The Shoutbox
Come to Texas. Just be prepared for more state pride than you can handle.
Yup, which is what we did. Plus, I wasn't going to defeat the purpose of a home birth and then go traipsing off to a hospital to have that done!

For those who wanted home births AND circumcision, they were told to hire a moyel.
Originally Posted by Austruck
In a hospital, it can be a barbaric procedure.
Absolutely NO argument there.

I do think it's one of those things that parents should decide for their children, however.
Virginia is for Lovers.

West Virginia is for Toothless Miners.

You've got a Friend in Pennsylvania.

Don't Even Come to Maryland, we're Crabby.
Yes, I'm a rebel.
Not that you had any choice at the time, John....

I did some research on this while I was pregnant the first time. In a hospital, it can be a barbaric procedure. I had home births, so it wasn't an issue.
I like Virginia for the history, Blue Ridge Mountains and the feeling of safety in my hometown. I'm sure if I moved somewhere else I could get used to it but, I just find this place to be comforting.
Pennsylvania is for Hunters?
You know I've never really understood THIS. I mean, I'm glad my parents had me circumcised.
Virginia is for Lovers.
But it's nice that you like where you live...not that you have all that much choice at your age.