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Anonymous
circumcision | 6/5/08 7:05 PM
We had our first son circumcised and im having another boy. I didnt want it done,my husband did and so does this time. But our first son has to be re done because he still has extra skin on the underside. has anyone had this problem with their son, and would you have your next son circumcised
Cate Cradle
RE: circumcision | 6/5/08 8:02 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
I am Cate Cradle, a member of the Cradle team. Congratulations to all of you on your pregnancies and/or new babies! I would like to suggest an article that may be helpful with this particular topic:

Should I Circumcise My Son?
lisaword2002

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RE: circumcision | 6/5/08 9:13 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
I think that it is really unfortunate that your first son didn't have a good experience. We didn't have any problems with our son's circumcision and we would definitely have our next son done as well. I would, however, check and make sure that the doctor performing the operation has done it many times. I actually had the doctor come into the room with me before the surgery and he answered all my questions and concerns. If you get a bad vibe from the doctor, don't let him/her near your baby. Good luck and I hope the result is better this time around, if you so choose to go through it again.

 

 

Cortney

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RE: circumcision | 6/5/08 11:24 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
We had our son circumcised and would do it again. But we didn't have any problems. Since your husband is a male, I think he probably has a better understanding of what it means. I know your probably concerned about something going wrong, but you also need to consider how it would affect your child later in life if he is not circumcised.
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RE: circumcision | 6/5/08 11:52 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
We are having our first child (a boy) and are planning to have him circumcised. I know that it's not as common as it once was, but all of my nursing friends seem to agree that this is way to go but again, make sure the doctor is VERY experienced. Also, I asked my doctor about it and they can actually give them medicine to numb the area and make it not supposed to be as painful. This was my major concern and some doctors don't give them anything unless they are asked. Good luck!
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RE: circumcision | 6/9/08 8:24 AM as a reply to AHargrave.
My son was also circumsized. It was difficult for us to see the result of this, but it healed quickly and is much better for him in the long run (our opinion). If we have a boy this time around we'll do the same. The pain they experience during the procedure is brief...and most hospitals will apply a topical numbing agent.

 

 

beckibr

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RE: circumcision | 6/9/08 4:38 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
I too feel so bad for your son having a bad experience with his circumcision. I had no problems with my sons and I would do it again, but this baby is a girl. I too would question the Dr and make sure he knows about the first experience you had. I have to say though that your husband has the same parts and if he thinks its best for baby, it just might be. My husband was also all for it. Good Luck!
Anonymous
RE: circumcision | 6/10/08 10:47 AM as a reply to Anonymous.
I have not had either of my boys cut. I decided that if it were routine to cut off part of a girls body I would not have it done so why do it to a boy. I think that men who make this decision are totally uninformed as to the reality of the procedure and the impact on the child for the rest of his life. I know it is hard to think about your little baby being a man but I can assure you that they would rather be "whole" than "cut". My first husband was cut and his dad was not so it wasn't an issue of looking the same for him. I made the decision for my child and that was final. We have had some issues with his foreskin being too tight but with the right doctors we have been able to make the situation better. My husband now is not cut and either is our second son. He seems to have no problem at all with his foreskin either. If female circumcision was routine would you do it to your daughter?
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RE: circumcision | 6/10/08 3:01 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
My first son was circ. (born Aug 04) and had problems with extra skin. We had to take him to a specialist at 18 months of age and they had to remove more skin. He was up and running the next day, the only huge problem was when he had a dirty diaper but he healed quickly. I had my 2nd son in Sept. 06 and he two was circ. I had no problems the 2nd time and they even changed the process. My husband of course made the decision both times or actually 3 times I guess since I lacked the parts I figured he'd have more knowledge and make the better decision. With this child we would not hesitate on having him done as well. Another thought for you, it might be weird for either son of their parts don't "match".

 

 

Mom4

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RE: circumcision | 6/10/08 3:08 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
Female circumcision is not routine so it cannot be compared to male circumcision which is routine in the USA. Who are you to judge someone's decision to have it done - you do not hear anyone making fun or making negative comments about your decision and believe it or not, not everyone agrees with you. You abviously aren't very proud of your decision if you have to write it anonymously. Give everybody a break and don't me so judgemental and saying those of us who have choosen to do the "normal" thing are wrong. If all men would prefer to be whole then cut then why at 30 years old did a friend of mine chose to be circumcised? Get your facts straight. You have no right to speak for all men especilly since you haven't come equipped with any of the parts!
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RE: circumcision | 6/10/08 5:06 PM as a reply to Mom4.
I completely agree with you. Out of all the men that I know only one of them is not circumcised and it was (and still is) an issue for him his entire life. It is a personal decision. If you choose not to have it done while they are baby; when they are older they can have it done themselves if they want.

Comparing Boys to Girls is completely inappropriate. You cannot compare the two.
Anonymous
RE: circumcision | 6/11/08 12:22 PM as a reply to Mom4.
Genital mutilation is genital mutilation no matter how you "slice it". I am not passing judgment on anyone you are jumping all over me and that is the reason I was anon. I knew that people who disagree would harass me with harsh words and your own judgment of me. It is the same and the only difference between female and male circ. is the gender.

 

 

Mom4

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RE: circumcision | 6/11/08 10:45 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
I was not jumping on you about your decision as you did to us who have chosen to circ our sons. It is not mutalation and it is nothing like what happens during a female circ. Maybe you should research both topics a little more throughly and educate yourself on them. As for being anyonomous get over yourself. We aren't picking on you just defending our ideas that you choose to criticize. I said nothing about your choice, I know everyone has the right to make their own decision and for that I am grateful. I am happy that you choose not to circ your sons because that was the right decision for you but that doesn't mean those of us who have made a wrong decision either.
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RE: circumcision | 6/12/08 11:59 PM as a reply to Anonymous.
Anonymous:
Genital mutilation is genital mutilation no matter how you "slice it". I am not passing judgment on anyone you are jumping all over me and that is the reason I was anon. I knew that people who disagree would harass me with harsh words and your own judgment of me. It is the same and the only difference between female and male circ. is the gender.


I have to say that I think you are way off base here. Do you actually know what goes on during female genital mutilation? How can you honestly compare the two? There is a reason why it is called "mutilation". Please show me evidence that shows male circumcision can cause reproductive, sexual, and labor problems like female mutilation. Or perhaps even death from the shock and pain of the procedure. There is a big difference between the two. I would never subject my son to a procedure that would cause him pain and discomfort for the rest of his life.

My husband is circumcised and wouldn't change it for the world. So when our son was born the thought never crossed my mind about not having it done.

The one guy that I know that is not circumcised; wishes that he was.
snowball164

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RE: circumcision | 7/5/08 7:00 PM as a reply to Cortney.
Cortney:
Anonymous:
Genital mutilation is genital mutilation no matter how you "slice it". I am not passing judgment on anyone you are jumping all over me and that is the reason I was anon. I knew that people who disagree would harass me with harsh words and your own judgment of me. It is the same and the only difference between female and male circ. is the gender.


I have to say that I think you are way off base here. Do you actually know what goes on during female genital mutilation? How can you honestly compare the two? There is a reason why it is called "mutilation". Please show me evidence that shows male circumcision can cause reproductive, sexual, and labor problems like female mutilation. Or perhaps even death from the shock and pain of the procedure. There is a big difference between the two. I would never subject my son to a procedure that would cause him pain and discomfort for the rest of his life.

My husband is circumcised and wouldn't change it for the world. So when our son was born the thought never crossed my mind about not having it done.

The one guy that I know that is not circumcised; wishes that he was.


I agree with you. It is comparing apples and oranges.

As for me...My husband is cir (which he had to have fixed 7 years later *ouch) So he wasn't totally thrilled when I took our son to get it done.
In our town they don't do it in the hospitals anymore. You have to seek out this kind of procedure yourself. So I did but My son was already close to 10 pounds at birth and the Doc told us he was too big. We talked them into it. But I don't think the Doc did so well. They had complications in which they couldn't stop the bleeding but it's fine now...but i was totally traumatized (and we might have to get a part of it clipped because it's still attached -some)
So I am a little more cautious about doing it with another son...but probably will because it's better in the long run.
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