Mother's of Boys....?

Question

Did you or did you not have them circumcised? Any regrets or suggestions?

Answer 1

I wouldn't be so worried about the teasing, but there are some good health reasons to have it done.

Try watching the UN aids study:

http://www.kaisernetwork.org/health_cast/hcast_index.cfm?display=detail&hc=1802

This is also a great link that shows Std transmission is cut in half by circumicion:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15593753/

new medical news about circumcision.

Circumcision is definately an earlier the better sort of thing! I would ask around, but I would expect it won't be hard to find a doctor to do the circumcison; and the longer you leave him uncircumcised the more likey he is to get a foreskin problem, and the more difficult a circumcision may become.

I had my sons circumcised after my youngest brother had tons of problems with his foreskin and needed to be circumcised!

It is much easier on a baby and its a good preventative step to future problems!

Lots of love,

Sara
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I've done a lot of research so feel free to email me if you need anyone needs some advice.

Answer 2

Yes, I got my son ( who is 3 now) circumcised. My chilren are Jewish by birth. And by Jewish law ( hubby is Jewish I am not) the male child must be circumcised by the time he is 5 days old ( Jason was circumcised at day 3) It is cleaner for a boy to be circumcised. And there are a lot of people who would tell you to allow your son to make that choice when he is older. I think it would be worse on your son to be circumcied when he was older ( are 7 and up) than as a newborn. And he will never remember it anyway. Get it done. It is much better for them.

PS- We have another son due in late Jan. 2007. He will also be circumcised too.

Answer 3

I have 3 boys and have all of the circumcised. I do not regret it and would strongly suggest it. My niece did not have her son circumcised at birth and at the age of 4 had to have it done because of medical reasons. At this point it turned in to a surgery instead of a procedure. It was very painful for him and he had to learn how to use the bathroom all over again. This could have been prevented had she chose to have it done at birth. Besides a penis is ugly enough but it makes it worse when it's uncircumcised.

Answer 4

This is a decision that you and your husband (or the baby's father) should be making on your own. If it's not for religious reasons, no one can make that decision for you. What works for one family, may not work for you. Are you ok with making a decision like that for your son? Or would you rather let him make that decision when he grows up? That's really the qestion you need to be asking yourself. I have a son who was never circumcised, and the thought to never entered my mind, but I know alot of people who have done it and never thought twice. I don't think this helps you any, and I'm sorry.

Answer 5

My son was circumcised. I'd have it done again. No question about it.
It is easier to clean.
It is more socially acceptable.
I wouldn't want to be responsible for him being humiliated by a girl for it, or in the locker room.
My sister didn't have it done with either of her sons because their father wasn't. They aren't together anymore and now she regrets it. It's already become an issue and they are still just little boys.
There are medical benefits for and against it. It is not some horrible, traumatic experience some will try to make it out to be. It also won't make a difference in their ability to obtain sexual pleasure like others will say.
Either way, it's your decision. Don't be bullied. Make your decision and stick to it. If you choose to or not to to please others, you'll feel guilty. Do what's best for your child.

Answer 6

I had my son circumcised and there were no problems. He honestly didn't even really care. The doctos just had my keep vaseline on it for a few days and it didn't bother him at all. He never cried or anything. They are way too young to remember. It is more sanitary honestly if you do have it done. I understand that for some religions and cultures there are other beliefs though and I can respect that.

Answer 7

one son is the other is not. the one that is didn't cry when it was done and it was painless for him. I kept the cream on to make sure it didn't reattach itself and overeating is great no regrets.my youngest now 5 mths I want to get done but where I live now its not really offered unless there is something wrong and my husband refuses to ask the doctor about it. I regret him not getting it done!!!

Answer 8

i have 1 son and he is circumcised. i don't have any regrets.

Answer 9

I had him cut. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My Mom used to get infections off my Dad and I'd never do that to a daughter-in-law. I think its cleaner and this way he matches his Dad. Its also pretty standard where I live and I'd not want my kid teased in gym class. But the biggest reason is hygeine. I know alot of people will argue that its not any cleaner, but I don't want the risks. Not to mention that its cleaner in old age and I don't want to have to push that skin back and check on him at 9 yrs old to make sure he's cleaning properly. Just because you teach a kid how to wash doesn't mean he'll do it properly. Cut it and be done with it.

Answer 10

I did with my son. His dad isn't but we felt it would easier for our son if we had it done. Less likely to get infections.

We dont regret it at all. My son didn't cry at all when he has his done either. He's too little to remember the pain anyway.