Those in the 'Two boys club'...

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what's it like? I am currently pg with no2 who we found a few days ago, is another boy which we are delighted about. I have a nearly 3yo DS already and just wondering what's in store for me when baby no2 arrives!

Any advice or experiences please share!

Thanks

nice to see this thread still going strong - had lost track of it for a few days there! still loads of positive comments coming from those with two boys.

lots of noise and chaos to be expected then?! lol

Oh its great

My ds1 is 6 and my ds2 is 17 months and they ADORE each other! Dont like to be apart for long and play together really well (although ds2 bit ds1 on the bum yesterday which was hilarious for me, not so much for ds1!)

They are loud, boisterous, never sit still for longer than 5 mins and give the best kisses and cuddles in the world.

Good luck x

My three boys are just lovely - very different in their own ways, the oldest is quite sensitive, the middle is very very loud, and the third is very laid-back. They are 7,6 and 1. The older two are very very close in age and while they sometimes compete they will always turn to each other for comfort and security, which is so cute. And I get the best cuddles ever - I'm definitely Queen Bee in the house.

I don't think you can make assumptions based on sex, I really do hate all this girls are bitchy stuff no matter how it's meant. Enjoy your boys (or girls for that matter).

Well, you cant send him back,so,you'll have to get used to it.
You can hand down the clothes and toys.
Boys are far less complicated than girls,I have 2 boys and 1 girl,I never had all the hassle with the boys that I get from lucy and her mates,,they are horrible to each other.I watch girls walking past the gate to school,there is always one on her own, a different one each day,and the rest whisper about her.

My two boys are just best buddies at the moment - 19 months apart - now 2.5 and 4.4.

Wonderful characters, they are very different, but both SO affectionate! I'm now glad I have two of the same sex. Really, they are constant playmates.

Enjoy!

I have three boys and expecting a fourth, love boys to bits and can't wait for my little one to have a playmate.

They are all SO cuddly and I love being the only girl

I have twin boys who are almost 15, and another boy who has just turned 11.

As they get older there are things you need to know!

Be prepared for lots of rough and tumble, especially as they get older - the older ones are stronger and taller than me which is scary. Youngest still likes cuddles and stories which is great - perhaps with girls you don't lose that so early. My elder boys stopped being cuddly quite a while ago which I miss!

Be prepared for lots of mud, and lots of washing.

Be prepared to cook vast quantities.

Be prepared to have your house taken over by large, deep voiced young men.

Be prepared for loud music and a lot of "whatever" followed by slamming doors.

Be prepared to be the owner of sons who come without a handbook!

Be prepared for people asking if you mind not having a girl!

Be prepared to be a very proud mummy, slightly startled that these lovely boys belong to you!

Above all, enjoy.....

If you'd asked me yesterday I'd have agreed with everything that's been said about how great it is. But since you're asking today, I was wondering if you'd like two more to add to your collection?

Oh dear Midnight, a bad day? I can be cheery about mine since they're all back at school this week, having been ill in various combinations last week and at home for half term the week before.

There are many occasions when I could cheerfully give mine away, but when I stop to think about it decide that it's worth hanging on to them for a while. After all, I'm hoping that they will be able to keep me in my old age....!

Well. Just to be a little bit controversial here on the Boy Love In:

1. All three of mine beat the crap out of each other at every possible opportunity

1. The large age gaps between them (they are 2, 5 and 10) do make a difference - it is pretty difficult to entertain them as a group, it has to be divide and conquer

1. I don't like labelling them too much. They are individuals and very different. I don't have girls so don't know how different it could be. They need lots of outdoor time and regular feeding, but don't all kids? And although they fight, I don't like to accept it as a 'normal' part of a boy's life - I'd rather they didn't tbh...

Aw, this is a lovely thread - I have two boys, exactly 16 mths apart, but they're only 20mths and 4mths at the moment so hard to tell how life will pan out, but loving it so far .

Only thing that pisses me off is people thinking I'm disappointed at not having a girl!

I love my boys soooooo much .

Good luck x

My two boys are great love each other to bits, DS1 really looks after his little brother and DS2 idolises his big bro. There is 3.5 years between them.

Mini moon, to help the acceptance give DS1 a present from DS2 when they first meet (DS1 is still amazed that DS2 managed to buy & wrap a playmobile plane whilst in my tummy) and get a few little toys, just cheap ones, so if friends send or come around with presents for the new arrival you cam whip out a little something for them. I had some very thoughtful friends who always included a little pressie for DS1 with the parcel for DS2. It's sounds indulgent but DS1 will associate DS2 with presents and toys so will feel quite happy about having him around. DS1 also came to all my scan and midwife appointments so felt a real part of the whole process.

This thread is lovely. I've been a little sad about not having anymore babies and whether I will feel I 'missed out' (for want of a better term) not having a girl. Now I realise that I missed the point, I should really being opening my eyes and look at the just lovely little relationship that is blossoming before my eyes! Bring on the fisty cuffs.

Oh and yes they are like dogs, when we get to the park it's like letting three dogs off their leash...yes that's right I did say I only have 2 boys, there 3rd dog is the big one DH!

My ds's are 7 and 9 with 23 mnths between them and currently the elder is away at a school residential. His younger brother is LOST without him. They adore eachother and have told me they love it as when they wake up they always have a best friend to play with. I personally think it's great having 2 the same as they both want to play with the same boys stuff and do boys things. They do sometimes argue and fight but if I send one to his room for time out the other will whimper 'Buthe's my brother!' and skulk off after him

i have four boys as you would expect from my name and age gaps vary from 2yrs to just over 3 yrs and its fab, really fab, so fab we are thinking of ttc no 5 :D

The funniest thing that happens with my three is that ds3 (1) tries to copy what ds1 and ds2 do, and they completely humour him - it's hilarious.

The latest thing is that ds3 will wave the spare wii remote (which isn't even charged) at the screen and the other two will clap and cheer him on as though he's really playing - you should see his face laughing and chuckling because he thinks he's winning at wii sports resort or whatever!

I also love the sly hand hold that ds1 and ds2 do if they're a bit scared or nervous. I noticed them do it at half-term at the zoo when we got near anything scary like tigers - it was instinctive. It's my greatest wish that they all stay the best of friends when they're older.

I have twin boys(3.8) and I can honestly say its absolutely fabulous. They do squabble from time to time like any other siblings but they are also great mates and really look out for one another. They will be starting school in September and I have no worries as although they will not know anyone else starting at the same school they will have each other - boys are adorable!

I LOVE having two boys. Mine are teenagers now, 14 and 17, and have always gotten along very well although they have completely different personalities.

Mine are 10 and 8 - 2yrs 3 months between them - I honestly can't imagine having "one of each" now. They get on really well on the whole although obviously with lots of teasing, shoving etc. Both really into the same things - football and other sports - so they've got lots in common and really enjoy each others' company. Makes life much easier as they get older having two the same - friends with a boy and a girl have had to start taking friends for each on holiday and that sort of thing whereas ours just get along on their own.

I have two ds, 21 months apart. They are now 5 and 3.

They adore each other. Their Saturday treat is to share a bed - they top to tail in ds1's big bed. They are always cuddling and telling each other they love each other. It's very VERY lovely.

All children are different but it seems to be that, in general, boys are indeed more straightforward and uncomplicated. DS is 5 and DD is 3 and already we are experiencing emotional dramas with DD. Speaking to a friend with 4 boys a little while ago, she summed up being a mother of boys perfectly; 'just treat them like dogs, feed them well, exercise them well and that's all they need to stay happy'. Enjoy your boys.

I had 3 boys in 3 1/2 years -

be prepared to spend quite a lot of time in casualty.

be prepared for people including total strangers asking if you'll try for a girl, if you'd like a girl, if you'd like a third blah blah.... thats the only downside i can think of otherwise its great!

I agree with Veggiemummy - a present from baby to big brother is great. We also found "There's a house inside my mummy" a great book to read with DS1 before DS2 arrived - it prepared him for a baby brother. And the best bit of advice I was given was (i) dont arrive carrying the baby - leave that to Daddy/someone else (ii) give your DS1 a huge hug and kiss when you see them and then say that you'd like to introduce someone to them - then turn to the baby and say 'I'd like to introduce you to someone super special, who is going to be the very best friend you will every have, and who you will think is amazing and funny and brilliant - this is your big brother X" - it was amazing how well this was received by DS1. And to be honest, DS2 does think he is amazing and funny and brilliant and now DS2 is 1 and DS1 is nearly 4 they play together really beautifully.

So glad I happened upon this thread as the proud mother of 2 boys (aged 3 yrs 8 months and 10 weeks!)

As one of three girls, and a very girlie girl at that (ballet/clothes etc.) I was a bit wistful about never having a daughter (we are definately stopping at two) but seeing DS1 with DS2 already warms my heart (it helped that DS2 gave DS1 an x-wing LEGO fighter for being born - result!)

Looking forward to seeing them grow and play together and hey, one of them may still be into dancing (jazz hands at the ready!).

My MIL (owner of two boys herself ) has also noted that when they are say 15 and 12 and on holiday I will be able to kick back and read by the pool as they amuse themselves from dawn to dusk - yay!

DH and me have already talked about taking up a sport we can all get stuck into so I don't ever feel left out. We're thinking ski-iing if I'm not too old and creaky by then!

As for the teenage years - hey you just have to count to 10 and say "this too will pass"

Just hope they don't get their hearts broken