[nurse_reedle]

Originally Posted by melissa_bear003

Adopting is a roller coaster ride. In the grand scheme of things, circc or no circc isn't the biggest issue, by a long shot. IF you were to be picked, and the baby was circc'd, I'd really hate for you to miss your chance at becoming a parent over that. There are so many other potential issues that it seems that drawing a line in the sand over this one may have you waiting a long time.

Again, I really hope that there's an emom that has your view on things, and you have an easy match, and all goes smoothly...but I guess I'm asking you to really search your heart and see of a bit of skin is that important that you would pass up a chance for another child in your family over.

I am seriously wishing I hadn't even asked. I have REALLy, REALLY strong views on circing. My issue with it in the adoption world has more to do with my relationship with the birth mom than my "ability" to parent a child that is circed. I asked because I *didn't know* how that worked with newborn adoption. Because I have such strong feelings on it, I had to know in advance of the situation occuring so that I could have it resolved inside myself....my own feelings about that being out of my control. This is a MUCH different adoption experience for me, I have questions...and some might be unusual...I can't help that...and there are somethings that are important to some people that seem very inconsequential to others. I am sorry that my question is so disturbing to you. I am not trying to be petty or hurt anyone's feelings.