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What's really great about girls?

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ZebraZeebra · 31/10/2014 14:18

I'm 23 weeks with DC2 and the sonographer was fairly sure she's a girl. My son is two and I absolutely adore him - he's smashing Grin I admit girl came as a shock as my husband is one of five boys. So I was expecting a boy and can't imagine what it's going to be like.

So please, if you don't mind, regale me with awesome girl tales?

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Thurlow · 31/10/2014 15:50

Yes, and you actually have to consider a hairstyle with girls. Most of the boys I know have pretty much the same haircut. The girls not so much. Are you going to grow it? Cut in a fringe? Will she let you put it in a ponytail to keep it out of the way? How many hairbands and clips will she lose during an average week?

I agree that girls clothes can be a little more interesting, even if you don't like dresses and pastels (I hate them). You can mix a cool t-shirt with leggings and boots, for example, and get the best of all worlds.

MoHintawnFein · 31/10/2014 15:54

There's a saying: your boy is your boy until he gets a wife; your girl is your girl for life.

Pugsake · 31/10/2014 15:56

Girls are wicked (rocks in corner)

Probably not true of all girls but mine never shut up ever. Neither did me and my sisters. My one lone brother got sent for speech therapy as we used to talk for him.

Iv never had boys so nothing to compare it too.

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GotToBeInItToWinIt · 31/10/2014 15:57

Well I don't know what all girls alike but mine is bloody amazing! She's the happiest baby I've ever known, always smiling, only cries if she falls over, confident, playful, loving. Then again, she may have been all of those things if she was a boy Smile. She's 11 months and I wouldn't change her for the world. I'd prefer her to sleep a little more though Wink.

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runoutofideasagain · 31/10/2014 16:38

I have two girls and they are both fantastic, but completely different from each other.

Dd1 was very shy as a baby/toddler, sat still, was wary of new people, was a "good" baby - now, aged 9, she's a talented gymnast, avid bookworm and slightly tomboyish in her choice of clothes.

Dd2 was a crazy full on baby/toddler. didn't stay still for a second, used to bang on the door to be let out like a puppy. She's now - aged 7 - still slightly crazy with an off the wall sense of humour, loves glittery tights and anything sparkly, but has a touch of the maths geek/mad professor about her.

Both hugely individual and loved equally for their quirks. Having girls is fab!

EATmum · 31/10/2014 17:03

Oh I forgot. I can now steal my eldest DD's clothes! And shoes. Sadly the reverse is also true, but she has some cool stuff!

CrispyFern · 31/10/2014 17:15

I have one of each. My DD is more noisy than my DS so I can't say girls are more peaceful. I don't really know what to say that is intrinsically girlish. Um...
They're all individuals and you'll find things to love about your girl every day, same as your boy.

TheFirstOfHerName · 31/10/2014 17:22

I have three daughters and a son. My daughter has many admirable traits (courage, creativity, kindness) but none of them are related to the fact that she has a vulva instead of a penis. DH is happy that she shares his love of motor racing (none of the boys are interested) and I enjoy the fact that she loves fast rollercoasters as much as I do.

TheFirstOfHerName · 31/10/2014 17:28

I meant three sons and a daughter!

I was also a bit apprehensive about having a girl, as I felt I only knew how to raise boys. It turned out to be fine and she is a delight, as well as being one of the people I most admire in the world.

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ZebraZeebra · 31/10/2014 17:38

Such lonely posts, think you!! And thank you for indulging me in this and asking about what to expect when the obvious answer is "a baby". I have absolutely nothing against girls, I thought DS was going to be a girl and then he turned out to be a boy and I just can't imagine anything else now.

I couldn't understand it previous to this when people said they felt confused about what they were having. We didn't even find out with DS - swore up and down it wasn't relevant, that they would be who they would be. So I don't really know why I'm in such a tizz with this now.

The fringe is a major issue. I had an 80's fringe that started at the crown - one of those long ass fringes. Decisions!!

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ZebraZeebra · 31/10/2014 17:40

Lovely, not lonely posts!

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ZebraZeebra · 31/10/2014 17:46

I think also - the comments about having one of each now and the assumption we won't be having anymore...I definitely do not feel done having babies yet! (Though maybe I'll change my mind once she's here Wink)

But maybe it's worse on the other side - you have two of X and decide to have another baby because that's what you want, and have Y and people assume you finally got what you wanted.

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secretsquirrels · 31/10/2014 17:46

I found out the sex with DC2 because I didn't want to feel disappointment at the birth and if it was to be a girl I wanted to get used to the idea. DC1 is a boy and I wanted another boy, not that I ever admitted it out loud. It was another boy so I'll never know.
I suspect there are more differences as they grow up than as babies.

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MollyBdenum · 01/11/2014 11:04

I have a girl and boy. My experience is that baby girls don't wee in your face like baby boys do, and that it is more generally acceptable for girls to do stuff (clothes, toys, activities) marketed at girls than it is for boys to wear girls clothes and play with pink craft kits.

Clothes for small boys tend to be either comfortable (joggers, hoodies) or smart (trousers, jumpers). Small girls get to wear leggings/ short dress/ cardigan combos which are attractive, hardwearing, and comfortable.

VashtaNerada · 01/11/2014 11:15

I have one of each and the only real difference has been nappy changes / potty training and that's not a big deal really! As they get older you'll find your daughter is bombarded with messages telling her to be gentle and pretty (and your son with messages telling him to be noisy and messy) so there's a slight difference there I suppose in needing to counteract those messages at home to let them be themselves.

girliefriend · 01/11/2014 22:16

I have an 8yo dd and think girls are awesome Smile

Agree with all the posts saying kids are kids and try not to let stereotypes prejudice your thinking too much.

My dd loves football, playing with cars, lego and hates princesses and anything pink or frilly. However she is still very much a girl, I get very annoyed at the 'tomboy' label.

Discopanda · 02/11/2014 00:28

I get the best of both worlds with my little girl- she's cuddly, likes 'helping' me, we get to do girly things like painting nails, being fairies, etc BUT spending so much time with all her boy cousins has made her a tough cookie, she can't be pushed around, climbs like a monkey and loves some "boy" things like cars, dinosaurs and pirates.

DevilishIndeed · 02/11/2014 10:24

I thought I was going to have a boy, there are lots of boys in our family so I kind of just expected it, my dd is now 8 months and she is just gorgeous and wonderful and I can't imagine her being any different. You'll love your daughter exactly the same just wait until you meet her! And I like the little leggings you can get for baby girls they are just lovely Smile

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