I swear I've written about this before, but I can't seem to find it...
What I am about to talk about is a very controversial topic related to having boys.
Circumcision, to do it or not to do it?
I know, without a doubt in my mind what I will do. (And Jamaal agrees).
In nursing school, our maternity instructor was very anti-circumcision. Circumcision, outside of religious beliefs, was promoted as a way to prevent infections later on in life. The foreskin must be pulled back and then cleaned to prevent infections and a lot of families were uncomfortable teaching this to their children. Our instructor pleaded with us not to do it simply for hygienic reasons.
I have a very un-scientific opinion on this topic. Judge me if you want. But uncircumcised penises look disgusting. Circumcised penises look cleaner and are more attractive, well as attractive as a penis can be. ;)
Okay so Jamaal and I have different reasons, but both end up at the same place: our son will be circumcised.
Hmmm...thanks for your take. I was kind of glad that we get to put this topic off a little longer since we are having another girl. I don't see what the big deal is, but I have come across a few blogs of women who are VERY against it. Again though - modern surgery seems to be such that it's not a big deal. I would just say make sure that the little guy gets lots of TLC/nursing time with mama when it's all over so he feels better quickly!
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