What's it like being a mum to a little boy?

[aussienic]

I just love having Little boys..

I sometimes struggle to understand them but I am sure that is just normal parenting

One thing I have noticed from watcing my friends with daughters. Sons are so muc more affecionate..

Congrats on a boy. I think they are awesome

(ps I love my little girl though but she is to young to make a comment on which sex is easier)

[Mum0809]

My son is only 6 months old but I love having a little boy. I would have a dozen boys if I could. Boys are mummy's boys, loves cuddles, have a great sense of humour, are inquisitive and cheeky. They are amazing. Don't stress. You`ll be a great mummy.

[KimB]

I have 2 boys and 2 girls and my boys are 7 and 9 y/o. My oldest boy likes to show how tough and independent he is but he still likes to snuggle with me on the lounge. He has started to ignore me in public lol but I have expected that.

My 7 y/o is the complete opposite. He has always been a snuggle bun : ) He is starting to show his independence too so will expect all PDA to stop soon to.

All my children are loving and love to have kisses and cuddles (my eldest is 13). I'm glad that all of them have not stopped wanting our kisses and hugs.

I haven't found any difference between my girls and my boys in the affection stakes.

[Bathsheba]

Given that I have both genders... 1 girl and 2 boys (and I was a bit freaked out when I was told I was having a boy the first time) I can safely say that you are going to love having a son. My boys are very different: my older boy is gentle and quiet... my youngest is chatty and active. But Both are big on affection.

Raising Boys by Steve Biddolph will give you some good insight on what it's like to have a boy. They are meant to go throught stages of being mummy's boys and daddy's son! this correlates with their hormonal development... it's healthly and natural. Some families try to mess around with this process and insist that their sons stay one or the other. Some dad's never want their sons to appear "wussy" or ever be a mummy's boy. This can cause real problems, especially in how the boy relates to women in the future, for example.

Anyhow... going off topic... relax you are about to fall in love all over again!!!

[Celsie]

I was so worried about having a boy. I had real fears... mainly, because my DH is so charasmatic and fun. He's great at every sport and kids just adore him where ever he goes. What if he didn't love me as much as his Daddy? What if he only wanted to be with his Daddy and do "boy" things? My son is SO loving and sweet towards his Mummy and his Daddy. He loves cuddles and especially kisses. He loves falling asleep in my arms and only sleeps snuggled up tight next to me when he comes in our bed. He's always involving me in his play, bringing me toys or books to read with him. I adore having a son and wouldn't have it any other way!

Congratulations!!!

[puppies]

Celsie,
yes that is what I have been worried about also. My DH is the same as yours so very good at sport and building things and fixing things. I am worried that he and our little man will be as thick as thieves and I will be sitting back missing out. Needless to say my DH has the same attraction with kids and dogs. They all flock to him. If we are in the car at a set of lights and there is a car full of kids next to us they always wave and smile at him. Its amazing. Oh and my dog, when I bought her home at just 8 weeks of age she immediately started following her daddy around. She loves him and wont take her eyes of him. She is a daddy's girl for sure.

[Celsie]

Puppies - our son adores his Daddy and they have lots and lots of fun together, but there are times where he just wants Mummy too. I think he needs "down" time from Daddy, as when they play together it's always full on and full of energy and excitement. When we play, it's much quieter and more relaxed. I think they need that balance. My DS is Mummy's boy, but I expect as he grows, he'll be Daddy's boy too. Don't worry, your little man is going to love you more than anything.

[maz]

I guess I just want to know if I will be a good enough mum for him..

Oh Honey with just those few words I think you'll be a truely wonderful mum to your little man.

Being pg in astronomical itself let alone knowing what your going to be having and how that little person is going to need us in their ways.

Boys are just the most gorgeous little souls. They tend to nuture more of us then girls. I have noticed a big difference between Vyolett and my 3 boys. I find Vyolett highly independant with very strong will power were my little guys wanted support and lots of mummy time. I too was worried that I would wrap them up in cotton wool but I just let my natural instint kick in and followed their lead. I allowed them to bring their own personalities out and allowed them to be themselves.

You have truely beautiful heart..your son is so lucky to have such a loving and caring mummy to look forward too and so will your future children.

[puppies]

Maz, thank you. Your message brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for your encouraging words, it really means a lot me and just wanted I needed to hear. I am already in love with my little man and am looking forward to staring at him for hours on end. I can just see days flying past and not knowing where they went because I will be so wrapped up in him. I pray he stays safe in my tummy and grows nice and strong cause I can't bare to think of anything bad happening to him.

[tiggerandpooh]

i have two boys and a daughter. My daughter, who is nearly 13, has always been an independent soul, it wasn't until my eldest boy nathan was born, that she decided to become affectionate...lol. having said that, Nathan's nickname is ferret - because he ferrets his way in beside me, and I don't even notice that he has done it - still now at nearly 10. Laura makes a big production about having a cuddle. Aston, my youngest - 2 in November, has started to randomly go up and cuddle anyone of us. Which of course just melts us all.

Nathan is my tender hearted boy. He is at an age where he is wanting more masculine influences, but still comes and gives me a hug and a kiss, and will declare that he loves me. When I had a son I was overwhelmed - I didnt' know what to do with a boy. I had grown up with a sister. They were alien creatures, and I spent the first 18mths of Nathan's life, trying to figure out what made him tick. Then I realised that I was never going to figure it out (much like I can't figure out the male species in general!) and instead of worrying it, I should just enjoy the mystery that is him. Having sons has taught me and helped me appreciate that the male species does things and thinks incredibly different to us females.... and just because its different, doesn't mean its wrong - its just different.

Anyway, I think I have raved on enough now.

As Maz said, just the fact that you are thinking about what kind of mum you are going to be, means alot.

Congratulations on your blue bump - may the next half of your pregnancy speed on by, so you can hold him in your arms and fall in love with this amazing gift.