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Circumcision
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.
We had Gavin done, it wasn't even a question for us. They numbed his penis before they did it and it was very quick, Gavin only cried for like 5 seconds, it's over in no time. Sending you a PM now.
All very good points. DH is circumcised and when we talked about it, he said he also never gave him much thought. So after reading these comments, I asked him to put some thought into how he would feel today had it not been done. He promised to do that, so I guess we shall see. I am also going to try reading up on the pro's and con's. Thanks for the advice!!
I believe in it and both my boys were done. I know a few guys, my cousin included, who didn't have it done as a baby and didn't like that it wasn't done. It hurts a lot more as an adult and I know from men I've talked to that they prefer to have it. When they are babies, mom keeps them clean but as they get older it's on them and it does cause infections if not cleaned. Anyone could get infections if they aren't clean, but it's worse for boys who have to deal with the skin. It's over quickly and they are too little to remember the pain. It is your decision as the parents, but he will be grown someday and I'm sure would be much happier if he was circumcized. How does your husband feel about it? Ask the men in your life if they would rather not have been. Good luck with whatever you decide.
i had my two boys circumsized...for us there wasnt any other way. may sound ignorant but we just assumed every boy got it and its more socially accepted for him in the future....no one i know that has boys didnt do it. i am sure if you google it ....it will provide you with the benefits. the doctors usually do it the next day and its quick...usually they give them sugar water dipped in a pacifier for pain. i am sure what ever way you decide will be fine...good luck!
It's not very common anymore here either. Not sure the stats, but you just never hear of it unless it's for religious reasons. That's why it never even occured to us until my sil started telling me about this issue with my nephew. Now not sure what the best decision is for him. I really hate the idea of him having any sort of unnecessary procedure. I probably have to assume that requiring a circumcision at 5 is rare?
Circumcision is very unusual in New Zealand (I quickly looked and in 1991 it was 7% and I bet it's lower now) and I'm pretty sure we don't have an epidemic of infection. It doesn't really even get raised as a question anymore.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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