to?
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  • LadyFleckLadyFleck member
    So was told to come in bc I've been having contractions 3.5-5 min apart all morning with pain but no other labor symptoms. 

    Of course there's no action. Cervix is closed and hugh but contractions continue to be painful and close together. Told to call if pain gets worse or other labor symptoms show up. I'm so done with this already. 
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  • shanparadiseshanparadise member
    LadyFleck said:
    So was told to come in bc I've been having contractions 3.5-5 min apart all morning with pain but no other labor symptoms. 

    Of course there's no action. Cervix is closed and hugh but contractions continue to be painful and close together. Told to call if pain gets worse or other labor symptoms show up. I'm so done with this already. 
    I'm in the same boat today. I had contractions all weekend so they had me come in this morning. Cervix is closed, but length is shortened. So things are moving down there but not in a rapid way. My stomach gets rock hard whenever I stand up too so that's uncomfortable as hell. I keep telling my twins that it's not time yet, hopefully your LO stays put too!
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  • dolewhipperdolewhipper member
    @LadyFleck  I hope she figures out what she wants to do soon for your sake!
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  • shanparadiseshanparadise member
    @LadyFleck I'm only at 32+2, but with twins apparently that's pretty good. I would prefer for them to stay put until at least 36 weeks though!
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  • LadyFleckLadyFleck member
    Fingers crossed for you @shanparadise! 
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  • MDmomma1217MDmomma1217 member
    Thank you for posting, @BecauseBabyIamAPug  - lots of things for me to read through now!
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  • nikkimarie159nikkimarie159 member
    @dolewhipper woohooo! thanks!
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  • rakel88rakel88 member
    Can't help with resources @MDmomma1217 but we were talking about circumcision a little bit in Bradley class yesterday and one of the couples said that their insurance doesn't cover it anymore because it's not considered a cosmetic procedure. Anther couple said they'd found the same thing with theirs. I thought that was interesting, and I hadn't heard that before.
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  • rnyland1rnyland1 member

    @rakel88 that's true that some insurance carriers do not cover it. Mine does not. If anyone is planning to circumsize, I would suggest contacting your insurance.

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  • deuxbouledoguesdeuxbouledogues member
    I called and checked with my insurance as I had been hearing that as well...Ours covers it at 80% like anything else in my plan and it is considered preventative care. I have heard of some practices where it can cost well over $1000 so I definitely recommend checking with your doctor and insurance on the financial side. 

    Hey @BecauseBabyIamAPug here's a question you may not know but I'll ask anyway...our specific pediatrician does not perform them but another doctor in the practice does. Any idea why other than just personal beliefs? I felt rude asking him "why not" but I wasn't sure if there are reasons I could be unaware of? My question sounds stupid now, I'm sure it's just his personal preference?
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  • BecauseBabyIamAPugBecauseBabyIamAPug member
    edited June 2016
    I can actually answer that. Since it is not done every day, many Drs don't feel comfortable do it. So in the practicestore with several Drs, they usually have one that does it for the whole group. So they have more experience with it and therefore are way more comfortable. I know several groups that do this.


    * not saying there is not another reason,  but this is a common answer.
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  • BecauseBabyIamAPugBecauseBabyIamAPug member
    I would honestly fight your insurance on that. Sine is has been recommended by the AAP for a preventative measure, it should be covered under the ACA. Put up the site from AAP, and there have an official statement that it is recommended and it is prevent and NOT cosmetic,  and that 3rd party payees  (insurance companies) should cover it.
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  • deuxbouledoguesdeuxbouledogues member
    BecauseBabyIamAPug said:
    I can actually answer that. Since it is not done every day, many Drs don't feel comfortable do it. So in the practicestore with several Drs, they usually have one that does it for the whole group. So they have more experience with it and therefore are way more comfortable. I know several groups that do this.


    * not saying there is not another reason,  but this is a common answer.
    That actually makes a lot of sense... Thanks!
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  • rnyland1rnyland1 member
    @BecauseBabyIamAPug because some insurance plans (like mine) are considered "grandfathered in" or something, they don't have to follow all the rules of the ACA. Sucks but it is what it is. That's also why I can't get a breast pump through my insurance.
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  • BecauseBabyIamAPugBecauseBabyIamAPug member
    Ugh, I hate grandfather clauses.

    Btw, many Drs just charge a flat rate (or they used too). I have heard it from $150-300 OOP.
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  • tigerlilly1983tigerlilly1983 member
    Did a little searching but couldn't find any discussion or comments that addressed this. I've been hearing a clicking noise when baby moves sometimes. Only when I'm still and quiet and she moves a bunch, and not super frequently (like maybe once a day if that). It sounds like a joint popping, but almost like it would sound if you popped it underwater (kind of echo-y). I've gone to Dr. Google, which says its a thing (but doesn't know why) and my own OB, who said she's heard of it only one time, and a specialist had told her that he wasn't concerned. Just curious to see if this is something anyone else has experienced, just out of curiosity. 
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  • randypluskaterandypluskate member
    Are any of you having issues accessing your BRU registry? I keep getting a "page not found" error message but everything was fine yesterday.
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  • victoria98victoria98 member
    @tigerlilly1983 I actually mentioned clicking noises in May symptoms when it started for me about 2 weeks ago. A couple ladies responded saying they hear it too but also have no clue what the heck is going on. There's some days where it's so frequent and others where it's a little slow but it's a daily thing for me now. My pelvic area makes the same exact noise so I know for sure the noise is my joints but have no idea why it's coming from my belly. 
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  • blackgirlmagicblackgirlmagic member
    randypluskate I just tired and got the same error message. Maybe they are doing maintenance?
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  • randypluskaterandypluskate member
    Thanks, @BeachTigress! Glad to know I am not alone.
     
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  • joleri23joleri23 member
    I had a clicking noise that literally sounded like a ratchet last week! It was so loud that my intern heard it too. I have no idea what it is, but since there wasn't any pain or anything else weird, I just ignored it.
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  • tigerlilly1983tigerlilly1983 member
    @victoria98 - nice to know I'm not alone! I'll take a look at that thread now (sorry for the bad searching on my part searching "clicking" turns out a lot of posts re: "clicking" on internet-related things :-) Does it happen when you are moving or completely still? I'm convinced that for me it's related to baby moving somehow because I'm completely still... but still super weird.
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  • tigerlilly1983tigerlilly1983 member
    @randypluskate and @BeachTigress - I got the same error too and live chatted with them quickly. They said they are having an issue and said to check back first thing tomorrow AM...
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  • fantasticmrsfoxfantasticmrsfox member
    @tigerlilly1983 this is my second pregnancy and I've had the clicking both times!
    H. Foxe born October 22, 2013
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  • mnkennedmnkenned member
    Has anybody seen/used this breathable mattress? https://www.securebeginnings.com/#!featuresandbenefits/c11c1

    Im intrigued...
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