To love being a mum to a son?

[Sumshinebound]

Hi all, I just wanted to put this question out there and hear about other positive experiences of being a mum to a son. I have one DS who is two and it is likely he will be our only one. He is a real joy (when not teething! Or tantrumming!) and I love being his mum. I thought I would have a girl, but wasn't to be. A weird instinct that turned out to be incorrect and I feel so lucky to be his mum.

I worry a bit about him being an only child but would be great to hear positive stories about other single children families. Thanks x

Just one DS here, and likely to be an only. I’m also an only and loved it growing up, although I did have close cousin relationships and still have those close bonds as adults now.

I've not got an only child - but, in general, my boys have been lovely. Very affectionate and loving and easy going.

I'm not desperately thrilled with DS2 (16) at the moment, but in his defence even when he's being horribly teenagey he does still say 'love you' every night and kisses me. Will also still say it in front of friends.

Hope that helps you feel positive!

Great to hear! X

I'm a single mum of one son and he's the best thing ever. He's funny and loyal and perceptive and self contained. And occasionally infuriating and regularly obstinate.

I'm so lucky. Raising him is a joy even if he turns me grey on occasion

My only ds is a fabulous kid, thoughtful and funny and currently developing a cheeky side which I love. Like you I'd kinda hoped for a girl, it was what I knew obvs, but very very glad I had a boy now. I'm an only too and it was never an issue for me. You tend to just foster solid friendships as you don't have the sibling set up.

I am very similar to you OP. Wanted a girl, was sure I was having a girl. Out popped a boy! Then something just went click in my head, and I was overwhelmed by love. He has been such a joy, and is so loving, affectionate and funny. I have not missed out at all on the supposed closeness of girls and mums. He's our only one and it's fine.

Thank you all. So lovely to hear other positive experiences xx

We always thought we'd have a girl for some reason, but we were just thrilled to have a healthy baby, of course. Having a son has been an unexpected joy for me - DS is now nearly 13 and he's fiercely affectionate, funny, happy and just very much his own person. I suspect I'd have struggled more with a girl - the battle of wills I faintly remember having with my own mum when I was little (she died when I was small) and that I witnessed with my friends and their mums seems to be more of a mother-daughter thing!

I'm a single parent to one 5 year old boy and he is an absolute joy, wouldn't be without him

My son is an only and he is an absolute joy. Bright, funny, very affectionate and an utter delight to be around.

I also wanted a girl and now couldn't imagine having a girl!

Please don't worry about him being an only. My son is ten and has such a positive outlook and makes friends easily.

All good in the hood.

Raising my son is the greatest privilege I have ever had in my life.

I've got two boys. They're fucking brilliant.

They're teens now and genuinely excellent company with interesting views on life/the universe/everything, very affectionate (they love their mammy), cracking sense of humour and ofc I am moulding them to my own design mwahaha. They are my favourite people in the whole world.

I have a 5 year old boy and he is an absolute joy. I feel so lucky to be his mum.

I have an 8 year old boy, our only child, and I love having a boy!!

I didn't have a strong preference either way when pregnant and we didn't ask the sex. That said, my gut feeling all along was that I was having a boy.

I absolutely love having a son. He's so funny and loving and bright. We enjoy so many things together like playing board games, walks, sharing books, baking, making lego etc.

He is generally easy going too.

Now I have him, I honestly can't imagine having a girl.

I have an only Son. I doubt I'll have any more... but if I did ever and could choose it would be a boy again. He was super affectionate when he was younger. Not so much now but he melts my heart if I'm getting ready to go out and he says he likes my dress and I look very nice. Its the little things.

The thing that I would of liked a girl for is when I'm older... later on in life. But you have to be grateful for what you have.

I was convinced I was having a girl and shocked when DS turned up! He's 5 now and, honestly, the gentlest, most sensitive and loving little boy. I love being a boy mum!

I have an only boy and I'm a widow now so it's just the two of us. He's off to uni this autumn and I'm looking forward to it but am also absolutely broken that he won't be here any more!

He's a joy. Gentle, rational, quiet, friendly and laughs at my jokes. Carries my bags and puts the shopping away. Strong and sporty, hardworking and resilient. I love him so very much.

A bit different: I have one of each and love them both. But yes: boys are great! My 5 year old is still super snuggly but he has got me into comic book and the Avengers - I love it.

You have got lots of fun to come

Oh gosh, I'm a mum of 2 boys and they are truly fantastic. My youngest is 8 and very cuddly and funny, my eldest is 13 and when he texts me he ends it with love you'. They make my heart sing. I wouldn't change them or add a girl to the mix for all the tea in China.

I have 2 boys, and they are the best ever. Would i change either one for a girl? Hell no, they are so much fun, imo boys toys are more fun aswell! I am young enough 'just' (mid thirties) to have had a 3rd but don't need to as I'm fulfilled with my beautiful, kind, loving and sensible little boys! I worship the ground they walk on and I am so proud to be a 'boy Mum.'

I’ve got one of each with my son being the elder. He is 17 and so kind and affectionate, I adore him. He said the other day “I like that we’re friends as well as you being my mum” and I got something in my eye.