We just found out yesterday that God has blessed us with a little boy. I am still getting my head around it. I am actually very happy that bump is a boy but I guess I just want to know what its like having a little boy. What are they like, what if I modicoddle him will he end up a wussy boy? Will he want me around, will he always want my cuddles and kisses? Will he be able to handle all the love that I have for him?
I guess I just want to know if I will be a good enough mum for him. I would probably feel this way even if it was a girl. Its just that from seeing my brother grow up he was not as affectionate as I was. And I love cuddles and snuggles.
Little boys LOVE cuddles and snuggles! I think they need it more than girls.
I have two boys and both love to be cuddled. DS#1 moreso and has turned into a real "boy's boy" IYKWIM. He is definitely not a wuss, he is very adventurous and into all things extreme. But at the end of the day he still needs his mummy . DS#2 loves cuddles, but doesn't depend on them as much as his older brother, but he always likes to know I'm close by. I guess they're all different!
My boy is only 2 but i find he is so much more affectionate than his sister. He loves cuddles and gives lots of kisses but DD doesn't. I think a lot just depends on the child's personality but i know that DH is still a 'mummy's boy' at age 22. Congratz on finding out it's a little boy though!
Forgot to add that DS is in no way a wuss either. He is very much a boy's boy. Loves dirt, trucks, cars, bashing things. He is also very care-free but still loves his cuddles from both myself and DH.
I was telling my mum one day it would be good to have a daughter because I never had any sisters to dress up pretty when they were little or anything and mum said you will want boys too, they're more affectionate than girls and give lots of cuddles (she has 1 girl and 3 boys).
So apparently the affection thing isn't just for girls!
You'll be an awesome mummy!!
I now have 2 boys, one is 4/12 and the other 4weeks.
I always thought boys grow up to be mummys boys, and so far my 4yr old has.
He's a typical boy that loves the rough and tough stuff, but he knows he's gentle with mummy and mummy doesn't do the wrestling and rough stuff.
He loves cuddles and kissies too. He's my chicken and we're really close.
I'm not really sure how DS2 will grow up and be like, but so far he loves to be cuddled all the time, more then DS1, and I secretly think he loves my cuddles the best. :P
I'm sure you'll be a fantastic mummy and however your little man grows up, he'll know he's well loved.
Well I can only tell you whats its like with my boy and I have seen many different types out there...
My boy love cuddles loves kiss's always wanted his mum when upset needs reasurance that its going to be ok, takes on everything, feels everything, but he is the most loving child I have, will still tell me he loves me, will still tell me I look nice when he see's me dressed up, will still come up and just give me a hug.... And like today when I had thought he had stoped all PDA he held my hand while walking out of school, ( so be it was only for 5 sec but still more than I have gotten all year....)
I have know some checky rascals that you have to watch with both eyes open but they too when little are mummy's boys at heart...
HTH
Congratulations on hearing that you are to have a baby boy..... I would love another BOY they are just wonderful.....
Dont freak! You`ll be a great mummy and he will love you!
2 books that I recomend you read sometime over the next few years that will help your understanding of males and what are positive points for their upbringing are Steve Bilduphs
"raising boys" and "manhood".
Thanks girls, this is just what I needed to hear. Keep'em coming. I love the idea of watching my little man and my big man doing stuff together, building things like billy carts etc. I guess there will be plenty that I can do that daddy wont be able to do. I hope he is a mummies boy!
being mum to a little boy is fabulous! I have learnt so much from my son. I grew up with 3 sisters and my mum, an all girl house, so i sorta freaked when i found out i was havin a boy. I now understand boys so much more and also understand why mums tend to spoil their boys more than their girls. To have your little boy tell you that he loves you so much and to see him being so caring and gentle to other kids just makes me so proud that i am raising a loving caring boy who will treat women with respect. My boy is a mummies boy without a doubt, he is forever running up for a kiss and a cuddle, or telling me im a gorgeous mum. You will be an amazing mum toyour little boy, enjoy the ride!
He's nothing I expected, I'll give him that. He's very tidy (puts his toys away, likes to load the dishwasher and washing machine, helps put the pans away stacked neatly) and HATES mess: I was expecting muddy clothes every day but he won't go near it (his only upset in nursery is when they do messy play and he touches something sticky or messy!). He's also really empathic and if he sees that I'm upset he runs up and gives me a huge hug. He loves his kisses and cuddles.
He's also not exactly behind on his talking, as everyone predicted. He amazes people by playing with a car and saying "brrrm brrrm" as he moves it around. He's very physical and loves exploring, but keeps needing cuddles so he knows he is safe while exploring.
He loves the big kids and keeps pace with his friends who are twice his age, which amazes me, he's very strong (all the little girls have told me how strong he is when he picks heavy stuff up!) and he's still kind and gentle... OK so he has to be reminded sometimes but he can play nicely with little babies, girls and animals most of the time.
I could post even more adoring comments but boys are great. OK, so I only really wanted a boy when I was pregnant so may be a little biased but you really can't love them enough.
I love my little man! He may only (just) be 1, but knows how to be a boy! Rough, in the dirt, not afraid of anything - but can get sooky and be a mummas boy. There will come a point where I'm hoping he'll grow out of that, but for now, love my hugs and kisses - most of them at the most unsuspecting times!
I didn't find out what I was having - and was sprung with a boy! What do you do with a boy? Love him all you can! You're going to be a great mum!
I don't know what I'd do if I was to have a girl next - what do you do with girls?! lol
I have one of each and my little boy is as rough as guts - he's a man's man!! But he is also extremely affectionate, and he lives for cuddles and kisses and snuggles with his mama Since birth, he needed to be held alot more than his sister ever did. He's also extremely possessive of me, he gets SO riled up at DD when she curls up on my lap or feels she's stealing my attention
Little boys are so much fun....they're rough and ready but they really, really love their mums
OMG it is sooo awesome! My DS gets lots of cuddles from me and DH and loves them. He voluntarily gives us lots of hugs and kisses. Of course now that he is walking sometimes is too 'busy' LOL but he is really affectionate little guy. I think humans are naturally very affectionate and allowing them to be that goes a long way in encouraging hugging etc. We also never force him to hug or kiss anyone so he only does it when he wants to. And he does it a lot!
After just girls for so many years DS has definitely been a steep learning curve but an experience I wouldn't swap for anything. I love watching him imitate daddy and be so boyish but then still give me cuddles and kisses when the mood takes him (and say "no kisses" when he isn't LOL)
I am forever grateful I have got to experience both daughters and a son cause its so different yet both so wonderful.
When I found out I was having a little boy with Sammy, I was in such a shock. I have never yearned for either sex as I see a healthy baby as a blessing whatever the gender, but honestly I feel so lucky to experience having a little boy.
Hes such a cuddle pot! Not so independent as the girls..its just different. There is such a beautiful energy around little boys. Sammy is now 3 and its "Mummy is my dad tumin home soon."..or "Mummy i miss you so much...i love you so much."
It melts my heart seeing Sammy and Darren together. Sammy tries to copy everything Darren does and Darren is the least blokey man around but they do things together like bringing in the wood and chainsawing branches(Sammy watches by afar but feels included)
Now Sammy is going to be a big brother to a sister, so he will be the only boy in our family and i think its wonderful....you are going to love it!!!
What wonderful stories, thank you so much for sharing
My gf has the yummiest little man who loves cuddles & kisses, then is an excitable boy playing rough with daddy, then likes snuggles again. Very precious!!
My little man isn't quite one yet and I've had so many people comment on how much of a cuddle pot he is. I love when he snuggles up to me and rests his head in the crook of my neck. At the same time though he is a boys boy, he does everything with gusto, he loves his trucks and blocks and is very confident with other kids.
I just love him so much and I hope I'm still getting my cuddles in 20 years time.
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. DS#2 loves cuddles, but doesn't depend on them as much as his older brother, but he always likes to know I'm close by. I guess they're all different!
Since birth, he needed to be held alot more than his sister ever did. He's also extremely possessive of me, he gets SO riled up at DD when she curls up on my lap or feels she's stealing my attention 
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