We only have a daughter at the moment, but my husband and I do plan to have more children, so the subject of "to circumcise or not to circumcise" as often come up. We have yet to settle one way or the other, but I guess that is not a big deal until the day an ultrasound technician says "It's a boy!" The big concern my husband has, of course, is that if left intact his son would be different from most boys. I pointed out that we homeschool, so the P.E. locker room scenario would not really be an issue. Then, I read somewhere (it may have even been on CafeMom) that the tables have actually turned in America, and that uncircumcised males (well, obviously males...lol) are in the majority.
As this is a site populated by mothers, I thought it would be a good group to survey on the subject. For those that will question why I care either way, it is partially out of curiosity, and partially to gather information to add to our list our circumcision pros and cons list.
To be clear, while I am sure that at least one feud will ensue in the comments, it is not my intention to start a heated debate. I am simply using this site for its intended purpose (to network with other mothers and gather information and advice on subjects of concern and interest to women and mothers).
*Wow. You go to bed and all hell breaks loose on your post...lol.
I just wanted to thank all of you for your input, advice, and all that jazz. Between our own research and the firsthand experience accounts you all have provided, my husband and I have decided that we will not be circumcising any future sons. Now, before this post blows up again with irate women who have chosen differently, please know that I in no way look down on any of you, nor think you are bad mothers. My husband and my brother are both circumcised, and I do not think ill of my mother or mother-in-law (well, I do not think ill of my mother-in-law for THAT...lol) This is a personal choice, and to each her own. :)
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Yes, both are. We're jewish, so it was basically a religious decision, although I welcome all the medical benefits that come with it
Yes, both are. And very proud of the decision we made to have them circ'ed, so no regrets.
My son was born perfect and didn't need surgery to make him acceptable.
Op, watch a couple of circumcision videos. If you can't handle that, don't force your son to handle it.
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DS is circumcised. Since he is a boy and I had no experience in that department I let DH make the decision.
Our son is intact. At first my husband wanted him to be circumcised, but I forced him to research it. After looking into it, he no longer wanted our son circumcised. To us it seemed completely unnecessary, and there is risk involved. He came out perfect, there was no need to alter his penis.
Mommy to little Miss. Saylor, and little Mr. Finley.
That's the ugliest name everrrr!!!
- SLMitchell
on Mar. 17, 2013 at 10:57 PM