Circumcision

I believe that circumcision is very important. I have 3 boys and I had them all done. Mostly because most people dont know how to care for them properly, they are more prone to infection. Besides, think of the child's future. I'm sure he will prefer you to have had it done. I know many men who ren't and they dispise their mother's for not doing it. Any decision you make for the kids, think of thier future!!

R.,
I have a 5 year old son that his father decided not to have him circumcised. When he was 2 1/2 his doctor recomended it because of all the infections that he was getting. He was miserable and his private hurt all the time. We had to go to a hospital and we took a lot of pain killer. My second son was circumcised at 1 week. It was done in the doctors office. It was quick and he was fine in 2 days. I haven't had any problems with infections with either one of my boy since the procedure. If you decide to do the procedure get it done shortly after birth. It's easier on child and mom. Talk to the baby's doctor about it. Either way is ok. Good luck with your decision and congratulations on the new addition to your family.
M.

That is a very personal decision, and you need to weigh the pro's and con's of it before you make your decision. I have two sons and a daughter, and both of my sons are circumcised. It IS a minor Surgery that they have to go through and you do need to take special care after it is done, but neither of my boys seem any worse off because of it. I nursed both of them after it was done to comfort them and was exceptionally careful when cleaning their diapers. I followed all the "rules" I was given for proper care and they are fine. Do not let anyone scare you either way. It is YOUR decision. Ask questions of your doctor and let him/her give you the facts. Also, talk with your husband and see how he feels. Is he circumcised and does he feel your son should be too? Maybe he's not and he doesn't feel it is necessary. It is better to have it done when they are infants instead of waiting because of the anesthetic. Ask your doctor about that, too. Whatever you decide, it will be the right decision for your family. Congratulations on the addition to your family and best of luck!

Hi R.,
My hubby and I debated over this for many months before our son was born. We went back and forth between the choice. But in the end, his doctor suggested that if daddy is "snipped" then baby should be, but if daddy isn't, then don't do baby. It's a "why do you look different than me" thing is what she said will/could be an issue. My husband and older son are both "snipped", so we went ahead and did our youngest too. Hope that this helps you.
K.

you need to do what you want to do, but i had both my sons circumsized and i believe it is just cleaner and less risk for infection. my best friend had a step son that had a lot of problems so she had his done at age 8. they do it like the 1st or 2nd day and bring him right back to you. you just put vaseline gauze or plain vaseline or neosporin on it, and a few days later it's healed. they never cried or seemed uncomfortable from it. i'd do it now instead of changing your mind later.

Hi, I have a son. If it were my choice alone I would not have had him circumcised, but my husband had strong feelings the other way. So, we had him circumcised. He survived. I survived too.

J.

Everyone has there own opinions and beliefs but personally for your sons sake I feel you should get him circumcized. My soon is 15 mths old and of course I did get him circumcized. From what I hear it could be hard to take care of and they get more infections if not taken care of properly. I'm not sure but I'm sure you will get more advice. And again I think you should. Just do whats best for your son.

I've had both of my boys circumcised...I believe it's a decision for you as a parent to decide.

What made me do it was seeing a couple of my guy friend's who weren't circ'd go through some rough stuff ultimatly leading to getting circumcised at ages 21 & 25. I didn't want my boys to have a chance at going through that.

Good luck in your decision!

R., My name is E.. I am a working mom of 2, 6 year old boy and 8 year old girl. We choose not to have have my son circumcised so that he wouldn't have to endure the pain. I know what they all say, " he is just a baby, he won't remember anything", but I just couldn't bring myself to tell the Dr to do it. He is now 6 years old and we haven't had any issues with it at all. He has never had any types of infections or irritations. His father is circumcised and my son has never asked why there is a difference between the two of them. I also am an older sister to a 25 year old that is not circumcised. He has never had any problems with it niether. I have never had the issue of build up or fecel matter getting under the skin, just a routine normal cleaning just as you would any little girl. Take the time to make an educated choice and good luck!

My 2 year old has been circumcised. He had the circumcision a day after he was born. No matter what people say whether it is right or wrong for your child, you have to make that decision. I do agree with the other responders before me...with how society is today and how judgmental people are (it's sad but so true), for the future of your son it would be much easier to have this procedure done. I would have it done while he is a newborn. I know a mother that didn't have the procedure done to her son until he was 7 and she regretted not having it taken care of when he was a baby. If you decide on the circumcision, make sure you find out who will be preforming the procedure and what technique that they will be using. Ask questions! Again, this is your decision and what ever you decide I'm sure you will do the right thing for your child whatever that may be. Good luck!