Hi, just looking for wisdom. I grew up an only child in an extended family of girls. I have no experience with boys whatsoever (other than DH, if he counts). We have 1 girl. We've had a rough 2 years or so trying for another and did IVF. So we are able to choose if we'd like.
I feel much more comfortable raising girls because it's what I'm used to. I've had a wonderful time raising DD so far, I feel that it comes naturally to me. Any baby would be a blessing, I do long for another daughter. Ments: I had a miscarriage and we found out she was a girl and it broke my heart imagining a scenario of 2 girls then it being lost. I think that's playing into it as well. End ments
Admit growing up I heard a lot of the old "A son is a son til he finds a wife" and all that, mum was always pro female. I think it's scarred me a bit though I know it's nonsense (is it?) It's hard to let go of the ideas you were raised with.
Can the mums of both chime in on this? How do your same sex children get on vs your opposite sex children? What are they like?
Is DS still in touch as much as your DD? Mum would have me believe you'd never hear from DS once he flies the coop.
Ultimately what we do I just want to set the record straight about day to day life with each, are there biological differences or is it personality? Can you tell me what your DS and DDs are like?
Sorry if this all sounds silly. Just a worried mum who has been through some tough times lately, wondering if I'm doing and believing the right things.