To ask what you love about having a son

[BoyOhBoyOhBoi]

So I recently found out we are expecting a baby boy and we are so excited!

My family is basically all girls, all baby cousins growing up were girls, all nieces etc... Are girls so I've never really been around or have much experience with baby boys!

I think because of my family I always had it in my head that I'd end up with a daughter but now I'm having a son (which is totally fine!).

Just wondering if some of you can share with me your experiences with having a baby boy and what you love about it? (and maybe even if there is anything you think I need to be extra prepared for!).

Mine are both boys but are chalk & cheese in some ways. DS1 is calm, gentle, bookish, fascinated by anything mechanical & a bit of an introvert. DS2 is a high energy extrovert & very emotional. They're both very affectionate & sweet & get on surprisingly well (shared love of Lego, Star Wars & jokes about bums). I hate stereotyping, but judging by friends with girls the same age - mine are 5 & 8 - girls are much more emotionally high maintenance on average.....endless friendship melodrama! They also seem that bit 'older'.

I've got two DDs and had always wanted girls more than a boy because I had never really got on with boys as a child or adult. Then my 3rd child I actually hoped for a boy and got him. And he is AMAZING.

Some say having girls is the same but I have found a difference. He's my best buddy. He's so sweet, kind and loving and such a mummy's boy. He's also tough, strong and very protective of his older sisters.
The girls in comparison can be a bit more moody, they like hugely different things, act differently and whilst they are very loving, their brother is more so. They also dote on him too.

Before I was pregnant with him I had never wanted a boy but how wrong I was!

My son is very full on but also very loving too, he definitely keeps me on my toes.

Congratulations!

I have two boys - one toddler and a newborn.

My toddler is so loving, warm and affectionate. Constant cuddles and kisses. He loves helping me with everything - housework, cooking, drying/styling my hair, make up. And he is amazing with his little brother who just wants to be held and snuggled all day long.

Long may it continue!

I have 2 sons and no daughters.
I don't know what it's like to have a daughter but I don't feel like I'm missing anything. My boys are lovely and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Kids are kids, it just depends on what personality they have!

The only difference I can see is the previously mentioned pee arc that can end up anywhere (though saying that, my newborn daughter did once manage to do a fart-propelled wee right into my lap when I was changing her on the bed. Welcome to parenting! ).

Also, boys are obsessed with their willies. Playing with it, holding it, examining it, tickling it, waving it. Be prepared to repeatedly say "stop touching your willy" (with little to no effect).

Congratulations!

I have 2 girls and a boy. I love them all equally but I’m so so happy I got a boy. Of all of them he’s the most spontaneously loving; when I give him a cuddle at bedtime his little hands creep round and stroke my hair and he gives me the biggest squeeze. He’ll do some ‘writing’ (scribbles!) and say “this says, mummy you are beautiful” and the like. He’s the same with his sisters (when they’re not fighting!) ❤️
I also find him endlessly fascinating; he’s forever tinkering and experimenting with things. He loves finding out how things work, taking apart and putting back together and I love watching his little brain tick over as he figures out the world.
He’s also hilarious, a proper little joker, he’s forever kidding us on and making us all laugh. I love his sense of humour and his craziness!
He does my head in sometimes, as they all do, but he’s such a little love. I just adore him. Boys are so fantastic OP, congratulations!! Enjoy him

Also, boys are obsessed with their willies. Playing with it, holding it, examining it, tickling it, waving it. Be prepared to repeatedly say "stop touching your willy" (with little to no effect).

Yes to this!!

I think my boys learn it from their dad though

Oh I agree with the willy bit - once they find it that's it

My boys are both so affectionate.
My youngest(6yo) has to have his morning cuddle, otherwise he tells me off during the day for skipping it.
They both always say I love you.
Downside. My bathroom is always gross.

I have a son and three nephews. The niece is bossy, demanding, self centered, cheats and defies adults. I prefer to deal with any of the boys.
I'm sure it's not representative. I like women in general.

My only tip that is boy specific is to mind his willy. Remember to put moisturising cream on his willy as well, when changing nappies, not just the bottom. And cover it during naked time. Otherwise, you can end up with wee in places you'd never thought. Also, make sure it's facing down when he has his nappy on.

Also, boys are obsessed with their willies. Playing with it, holding it, examining it, tickling it, waving it. Be prepared to repeatedly say "stop touching your willy" (with little to no effect)

All. The. Time!

I nearly died when he came running to me after his bath, willy in hand, pulling at the end of it saying “Look mummy, it’s bigger!”

They are cheaper than girls lol
No expensive haircuts of beauty treatments!
My 13 year old is so laid back at home, he still cuddles me and says he loves me :) He is great at solving all my technology problems
Not very independent though, needs nagging

I've got sons and a daughter, never worried me they are all different but suddenly I have realised I am a little old lady, well not quite but 70 isn't far off, and I actually like how protective they are. I don't think I've ever felt very cherished by a man, my father died when I was a child and I am very much an equal with my husband so this sudden change to being protected and fussed over is surprisingly pleasant.

What do I love about having boys? Everything. All of it. They are amazing. Funny. Sarcastic. Loving. Kind. Thoughtful
They are just wonderful. For example, when my boyfriend walked out on me last year they put their arms around me and DS1 (who was 14 at the time) said "we were OK with just us 3 before. We'll be OK again." My heart just melted. They are all I need.

However that's not because they are boys, its just them. (I'd say its down to my wonderful parenting but I'm a shit mumsi it's luck I think)

I have 2 boys and a younger girl , my boys were/are much simpler.
They are chalk and cheese and not close ,sadly for me , but who knows they may become friends in time, they are young adults.
Both cuddly and loving when small , lively , happy , easy to be with and loving to their little sister , who on the other hand is lovely but far more emotional , astute , the odd mood and very perceptive .
I cant remember any friend dramas with my boys , but have drummed it in to my daughter , who has lots of friends , not to get involved in fall outs etc , so far so good.
Boys are great ! but so are girls , its the person you love not the gender .

Well kids are kids. The things I love about my son are probably not what you're looking for in the stereotypical gender roles sense...

He's 4. He's kind and sensitive, thoughtful. Says sorry when he knows he should, gives lovely cuddles and kisses and says "I love you". He doesn't like sports as of yet (still time, but I hate sports so I like this part of his personality!) and is clever, interested in how things work, notices things about people.

He's great!

His little brother is completely different so far, other than being very affectionate.

Oh it's so sappy but I describe them (in my head) as my son is my heart and my daughter is my soul. She is me, just born again. He and I are more dissimilar personality wise but omg he can crack me up with a single look and he is so enthusiastic and interested in everything, and will have a go at anything.... He's such a happy little chappy.

It could easily have gone the other way round though, it's more personality difference than anything inherently gender determined. There will be things you love whatever, you might just relate to them in a different way.

I have four of them, they're all grown up now. They all loved to be cuddled, and there weren't many upsets on the whole, I know I found them much easier than my friends who had girls did.

They're still cuddly when they come home to visit and as yet I've no worries about evil daughters in law...

I have three boys. I love everything except the piss on the toilet/floor and the play fighting. Constant noise.

BUT They are so funny, kind, adventurous. My oldest son is more sensitive but my middle son is the most affectionate. Not sure how this would differ than if they were girls though.

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Oh it's so sappy but I describe them (in my head) as my son is my heart and my daughter is my soul. She is me, just born again. He and I are more dissimilar personality wise but omg he can crack me up with a single look and he is so enthusiastic and interested in everything, and will have a go at anything.... He's such a happy little chappy.

It could easily have gone the other way round though, it's more personality difference than anything inherently gender determined. There will be things you love whatever, you might just relate to them in a different way.

That's so lovely! I've never thought of them that way but you're so right. DS1 is my heart. DS2 is my soul. And,like your DD he's me born again. In every way. And DS1 has a 'look' that has me in stitches. Which didn't help when a teen accused me of littering recently. DS1 gave me 'the look' and I got the giggles. The teen clearly thought I was lying about the rubbish not being mine! (It really wasn't by the way. I've never left litter anywhere and im not about to start now)

Oh forgot to mention my DS is hilarious' so so funny. He makes me laugh so much every day.

I worry that if I had had a girl there would have been humongous clashes particularly hormone wise. Especially if she had been anything like me. Two mes living in a house would be an absolute nightmare. As it is my ds (now 17) is absolutely wonderful!! He's no walk in the park. Autism, anxiety, sleep probs and school refusal. However, he is amazing company, we have a laugh, and I can honestly say (only us two and ddog) we have not had a single fall-out during covid lockdown etc. Mainly I guess because we're not having the usual tensions of getting him to college etc. We've had a laugh, played games, I've been teaching him to drive and we have put shitloads of IKEA flat pack together!! I know girls can also do flat pack - I'm not so bad myself - but his height, strength and automatic ability to screw screws comes in so handy!! I know it's lefty Lucy but if I'm upside down I get soooo confused!! I recently spent a long long 2 hours trying to undo a bolt on a loo seat. He did it in seconds!!

I have one of each and I wouldn't say there's anything that I love more about my son just because he has a penis, they're both amazing individuals

Congratulations!

A lot of the differences are societally conditioned, so I can only tell you what I love about having my DS. Firstly, he bounces. At the playground, he can scrape and bruise himself quite badly and he doesn't moan or cry, he just shrugs it off, bounces back up and continues trying to get himself killed... I'm not sure that's boy-specific, though, lots of boys do seem a bit more fragile and we know some tough little girls! Second, there's the lack of pink stuff. Hate pink! Always have... Love the fact that we are given clothes with dinosaurs, tractors and planes on them and I don't have to constantly reaffirm a DD's right not to be given lots of glittery, pink crap. I'm not saying that I don't let DS play with pink toys or wear pink clothes, but I know we'd have much more of it in the house with a girl because of what people would buy us. Third, so far DS is very smiley, straightforward, happy, cuddly... Loves cuddling on the sofa to watch cartoons.

I'm sure your boy will be just as wonderful!