Why is everyone so negative about a boy?

[pancakes22]

Please can I have some reassurance... for some reason as soon as I tell anyone I'm having a boy I keep getting comments like oh be ready to be on your feet constantly/you won't know what's hit you/boys a whirlwinds/boys will have constant energy and are so much more physical etc/more likely to hit out etc etc. There just always seems to be something negative people say? At the moment i am used to doing colouring and my DD playing nicely with her figures etc but I just didn't really imagine it would be much different second time round regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl? At first I used to just laugh it off but the nearer I get to my due date and the more people keep going on about it, the more I'm actually starting to feel a bit nervous which is a horrible feeling to have. Are people just being silly or should I actually prepare myself for hecticness becoming a mum of a boy?

I have 3 wonderful sons and 2 wonderful daughters (how lucky am I?!). Boys and girls can be very different, but on a physical, rambunctious level my lot are all the same. My daughters are just as physically demanding and tend to argue back all the damn time (never got this from my sons). My sons are so great. I adore them. I adore my daughters. I would hope al of them would consider me one of their best friends. I'd move heaven and earth for those great people.

Your boy is an incredible gift and addition to your family. Good luck!

My DS would sit and do table top activities happily until about 9yrs. He has always wanted a higher level of physical activity than his sisters, but I'm not convinced that's due to sex, more his physical make up. If he didn't get it, he would perhaps be more if a handful or game more! He is far more affectionate at 13 than his older sister ever was. He hugs or cuddles me several times a day. Teens still need affection. The issue can be mine. For example, some mums are brilliant at mustering interest in rugby or football. I cant fake it. He knows I have no interest but I do take an interest in his training, his match results and what he wants to do each week sport wise. If he wants to take up a new sport, I'll find ways to make it happen. For many mums, if they aren't at pitchside they wouldn't see their ds. I've loved having a son. We are close. It may not stay that way. I've learned from both my DM and MIL how best to make it work with a DIL. Who knows what'll happen! I'll just do my best to make it work.

Honestly, I have no idea. I experienced the same with my first when I found out he was a boy, people seemed almost disappointed to hear and some even asked if I’d be trying for a girl next . I was thrilled he was a boy, would have been equally thrilled if he was a girl- it really wasn’t important.

I have two boys and two girls. My boys have always been laid back, quiet, independent and placid. The girls are extremely highly strung, angsty, fiery and LOUD!

I love them all equally of course but definitely find my boys easier to handle!