circumcision

[mirandann]

My son is 6 days old and having his procedure done tomorrow. I'm a complete mess bc i don't want my baby to be in any kind of pain. Ughhh

[mirandann]

Yeahhhh! Trust me i was upset when they told me most ob's didnt do it in the hospital anymore. I would have much rather they take him and get it over with. Now i gotta go and do it outpatient....

[mirandann]

I've researched it since the day i found out i was having a boy. I know the pros and cons of it. I'm just not prepared for it now that hes physically here.

[Shirano]

Studies have shown is no medical reason to circumcise. That being said their a cultural and religious reasons. It's really a personal decision. I am having my husband decide because I am so on the fence about it and I don't have a penis lol. I would do some research on it. Don't just google it but look up medical articles and such. Like someone already said, there are good points made on each side.

[snagglepuss1]

Hi, I have 4 children, 3 of them boys, ages 6, 5 and almost 1. None of my boys are circumcised. I don't see the need. None of mine have ever had infections, are bathed regularly. I figure it wouldn't be there if it wasn't needed I'm some way. Babies go through enough at birth without added pain, but each to their own. Don't feel bad because you don't want him circumcised. Just enjoy your baby once he is here!

[MrsMount1217]

I feel like I'm the only momma expecting a boy who isn't concerned about circumcising my son...is that terrible of me? Lol

[Jtreeves]

6 days? both my boys were circumsized before we left the hospital..once i gave consent ,  i didnt even know when it was happening which made it easier for me, i'd have a hard time taking him back to the dr. knowing thats what we were going for..

[breee08]

Aww poor thing =/ that's something I think about too. But he will be okay, they will tell you how to take care of it and clean it

[Nellyprego1]

Everything will be great. My son had his done and everything was good and he was 1 1/2 years which had alot risk but he is good.

[RockRose]

I had all three of my sons circumcised,  because I believe it's beneficial,  but it's painful.  

They won't do it on older babies because they move around too much,  and when they do it with men,  it's painful for days.

It's painful - I don't know why we as a society tell ourselves our babies are not in pain.

So you have to weigh whether the benefits outweigh the pain.  

It's a hard decision.

[mamaellis]

i think i was in more pain then my baby boy was.. (yes i got to watch) i about passed out like fainted just from watching..

[KTowne]

well no procedure is pretty, c-sections look barbaric but they aren't, it's worth it to not have to do it to your 7 year old when it gets infected and hurts significantly worse

[danigonzee]

my brother is an rn he told me its barberic the way tey do it and that he wouldnt do it to his own kids.... He talked me out of it.

[KTowne]

its over by the time theyre in your arms, i promise, it really is worth it!

[cgoodwin]

I know it's not supposed to hurt, and at least they don't remember it. But I'm worried about my little guy too!

[mamaellis]

it really isnt all that painful for them. when my first son (now 2 yrs old) got his done he slept through the whole thing