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To be nervous about raising a boy

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theprincessthepea · 19/11/2023 18:07

I know… the only thing that is important is having a healthy baby.

I found out the gender of my unborn is a boy and although it’s exciting I am so nervous about being the mother of a boy. I have a daughter (preteen). I grew up around women, dad left when I was young and it has been mum and sister for decades. Although I have uncles I’ve have never been close to any of them. Weirdly have worked in predominantly female teams. I wonder if my upbringing is playing a role in my nerves - which I think stems from not feeling as if I know enough to raise a son. My OH is very supportive and I’m sure I will be leaning on him.

I also do not want this to become a gender debate. I’ve spoken to friends/family with both and they’ve mentioned slight differences but the love is the same.

I know I am being very unreasonable! But I cannot be the only one that has ever felt like this? I’m probably looking for other people that might have felt this way.

FlissMumsnet · 19/11/2023 18:54

Just sticking our head round the door to say we know some boys may not be as huggy as others. No poster speaks for ALL boys and we think that point has now been (amply) made.

We'd love it if everyone could return to offering support and advice to theprincessthepea.

Brew
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