Circumcision help?! please only answer if you chose to circumcise!

I have two that are, two that aren't. The two that are healed perfectly. It was done using the plastibell. I left it up to their father as he was done as a child, and I don't have a penis so yeah. They were still pretty young when they had it done.

Super easy. He healed in about 5 days. He wasn’t fussy at all. He was 3 days old and in the hospital still. He had a Gomco. They numbed the penis and swaddled his upper body. Gave him sugar water on a pacifier and then Tylenol for any pain but he didn’t even cry until they unswaddled him 🤣. We chose to for a few reasons: 1) I’m a peds nurse who’s seen circs and knows they aren’t traumatic at that young age but I’ve also worked in a hospital setting and seen what happens when men don’t care for themselves right. I also read up on the statistics of how many boys and men have to get circumcised later in life and wanted to prevent that from happening to my son. Even when taught well how to care for themselves, they still are at a higher risk of infection (even if it’s “low”). 2) We felt we should for religious reasons. 3) my husband is circumcised. There’s a great group on here called circumcision and foreskin care if you want more info!

My son is circumcised. He was about 36 hours old when he had the surgery and has healed beautifully. We chose to for religious reasons

I circumcised my son when he was about 2-3 weeks old. I'm from Nigeria, and we do circumcised our sons by tradition and also for religious purposes. The healing took about 2 weeks or so.

My little was about 10 days old. They gave him Tylenol and sugar water and he didn’t say a beep until they uncovered him. After that he was silent! As far as how it was done.. lots of medical terms that I don’t remember but it was quick! I left it up to my husband to decide if it was happening or not because I don’t have boy parts 🤷🏼‍♀️ And as far as healing.. my son ended up with a staph infection. It’s subject to opinion if it was caused by the circumcision but the infection popped up within 4 days so….. once he had antibiotics he healed fast and now everything is fine!

My son was 9 days old and took 8 days to heal, we slathered on tremendous amounts of Vaseline every diaper change. The worst part of the healing process was that his diaper would leak a lot because of all the Vaseline. Other than that, the healing process was truly a breeze, and I didn’t expect it to be as quick as it was. The key is to make sure to get him circumcised within 2 weeks of birth, they heal so much quicker during that period. In my area, most doctors will only circumcise under 2 weeks old. I didn’t get to watch the procedure, I was set up in a small room to wait for my son, and as soon as he was done, he was brought to me to breastfeed for comfort and we had to wait 45 mins so that they could do the first diaper change and to make sure there wasn’t any extra bleeding. I gave the decision for circumcision to my husband. I feel that he does not get many opportunities in the birth process to make any decisions, and I don’t have the parts to make an experienced decision.

My one was 5months and two weeks and we chose the plastibell route, it healed after ten days was super easy! My only regret is I wish I did it when he was a newborn as I had to keep making sure he didn’t turn to his front and army crawl which inconvenient plus unfair to him as he wasn’t free. As a newborn they only sleep.

We circumcised our son when he was a couple weeks old. A doctor in our area uses the pollock technique. Its non invasive, super quick(he was done in about 1 or 2 min) and they use anesthetic. Theres no device left attached to the penis like the plastibell. It healed super fast, within a week. My son didnt flinch during the procedure. I was right by his side during the whole thing.

Our little guy was about 36 hours old when he was circumcised. They did it in the hospital. He was very sleepy that day/night. His gauze fell off at the hospital so all we had to do was apply a good amount of Vaseline to his diaper during each change. You also need to try not to wipe it, but obviously keep it clean as well. Our guy healed pretty quickly. Maybe a week? He didn’t seem too bothered by it at all. I will say we went through many clothes during the healing process because the Vaseline blocks the diaper from absorbing pee. So be prepared for that. As far as reasoning, my husband and I discussed and felt it was the best for him health wise and to do it now rather than put him through that when he is older. My husband is also circumcised

Mine was around 10 days old. Super easy to take care of after. Just a lot of Vaseline and making sure it doesn’t dry up and stick to the diaper.

@Angela I absolutely love this!! I got so much backlash from WOMEN when I was wanting to circumcise my little one telling me I shouldn’t do so and yadda yadda yadda while all my male friends and family member and my child’s father told me I should definitely get it done.. I decided I wasn’t going to listen to someone who doesn’t have a penis and never even had the option to be circumcised 😂❤️

Healing took about a week and 1/2. the scabbing looks super gross but nothing to worry about. you just put a bunch of A&D ointment or Vaseline on the tip and diaper for the aftercare. he was not even 24 hours old yet when we got him circumcised. i think the sooner the better. they give a local anesthetic and just cut it off. we did not do the like extra plastiball thing. we chose to circumcise because once he’s older and it’s harder for him to take care of himself or if he’s in a nursing home he or the nurses don’t have to worry about the extra cleaning. and the risk of infection is way lower with being circumcised. It wasn’t an easy decision but his future health was the deciding factor.

My baby healed in about a week! We just had to put a glob of vasoline down there for him every diaper change. Mine was instantly circumcised, like within first day of life. I chose to circumcise because it would be more comfortable on him and it’s what my fiance knew would be best for him

Got our son done at 5 weeks old. Healed all within 2 weeks via plastibell. Was a breeze sized up with his nappy and used Vaseline so wouldn’t rub and the doctor gave us a antibiotics gel to use

Yes do it... I did it with my 2 boys

My lady is 7 months now

Do it before leaving the hospital

We did our son within the first 2 days after birth. I let my husband have the final say on if we did it or not but it is standard in America. He was born in Turkey and we had to fight to have it done asap, but I’m glad we did. He barely cried at all- I wasn’t present, but my partner was. The healing in the first few weeks was ideal because breast fed babies pee and poop is sterile so little to no worry for infection. It healed quickly and he was too young to be bothered by it or trying to touch it.

I got my sons done a couple days after he was born. The healing process wasn’t terrible of course you’re going to be sad that they’re in pain but as long as you drown it in Vaseline after every diaper change and keep him in a clean diaper everything should be fine it took maybe 2 weeks for it to heal fully my SO went with him to get it done.

My baby was a week old when he got circumcision. The healing is pretty quick, no bleeding or swelling after that surgery day. His paediatrician told us about the cases of infections due to being not circumcised at early age. Plus its part of our religious belief to do it anyways.

I have two boys that are. The healing wasn't rough at all. They both didn't cry very much unless I was accidentally tapped too hard while cleaning it. My first son had it done a week after birth. And my second son had it a day after he was born. I so wish I waited the week though. My first son's procedure was done at his pcp second one was done where he was born. My husband is circumcised. So why wouldn't I do my boys.

My boy had his done at 2 days old at the hospital. It was healed within a week. My husband made the decision as he also has a penis. He said boys who don’t get them done get made fun at school, however I believe this might change by the time our boys get into locker room age since so many parents are opting out. I’m from Brazil where is not standard to do it at birth, the experience “I had” was with my brother and nephew whose had to get it done eventually, and because they were older they had to go under general anesthesia. So not going to lie, I was heartbroken when they took him and when I saw his penis afterwards, my mom and sister who went through the experience with them older both said they wish they had the option to do it with them at birth. I don’t regret either now that is past

My son got it at a week old because the Dr wasn’t in to do it at the hospital and I would’ve had to stay another night. I didn’t watch the procedure but my husband did and he did say it was rough😅 I heard my son screaming and it was awful. But he healed within a couple days it looked better already and I’ve never had any issue with rashes or anything around the tip. I let my husband choose whether to circumcise and he chose because of cleanliness safety.

My son was a week old. His doctor used the Plastibell method and the actual procedure was done in less than 5 minutes, my son slept through the entire thing. Healing took about a week but it didn’t seem like it bothered my son at all. Since I have no experience with it, I let my husband make the decision.

All I can say is earlier the better, and if child is overweight please check with a pediatric urologists first to avoid complications. Hope it all goes well.

Circumcision was done the day after birth. I was very nervous so i had a couple of rules for them to folllow to do it. For the procedure he was numbed with lidocaine injection *Non Negotiable*(they often don't numb more than giving sugar water to the baby and if you've ever see the procedure it's horrendous hearing the cries), he was given sugar water as well, and then after wards was given Tylenol. His father also accompanied him and stayed the entire time. For healing it went very smoothly. Tylenol was given. Plenty of breastfeeding and cuddles. Diaper changes were very gentle with huge amounts of Vaseline to keep the skin from pulling and sticking to the diaper. I want to say he seemed less in pain/sensitive a within the first week This time I may be trying a different method because i don't want to give my baby the vitamin K this time around (I'm expecting another boy Jan 31) but I'm not sure. I may just give in (tho I really don't want to i did have to give in last time too) too make sure it's done

My boy was 8 weeks old, slept through it. Took about 2 weeks to heal The clinic we went to uses the pollock technique not the ring

My son was circumcised at q month old. Next time I would do it at q week old tbh. The sooner you do it, the easier the healing. The healing process isn't bad at all. The baby doesn't feel it much as he is numbed before the process. Then you put a lot of vaseline on his penis during each nappy change after for a few days. The coat of vaseline keeps it protected. I had him circumcised as I find it more hygienic mainly.

Just echoing everyone else who said that if you're going to do it, do it as a newborn. We didn't end up doing it because he was in the NICU and had heart issues, so doctors advised to wait until after his open heart surgery and by that point he was 5 months old and to do it at that age would be another surgery, which we didn't want to put him through so now we are just hoping he doesn't have any issues as he gets older. I've been told it's a lot more painful for them to get it done when they are older.

I love that there isn't any judgment in here ladies ❤️ just productive advice reassurance and conversation 🙌🏾 it's beautiful to see honestly this topic on this app is usually a brutal battle field I chose to circumcise becausei always said id leave the final say of it up to the father. I didn't want to do it honestly and was super nervous about it but I don't have a penis and not circumcising isn't something you see often in the African American community. I was definitely worried about judgement and bullying when he got older aswell. But in the end I gave in to dad but put my own terms and agreements in place. 1. He had to be there the entire time 2. The had to numb him or put him to sleep(They don't usually do either besides just giving sugar water) 3. They would do the fastest option for the process 4. Baby would nurse uninterrupted afterwards. (No one coming in and out when baby comes back to the room)

my boy was circumcised a few days after we left the hospital after birth. every boy in our family is circumcised, so it wasn’t a question. we also considered he may be made fun of or made to feel uncomfortable if we didn’t. i had an ex who was uncircumcised and he told me horror stories growing up in the locker room and amongst his friends. the healing process was quick and easy. my baby only cried during the procedure, but we followed directions for healing and used a lot of A&D. it was a breeze! much easier than expected. we gave him tylenol during the first 2 days as a precaution, but he didn’t show signs that he needed it. but he was back to his normal self within a few days. he pretty much just slept, ate, and played a little. 💜

Heyy my Son was born at 8:40 at night and his doctor came about 10 the next morning to do his. He left sleeping came back sleeping. I thought he was going to be fussy all day but nope I don’t even think he noticed lol and he was very unbothered even while changing him afterwards. The nurse showed me and dad how to change and care for it the first diaper change afterward and it was easy and he healed up pretty fast and nicely. Every baby is different but for my son at his first doc appointment at a week old his doc was like no need for gauze any more he was pretty healed. They gave me a ton of gauze pads and a&d at the hospital so take it all. When I ran out of ointment I just used baby Aquaphor. You can also use Vaseline too. Listen you’re his parent and at the end of the day it’s up to ya. I didn’t care nor was I bothered by anyone who didn’t agree with me having it done for him. Every one has there opinions and that fine but your the parent and it’s up to u hun.

I got my son circumcised in the hospital the day after he was born. My hospital had it as an option while we were there. He came back from the procedure and was completely fine! He never cried or anything. I asked my doctor how she does the procedure and she said they just cut the excess skin. My son didn’t have anything that stayed on him after the procedure. The nurse showed us how to put the Vaseline/petroleum jelly on gauze and put it on him and how to maintain it. It took about the same time to heal as it did for his little umbilical cord to fall off. I was nervous at first as well, but it was much easier than expected. You just have to be a little extra careful during diaper changes. ☺️ What ever you decide is going to be best for you and your baby! 🤍

As long as you keep the area clean and put Vaseline, it’s not a bad experience for the babies. The sooner you get it done the better. We did it because most men are circumcised nowadays and it’s easier for them to keep everything clean as they learn to clean themselves

Healed good! Took about 2 weeks but you continue to put after care for a month to be safe ! Baby was 5 days old I think under a week for sure!! The procedure was done fast and smooth I got to watch it been done, baby just didn’t like the numbing needle after that he was good! Choose to because of cleanliness and his daddy/ my husband is as well

My son had it done 24 hours after birth, it looks gross as it’s coming off BUT we had no issues at all. The doctor came in and talked to us about what it was, how it was going to be done and the after care. They took my son from the room for about 30 minutes and when he came back he nursed and went back to sleep easily! The plastic thing fell off faster than his cord did! After it fell off we chose to put aquaphor on it to keep it from sticking to his diapers. It was a very easy and simple process. I asked his dad what he thought was best, we looked into reasons why people do and don’t and ultimately just went with what we felt was best for us.

Thank you all so much for being so kind and sharing your experiences! I’m in Australia and will be birthing through the public system and unfortunately, circumcision isn’t offered through the public health system here so I’ll need to find a private clinic but you’ve all been so so helpful! My husband wants to have him circumcised and I was feeling really on edge about it but I think that’s just a mixture of nerves and me not being educated on the procedure! I’ll be calling clinics in the morning to talk about the first step! Again, thank you all so much for keeping this a safe comment section, helping to put my mind at ease and sharing yours, and your son’s experiences!

We had our son circumcised. For cleanliness. the healing was so easy! We just plopped a load of Vaseline on his private during diaper changes!

2 boys both done 1st was done at 5 days (waited to be off CPAP in the NICU). Had the plastibell procedure. Quick and easy procedure, no crying. No maintenance other than making sure it was clean. Healed with zero issues in about 10 days. 2nd was done at 2 days old. Gomco style, cried for about 3 seconds when put on the table. No issues healing, requires ointment application for about 4 days. Completely healed in about 10 days.

My 3 sons all are circumcised. The healing process for my kids was okay. I had to put that gel on them for a couple weeks to help them heal other than that it was okay. I had it done as a newborn for them all. I wanted it done as a baby so they wouldn’t remember the pain. And I did it because I left the decision up to my husband. He had it done when he was a baby and wanted it done for our kids too. He’s the male I left the decision up to him.

i have two boys that are not circumcised. ultimately, i felt like it was their decision to make, not mine 😊 i’ll be happy to help them get the procedure done at any point in their lives if that’s what they choose, but i didn’t feel it was right for me to have it done without their permission. We have had no cleanliness/hygiene issues whatsoever :)

@Mackenzi did you not read the post? She didn’t ask for people opinions, she asked for experiences from people who have circumcised boys.

@Jess ahhh sorry i did not mean for it to sound judgemental or really in anyway negative

@Jess she may have asked from people who did but she didn't come in judgey or rude she just gave her reason on y she didn't which was valid to conversation still. That's not for you to police if poster don't like it she'll delete it no need to be rude

@Jess yes i read the post, but girl u don’t gotta be so mean :( damn

i shared my experience just like she asked. it was a complicated decision process and everything i mentioned is exactly how i made my decision. my opinion is part of my experience, and you do not have to be so effing mean!! i do think it’s interesting that you didn’t call anyone else out for opinions that are the same as yours!

@Mackenzi sorry I didn’t meant I sound rude. I’m not very good at sugar coating things I’m always very direct. I didn’t call anyone else out because every other comment on this post is from women who have had experience with circumcising their boys. Sorry if I offended you

If you’re in NSW I can recommend a beautiful place in Sydney. We travelled 4 hours to go there. But I believe they have clinics elsewhere in Australia too

@Jess I’m in qld but yes please!

This is their QLD website. Best of luck with what ever decision you make https://gentleproceduresbrisbane.com.au/