Post by coconuthead on Jan 14, 2017 17:08:32 GMT -5
We did not do it. Like morwen we couldn't we didn't feel there wasn't sufficient evidence of benefits to compell us to do it. MH and I both agreed on that.
I've been thinking about it lately as well. We haven't talked about it yet but will probably let H guide the decision, which means probably a no. I don't necessarily have a strong preference either way.
Post by easilyunamused on Jan 14, 2017 18:00:15 GMT -5
I do not have a son, but if I did, we wouldn't circumcise. I've looked at both sides of it, and if you keep it clean, there's really no huge benefit IMO.
No snark, just curious. To those who say they'll let their husband decide, why? Because he has a penis?
Because he has a stinger opinion than I do, I don't have a strong opinion either way. We haven't talked a lot about it this pregnancy but have in the past with my girls before finding out.
No snark, just curious. To those who say they'll let their husband decide, why? Because he has a penis?
Because he has a stinger opinion than I do, I don't have a strong opinion either way. We haven't talked a lot about it this pregnancy but have in the past with my girls before finding out.
I mean, it is a type of surgery that happens within days of being born. I do think it's important to have a strong opinion about something like that.
Post by Crisco Salad on Jan 14, 2017 19:02:22 GMT -5
We did not circumcise my son and I am firmly in the camp of, he was born with this body part for a reason. It should stay there. And I would not subject my child to elective surgery days after birth.
Because he has a stinger opinion than I do, I don't have a strong opinion either way. We haven't talked a lot about it this pregnancy but have in the past with my girls before finding out.
I mean, it is a type of surgery that happens within days of being born. I do think it's important to have a strong opinion about something like that.
I'm an RN, I'm fully aware of what is involved and have seen one performed. I still don't have a strong opinion. I have done the research and have reasons why I would and reasons why I wouldn't. H has a strong opinion and I am fine with that.
I mean, it is a type of surgery that happens within days of being born. I do think it's important to have a strong opinion about something like that.
I'm an RN, I'm fully aware of what is involved and have seen one performed. I still don't have a strong opinion. I have done the research and have reasons why I would and reasons why I wouldn't. H has a strong opinion and I am fine with that.
Post by summerdays on Jan 14, 2017 19:56:54 GMT -5
We circumcised both boys. In my opinion, the reasons for and against were fairly equal. For us it boiled down to making it as easy on them for hygiene while they are young boys and didn't think there was strong evidence it would hinder them as adults. I think as long as you make an informed decision, either way is right.
Post by AmazingTulip on Jan 14, 2017 20:00:18 GMT -5
We chose to have DS circumcised. It's what we were familiar with. But if DH didn't want it done I would have been OK with that. I mean, I don't really know much about having a penis.
Fwiw, my aunt's husband had to get circumcised as an adult because she kept getting infections.
If we have a son in the future, he will be circumcised. I know 4 men than had to have it done as teens/adults due to repeat infections. I'm sure there are plenty more that aren't and haven't had any issues, so I'm not basing my decision on that. It's just what we're used to and I don't have any feelings against it.
There's benefits to either decision. I don't think there's a right or wrong, just different preferences.
I have a lot of research to do on this topic. However, I think DH will have a heavier input because he knows more about having a penis than I do. He wasn't circumcised as a baby but had to have it done as a child.
We chose to have DS circumcised. It's what we were familiar with. But if DH didn't want it done I would have been OK with that. I mean, I don't really know much about having a penis.
Fwiw, my aunt's husband had to get circumcised as an adult because she kept getting infections.
I have a lot of research to do on this topic. However, I think DH will have a heavier input because he knows more about having a penis than I do. He wasn't circumcised as a baby but had to have it done as a child.
Out of curiosity, why did he have to get it done as a child? Feel free to ignore if too personal.
For those of you that have chosen circumcision, how was it? I'm terrified that if we choose that, I would be horribly traumatized watching/listening to my baby go through that.
Post by AmazingTulip on Jan 15, 2017 18:00:19 GMT -5
MissSally, my OB did the circumcision while we were still in the hospital. They took DS away then brought him right back. I didn't watch or listen to anything. When they brought him back I got a little upset because the gauze got stuck. I was pretty much a train wreck of emotions anyway. The nurse just put a bunch of aquaphor on it and everything was fine.
Post by bepandnick on Jan 15, 2017 18:05:19 GMT -5
MissSally my OB also did it the day before he was released from NICU. He was maybe gone for a half hour? We kept it covered in Vaseline and had no issues with it sticking to anything. At our first weight check (2 days later), the pedi said it looked great and we could stop using the Vaseline.
We chose to circumcise DS. H and I both did a lot of reading on both sides of the debate, and ultimately decided to go with what was familiar to us. They took the baby out of the room for it. H went with, but he didn't share any details. I think they might have done the hearing test at the same time so it was the only time the baby had to be away from me. But I could be wrong about that, my memory of that day is pretty hazy.
No snark, just curious. To those who say they'll let their husband decide, why? Because he has a penis?
Well... yeah. I would say because he has a penis he has more of an insider perspective on the issue. It's not at unusual now to be uncircumcised, but in my husbands circle growing up, he only knew one guy who was uncircumcised and that person always felt uncomfortable about it.
We did circumcise our son. I dreaded it, and certainly didn't enjoy the experience, but ds recovered quickly and didn't seem to feel much if any pain from it afterward. If this is another boy we'll do it again. It's what we're familiar with, it's easier to care for, and you hear those horror stories of some sort of infection setting in later in life and it having to be done then when it's much more traumatic.
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