To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise?!?!

timnerin · February 2011

what's the opions out there?!?!?!

cbm3228 · February 2011

oh lord- this is always a loaded one! if we have a boy we are, and it's our personal choice.

EllaAdam · February 2011

We are definitely doing it! DH is not because of his Dad's strict Polish upbringing. It can be very frustrating sometimes. Don't want to put my boy through that frustration later on in life....so DH and I unanimously agreed to have it done, we didn't even have to discuss it!

madhatter2003 · February 2011

nope

zsharky · February 2011

Jewish. So yes, my son will be circumcised in front of about 50 family members and friends, with a party to follow.

Other than for religious reasons, it's a personal choice.

Geekchick921 · February 2011

This never ends well!

wkfouts · February 2011

DEFINITELY having our son circumcised.

zhirsch · February 2011

There are valid arguments on both sides of the debate, so it just comes down to which of them matter the most to you personally. I fully understand why people people choose not to, but if we have a boy will we have it done.

just kita · February 2011

I'm having a boy and not doing it. There is nothing wrong with foreskin, and it's not right to force cosmetic surgery on an infant.

MrsGo4Hockeychick · February 2011

well, your options are to do it. or to not do it.

it's pretty simple. do your research and make your decision.

katieashley08 · February 2011

I'm guessing you have room to answer when you DF isn't Circumcised. I told him the other day that i was going to have it done just because its just the way i always thought was suppose to be he kinda made his comment about why we shouldn't but it was one of those daddy like son issues i think.I know that we will be having him Circumcised. Now rather or not the reason you have to do it or not you are the mother and it should be your decision

good luck!

pam1005 · February 2011

MrsGo4Hockeychick:
well, your options are to do it. or to not do it.

it's pretty simple. do your research and make your decision.

YES... these threads annoy me for some reason. Some people are very passionate about their personal decision and these can get out of control. Do some research and go from there.

timnerin · February 2011

pam1005:
MrsGo4Hockeychick:

well, your options are to do it. or to not do it.

it's pretty simple. do your research and make your decision.

YES... these threads annoy me for some reason....

So sorry you're annoyed... Don't read the thread then...

1momma · February 2011

Ds is circ, if we ever have another boy, he will be too

spokenfor1583 · February 2011

This really is a personal decision. We are having a boy and we are having it done. But my sister who has a son and has another one and she chose not to. It really is up to you and their is no right or wrong either way.

wkfouts · February 2011

pam1005:
MrsGo4Hockeychick:
well, your options are to do it. or to not do it.

it's pretty simple. do your research and make your decision.
YES... these threads annoy me for some reason. Some people are very passionate about their personal decision and these can get out of control. Do some research and go from there.

AGREED 100%

SarahPLiz · February 2011

We will not because we don't see any reason to mutilate a child's genitalia, ever, no matter if its a boy or a girl.

SarahPLiz · February 2011

katieashley08:
I'm guessing you have room to answer when you DF isn't Circumcised. I told him the other day that i was going to have it done just because its just the way i always thought was suppose to be he kinda made his comment about why we shouldn't but it was one of those daddy like son issues i think.I know that we will be having him Circumcised. Now rather or not the reason you have to do it or not you are the mother and it should be your decision good luck!

Actually, it is the decision of both parents.

12bailey18 · February 2011

We are- we want to.

MissMommyMac · February 2011

We are not having our LO circumsised but I don't judge either way. It all depends on the research that YOU have done and the conclusions YOU have come to. Haha but yes this topic always ends up messy!

tikitomban · February 2011

If you had strong religious, cultural or traditional reasons to circumcise, you clearly would not be asking this question.

THEREFORE, I'm assuming you really feel like you could go either way. In that case, I say circumcise. In the vast majority of countries other than America, the act of circumcision is the minority. Yet, in America, it's so common it's almost the majority.

If not for the slight benefits in preventing possible yeast infection, STD, health department -- think about how your boy is going to feel in the locker room later on in life. Might seem shallow, but that's something to think about.

NeenTheBean · February 2011

We didn't but it's a person choice just look up information talk to a pedi about it and decide.

Soxgirl07 · February 2011

We are, even though DH is not. I disagree with a PP who said it was the mother's decision though. It is the decision of both of the parents and it is a discussion that DH and I have been having for years as he was initially against it. I would never have just done it if he hadn't agreed.

One of the big factors in my wanting it done is that my family is Jewish. Obviously, it doesn't mean that much to me or I wouldn't have married a gentile, but I plan to expose my children to the (nominal) religions of both their parents. Just in case my son decides to follow the Jewish faith someday, I didn't want the lack of circumcision to stand in his way.

NeenTheBean · February 2011

tikitomban:
If you had strong religious, cultural or traditional reasons to circumcise, you clearly would not be asking this question.

THEREFORE, I'm assuming you really feel like you could go either way. In that case, I say circumcise. In the vast majority of countries other than America, the act of circumcision is the minority. Yet, in America, it's so common it's almost the majority.

If not for the slight benefits in preventing possible yeast infection, STD, health department -- think about how your boy is going to feel in the locker room later on in life. Might seem shallow, but that's something to think about.

Actually the rates of boys not being circumcised is rising so there will probably be more little boys with foreskin in the locker room then say when our H's were in school.

ETA: I am not being judgeful I could care less about someone else's kids penis just adding my 2 cents :P

MrsGo4Hockeychick · February 2011

tikitomban:
If you had strong religious, cultural or traditional reasons to circumcise, you clearly would not be asking this question.
THEREFORE, I'm assuming you really feel like you could go either way. In that case, I say circumcise. In the vast majority of countries other than America, the act of circumcision is the minority. Yet, in America, it's so common it's almost the majority.
If not for the slight benefits in preventing possible yeast infection, STD, health department -- think about how your boy is going to feel in the locker room later on in life. Might seem shallow, but that's something to think about.

this not true at all anymore. With the exceptions of areas with a large Jewish population, intact babies outnumber circumcised babies now. The estimates range anywhere from just under 50-50 to as little as less than 30% of boys being cut.

Ivana_Stolichnaya · February 2011

I don't see why it's anyone's business what you decide to do with your son's penis. Cut it or don't cut it, it's a personal choice.

NurseLaLa · February 2011

tikitomban:
If you had strong religious, cultural or traditional reasons to circumcise, you clearly would not be asking this question.
THEREFORE, I'm assuming you really feel like you could go either way. In that case, I say circumcise. In the vast majority of countries other than America, the act of circumcision is the minority. Yet, in America, it's so common it's almost the majority.
If not for the slight benefits in preventing possible yeast infection, STD, health department -- think about how your boy is going to feel in the locker room later on in life. Might seem shallow, but that's something to think about.

It is no longer the norm to circumcise (even in America), so that last point is mute.

I don't know about you ladies, but I was never naked in a locker room growing up. I wore underwear.

There is no physical reason to circumcise a relatively healthy infant. There are a few medical issues, however, these issues do not show up until later. Phimosis or hypospadius (need for circumcision may not arrise until later on in life), for example.

Circumcision directly effects your son's future sex life. You are taking away a mucous membrane, which are sensitive areas and allow for self lubrication for men, making sex mor enjoyable, but if you want to rip that away for your child for stupid reasons*, that's your choice.

* religious reasons aside.

karantony47 · February 2011

Our son will be. I think it's a personal choice.

tikitomban · February 2011

MrsGo4Hockeychick:
tikitomban:

In the vast majority of countries other than America, the act of circumcision is the minority. Yet, in America, it's so common it's almost the majority.

If not for the slight benefits in preventing possible yeast infection, STD, health department -- think about how your boy is going to feel in the locker room later on in life. Might seem shallow, but that's something to think about.

this not true at all anymore. With the exceptions of areas with a large Jewish population, intact babies outnumber circumcised babies now. The estimates range anywhere from just under 50-50 to as little as less than 30% of boys being cut.

Ok, I'm going to amend that comment that in America it's "almost the majority" in some places. That was a very generalized statement. If you live in the Northeast, or Midwest, you'll find that there's more people circumcised than not. This trend may not be as strong as you move south, and trailing last ... in the western parts of America, you may actually find that circumcision is almost a minority. Of course, it's not the geography, but likely the racial, religious, and cultural makeup of the population that influences those types of stats. Also, PP is right ... there's been substantial changes over the last 10 years.

MrsGo4Hockeychick · February 2011

tikitomban:
MrsGo4Hockeychick:
tikitomban:

In the vast majority of countries other than America, the act of circumcision is the minority. Yet, in America, it's so common it's almost the majority.
If not for the slight benefits in preventing possible yeast infection, STD, health department -- think about how your boy is going to feel in the locker room later on in life. Might seem shallow, but that's something to think about.
this not true at all anymore. With the exceptions of areas with a large Jewish population, intact babies outnumber circumcised babies now. The estimates range anywhere from just under 50-50 to as little as less than 30% of boys being cut.
Ok, I'm going to amend that comment that in America it's "almost the majority" in some places. That was a very generalized statement. If you live in the Northeast, or Midwest, you'll find that there's more people circumcised than not. This trend may not be as strong as you move south, and trailing last ... in the western parts of America, you may actually find that circumcision is almost a minority. Of course, it's not the geography, but likely the racial, religious, and cultural makeup of the population that influences those types of stats. Also, PP is right ... there's been substantial changes over the last 10 years.

Even in the midwest (which is where I live.), circ is NOT the norm now. The closest circ comes to being the "norm" is a 50% circ rate, according the latest information put out by the CDC.

Tikat · February 2011

Absolutely no reason to do it...so even if I was having a boy I would not have it done...I was kinda praying for girls as DH feels "like father like son" which is a load of bull IMHO...

To each it's own - I'd personally choose not to mutilate a penis that doesn't suffer phimosis...

Geekchick921 · February 2011

Actually, the AAP's stance on circumcision is that there are some potential benefits. It's just not enough for them to recommend routine circumcising.

It really is amazing to me how wound up everyone gets about the penises (penii?) of baby boys they will probably never meet, let alone see in the buff.

liv97 · February 2011

I don't think its personal choice, anymore than female genital mutilation should be personal choice.

my husband is jewish, but if we have a boy we're not having it done. plenty of rabbi's say you can fulfill the ceremonial requirements without having to circumcise.

tikitomban · February 2011

NurseMom1:

It is no longer the norm to circumcise (even in America), so that last point is mute.

This is honestly not to be a jerk, and I know it's probably spell-check error. But just a well-meaning FYI, it's actually "moot," not mute. (I should probably keep my mouth shut, but I figured I'd correct you on the off-chance you've been using this word wrong. At least I'm a stranger to you, so who cares ... but I didn't want you to make that mistake out in public in front of someone you know!)

JaysonandKristin · February 2011

Geekchick921:
Actually, the AAP's stance on circumcision is that there are some potential benefits. It's just not enough for them to recommend routine circumcising.
It really is amazing to me how wound up everyone gets about the penises (penii?) of baby boys they will probably never meet, let alone see in the buff.

Love the plural of penis... DH would have laughed his ass off if he saw this. He's always turning words plural in this fashion.

js748899 · February 2011

Because DH and I are both in healthcare and have seen first hand what can happen to uncircumcised men we will be doing this. There was not even a debate whether on not we would.

SoBlessed2011 · February 2011

It's a personal choice! We will be circumcising if we have a boy.

COMomma81 · February 2011

I had my son circ'd but if this one would've been a boy...I wouldn't have allowed it again. I did it the first time thinking that's just what everyone does. Well, sadly, I chose to research it and learn about it after it was too late. When you know better, you do better...and I wished I wouldn't have done it the first time and so glad I don't have to battle it out with DH on this one, since we're having a girl. I'll leave it at: RESEARCH it. Make an educated choice. Don't just do it blindly like I did.

JHS16 · February 2011

I just can't bear the thought of cutting anything off of my newborn with nothing more than general anesthesia. If anything, I'd rather wait until he was old enough to have a fully-numb procedure.

Pearly609 · February 2011

I have two boys that are circumcised, this one will not be.

liv97 · February 2011

COMomma81:
I had my son circ'd but if this one would've been a boy...I wouldn't have allowed it again. I did it the first time thinking that's just what everyone does. Well, sadly, I chose to research it and learn about it after it was too late. When you know better, you do better...and I wished I wouldn't have done it the first time and so glad I don't have to battle it out with DH on this one, since we're having a girl. I'll leave it at: RESEARCH it. Make an educated choice. Don't just do it blindly like I did.

exactly.

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