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What’s it like having just 2 sons?

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Fizzydrank · 15/06/2021 23:31

(Or more) ❤️

Expecting my second boy, and wondering what it’ll be like. I know every human is completely unique but really curious to hear about your feelings towards having 2 sons 🥰

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Shodan · 16/06/2021 07:42

It can be smelly! Don't buy lynx Grin Grin

Ime, it'll definitely be smelly. It's either farty-smelly, or lynx-smelly, or a delightful combination of both. Also loud.

My two have 12 years between them (they're 25 and 13) and I love the bones of them. Very different in lots of ways, but still have a close bond.

I have a much-cherished video clip on my phone of the two of them, under my duvet, crawling into my bedroom (difficult to describe but think a large, uncoordinated duvet-covered caterpillar) accompanied by snorts of laughter and ds1 loudly saying "It's ok, she has LITERALLY no idea we're here").

They're also really handy for carrying/lifting Heavy Stuff.

BertieBotts · 16/06/2021 07:43

Oh yes, OK, DS1 is going into his teens now and the combination of teen boy hormones + pregnant lady hormones doesn't go well Envy

EsmeeMerlin · 16/06/2021 07:46

I don’t really feel them being boys makes much difference. I have two boys 7 and 3. I have a niece who is 4 and she is very much like my 3 year old. With my two boys it’s good they share clothes. Both my boys do get a lot of interests from dh and share a lot in common with dh but do still enjoy days out and activities with me.

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felulageller · 16/06/2021 07:53

If I could have my time again and get to choose I'd only have girls.

Son to mother domestic violence is scarily not that uncommon but is such a taboo no one talks about it.

CigarsofthePharoahs · 16/06/2021 07:58

I have two boys, my sister has two girls.
The main differences are.....
Girls have better aim on the loo. That's about it.
I'm lucky in that my eldest and I are quite nerdy and love gaming. My youngest is an absolute cuddle-bug but is much more into crashing about the place.
Here's the thing. The first things both my boys and my nieces asked Google Dot to do?
Make a fart sound.
They're your children and you'll love them and think they're the best thing in the world.

ChiaraRimini · 16/06/2021 08:13

My two are 19 and 21 now and best friends. They are working together at the moment as well. After the toddler tantrums and teen angst, I'm so happy that they have both become lovely polite kind young men.

Hen2018 · 16/06/2021 08:20

Mine are late teens and early 20s now.

I’m quite tired...

Morana23 · 16/06/2021 08:21

I have 2 boys aged 8 and 6. Older one is quite shy, sensitive and mature, younger one is rough and ready, very very cheeky and active Grin they play together all the time, fight sometimes, I feel so so lucky to have my boys - they are both incredibly loving and affectionate towards me. Enjoy yours! Flowers

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 16/06/2021 08:26

I have two boys, 3 and half years apart. Now 21 and 17 and they have just been the light of my life. I feel so lucky.
Just wonderful, amazing boys.

HelgaDownUnder · 16/06/2021 08:27

Mine have fought over the years but right now they're close and share friends at school. They're 16 months apart. Ds2 is tough, and his older brother is a bit scared of him. Ds1 is a school nerd and a natural leader. They look after each other.

mumonthehill · 16/06/2021 08:35

I agree, never buy Lynx!!! In our house of 2 DS it’s like a fog that slowly comes down the stairs each morning! Having 2 it can be loud and physical but it is also fun. Boys can be very thoughtful and caring. Augments can be loud but often short lived. Mine get on most of the time.

CookPassBabtridge · 16/06/2021 10:52

Absolutely love it. But then I always imagined boys!

AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 16/06/2021 10:57

I don't have 2 boys but have one friend and one family member who do

In one family the boys get on really well, in the other they have very different personalities and don't have much in common so do their own things mainly

From that I'd say you can't really generalise as it depends on the individual children.

Benediction · 16/06/2021 11:02

I have 3 boys, all teens now.
The eldest two are very different in every way and don't particularly get on. However they don't fight these days. Just do their own thing in different parts of the house
The third is like a more easygoing version of #1 and he gets along with both his older brothers. Very glad to have him; he is like the family glue.

justanotherneighinparadise · 16/06/2021 11:03

I daren’t say 🤣

Horsemad · 16/06/2021 12:35

I have 2 (now adult) sons.
Boys are like dogs - they need exercising every day! 😆

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Fizzydrank · 17/06/2021 10:54

@Horsemad

I have 2 (now adult) sons. Boys are like dogs - they need exercising every day! 😆
🤣🤣🤣 already like this in our house and we’ve only got the 1 yet so far
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Fizzydrank · 17/06/2021 10:58

Loving reading your responses! Good and bad! I know you can’t generalise, I’m aware every single human is different, I was just interested to see how mums of boys feel/felt about their set up. It’s like people expect enjoyment to only come out of having children of both sexes, it’s like some are disappointed for me for having 2 of the same. Which has got my back up a bit 🙄

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lborgia · 17/06/2021 11:34

I ended up getting very shouty after ds2 was born - people kept asking if we were going to try for a girl next timeHmm

4 year gap, chalk and cheese, but would always protect each other in a heartbeat. Difficult and different because both boys have issues, but all that said, they love each other to bits, and most days I feel the sameGrin

Beebumble2 · 17/06/2021 12:49

Two adult sons here, they were a joy to bring up. Always active, with interesting points of view.
The mums of boys at the school gate formed a group, so we had female company!
They have their own families now and are the only males in all females households. Hee, Hee.

LyndaSnellMBE · 17/06/2021 22:53

Having two boys is brilliant. Mine are 20 and 17 and I absolutely adore them. I love how straightforward they are - no drama between them or their friends. They are also hilarious, affectionate and protective.

Thunderpunt · 17/06/2021 23:03

Like dogs and horses, if you keep them well fed and well exercised they will bring you much joy!

SwayingInTime · 17/06/2021 23:05

I have only girls and the only thing that scared my about having a boy when pregnant with number three was the knowledge that I would then feel completely obliged to provide them with a brother, I would love two boys!

41sunnydays · 17/06/2021 23:12

I have two boys, number 3 was an accident and a girl.

I didn't feel the need for a girl, my boys are amazing.

Both very boyish, but not loud or rough. Eldest loves sports, and outdoor activities but also fashion and cooking.

Youngest is completely adorable, a gamer but more than anything loves cuddles and affection.

As a women / mum I feel responsibility in shaping my boys to be good partners / fathers, and respect women, and I am really proud of the boys the are.

Whilst I love my daughter too , I find her a lot more work and more emotional on a daily basis than the boys

cluelesscompletely · 17/06/2021 23:16

It's wonderful! Mine are in 20s now with a 2 year gap. They're very close despite having very different personalities. They are sport mad but also love shopping and days out and all the things mothers and daughters are supposed to do. They're super affectionate and loving 🥰