Uh, this is awkward, but I thought most (ok, all) of you are probably women with children who view this blog and I would like to ask your opinion on...circumcision...
What are you views, if you care to share. You can leave them in the comments section anonymously, or email me at saramoonphotography@gmail.com.
I would never share your info with anyone, I am just not sure about this matter if we have a boy.
Told ya it was personal.
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First, I would like to say I think you are fabulous! I really enjoy your blog & your work (or is play a better word?!) If I have a boy I would absolutely NOT circumsize the poor little dear... Alot of people argue the point that "He'll be different than other boys" or the hygene issue... Not strong enough arguments to sway what my heart tells me, best wishes whatever you decide!
I tried to gmail ya but got permanent fatal errors... twice. I copied the other email I have for you.. . check that when you get a chance.
-Allison
I circ'ed my son and if I ever have another I wouldn't do it again.
Being a nurse most boys are. If I had a boy I would. Hygene is an issue once he gets older( way older) but it really how you and your husband feels. You can also ask your doctor if they numb him before hand. I have seen both ways. Also it is a quick procedure.
We didn't do it. I don't think the hygene is a big deal. Just an extra step at bathtime. If you want more info, email me! ;-)
"Most boys are" is quickly losing validity as a good reason to cirmcumcize- it's becoming more and more commonplace to leave baby boys the way they were intended. Please read this article Sara, and feel free to email me if you want. :)
http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/circumcision/against-circumcision.html
Patti Schmidt
in response to the above:
yes. . .and "most are" is not true outside the US in fact. . .it's only here that we continue to have generally high rates of circumcision but even so it's falling close to the 50% mark here.
Although, I don't like the thought of this being done to my boys (nor the time waiting around for it), my husband and I felt it was best for our two sons. My ob/gyn had the nurse come in with anesthetic ointment and numb the area for an hour before she did it. I hear it's quick and of course, it's done in the nursery. My ob/gyn also didn't cut that much skin off, just enough to where the head of penis shows.
We felt it was necessary, not specifically for hygiene (also a factor), but rather cosmetic purposes. Really, I guess it's whatever you're comfortable with. I think the media has a lot to do with our opinion on circumsized penises. My husband is and we wanted our sons to be as well.
Sara, Two years ago, my husband and I faced the same question... My OB gave me an article to read about the pros and cons... (I wish I could find it). Apparently it's a cultural/social and sometimes even religious procedure. As nature intended, the 'extra' skin actually provides a little protection to the head. The only issue would be hygene as the other comments have posted, but as parents, it's part of teaching our boys to be clean the area well when you shower. We decided not to and have found that many more mothers aren't having their baby boys go through the rather quick procedure. And, as we expect our second boy in just a few weeks, I clearly have decided to stick with not having the baby go through the procedure. Your heart will give you the best decision to take. May God Bless.
My advice would be to ask men this same question, not sure in what arena, though...lol. But, as a woman and mother, I didn't think it was entirely a decision for me to make. How does your husband feel about it? I would imagine he would have been witness to the good/bad in either case(i.e. boys locker room). There are a couple of men in my family who had the procedure done at 18 (which is forever etched into their memory), but I haven't heard of any that wanted theirs reattached. That will be much more painful than having it done as newborns (not considering the mental anguish as well).
re: dads wanting their sons to look like them...
I once saw a cartoon of a father and two little boys. The father had one arm, and so did his kids, and the father was telling another man "it was just really important to us that they look like me..."
A funny, but also food for thought.
Re: The one arm cartoon...what is the correlation between a missing limb and missing foreskin? I think that is taking a major leap.
There are so many factors to consider before deciding to have your son circumcised. Whether you're for it or against it for health reasons or personal beliefs, just make sure you get all the pertinent information.
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