the best thing about boys....

[MrsPatMustard]

Had my scan today and found out we're expecting a boy.

To be honest, I've always dreamt of having a daughter and I'm a bit gutted that this is never going to happen (it's unlikely we'll be able to have another child.) I feel incredibly guilty for reacting this way - like I'm the worst mother in the world. Our child seems to be healthy and I'm aware that there are plenty of people who would love to be in my position, but I still can't help feeling sad. I'm worried I'm going to have problems bonding with a boy - are there any nice Mumsnetter out there who can share some nice stories about having boys. I really want to try and shake this sadness off and look forward to the arrival of our son.

mrspat

I was the same about girls.

My sister and I ok now, but my mother and I just so different, we just clash. the concept of "my mother is my best friend" is alien to me.
I just didn't get on with girls/females in general.

I was daddy's girl. I always longed for a brother. I always preferred the company of boys. I did "boyish" sports, adrenaline junkie stuff.

DH has 3 brothers and I thought that is just perfect, and I wished we ended up with 4 boys!
in fact on our wedding day I told my BILs that all my life I wanted a brother and I couldn't be happier as now I have 3!

and at some point we had 4 sons, then I had a MC and it was a girl.
I was convinced that I will never have a daughter, because it is not for me, on many levels.

when we found out that DC5 was a boy too I was actually relieved as I was so worried that if it's a girl I'd loose that baby too and that I would not be a good mum to a girl as I haven't got a good "template" to copy.

then DD came along. she's almost 17 months old and I still can't believe I have a daughter. ME!
I adore her. I have no idea what relationship we'll have, but I don't worry about that anymore. I love her and I try to be the best version of myself as a mum to her and to her brothers.

I missed out "are" a few times. sorry