Circumcision

[adgal]

I am wondering how many of you are planning on or did have your baby boy's circumcised.  I hadn't even really thought about it until now.  We probably wouldn't be thinking about it, except my nephews weren't done, and the oldest one (he is 5 now) has been having repeat infections.  My sister in law told me that my nephews pediatrician is encouraging them to now have it done believing it will put an end to them.  My sil is an RN and I know she is very on top of things like hygiene, etc. so I know these infections are not due to lack of cleanliness or anything like that.  The poor little guy has had them pretty frequently for the last year and half.  My OB does not encourage circumcision, but of course leaves the decision to us.  What are all of your thoughts?  We are now really on the fence on the issue.  As always, thanks for any info or input.  I appreciate it.

[Quinns momma]

Our son will be circumcized.  For us there was never any doubt in our mind that we would do it.  I also feel that the younger he is the better. So it will be done before we are released from the hosp.

[Courtcoop]

Funny this is mentioned because my DP is European (spain...but I live in good ole Boston) and he sees no need to have our boy circumsized. "I came out just fine" he said.  BUT, I am having him circum. for health reasons and social issues (ie: why am I different mommy?)...I have many friends sons whom have had penile issues (stretching, infections, etc whom had to have the surgery as an adult)  why take the chance. DP has no other choice in the matter on this one.

[PamelaBee]

Connor is circumcised.  We never thought twice about it either.  The only thing I was concerned about was the pain he would feel...and our Dr assured us he would be uncomfortable only for a small amount of time, and that was true...after the procedure was done, he slept a little, and when he woke he was perfect in every way.

[tobbeyj]

Hubby and I don't know what the gender of our baby is yet, but have both agreed that should the baby be a boy, that he will be circumcised....no questions asked. We have discussed this with friends and family also and learned that our male friends who were not circumcised as babies were mostly all circumcised as adults due to infections..my hubby included. He said it was sooo painful as an adult and it was one of the most horrible things he remember in his life. With this being said, we did not think twice about our decision to get baby circumcised. Babies heal much quicker than adults :)

[jenkaye21]

My three boys are circumcised. We did it mainly so they would "be like dad".  With our last son, I really debated with myself about putting him thru it, but we felt like it would be strange not to have him circumcised since the others were.  
It can be disturbing and upsetting for a new mom to think of the procedure being done to her tiny baby, but it truly takes only minutes and my babies weren't even crying when they came back.  I am glad we did it when they were born.

[momof8215]

I guess everyone is different...my boyfriends son is 22 and wasn't circumcised and apparently it doesn't bother him at all. I do think the majority would say that they would rather be. Once again though, it's up to you and your husband. Let us know what he says after he ponders over it...Sending lots of love your way and can't wait to see the beaner!!!