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.

[Victoria01]

My first son is circumcised and this one will be too. I never really thought too much about it. It's not because of infection or anything like that, it's just a personal preference as all the boys/men I have known have been circumcised. My son was given numbing medicine and my DH was in the room with him at the time of the procedure and said he didn't even cry. It's a very personal decision, and whatever you choose, I know it will be the best choice for you and your family.

[ita17]

My son was circumcised, my dh is & we never thought twice about it. I have some nephews who weren't & my 3 brothers were not either (we came from south America) & I KNOW they wish they have been.  It's so much more worse to have it done as an adult.  Im sure it hurts the babies too, but thankfully, I don't think they remember it ;o)
I actually was holding my sons tiny hands during the procedure.  It was hard to see him not cry but SCREAM (poor lil guy) but I wanted one of us to be there w/him & my dh can't handle that kind of stuff;)
It was super quick & right after I got to hold him & breast fed him & he was nice n comfy & all better ;o)
I am happy we did it, but it is a personal decision.

[oceanv]

My friend had her son done it was $450 (in BC), the procedure horrified her (but she also cries at the vaccination appts so I hadn't expected that she wouldn't be horrifed at the circumcision, her first child was a girl so this was her first exposure to it, he didn't have any problems afterward though. She had wanted her husband to have to take him but she ended up having to do it.

[mommyin10]

We'll definitely have it done. There wasn't a question about it. I agree with the socially acceptable aspect & cleanliness. I would hate for my son to possibly have to do it when he's older.

[Ecologic]

We discussed the issue a few weeks ago in a few minutes: we both agreed it should be done, for hygienic reasons.

[TreeFrog7]

Glad this has come up - DH and I have talked about it, in case we ever have a son. I thought it was very uncommon now in Canada (might be wrong, though), and that we should just leave things 'natural' - but he is circumcized and felt very strongly that it was the best way to be. Hm!

As others have said, probably a good idea to have discussions with owners of such equipment before making a decision.  ;-)