What do you love about having a little boy?

[Amity]

Boys are rough and tumble. Boys will almost always eat their food. If there is an issue, they have a punch on, and then get on with it. Girls will whinge and whine and carry on about the issue for AGES.

Boys play with TRAINSETS!! And Lego! And they play with DIRT! All these things are awesome excuses for us to get dirty and just hang out.

Boys love dinosaurs. And soldiers. And footy and cricket.

But I'm biased. I have 2 boys and they are absolutely awesome. I grew up with a brother a year older than me, and another brother a year younger. We're all close now

[shazzi]

Thanks Divvy. I am good with dirt, had train sets myself as a kid and as one of two girls my father treated us like boys anyway. Miss K will love all that as she is already a good dirt eater.

It is good to hear you are close to your brothers as an adult as that is something that also worried me. I know quite a few people who are not close to siblings of the opposite sex as adults and had a disagreeable time with brothers as they were growing up. But that was when they were older and gee my sister and I did not get on for a while as well.

[Sunny Love]

Congrats on a great scan.

To me: Boys will give life to you straight, they will make you truly laugh, and they will fill your heart with fun and laughter. We're also expecting a boy right now, and hope very much so that he comes home to run-amok as i've heard boys do.
xx

[toomanyshoes]

YES, LEGO!

DS and I spent 5hrs building the most awesome ever lego "base" ever on the weekend!

It started off as a quick thing and we were still going at 9pm that night

[Jennie13]

I only have a girl (who I was convinced was a boy) so I cant say what boys are like, but from what I have heard, boys are more loving and cuddly and love theri mummy. My little girl isnt like that at all, little miss independent! I wish she was cuddly! I cant wait to oneday have a boy

My younger sister 18 and brother 15 are very close and always have been

Congratz on your pregnancy xx

[kimmi]

I don't have kids, but I have a nephew and he is amazing! He never doesn't want you around, always wants to get in and play and ALWAYS gets so much joy from his family. He says things to his mum (My sis) like, "mummy, you are so beautiful" and "You are the prettiest mummy in the world"!

Who wouldn't melt hearing that from their little boy!

DOn't fear, it's ok to feel awkward through adjusting to this news, but even if you don't know it, you are already in love with him

YAY, so exciting for you. Congratulations on finding out about your little man!

[shazzi]

Thank you all so much...you are making me feel better already. I feel bad for feeling bad but cannot help it.

I am going to do some shopping therapy this afternoon. A couple of cute boy outfits will help.

I have heard that little boys love their mummies to bits so that will be lovely.

[MummyNaomi]

I have heard that little boys love their mummies to bits so that will be lovely.

Oh Shazzi they DO!! I now have two wonderful and handsome men in my life - DH and DS

Little boys are darling, they love their Mummies dearly and they have wonderful energy. I also thought I wanted a girl, but gosh, I wouldn't give up my precious little man for anything, boys rock.

I also personally LOVE to play with him and all his toys - we have a massive train table that we have hours of fun with, and boys toys are cool

Also, there is something VERY VERY special about seeing your DH with his son - its just ....MAGICAL!! The pride and joy my DH has in the fact that our DS worships him makes my heart burst with happiness

So in a nutshell - Boys are simply delightful

[Lenny]

Ahh, boys. I have two. And i married one. I have a big brother and he's a bit useless, but we all love him and he was incredibly protective of me and my sister even though he's only 18 months older than me. I loved growing up with a brother in the family mix - there were always males around, and i believe that being friends with them helped me as a girl to see boys as friends and equals,

My boys seem to be very affectionate, especially the almost 3 year old. He is also very very active and loves outdoors and bikes and dirtiness and so he is often wearing himself out. They're easier to get their hair done! No clips or bows or plaits!

All the best with your boy.

[MummyDeb]

When I fell pregnant with my DS I really thought I was having another girl, so when I got told I was having a little boy I was shocked, a lil bit disapointed but still happy that I would have 1 of each...

What I love about my lil man

The love and affection I get from him, that he will always come to me for cuddles when scared or upset, i even fell in love with the boy clothes! One thing with him having an older sister, he does have a strong feminime side, it may be something that he grows out of, but if not I won't be bothered because he isn't rough!! They get along quite well but do have their fights and I find DD yells at him more then anything.

I think once you have your lil man in your arms, you will just fall in love and be so happy to have him!

[Jellyfish]

I don't have a son but do have a little brother. We are only 16 months apart and have always been close, there were tense times mostly as angsty teens and the odd fight here and there but I know he would always be there for me if I needed, despite me being the older one! One time in high-school when I was walking home from the bus an older guy driving along the road kept stopping and asking if I wanted a lift, I continued to decline but he would not stop hassling me so I called my brother and he ran the 7 blocks to come walk me home so brothers are definitely handy!

[FabFiona]

I have a son who I love to bits and wouldn't change for the world. He's always on the go and is very affectionate towards me.

I also love having a brother. No other girls to be b*****y with, just someone who always looked after me (despite being younger).

Your daughter will love having a brother.

[BellyBelly]

They are such mummies boys! While they are young they adore their mummies. I get soooo many kisses and cuddles from my little man who is now 6. He is so cute and affectionate. I often get scenarios like this:

[screaming from the other side of the house] MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM
What Elijah?
[screaming from the other side of the house] MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM
YES ELIJAH! WHAT DO YOU WANT?
[screaming from the other side of the house] MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
ELIJAH!!!!!!!!! What?!?!?!?
[screaming from the other side of the house] IIIIIIIIII LOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEE YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU MUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahaha! Sometimes I get cranky from it but he always pipes up something sweet. I'm so lucky Love my little man so much. Even though I now have two grown up sized brothers, no matter how manly they are, you can tell that they adore their mother and would kill to protect her. Its so sweet.

[Lana]

There is a private support group for gender disappointment on this forum which you can apply to join and those lovely ladies will totally get what you are feeling. Sometimes you just need to talk to others who get it.

[BellyBelly]

I just wanted to add that I had the very same thing - it definitely helps to get support and stories from those who have been there (or are) but I can tell you, I spent my second half of my pregnancy a bit disconnected from my growing belly and unsure how I felt about the whole thing, but as soon as he was out of my body and into my arms, I would have killed anyone who hurt him! That protective, loving instinct kicked in. I felt silly for feeling upset that I was having a boy... but its just my journey. See how yours unfolds too - and if you struggle with it after the birth (or even now if you find it to be bad enough) definitely get some help - find someone experienced in this sort of counselling.

[nickle730]

I have a DD7 and DS5 as well as Miss P. Boys are straightforward. They tell it like it is and never leave you wondering. Everything is done at Mach 10... including loving their mumma! Girls can be manipulative and *****y, I reckon it's just in our genes! Boys don't play those games. I adore my girls, but my boy... well, he holds a special place in his mumma's heart.

You will love being a little boy's mum.

And my DD1 and DS absolutely adore each other, more so than many off my friends who have two girls of similar ages. Two girls close together often seem to be *****y (I know, not always!). My DS is a fantastic big brother to Miss P, I think having a sister shows him how to be gentle and more in touch with his emotions. There are benefits and disadvantages to every gender mix and age gap. I'm sure you will find all the benefits of having your little man. Congratulations!

[sconeonamission]

omg, ALL of the above!! hahaha to Kelly's post... it happens so often here.. My ds can be a pain in the butt - all annoying, then snap "What?!" "I love you mum" or "you're my best friend mum"

lol one not mentioned.... Toilet training (or just outside toileting in general) - he needs to pee - well, there's a fence ....

[minniemouse]

i adore my son, he is nearly 3 and he is so funny, im forever saying how cute is that kid to my DH, he sings little songs all the time and is always making us laugh, he is also a snuggle bum and is always jumping on our laps for cuddles, he is so sweet, we have a DD 2 years older than him and they are so close and attached to one another, she is like a mother hen to him and they love each other so much

congrats on your ultrasound and enjoy your boy !