I've had two boys circumsized and they bring them to you right after and both my boys acted like nothing happened. It heals quickly and makes diaper changes alot easier and you won't have to teach them any cleaning "techniques" when you go to potty train them. I thought far into the future when my boys would start having gf's which is alot sooner now a days and I didn't want them getting made fun of or feel diff. since its a very popular procedure.

I'm sure your son would rather not remember it at all.. I'd be terrified if I was a 10 year old boy or any other age getting it done. Save him the trouble and just do it in my opinion

@firegirl, oh god no even though I'm personally not going for it if I have a boy they wouldn't do that honey I'm so sorry someone said that :(

I don't really feel like mutilating your child's genitals for cosmetic purposes is necessary. It has no proven benefits, and the foreskin has 20,000 nerve endings in it. You're taking away a natural and pleasurable part of his sex life when he grows up. Do do it just because it "looks better" or "it's cleaner" because it doesn't, and it's not. A penis is a penis and an intact penis is the best thing for him. Imagine female genital mutilation? That's the norm in some countries. Would you ever do it to your daughter?!! Fuck no. It's the same thing as male genital mutilation. Also I've heard many stories of babies not getting anything to numb them or the parents have to be in another room for sanitary purposes and they can hear their baby screaming in the other room. Remember, 20,000 nerve endings.

They've proven that it isn't any less painful or traumatic for a newborn as it is when they're any age older. I am personally not getting it done because if you just clean it, there are not gonna be any problems. The risk of UTI is higher, but still under 1%. It's like having to use that extra effort to properly take care of a vagina. Just like if you accidentally wiped a girl back to front. You just have to know how to clean it and not be careless! And if my son wants to get it done later he can but I won't make the decision to remove part of his body for cosmetic reasons just because.. It's the 'norm'. It's part of his body 😔

Thank you all. I really do appreciate hearing it. I was just scared after one girl tried explaining to me they only gave sugar water no spray for numbing and it was like ripping the skin off. glad to know its not like that.

I have 4 sons. None of them remember their circumcision. A friend of mine did not have her son circumcised at birth and had to have it done at 3 years old. Much more traumatic.

The doctor that did my first son and will be doing my newborn here shortly is amazing . I remember the nurse saying when I was booking the appointment that I have seen babies leave here not even crying , I thought to myself yeah right . Well the day came and I of course wanted to be present they do stap his legs to a board so they don't move which isn't any different than you holding your little one still while getting shots , they numbed the area gave him sugar water on his binki and the whole process took less than 10 min and My son didn't even cry . He made a small noise when they were numbing it but not hardly anything to be concerned about . Do what's best for you and baby :)

I did it and it's easier done as they are babies then when they are older my nephew had his circumcised at 4 smh he felt everything I felt soo bad for him when they are babies it goes so quick

my husband and I decided to circumcise our son when he is born. we have done the research, and feel its best. plus they we don't have to have the awkward conversation about why daddy's penis is different than his. we will already have to explain how mommy doesn't have a penis lol.

@vadasmommy15, they don't strap the baby down. That's sounds like abuse.

so take my experience in consideration. not trying to scare u but its something i went through

@firegirl,

It's not painful for the newborn because they numb the area. I've had my share as a nurse being involved in several newborn circumcision and the babies cry most times due to the fact that someone is manipulating their penis. But once you give them the nipple with the syrup they usually calm down. It's tougher on the parent than the baby. I'm getting it done for my son once he's born.

its going to be hard for you to watch your child go under surgery if they get an inflection. then having them just get it done once they are born. i cryed when i saw them put a face mask on my 2 year old and had to give him dosage of oxycodone at home no child should have to go through that

hey in my experience i will get it done while baby is first born. the baby is too young to realize anything. my son got it at 2 years old because someone told me not to. i regreted it because his male part was big and cleaning was important i didn't want him to have a skin problem or get infected so i will just do it. then you know for sure he will be fine.

@vadasmommy15, sorry I totally giggled at how you ended that

@firegirl, they use a numbing spray gel thing so it doesn't hurt the baby. they always numb it. babies just scream cause they have to be strapped down. its healthier if it's done and easier to clean with less infection. it takes like 5 mins then baby is fine. if I ever have a boy there's no question it will be done when he's a day old. but I would also let the father of the baby have a say so in it cause their the only ones with penises.

it is optional, I left it up to hubs and with the risk of infections being higher he wants it done. babies won't remember the pain...

Right.. everyone I asked has done it but I'm so worried about hurting the baby if I get it done.

You don't have to do it. A lot of people do it because I guess it's supposed to make it easier to clean. Personally I'm not gonna. I want my kids to make their own choices with their bodies.