DD will have 3 brothers but no sister

[April01]

We have just found out that we are expecting our 4th and final baby, a little boy. We already have 2 boys who are super close and do everything together and then a little girl. Tbh I was really hoping for another little girl for my DD so she could experience having a sister.

We always wanted a big family and are grateful to be lucky enough to have 4 kids but I can’t help but feel a bit sad for my little girl, that out of 4 kids she will be getting 3 brothers but no sister.

Does anyone have 3 DS and 1DD? And what has it being like with this combination for your DD? Has your DD ever asked about wanting a sister or felt left out?

Exact same dynamic as my mum. She was child no 3 of 4 and the only girl. It was fine. She is now closest to youngest brother
My friend and her 2 sisters (she is the middle one) don't speak.

I have 4 sisters but no brothers. Really it doesn't matter.

I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters, much closer to my brothers despite my sister's being closer in age to me.
Nothing is guaranteed
Just enjoy your four children

I have 4 brothers….

I have 1 ds and 2 dd.
Both dd get on better with their brother than each other.

I have a friend who has 4 older brothers - she's fine. In fact rather enjoyed having a room to herself, and enjoyed having more new clothes than hand me downs.

You are overthinking this.
Firstly there is no guarantee that sisters will get a long, let alone be close.
Secondly your dc will only know what they have.

There no guarantee the sisters would get on. Enjoy the bundle you’ve been blessed with

As many others have said OP, having daughters doesn't mean they will grow up best friends. You could have another daughter who be an absolute tomboy and only want to be with her brothers. You could have a son who adores his big sis.
Me and my sister have 3 boys and 1 girl between us. My youngest son is obsessed with his big girl cousin more than anyone else!

I am one of 3 GGB. I get on better with my brother than my sister. Your DD will be fine.

I’ve got 2 brothers and no sister. I love it and never feel left out.

I grew up with two brothers as will my daughter. As a child I pretended I had an older sister as I really wanted one but as an adult I have a cousin and also a best friend who are like sisters to me. I love my brothers and wouldn't change either of them. My daughter (8) asks if she can have a sister but I'm afraid that ship has sailed!

You could have a boy she is ridiculously close to, or a sister she hates! Sex of the child doesn't guarantee the relationship the children will have.

I am the only daughter with 3 brothers, 2 older and my twin. I'm not going to lie I did always want a sister, but developed a very close group of girl friends in my teens most of whom did not have sisters either. We are all still really close. My husband also has no sisters! Delighted to have two daughters of my own now. At the end of the day whatever you have is your normal. Your daughter will be fine, she'll always be her parents favourite daughter and brothers favourite sister!!

I have the other way round, 3 girls and a boy (GGBG) and it’s fine - they are all super close and the boy doesn’t seem bothered at all (admittedly he has a stepbrother so he does have the brother relationship in his life, but before that he was fine with the sisters!) I actually think he quite likes his status as ‘brother of many sisters’. I also only have brothers and while I would have liked a sister as a child, it doesn’t bother me at all now and hasn’t for years - I love my brothers and wouldn’t change them for anything 😊 don’t worry OP - they will all love the new baby and have their own unique and individual relationships with him ❤️

One of my best friends was the only girl with 6 brothers! She is one of the most grounded, realistic, decent women I know - and was as a girl too. She had a very clear-eyed view of men and married a great guy. She is close to all her brothers (some of whom were a lot older than her) and their wives - some more than others.

My cousin is the only girl with 3 brothers. no problems. I sometimes had war with my sister - even as adults.

I wouldn't worry about this for a moment.

I am 1 of 4 with 3 brothers. Yes, I longed for a sister - but I know have 3 sisters in law.
I also thrive in a male dominated industry - it’s not all bad!

My dd has 1 brother and no sisters. I don't really see why that's any different tbh. Neither of them has a sister.

I have 2 B and an S. I've never got on with DSis, adore my DBs.

DH has this.

Like many parents, PIL completely favour his sister over him and his brothers and always have.

I’m the oldest girl with 3 younger brothers. Positives and negatives to it as I imagine with all sibling combos.
As an adult I get on really well with men completely platonically. As a child I was left out sometimes but it meant I’m good at being by myself but also in a group setting. I have so much fun with my brothers and as an adult the one closest to me in the age we are close.
The best thing my parents did was become friends with some of my friends parents, it meant we went on holidays together and I had someone to play with.