Circumcision

JCM052707 · February 2009

I was on the fence about this, strongly leaning towards no when I got an email from our doula with some great facts, studies, websites. If anyone is interested let me know and I will forward it to you. I'd post it but I don't want to 1. post unsolicited advice and 2. it's pretty long.

Bonzai! · February 2009

Thanks for the open offer of info... unlike the chick earlier trashing Obama...

I appreciate your sensitivity... Yes

My cousin's a doula, and my brother-in-law is an OB... We don't know what we're having yet, but I'm leaning to the yes if given the choice.

afilesi · February 2009

I want that info, even just for future reference. DH isn't...so I'm not really sure what we'd do when/if we have the choice.

hopingforalittleone · February 2009

I never really thought of it as an option for myself, more like a given. I am Jewish so we will do a bris if we have a boy, even though I am not too keen on the idea of the bris itself, circumcision seems to be the way to go, at least for me.

JCM052707 · February 2009

afilesi:
I want that info, even just for future reference. DH isn't...so I'm not really sure what we'd do when/if we have the choice.

Let me see if I can Copy and paste it into a PM to you. Check your PM in a min!

JCM052707 · February 2009

hopingforalittleone:
I never really thought of it as an option for myself, more like a given. I am Jewish so we will do a bris if we have a boy, even though I am not too keen on the idea of the bris itself, circumcision seems to be the way to go, at least for me.

I am Jewish too (but not too religious), but I was just having a hard time finding a solid reason to do it. This info really helped me to make my decision.

Mommy2Gav · February 2009

I would like the info as well.?

hopingforalittleone · February 2009

JCM052707:
hopingforalittleone:
I never really thought of it as an option for myself, more like a given. I am Jewish so we will do a bris if we have a boy, even though I am not too keen on the idea of the bris itself, circumcision seems to be the way to go, at least for me.
I am Jewish too (but not too religious), but I was just having a hard time finding a solid reason to do it. This info really helped me to make my decision.

I am not super-religious either--I would be doing the whole ceremony more for the family than for myself or the baby. As far as the circumcision itself I guess it is something I never really gave much thought to.. kind of like college.. I just thought it was what I was supposed to do after high school... I thought if you have a boy, he has a bris, it was never really something that I thought about. I enjoy listening to what people have to say though!

McKenna81 · February 2009

Thanks, JCM, I would love that info when you have a minute.

JCM052707 · February 2009

hopingforalittleone:
JCM052707:
hopingforalittleone:
I never really thought of it as an option for myself, more like a given. I am Jewish so we will do a bris if we have a boy, even though I am not too keen on the idea of the bris itself, circumcision seems to be the way to go, at least for me.
I am Jewish too (but not too religious), but I was just having a hard time finding a solid reason to do it. This info really helped me to make my decision.
I am not super-religious either--I would be doing the whole ceremony more for the family than for myself or the baby. As far as the circumcision itself I guess it is something I never really gave much thought to.. kind of like college.. I just thought it was what I was supposed to do after high school... I thought if you have a boy, he has a bris, it was never really something that I thought about. I enjoy listening to what people have to say though!

I totally know what you mean. My immediate family isn't religious but extended is more so, so my cousins' babies have all had a bris and it's definitely expected. If you are interested just let me know and I'll PM you the email I got.

To everyone else who asked - check your PMs I know there is info everywhere, but this was clear and easy for me to understand so I appreciated it.

Ehrenow · February 2009

I'd like it too!?

afilesi · February 2009

Thank you so much for the info. I think my decision (should I have to make it) has been made.

JCM052707 · February 2009

OK everyone who's asked so far should have it now. I'm off to make some dinner, but will check back in a bit and send out if anyone else posts

Sept2009Baby · February 2009

I'd like the info too when you get a chance please.

alli&pat · February 2009

i'd like the info too - dh and i are just starting to discuss this.

LauraLeigh08 · February 2009

I'd like it too please.

DrCsWife2b · February 2009

I am Jewish but not religious. We prob wont do a bris (should it be a boy) but are planning on having the baby cirumsized. It's healthier for the baby you know.

meg1974 · February 2009

I would like the info.

5dogs · February 2009

I'd like the information too if you get the chance.

rssnlvr · February 2009

we will (DH is Jewish) but I'd still like the info--never hurts to know that facts! thanks!

tanya8 · February 2009

Apparently a new thing (at least new to me) is they put a band on the tip of the penis and it cuts off circulation to the area that would normally be circumcised. After a week to 10 days, it dries up and falls off, causing less pain and infection to the baby. It is something they are doing here in Abilene, and a friend's son just had it and they are very pleased with the results.

TiffanyHenning · February 2009

I'm on the fence about it.

smurfetteinred · February 2009

JCM - I'd like it if you get the chance. Thanks.

I did my research end in the end decided to circ ds but it's one of those things that I always seem to be on the fence about so additional information is always welcome.

I do think that if we have another boy and decide to circ him as well that I will see about having a mohel perform the circumcision rather than having it done at the hospital.

Meegs10.13.06 · February 2009

I would love that info too! Thanks.

Also, how does one check PMs?

Perfectly.Imperfect · February 2009

JCM, I'd like the info, too if you get a chance. Although we're leaning one way should this baby be a boy, I'm in the "more info makes me feel better" camp. TIA!