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elvira replied to Sadie's discussion 'a little survey - circumcision?'

no - i am about to have a boy and i just couldnt bare to put my baby through such pain. and i dont see the need. his hasnt been, but even if he was, i just dont need to subject my baby to that. but i also couldnt pierce my daughter's ears as a bab...

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About My Family: i grew up in australia and carl in belgium and ayla was born here in barcelona 2 and half years ago.

What are your children's names and birth dates?: ayla, 2 and a half

Are you considering having more?: i am but have to bring papa round to the idea...he has vertigo at the thought

How would you describe your parenting philosophy?: hands on

What's your favorite parenting book (if any)?: dont really follow any - but meridith small & michael odent seem to have the same ideas as i do.

What are your family’s favorite books and toys?: dr zuess, musical instruments, almost all wooden toys, tricycles...etc

What are your family’s favorite TV shows or movies?: too many really!

old sesame street, muppet show, elmo, nemo, madagaskar, happyfeet, shrek...etc

What are your family's favorite foods?: chinese, thai, tibetan, vietnamese, japanese, mexican, italian, lebanese, spanish...etc

What are your family's favorite places to hang out?: friends' houses, parks, museum, galleries, concerts, bookstore...

What one adjective would you choose to describe your household?: chaotic, fun, spontaneous

What do you see your kids doing when they grow up?: whatever their heart desires hopefully

Describe your most humbling parenting moment.: too many to pick just one!
but having a 10 pound baby naturally was quite...humbling, i guess you could say?!

Who are you looking to meet on The Playground?: like-minded parents

btw

also - i am a qualified lactation councellor - so fire away any questions/doubt/problems/joys anyone may have!

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At 10:40am on November 24, 2008, The Peveteaux-Goldmans said…: Thanks so much Elvira, that makes sense. We do have an active Le Leche League rep in my neighborhood with regular meetings. I'll check that out!

Best,
April

At 2:12pm on November 20, 2008, The Peveteaux-Goldmans said…: Hi Elvira,

I just saw your note about being a lactation counselor. I have a quick question. Is it worthwhile to try and see a lactation specialist before the baby is born? Or should you wait until you're actually in the midst of breastfeeding?

Thanks! And nice having you on the Playground -

April