K.C. asks from New Lenox, IL on June 04, 2007
To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise
Hi all!
So I'm due to have a little boy any day (God willing!) and just realized that I have a decision to make about circumcision. First off my husband DEFINITELY wants him to be circuscised. I've done the reading I see there are no medical reasons to do this. We are Catholic and have no religious reasons but I am really torn. I know I'm going to get some strong responses here but those of you with boys, what did you decide and how did you come to your decision? I definitely have no desire to put my child through a needless surgery but on the other hand I want him to "fit in" so to speak. Bring it on ladies, whatcha think? I'm a little squeamish about either option to be honest!
So What Happened?™
Again, bowled over by all the wonderful responses. I think this message board is wonderful and I hope you guys never get sick of all my questions. I value every single opinion I get. I carefully read your responses, did some research and discussed the issue with my husband. He insists that we get our son circ. As another poster stated, he has a penis, I do not, so I'm leaving this decision up to him. I've had him read your response and read the research I've pulled so I feel confident that I've done my part in informing him but it's his son too and he has a right to make decisions relating to the care of our children. Personally, I'm still on the fence. I see very compelling reasons on both sides and perhaps that's why I'm actually ok taking a back seat on this ONE decision. I told my husband that he will make the decision, he will need to tell the doctor and HE will need to be with our son when it occurs. If he doesn't follow through on those three counts, it's not getting done. Again, thank you for your input and as I suspected it seems pretty much cut down the middle on this topic (no pun intended)!
More Answers
L. answers from Chicago on June 04, 2007
Your son will never ever remember any of it. My son was and hardly cried at all. I recomend getting it done. He will thank you in the long run and will "fit" in better no matter what anyone else says.
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J.G. answers from Chicago on June 04, 2007
Hi,
my sister has 2 boys 1 is and 1 is not. She truly regrets not having them both done. The hygiene issue and him not looking like the other boys has been a huge issue for him. High school children can be so mean to others that are different.
S. answers from Chicago on June 04, 2007
I too, did not want to subject my little newborn to any undue pain. My husband insisted on it. It was a quick snip snip and my son barely cried.They would not let me watch but they said it takes no time at all. The pros are as you said so he fits in and hygeine. Look at it this way. Better now that when he is sixteen. Ouch.
B.F. answers from Chicago on June 05, 2007
I said yes for my son. When asked at a doctor's visit I had no clue. Both my husband and Mom said yes. He is 6 now and doesn't remember any of it.
D.X. answers from Chicago on June 05, 2007
We had it done to our son (my husband is circ'ed, so I let him make the decision). In hindsight, I wish like heck we had NOT had it done. God created a perfect little boy, and to me, cutting off a part of ones body at birth makes no sense whatsoever. I will never forgive myself for allowing that to be done to my own flesh and blood.
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