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Pregnant and worried about having a boy! help?

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nknight85 · 29/07/2009 17:54

I am 13 weeks pregnant with my second child, I already have a boy, but I am worried about being pregnant again with another boy. Dont get me wrong I love my little boy very much, but I have always wanted girls. when I found out I was having a boy first time a round I was so dissapointed even though I already had a feeling I was having a boy, But when i was born i was happy. All my friends are having girls and showing off abit and I feel like I am the only one who's body doesnt want me to conceive a girl and I am so jealous. At the beginning of this pregnancy I was sure I was having a girl because I started my sickness at 5 weeks and was really bad with it, my belly seems to have got bigger so very soon I look 6 months pregnant, and I have put loads of weight on already round my hips and bum, ive gotten more emotional and angry and have spots everywere, were with my boy I had none off that(apart from the sickness started at 12weeks and I wasnt really poorly as much). But now people keep putting in my head its a boy,and friends assume just because there having girls, so and now I feel like i am having a boy. I am so upset with myself for feeling like this but I cant help it, my family would be ideal with a boy and a girl. My husband wanted a girl too but he says he is happy with whatever happens,weres am getting myself worked up over it.

What do you guys think? Am I being stupid and selfish? How will I cope when I find out I am having a boy again?

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Sibble · 30/07/2009 07:51

I was desperate for girls both times - who knows why!!!!!!!!!! I now have 2 boys and a step son. I look at them constantly full of love and wonder at how lucky I am to have boys as I don't know what I'd do with girls . In a round about way, I do know where you are coming from, I've fretted, I had scans and found out the babies sex (I think it helped me to have time to work through that) and I hope you are as happy with the outcome as I was after time). If I am anything to go by you will fall in love with your baby whatever the sex. Of course I look at friends with girls and envy them, the pink , the frills and all that goes with having a girl but there's a lot to be said about being idolised, loved to bits and looked after by 2 quite small boys. I know we should all wish for healthy children whatever but life's not that simple and we all push boundaries. I wish you well.

Flgihtattendant · 30/07/2009 09:37

Oh MM congratulations!!! That's so exciting! I really hope it goes to plan tomorrow.

Nothing happening much here, just started seeing new bloke but not entirely sure if it's going to happen, iyswim. Got to take it slowly.

Lots of love xxx

Flgihtattendant · 30/07/2009 09:38

Sorry for hijacking your thread btw NK!

madmissy · 30/07/2009 14:26

thanks!
fingers crossed for you!

love back!

jellybeans · 30/07/2009 14:31

Posts like this make me sad, they are nearly always about boys too
I had 3 DDs first and didn't care at all. But lots of my friends had a boy/boys and went on about being 'desperate' for a girl. I tried to understand it but couldn't. With my first I did not care at all what the gender was, same with the others.

After 2 stillbirths and 2 m/c, all we wanted was a live baby. We went on to have 3 boys also. Boys are every bit as nice as girls. I can see someone having a preference but don't get when people will be 'devastated' in having a healthy baby of ANY gender. 2 of the same sex is fabulous, they will be best buddies.

nknight85 · 30/07/2009 21:56

thanks for all your comments, nice to here some nice views on the issue. all the best to everyone. x

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pamelat · 23/12/2009 19:30

OP, if you are still around? What did you have? I think people were very harsh on you.

I have a DD and found out at my 20 week scan today that we are having a boy, and feel I am coming round to the idea and know its not "nice" to feel mildy deflated as am sure boys are fab too but I am only used to girls.

Sorry to hijack an old thread. Just genuinely interested in what you had and how you felt.

2babesmum · 24/12/2009 01:33

Damn! Just read through all of that, the arguements kept me intrigued! Only to find it's an old post and we'll probs never know what OP had, doh!

alicia34 · 24/12/2009 06:46

Hi, it is completely normal to have a preference for one gender and everyone will have different reasons why. I am very lucky in that i have 2 healthy girls and 2 healthy boys, but still in this pregnancy i had a slight preference for a boy don't actually know why. Anyway had scan last week and am having a baby girl, now a week later am really happy that she looks healthy and am becoming excited about raising a girl. it has been 13 years since my last girl was a baby. I admit i was intially disapointed but then counted my blessings at having healthy baby growing and then thought of the positives of having a girl. and my daughyers were over the moon having younger brothers.
It can be confusing but we are only human with complex emotions. once you know at the scan then you can deal with those emotions. you may be carrying a girl and then you will not have to. best of luck

Buckler · 24/12/2009 08:34

From someone who has had two miscarriages and no children please just be glad that you can conceive and thank luky stars that you can have children and carry them to term.
Don't mean to sound nasty but there are so many people on here who are just desperate for a child.

Romanarama · 24/12/2009 08:52

Yes OP, I'd be interested to know how it went. I have 3 boys and still have a yearning, though they are spectacularly wonderful, and I'm not planning anymore. I think if you have this kind of regret it's good to talk about it - you can't really help it after all, whatever everyone says about being grateful for what you've got etc.

Mishy1234 · 24/12/2009 23:17

OP- you have a preference to have a girl this time and that is perfectly natural.

I would have a scan to find out either way. That will enable you to digest the information and start thinking of the future with your baby. I'm absolutely sure that you will love this baby whatever the sex (as you did the first time around) and will be delighted with your new addition whatever the outcome.

KnackeredOldSanta · 24/12/2009 23:30

Sorry, I haven't read the whole thread but I have two boys and must say I think boys are absolutely wonderful.

I have absolutely zero yearning for a girl, but this may be perhaps in part that I had a difficult pg with ds2 (in and out of hispital, bleeding, rhesus negative with second rhesus positive baby, possible rhesus sensitisation after being kicked hard in the stomach by ds1 ....) I was just pleased when ds2 was born beautiful and healthy.

Honestly, the GP that visited me after ds2's birth also said she thought boys were best as she had 5 herslf! Boys are so full of love for their mummy's and once he or she is born you will still think he/she is the most beautiful thing alive whichever brand you get.

Just enjoy your pregnancy and I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy .

LastOfTheMulledWine · 24/12/2009 23:35

Old thread.

Is the OP still around?

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