circumcision?

[bexxc]

we're team yellow, so i don't even know if we're going to have to worry about this choice with this baby, but i've got a lot of mixed feelings about circumcision if our lil sprout does happen to be a boy. usually i'm so set in and sure about my decisions, so my inability to decide is making me very anxious. just looking for some good, sound, sensible opinions either for or against circumcision.

(no judgments or criticisms on the statements or choices of others in this thread, please.)

 

[oh_so_blessed]

This thread won't last all that long I don't think.

That said, OH is from a Muslim background, so we're circumcising our little boy. I have also read that it helps with spread of disease and that it makes infections less likely later in life. Of course, it does have its risks (they are acute, they happen right away or don't.)

Others may circumcise so that baby will be like daddy. I can tell you that having had intercourse with several uncircumcised men in addition to circumcised men, I prefer circumcised and it is by far the most common that I've encountered here in the US, anyhow.

GL with your decision.

 

[cbass929]

This thread won't last all that long I don't think.

That said, OH is from a Muslim background, so we're circumcising our little boy. I have also read that it helps with spread of disease and that it makes infections less likely later in life. Of course, it does have its risks (they are acute, they happen right away or don't.)

Others may circumcise so that baby will be like daddy. I can tell you that having had intercourse with several uncircumcised men in addition to circumcised men, I prefer circumcised and it is by far the most common that I've encountered here in the US, anyhow.

GL with your decision.

Completely agree!! And have heard the same things. We had my son circumcised, there was never a doubt about it. Will with this baby if its a boy also.

 

[threemakefive]

The thing with circumcising is everyone uses the same arguement for both sides, less disease, easier , healthier, cleaner etc. I know some who are and all is well, some who aren't and all is well and some who've had issue with it being done and some who have later in life had it done bc of issue of not having it done. Any choice u make will be yours and thus right for you

And my son is but this baby will not be.

 

[babybirdangel]

My baby boy will be circumcised.

 

[daisy72]

My DH is from a Jewish background, so if the baby is a boy, we will do it. With my son (now 13) I had to have him circumcised due to a medical reason at the age of 6, and I am very happy that I did.

 

[bexxc]

My DH is from a Jewish background, so if the baby is a boy, we will do it. With my son (now 13) I had to have him circumcised due to a medical reason at the age of 6, and I am very happy that I did.

you mentioned one major thing i'm concerned about with not choosing circumcision- having to do it later. i'm an elementary school teacher and i've had quite a few male students who have had to be circumcised later for medical reasons and i feel that that would be so much more traumatic than just having it done as a newborn!

 

[minties]

It's not normal to circumcise in New Zealand.

I don't agree with it anyway.

 

[daisy72]

My DH is from a Jewish background, so if the baby is a boy, we will do it. With my son (now 13) I had to have him circumcised due to a medical reason at the age of 6, and I am very happy that I did.

you mentioned one major thing i'm concerned about with not choosing circumcision- having to do it later. i'm an elementary school teacher and i've had quite a few male students who have had to be circumcised later for medical reasons and i feel that that would be so much more traumatic than just having it done as a newborn!

It was quite stressfull for both of us... In older children this procedure is done with general anaesthesia (though a very light one). After we got out from the hospital, it was rather funny... wearing a skirt for a week, luckily it was summer vacation
My 1st husband (my son's father) brought this medical problem into his adult life... I really cannot understand what his parents were thinking about. Luckily, these issues are not so common.

 

[nov_mum]

We don't and won't. If a child needs it done later in life then it will happen just like if they need their appendix out. It's not common that men need circumcision later in life nor is it uncommon but I think if that is the only reason that you decide to get it done it is not a great idea. Otherwise we would all have tonsils and appendix out at birth just in case. I disagree with the spread of disease argument as well. Boys should be taught to use protection when having sex, not told to bother just sometimes as they are cut and have a 27% less chance or so.

At the end of the day, its the parents choice and for many they choose to. While that is none of my business, I do think poor arguments for having it done are as silly as not vaccinating because of urban myths or not breast feeding as someone you know found it hard etc. I am from NZ and it is not common place and we have our reasons for that. Just like in the USA it is common and they have their reasons for that stat too.

 

[Bongley]

No, we won't be getting it done for our boy, he can make that choice when he's older. I don't think prevention of spreading disease is that relevant in first world countries, there are better ways of tackling that issue, such as he'll be taught proper hygiene practices and safe sex when he's older. Also I believe the penis is desensitized without the foreskin.

My partner isn't circumsized. I've seen guys both cut and uncut and aesthetically it doesn't bother me either way. I just don't see the point of hurting my baby and making a choice for him that can't be undone.

ok, good luck with your decision!

 

[wishfulmom2b]

we will not be. people always say the spread of disease etc. but the US is the only country (other then those for religious reasons) that really do it and its changing here.. its only about 50% and going down here in the US. i've done plenty of research and the percentage of disease is SO low. i would just suggest doing research... on actual medical sites, not pro or non-pro sites and make a decision!

my SIL also scared me because during nursing school she said the worst thing she witnessed was a baby being circumcised.. i know they dont remember but still made me sad!

the decision is totally up to you.. i wouldnt judge someone for doing it, just as i would hope no one would judge me for not

 

[rhloveselmo]

we weren't, didn't but then did.
in Australia its really hard to find someone to do it if it isn't for medical reasons or religion reasons. i personally prefer it done (dh isn't) but we didn't get it done. My 1st son started having a lot of infections down their to the point of puss, bleeding and antibiotics constantly. His younger brother started to have the same signs. Both their foreskins were too tight so the couldn't be cleaned properly...any way at 3 and 1 they both had it done and for hygiene reasons i am so glad it makes it so much easier to clean as they are autistic i am still doing it.

 

[pixxie1232001]

My older boys are both circumcised and as of right now I have every intention of circumcising my third boy as well. There are more studies coming out showing that boys who are circumcised are less likely to get infections and certain STDs. My husband is also circumcised as well and feels that it would be in the best interest of our children to do the circumcision as well. When it comes to the actual procedure themselves, my sons major cry was the shot and after that they were fine. Cleaning and making sure there was no infection was very easy in my opinion and when it fell off, it showed no discomfort for them.

 

[SilasLove]

My son is circumcised. I left that decision up to my OH who is circumcised as well. If we were to have another boy it would be the same.

I think having grown up in the US where it is common has made me and many others more open to it.

Its a very personal choice for families.

 

[Taylah]

I'm all for it , I think it's cleaner, looks better & is easier to manage !

 

[pinkribbon]

Our son is NOT circumcised. It's not really a common thing in the UK and I don't really believe that there is any necessity to doing it unless there is a medical reason along the line.

Why tamper with something that doesn't need changing is my opinion.

 

[patch2006uk]

I wouldn't cut out a baby girl's clitoris, so why would I chop of the equivalent part of a boy?

It's really not a common procedure here. It's not just a flap of skin-it contains nerve endings and protects the penis.

If a foreskin is too tight and a circumcision needs doing, then fair enough. But doing it because of tradition or aesthetic reasons I just can't agree with.

Research it before you decide. Once it's been chopped off, you can't put it back on.

 

[wishfulmom2b]

i meant to add that it started here in the U.S a long time ago to defer men from masturbating.. the history turns me off too!!!

 

[New2Bumps]

Our son is NOT circumcised. It's not really a common thing in the UK and I don't really believe that there is any necessity to doing it unless there is a medical reason along the line.

Why tamper with something that doesn't need changing is my opinion.

This is my view also. I go with what nature thinks is best unless I have a specific medical reason not to. I just don't see the point for surgery unless absolutely necessary!

Also, I've only slept with 2 men, my hubby and my previous boyfriend. One was/isn't circumcised, one wasn't/isn't. It made absolutely no difference whatsoever. Looks wise, I certainly prefer the uncircumcised. The other looks so painful to me!!!!!!