Boys & circumcision

[MissmyAngel]

I was wondering how many of us that are having boys are planning on circumcising them and why you made your decision? My DH is circumcised, so we had planned on having our son circumcised as well, as we feel its important for our son to look the same as his Dad. Also in my community, most people are circumcised.
I accidently came across a web site today that is against circumcision, which got me into looking further into it, and there are definately two sides to the coin about which is better. Now I'm scared whether or not I'm making the right decision.

[Cassandrajane]

At the end of the day it is your choice, You gota be happy with it. It is alot cleaner and things. :) Good luck, He will be fine. Its a choice you have made and you are happy, that's all that matters. and he will be happy too :)

x

[MissmyAngel]

Cassandrajane-I agree, had my DH still been intact then I would leave him intact too. Since neither of us have any experience with cleaning etc. it's the best choice for my son to have him circumcised so he wont have problems later because we don't know what to do.

connorethansmom-Good idea, still not sure if I would be up for it, though in the end I would probably feel better to know he wasn't in pain.

[connorethansmom]

I had my son circumsized when he was about 2 days old.  I went in the room with them, sat next to him, looked at him to make sure he was ok.  I'm glad I was there, the thought of him hurting and me not knowing would have been hard to deal with.  BUT, he didn't cry, he didn't seem bothered at all actually.  He never cried at diaper changes.  The doctors did a really great job and I'm glad I did it.  We are expecting another little boy in December and will do the same thing.  AND I will be in the room.  I think it helped the doctor take his time and do it right with mama standing there watching his every move.

[Cassandrajane]

Tbh, if you wanna get it done, and your happy with it being done religious or not, then thats down to you, everyone will support you either way :). Some people are against it, some people are for it, and some people have no choice, But its a way of life. :) And they wouldnt do it if it hurt them :) I know its better for them to actually have it done, it's also cleaner as well. But its up to you. :) I would do it if I was religious, and if I have a son and he decided he would like to have it done when he is older, then I will stand by him 100%. As I am not religious and my boyfriend is still intact, Then it is a choice he is going to have to make when he is older. :). If you're happy then thats all that matters with it really :).

But get it done sooner rather than later if you are going to get it done. Good Luck. :)

x

[MissmyAngel]

Thanks for putting my mind at ease :) I think thats the worst part is the thought of hurting him.

[Spiket77]

Not happening in our house.