Tell me about your lovely son?

[Scarlett555]

Just found out I'm having a boy 💙 and while delighted, I'm struggling to imagine what it will be like parenting a son.

I know this is ridiculous as I knew there was a 50/50 chance of baby being a boy.

We are a same sex couple and already have a DD. All his cousins are female and our friends with kids have all have girls so the little guy will grow up surrounded by women.

Please tell me about your lovely boys? They aren't too different to girls right? I'm a bit scared!

My eldest was the first boy to be born in my family (mother’s side, obviously!) for over sixty years. I grew up surrounded by girls and women. Now I have two sons and they are amazing. My eldest is gentle and sensitive and very very thoughtful. His younger brother is charming and sociable and just completely delightful. I can’t even imagine having daughters now.

He is very boisterous as well but apparently I was too!

This is a lovely thread, I hope it's helping OP.

My boy is thirteen now but from birth has been so easy and an absolute joy - please let him stay that way throughout the Kevin years! He's happy, confident, loving and easy going. He was a very smiley baby and cute toddler.

He is as stubborn as anything though and doesn't shut up for a nano second but he's great company. As a young child he was far less independent than DD but has got better over the years.

He still hugs me all the time, likes to sit in the gap behind my legs on the sofa while he can still fit!

I don't know why but I expected girls. My sisters had girls, everybody predicted a girl for me so it was a big surprise/shock to have a boy! I have two boys now.

They are the loves of my life. 15 and 10 They have never given me a moment's trouble. They are mature and so kind and their behaviour and manners are always impeccable.

I had some bad news once and was upset as I came off the phone. My youngest came over and said Mum it's going to be okay but you really need a hug and gave me the most wonderful hug. He never shies away if someone needs help or encouragement.

Everyday, I feel like the proudest mum in the world.

Congratulations to you all.

My little boy aged 3.5 is so sweet, lovely, funny, energetic. Every night when I put him to bed he says mummy I want you, mummy I will always want you 💙

My DS is only 15 weeks. I didn't find out gender but my gosh I love him so much, he literally has completed me. Even though he is only 15 weeks he is so content and loving. Such a smiley, happy boy.
A lot of my family have boys and agree with PP's they definitely prefer cuddles more than my niece. I noticed she has thicker skin then them 😂. She doesn't let stuff bother her which would bother the boys 🙈😂

So glad I started this thread. I'm almost in tears reading about all your lovely sons!

The only times I've come into contact with little boys have been places like soft play or the playground when they are bound to be at their most boisterous. I don't get to see the lovely moments you've been describing. Thank you so much to everyone who has replied, I can't wait to meet my DS!

All the best men grow up surrounded by women! DH grew up in a matriarchy with a load of close female friends, and charmed me by his knowledge of girls' school stories from reading his older sisters' books. He is currently normalising feminism in his macho, male-dominated industry.

I had only ever imagined having a girl without giving it very much thought, and as I knew that this baby would be my only child, I had a stab of disappointment at the 20 week scan when I realised he was a boy, because it was going to be the termination of the chain of mothers and daughters that ended in me. But I realised that was incredibly self-indulgent.

He's 7 now, and I am besotted with him. He's clever and sensitive and funny and insanely imaginative and enormous fun to have around, and the idea that he might have been anyone other than exactly who he is is hilarious to me.

Very best wishes for the rest of the pregnancy.

My baby boy is 20 months. He is a twin. He's sensitive, careful, and playful. He sleeps well and wants more cuddles than his sister. 💙 a blessing.

Oh, and he is boisterous as anything, also, but no more so than his female friends!

My boys are 13 and 11 - I didn't know what to expect as I had a sister, a half sister and 2 stepsisters growing up and was raised by a single mum from the age of 6 so hadn't a clue about boys.

My eldest is quiet, quirky and really intelligent, and despite being on the autistic spectrum and not very good at articulating feelings, he is so affectionate. Younger son is thoughtful, considerate and always willing to help. I love them to bits. They are both brilliant with their much younger sister, whom they dote on and look after so well, even when she's annoying them!

Oh and neither of mine are boisterous or into the kind of things stereotypical boys like (they both hate football and are completely unimpressed by anything macho!) That said, they were still very lively toddlers!!

Ds is the sweetest little boy I’ve ever known. Even his teacher says he’s a little cutie and so well behaved.

I am lucky enough to have two wonderful boys, wouldn't have it any other way although when I was first pregnant with DS1, I was apprehensive. They are very different but neither is a "typical " boy, neither likes football and they are both naturally clean and tidy. They are now 16 and 13, very good company, chatty, friendly and funny and seem to be far less drama and trouble than my friends' daughters. When your baby arrives you'll love him because he is your baby and you'll just grow to learn what he needs and wants, just same as your DD. Congratulations btw.

My son is, honestly, twice as sensitive and affectionate as his sister ever was. He's quiet, thoughtful, kind, smart, a little bit shy, and never boisterous.

My boy is not boisterous either. He is blessed with an inner calm which makes animals love him. Everyone's pets are always at ease with him. He's very affectionate, sensitive, thoughtful and has an extremely dry sense of humour. Great at one liners from a surprisingly young age. I love hanging out with him. He's great company to watch a movie with or on a long car journey (so long as he's not in charge of the music in the car!).

I have a nearly 2 year old son. He has always been a mummy's boy. He gives kisses and cuddles freely. He likes to feed his teddies. He gives all the babies at playgroup toys. He hugs random kids in airports. His favourite things are puzzles and balls. He has me and his dad wrapped round his finger!

I have both - dd has always been more independently minded. ds are just as cuddly as dd. Ds2 is also more layed back (nearly horizontal) than dd takes everything in his stride. Is aware of people's emotions and can react to them, will bring me a cup of tea or give a cuddle he's even cried if he's seen me upset. He definitely will cut corners if he can where as dd is more particular. He is outgoing, has a wicked sence of humour and a good sense of right and wrong. You may end up learning a few new things along the way mine are into football and formula 1 - I know quite a bit about the technical stuff now!
Honestly your kids whether boy or girl will all be different I have 3 dc and all have their quirks, different needs and slightly different parenting styles - so far I'd actually say dd has been the toughest to parent. The physical differences between boys and girls caught me out on occasion - beware of nappy free time with a boy! And the only other times it's been difficult as a single parent is in public toilets you have to send them in on their own from 8 and swimming our local pool has no family changing rooms as its an old centre so dss would dawdle getting changed or conveniently forget to shower! Congratulations and try not to worry boys are great as are girls.

There's nothing wrong with boisterousness, you know. Nor is it an exclusively male trait. DS's female best friend could outboister anyone of either sex I've ever met, and is far more interested in football than he is.

I have 1 DD (who is wonderful but not the topic of this thread) & 2 DS's.

DS1 (9yrs) is beautiful - I never really considered that boys could be beautiful (shame on me) but he just is. He's friendly & is liked by everyone in & out of school. He's into Harry Potter, drums, lego, maths puzzles, swimming, football (playing rather than supporting teams) & is an all round low maintenance pleasure to be around. He also has a knack of looking neat & tidy in whatever he wears & rarely gets dirty.

DS2 (7yrs) is super duper cute with messy hair (no matter what we do with it!) He loves animals & is very gentle & caring with them. He's also like this with young children. He'd happily play with dinosaurs & animals for HOURS! He struggles a bit at school although this is getting better as he'd rather play than read & write. He sleeps & eats like a dream & has a very kind & generous personality (shares without being asked etc). He has so much enthusiasm for life it rubs off on other people.

Sometimes life is fabulous & sometimes it's chaotic but I would never be without my DS's or DD.

When I was pg with dc2 I couldn’t imagine having a baby boy, I couldn’t get my head around it after a girl! But as soon as he arrived (we didn’t know “what” he was) I loved him and of course it was completely normal being a mum to a boy!

He’s 4 now, generally thoughtful and sensitive and with a very cheeky streak. He’s the first to “make up” if I’ve got cross with him for something and he loved unconditionally. He’s gorgeous.

I have a 12 year old DS. He has a ridiculous and seeming endless amount of energy, and something to say about everything. He still loves a hug and regularly tells me I'm the best mum in the world though. I'm not sure their sex makes much difference, they are all unique individuals, but I'm certainly loving being the Mum of a boy.

Just to say I don't necessarily agree with pp who said boys need a strong male role model. All boys are different.

My brothers best friends at school were 2 brothers raised by their mums (same sex relationship). I wouldn't say they had really strong male role models but they are two of the most well rounded people I know now. Great husband's to their wives, great fathers to their kids, the kind of men I would hope my son becomes.

I have 2 sons and 2 daughters.
My sons were always wanting cuddles and are now 20 and 18 both at uni they still call me every couple of days.
They are both big strong Rugby playing, gym going lads, that will carry old people’s bags home, cry when they held their baby cousin for the first time, let their little sisters paint their nails and went to school like that aged 14 because their sister was so proud of how she painted them, they also make time for kids with additional needs, making sure they were included.
When they are home they make me tea, always ask me how my day was, buy me flowers just because.
They will make someone really wonderful husbands, one day and I can not describe how proud of them I am because they are kind, thoughtful and caring.

I have a ds5 and he makes me laugh every day.Hes very quick minded,funny and just amazing.The world is harder for girls and women imo so I was pleased when I found out I was having a son.