STMs who already have boys

SkiChic626 · May 2016

What kind of ointment did you use after circumcision?

Sunnyn75 · May 2016

They told us to just use Vaseline, and it seemed to do the trick!

lotsofsunshine · May 2016

We just used triple antibiotic ointment. They sent us home with it from the hospital. But I heard that Vaseline or coconut oil works too.

karaszoo1 · May 2016

They gave us a tiny tube of antibiotic ointment and said when it ran out to use Vaseline for an additional 7-10 days.then put a 4x4gauze over it to prevent from sticking to diaper (also important if u use cloth diapers )

SkiChic626 · May 2016

I'm trying to stay away from Vaseline, but I like the coconut oil idea!

Bookhousegirl · May 2016

We did the little packs of antibiotic ointment until we ran out and then aquaphor.

kriley602774 · May 2016

We used Vaseline which is what was recommended by our doc.

NICU RN · May 2016

We had a plastibell - no cream required! It was extra nice since we were cloth diapering. Do you know what type of circ your OB does?

Curls919 · May 2016

We were told to use basatracin. His healed super quick.

lblu43 · May 2016

They sent us home with antibiotic ointment. We didn't need much. It healed quickly!

SkiChic626 · May 2016

NICU RN said:

We had a plastibell - no cream required! It was extra nice since we were cloth diapering. Do you know what type of circ your OB does?

No clue. We haven't even discussed it yet, but a friend of mine was telling me the horrors of it with her son so it got me thinking.

ShanRum3 · May 2016

We were given Vaseline after both of my boys were circumcised, and were told to just put that on for a week or so to keep it from sticking to the diaper.

rubredvelvet · May 2016

We also had the plastibell. I hadn't a clue about it going in, but it was nice because you don't have to worry about creams or gauze. Our pedi did it not our midwife team, and I was told it wasn't as common to do it this way at the hospital we were at- but it seemed to be all good and healed fast.

Duffgurl · May 2016

Vaseline is what was recommended by our doctor and healed just fine. For both our boys.

skelly70 · May 2016

Vaseline...get the squeeze bottle so you don't have to worry about dabbing it onto baby. Less mess, less fuss.

tisunge602 · May 2016

The hospital gave us a big tube of A&D ointment and told us to put it on his penis "like an ice cream cone" with every change. It was more than enough to last us til it healed.

amccul20 · May 2016

we just used vaseline

Curls919 · May 2016

tisunge602 said:

The hospital gave us a big tube of A&D ointment and told us to put it on his penis "like an ice cream cone" with every change. It was more than enough to last us til it healed.

We also got the ice cream cone comment

texasmama2014 · May 2016

This thread has made me realize how little I know about penises. I should probably do research JIC this is a boy...

Curls919 · May 2016

texasmama2014 said:

This thread has made me realize how little I know about penises. I should probably do research JIC this is a boy...

Honestly I had no idea either but we just followed the instructions we were given after his circumcision (we're Jewish so we had it done by a mohel, not at the hospital). It's his job so we figured he knew what he was talking about. And our pediatricians checked the healing process whenever we were there, so I didn't have too much to worry about.

telicious2 · May 2016

We were given a handful of squeeze tubes of Vaseline.

katiedidthat · May 2016

texasmama2014 said:

This thread has made me realize how little I know about penises. I should probably do research JIC this is a boy...

I recommend researching both the circumcision procedure and aftercare, also researching forgoing the procedure. Both of my sons are intact and I've actually found it to be so much easier to care for than my circumcised nephew of the same age as my oldest.

SkiChic626 · May 2016

katiedidthat said:

texasmama2014 said:

This thread has made me realize how little I know about penises. I should probably do research JIC this is a boy...

I recommend researching both the circumcision procedure and aftercare, also researching forgoing the procedure. Both of my sons are intact and I've actually found it to be so much easier to care for than my circumcised nephew of the same age as my oldest.

I've thought about the option to not do the procedure, but for a few reasons I've decided that it's right for us to do it. 1. DH is Jewish, so there's that. 2. Since DH is the one with a penis in our house, he got a much bigger say in this than me - I just can't judge from experience! 3. I've been with men prior to DH who were not circumcised, and......well, nope. lol There's definitely a big difference, no pun intended. The whole hygiene thing is definitely real - and it's not that the men weren't clean, it's just one of those things that needs constant attention - kinda like underboob of those of us ladies with big boobies, but worse. I know it's a very Western thing, but I believe there's a reason for that. That said, I know several ppl IRL that have chosen not to do it for their sons and they are confident in their decisions - everyone has different reasons.

bearsandbeets7 · May 2016

Since we are talking about circumcision. Does anyone know if your insurance covers it? I know some do and some don't, I need to call our company after I talk to our doctor but just wondering.

paulakathleen · May 2016

Thanks to everyone for information, I am so new to this all and often don't feel like I have anything to contribute to discussions, but I really find all of the different perspectives helpful as I navigate this FTM process. So thanks all for sharing your wisdom and experience.

jamiesc58 · May 2016

@SkiChic626 I agree with you on so many levels. My dh and ds are circumcised and this lo will be also. The cleanliness is a big factor for me. I only know a couple of people who decided not to have it done. One of the boys ended up with an infection really young as a result of not cleaning properly throughout all the skin. I also know men my age who are not circumcised but choose to have their sons done as they would not have chosen that for themselves. To each their own...I wouldn't side eye anyone based on their decision for circumcision or not.

tisunge602 · May 2016

@Lynnlove28 Mine does cover it but we have amazing insurance. As in, we didn't pay a DIME out of pocket for DS's birth, recovery, or the subsequent 24-hour hospital stay for jaundice. Or any of his physicals. So thankful for great insurance!

Nikkoli98 · May 2016

NICU RN said:

We had a plastibell - no cream required! It was extra nice since we were cloth diapering. Do you know what type of circ your OB does?

I've not inquired regarding this topic with my OB should the need arise. I do know the three common techniques in the US for infant circumcision are the Gomco, Mogen, and Plastibell. They all seem to have advantages and disadvantages, so I would likely go with whatever my provider is most comfortable with, simply because it would be more routine for the provider.

If given the choice, I would choose the OB over the pediatrician to do the procedure simply because OBs are surgeons.

Ceventa · May 2016

Vaseline. Our insurance covered it 100%.

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