Angel,

I am raising my 4 year old Granddaughter as her Mother passed when she was 5 months. Mitzi was not diagnosed with CAH yet and did not get diagnosed until she was 13 months old. Her labia WAS fused  and she had some problems with her uretha and vagina being too short and ect. To make a long story short the choice to have the surgery for her was turmoil to say the least. WE (my husband and I) chose to have the surgery and it went very easy for her. I was sooooo relieved and happy I made the decision to do it. I did it....... I don’t regret it........  and will ALWAYS be at peace with the decision I made. My reasons being I have raised two children (non cah) and I KNOW how cruel children can be to there peers when they are different. EVEN SO MUCH AS A HAIRCUT. I was not willing to let Mitzi be subjected to ANY ridicule from ANYONE based on her physical appearance ANYWHERE on her body........nor feel any  physical pain from being developed abnormal in the genital area. I defend my decision to choose surgery over and over again on this board because I believe in my heart that this is what is BEST for my Granddaughter. I also believe this is what her Mother would have done for her baby girl. I wish for you, peace in making your decision and the wisdom to listen to the views with your mind open for the benefit of YOUR child . It is no one elses business what you decide and this is not a race about the choose surgery ...or don’t choose surgery. This is about your precious little girl and your decision to make her life as fulfilling and comfortable as you can. I will pray for you and your child. Cares foundation is an excellent place for information and Doctors. Good Luck and Prayers are abundant for you .

Sincerely

Cherry Lane