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I'm due to have a baby boy next month! Of course, this means we need to make a decision about circumcision. Our first kid was a girl, so we didn't have to think about it before. I know there are a lot of arguments both for and against it, and there doesn't seem to be any conclusive evidence about the long-term advantages or disadvantages. At this point, I think I'm leaning toward not doing it, but I haven't settled on anything yet. DH will probably go along with whatever I decide.

So, I'm wondering...has anyone ever done it but later regretted it? Or not done it and later wished you had?

TIA for your input!
 
Uncircumcised boys are still the exception mostly, so if it matters to you that he may mostly look different from the other boys (locker room & such) that may have something to do with your decision. There is a bit more careful cleaning process for uncircumcised but nothing terrible.

All 3 of our boys are. My 10yo brother's was somewhat botched and now he urinates a bit sideways & will need some corrective surgery when he is older. If I myself had a boy baby now I would probably not circumcise.
 
I didn't for Lex and I most certainly don't regret it. In my "culture" it is considered genital mutilation and is frowned upon. That said, since I gave birth in the US, I was this >< close to screaming at the hospital staff. They would ask every half hour when I wanted his circumcision scheduled. It drove me up the wall. Why on earth would I want to mutilate my beautiful baby boy.

As far as I could find there is no common medical reason for it, except for in third world countries with a high rate of HIV.

I know of one set of friends that did not circumcise their baby and had to do it six months down the road. Their son had urethra not quite perfectly formed and it allowed bacteria to backtrack into the bladder. The foreskin allowed the bacteria to be trapped (since it was a baby wearing a diaper) and they had no choice, except to allow their son to have non-stop bladder infections until he was toilet trained. Not really an option.
 
DS16 is not because I was young and I had read reasons why not, his dad was not involved in the decision.

We live in a very multicultural area and I would guess that there are boys whose families are from other parts of the world that don't do that.

I have never asked him about it in years - though I did have to ask him occasionally when he was young (like old enough to bathe alone but young enough to not care much) to make sure he was cleaning thoroughly.

DS6 is...its easier to "look like daddy" ....and DH insisted.
 
http://children.webmd.com/tc/circumcision-topic-overview

On average in the United States, about 60 out of 100 boys are circumcised, and about 40 out of 100 are not. Worldwide, the rate of circumcision is much lower.

Circumcision is not usually medically needed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend circumcision as a routine procedure for newborn males. When making this policy, the AAP looked at the possible benefits, risks, and costs of the procedure. Other major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, agree with the AAP policy.
 
I am not looking for a debate, just wanted to share that I know two grown men who had to have one as adults due to infections. Call it poor hygiene, whatever you want, I just think that's terrible *shudder*. My son is circumsized.

*slowly backs out of thread*
 
I had it done with my son and if this baby is a boy will do it again. I can understand and respect people with both opinions and would never judge someone for their decision. You can read and read and read and find arguments for both sides. In the end, you just have to make a decision that you feel most comfortable with. Good luck!
 
I know I am biased, but 17 states no longer cover the cost of circumcision as it is considered cosmetic surgery.

http://www.drmomma.org/2010/12/are-you-paying-for-infant-circumcision.html

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bmezo22 said:
I had it done with my son and if this baby is a boy will do it again. I can understand and respect people with both opinions and would never judge someone for their decision. You can read and read and read and find arguments for both sides. In the end, you just have to make a decision that you feel most comfortable with. Good luck!
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We did ALOT of reading on the subject and totally agree.... There are alot of arguments for either side. It is a very tough decision and no one should be judged one way or the other.

You are gonna just have to follow your instincts momma. Sorry, wish I could be more help!

I will say this though..... This has been a toic on CW in the past and did get a weeee bit debated... CW style. :lol:
 
Both of my boys are. If I had another son he also would be circumcised. It was our choice. Not a lot of thought or debate involved.


My DH told me the night before the circumcision to tell them "to only take a little off". When he came to the hospital he asked me if I told them that. Yep. I sure did ;)
 
canadia said:
I know I am biased, but 17 states no longer cover the cost of circumcision as it is considered cosmetic surgery.

http://www.drmomma.org/2010/12/are-you-paying-for-infant-circumcision.html

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DS's wasn't covered. Was sent a bill for $600. Yeah, that got paid... :lol: Right at the top of our bill-priority list @@

ETA: I was on the phone several times with Cigna before the birth, making sure that I understood how much of the bill would be OOP and what I needed to do, if any for pre-certification and stuff. Never ONCE was I told about being charged for the circumcision. They knew I was planning on having my son circumsized, but failed to mention that part.
 
bmezo22 said:
I can understand and respect people with both opinions and would never judge someone for their decision. You can read and read and read and find arguments for both sides. In the end, you just have to make a decision that you feel most comfortable with. Good luck!
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I was looking after another young boy this weekend and he was circumcised. It looked awful (not natural at all) but it didn't change my feelings for this boy or his parents. They did what they felt was right for them and their son and I respect that. Of course if I had known them before their son was born I would have voiced against it.
 
We chose not to. My DS is 12 now. Almost all of my friends chose not to as well. If we get into this topic at soccer games or other sporting events at school or outside, it seems it is more popular not to circumcise.
 
I have two girls and would be for it. Now after reading the posts I have seen some intersting info. I know I would have to really think about it if I were to ever have a boy. The look like daddy is the opposite for me, dh is not. He actually mentioned it a few months ago about wanting it done. Never really told me why since he has no issues that I am aware of.
 
Years ago, was shocked when I learned that most males are circumcised here in US. It's not a culture in Asia (except for Muslims, boys are circumcised at 10-12 years old when they completed their religious classes).
 
I just don't get the part of doing everything to have a healthy baby and then throwing him under the knife, which in turn exposes him to a chance of dying. Not a high chance, but a chance nevertheless. Yes, babies have died from it.
 
I was kind of against it because a nurse once told me about the terrible pain and screaming the babies go through <shudder> but DH insisted. :9:

I have to say it's weird how they're both circumcised, but look different. The same doctor performed them but he left quite a bit more skin on the older one than the younger one. I always wondered why.
 
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