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Sad that I'll never have a Son

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AlwaysFuckingTired94 · 06/08/2019 21:49

DP and I are done having children. We have two wonderful DDs and I feel very privileged to have them. But I can't help but feel sad that I'll never have a Son. For some reason I always thought I'd have a little boy, and I feel wistful that I will never get to experience the Mother-Son bond. Its nothing to do with wanting to indulge in gender stereotypes. I have an amazing bond with my girls. But am I missing out on a different kind of relationship by not having a Son? A Mummy's boy, so to speak. I know deep down I'm being unreasonable, but finishing having children has been a bit of a mindfield for me. Can anyone relate? Advise? Knock some sense into me? Gin

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Wenfern · 23/02/2026 10:23

@alltoomuchrightnow how dare you? We all go through our own feeling. It is not her fault you are not able to have children. Her feelings are valid as well. What a horrible comment you have left for someone who is looking for answers on how she feels right now.

Instructions · 23/02/2026 10:27

I have three sons. I love them and would not change them for the world. But occasionally I do have a moment of something like sadness when I realise I am the last in a formerly unbroken line of mothers and daughters. It's ok to have feelings.

Elsvieta · 23/02/2026 15:12

The statistical likelihood is that one day you'll have a grandson...

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