Circumcision - Kaneohe, HI

I had my son circ'd and wished that i hadn't because it was done improperly. I didn't go in with him, but made the daddy go in since it was his decision to have this done. When my son peed for the frist time and I heard him scream was when it was the hardest for me. I wouldn't have it done again now knowing what i know, but the dad is still firm in his decision. He says that women don't like uncut men, but I guess to each their own. Good luck!

I haven't read a lot of the postings - just the most recent - so I guess I will talk from my own experience with my little guy - just 10 months old. He was circumcized at 4 months of age (a little late but he was a preemie) and the doctor was fantastic. Only needed to use local anaesthetic - and I was right there for the whole procedure. Afterward they sent us home with instructions on caring for his surgical site - everything went beautifully and he had no adverse reactions, etc. I do believe the course after the procedure is the same for all doctors but can't vouche for this as I only have the experience with my youngest son.
I hope this helps you be a bit less nervous. Feel free to e-mail me privately if you need more details.
Take care and congrats on your little boy!
A.

You and your husband know what is best for your son and your family so don't feel bad about your decision one bit.

My son had no problems. We gave him infant Tylenol for about one day and used vaseline or neosporin on the cut area to avoid it sticking to the diaper. Just be sure to keep the area clean. Nursing is also a great comfort after this. If you notice any sign of infection or something just not looking right, get to the dr. asap. My son was very sleepy for a couple days following. The nurse said it is common to be sleepy as the body does this as a self soothing method.

I did have a friend whose son was unusauly cranky after 3 days so they went back to the doctor. Turns out the baby had a broken collarbone from the delivery. Sometimes people think boys are reacting to the circumcision when it could be another problem.

Happy pushing. And get ready-boys are so differnet from girls!

Hi Nashes Mom, Having your son circumside is the healthist thing to do, if you have even known a man who wasn't or older boys they sometimes have a lot of problems. I have 2 sons both circumsized, two different proceedures and no problems with either one, just keep it clean, keep him changed and he should do gust fine. J. L.

I have 3 boys all circumcised and I'm not going to lie, it's tough to hear them cry when it's done. And really they may be a little upset when they get there diaper changed afterwards but that was the only after effect we experienced. Your dr will tell you what he prefers you to do for after care but we used vaseline and guaze for about a week.

Congrats on the new edition.

from what i hear about its kind of like taking care of the babies belly button - you dont want to get it wet you need to ceep it clean and you dont want to pull on it. when my nephew had his done they left a little plastic piece and a string on him and when it was fully healed it would fall off. are you having this done befor you leave the hospital or is his pediatrician doing it. either way talk to your ob he may be able to explain somewhat. i guess the obvious things to look for is swelling and redness (thats not gone after a few days) a foul odor, and anyother signs of infection.
i dont think people should scold you for this decision i have twin nephews that arent done and they get repeated infections from not being clean properly.

Hi, I just wanted to put out there that many husbands think girls will be put off by an uncircumcised male but my daughter and niece as well as many of my friend's daughters are growing up with brothers that are not circumcised so to them it will be the norm. I realize this issue is deep seated emotionally, especially for men, but times have changed...As far as advise taking care of his wound I would try to keep him out of a diaper as much as possible, you can put some water proof pads and cloth diapers under him and just let the air get to it so it heals well. Maybe you can score some extra throw away pads they give you to put on your bed just after birth. Have a wonderful and peaceful delivery. I wish you all the best with your little guy, those baby boys melt your heart is ways you didn't know possible!

Infant tylenol.

And following the nurse/doctor/Mohels' advice. They'll undoubtedly give you an antibiotic ointment, along with other instructions. Make sure they're written down. You'll probably be too adrenaliney to remember them all clearly later.

i have 3 boys all circumcised as well. the first thing to consider is what type of circumcision your dr preforms. one they simply remove all the skin and the other bell they insert a cap and the skin falls off on its own. our first had the first and our other 2 had the bell both work great although the bell takes less care. we were not given an ointment we were told to use Vaseline with the first and told to do nothing with the other 2. we found that they get stuck to the diaper if you use nothing so we ended up using the Vaseline with all of them. i think you have made a great decision and shame on anyone who makes you feel otherwise.

Hi,
I have 2 boys and I had them both circumcised my first son had his done in the hospital and my second had his done at the doctors office the day after we brought him home I do suggest having it done at the hospital if you can because it is alot of work to take the baby out the first couple of days when all you want to do is rest ang enjoy your new baby. Plus if you are unsure of how you are supposed to be doing the care you can ask the staff for a little help. remember to buy 1 thing of vaseline and 2 boxes of guaze size 2inch so your not sending someone to the store for that stuff.

When I felt the same way as you 4 years ago, I did some online research in an effort to prepare myself to circ. my son. My research actually had an opposite effect - I decided circumsising wasn't needed and therfore we did not. He is 4 and we have no regrets. I was hoping to find the site I found back then but I cannot. There are so many out there. It was a good one though, it didn't take sides, it gave pros/cons on both issues, had a video, etc.. Anyway, you can google and probably find many videos to prep yourself. I did find the following site http://www.circumcisionvideos.com/ but I have not viewed anything on it. I don't know if they are for it/against it, or what. You should watch a few videos though if you are squeemish, so that you'll be prepared. My girlfriend did not want her son circumsised, her husband did, he took him for the procedure, the Dr. made a mistake (cut too much) he is 6 now and has had several reconstructive surgeries. Aside from infections, that is my only horror story. I know more people with boys who aren't circumsised and none of them have had issues. Things can happen either way. I just can't see cutting the most senstive part of the male's body off of him. They can always be circumsised later in life, but you can't put the skin back on - well, I don't know, maybe you can now a days? LOL!

Hope you find what you need, your little guy will be here soon! Congrats!
M.