[blParent] To circumcise or not to circumcise.

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Serena,

I think you will do just fine if you decide not to circumcise, and wouldn't
have any bearing on caring as a blind mom, one way or the other.  

As my husband was premature, he never was circumcised, but never had any
issues either.

The one thing my daughters talk about now, especially since the youngest is
about to have a boy, is a peepee teepee.  The little guys can surprise you
when you least expect it.  I wish they would have had these when I was
caring for my nephew hahaha.

Judy



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Subject: [blParent] To circumcise or not to circumcise.

Hi, everyone.

My apologies for bringing what can be a fairly controversial topic to the
table as one of my first posts in years, but I could really use some advice
on the topic of circumcision.

I know there are many factors that go into a parent's ultimate choice so far
as this is concerned. I'm concerned mainly with the pros and cons of caring
for a circumcized or uncircumcised penis. 

Did those of you with sons find that circumcising was easier? Did you find
caring for an uncircumcised infant and boy more challenging? I'll be single
momming it this time, completely, and I'm just not sure what to choose. As a
blind mother, I'll have to clean it for years before he can, and I'm just
not sure if taking that extra time with foreskin might make things seem
inappropriate with bathing. I don't know if foreskin would be an extra
challenge or just another thing to find a way of doing without sight. 

There is so much about having a boy that terrifies me. I'm a girl mom and
have no idea what to do with a boy. This is just the first of many
struggles, but it is one that must be made.

Thank you for any and all support here. I really do appreciate it.

Sirena


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