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Wanted a girl… talk to me about a boy?! Please

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Interga · 31/08/2022 18:04

I know it’s silly. I’m sad as might be my only dc… I feel awful for being sad! His dad is a bit unpredictable too and is likely not going to be around much, I worry I won’t know what I’m doing. Worry boys need dads more than girls do etc etc. And I just don’t feel excited as I should .

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WhatAmIDoingWrong123 · 02/09/2022 09:42

Starpeople · 31/08/2022 18:13

Oh no, honestly op you will love your little boy when he gets here, and won't imagine it any other way! Obviously there's exceptions to the rule, but in my experience ttle girls are usually for their dad and little boys for their Mummy! If dad is away alot as well your baby will have such a special close bond with you regardless! He will worship his Mummy!

I have 2 boys and I absolutely love them and wouldn't change them for the world. I did have a moment when pregnant with ds2(I only wanted 2 dc) where I mourned the daughter I would never have (a sort of mini me I had built up in my head); I'm sure she would have been a tom boy and complete opposite to me in reality! 😂

i guess what I am trying to say is your feelings are perfectly valid, but it will pass. I couldn't be any more fulfilled with my boys and wouldn't change a thing.
X and congratulations!!

I think a lot of it depends on how you parent them. I have friends who've got boys and it seems to be one long tantrum fest. I have friends with girls and it's the same. Then other friends who parent in a totally different way and their kids (boys and girls) are drama free!

OP- it doesn't matter. You'll just love him and it's as simple as that. I have a girl, naturally, I think she's just wonderful. I also have a nephew and he lights up my day every time I see him. I'm hoping for a boy next time!

georgarina · 02/09/2022 09:46

Just to add, woke up to my little boy organising our shoe rack and proudly showing me all the rows, before deciding to wear his little sister's shoes as gloves 'because that might be a good idea' 😂

They're honestly the sweetest

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