Obviously from the NiT thread, we’re on the same side of this issue. Great news, and I hope the trend continues.
We declined for our two boys. Figured there would have to be a darn good reason to alter what nature provided, and there wasn’t.
Good article. I circumcised my first son because I didn’t know any better. I never even thought about it at the time. I felt so bad after he had his surgery. He cried and cried and the little thing just looked so raw. I’m due with my second baby boy in 11 weeks. I won’t be circumcising him. My family is concerned that he will feel different from his brother and dad but I don’t think it will be an issue. I’ve asked my friends who have a husband one way and a son who is the opposite. They’ve said it’s never been an issue. Anyway, the good news about this report is hopefully parents will at least think about what they are doing and give a great deal of thought to it.
Since I was the person acting as the penis ad litem in your behalf (otherwise known as your mother)….I am sure glad to see your vote of HOORAY in the No circ camp. Whew. Check. Of course now that I *DO* circumcisions I feel further vindicated to share the “my sons are not circumcised….” schtick when asked the inevitable “What would you do?” of course, only after the current AAP recommendations re: circs are carefully and clearly discussed with the parents.
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We didn’t for either kid – from a simply practical standpoint, I couldn’t imagine dealing with a wound inside the diapers.