What do you love about having a little boy?

[shazzi]

I know, strange question in some ways. I just found out at my 20 week ultrasound this morning that I am having a boy . I never even considered the possibility that it would be a boy. To be brutally honest I would not have tried to get pregnant if I knew beforehand it would be a boy. I so wanted a second girl and know that I am now grieving for what will not be.

So in an effort to get a different perspective and not feel resentful to the thing that is inside me right now (I know not a healthy attitute) please tell me...

what you love about your little boy(s)?

how do they get on with an older sister if they have one?

And just so no-one gets too worried about my attitude I am seeing a psychiatrist at the hospital already for issues to do with my last baby being premature so I will have a professional to talk to about my feelings about this.

[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

[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!

[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.

[Madham]

Shaz i also was wishing for a girl when i was pregnant with DS, although we didnt find out the sex, it was a suprise and i was worried about bonding etc because i was hopeing for a another girl. DS will be 3 in May and we have the most amazing bond, i am now so pleased i had a boy.
He is very active and very much on the go but i love his energy and his curiosity for life.
He is very affectionate and has a fantastic relationship with his big sister.
Im sure you will also be pleasantly suprised.

[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

[Nicole S]

We love our little man to bits I am a bit girly and although I would love a baby girl but I wouldn't change anything for the world.
To me little boys are just the cutest things and even shopping for them is sooo much fun...and SOOOO easy!! Trains, Cars, blocks, trucks, dirt, sticks....gosh the list goes on and they love all of it!!
From what I hear/see they are very easy to please and very cuddly little men.
You are very lucky to have one of each to spoil...best of both worlds hun

[sloane]

my little boy is only 19.5 months but he's totally AWESOME (ok, slight mummy bias here )....he is so loving & cuddly - i get kisses & cuddles all day. he already eats almost anything (including dirt!). he loves playing with a footy, trains & cars but loves dolls & pushing a stroller with a toy as well. clothes are so easy & i don't have to stress about him wanting to wear something too old for his age before i'm ready for it

i can't speak for what they're like as they get older, but as a toddler, it rocks having a boy!

and don't feel bad for feeling like you do sometimes we can't control these emotions

[Sterla]

I too had never pictured myself with a little boy, but my DS is so awesome I wouldn't have it any other way!

He is so much fun and so full of energy. He's not a rough boy, he is gentler than most of the little girls his age. He is so affectionate, always giving me kisses and cuddles without me having to ask!
He loves being outside more than anything - just wandering around and picking up dirt or rocks. He is so interested in the world around him.

Honestly, once you have your little boy in your arms you won't want it any other way .

[Ginger]

hi shazzi,
having boys is the absolute BEST! seriously, you will love it so much

can i suggest you get your hands on a copy of the book 'Raising Boys' by Steve Biddulph.it is a great read and gives you lots of fantastic info.

[mrscricket]

Shazzi - I will fully admit that I cried when I found out I was pg with my DS. I am such a girly girl and I just didn't know anything about boys. I am so glad I found out at 20 weeks so I could used to the idea, that's how set I was on having a girl. Well - I LOVE having a boy. He is loving and hysterically funny. He is, I must admit, very active, but then he sleeps really well . He amuses himself with his 'building site' that he has built out in the backyard, but also loves to cook and paint and help me around the house. As for the 'dressing' part, I initally was sad because I thought I would miss out on the thrill of dressing a little girl, but dressing DS is just as fun - I love finding cool tshirts and funky jeans for him, and I've been styling his hair since he was about 1 and a half (much to DH's horror ).
The other thing I have found with DS and his friends is they are all so cruisy. Nothing much seems to worry them. DS definiately can have a tantrum like the next kid, but he seems to get over it easily.

[~Kim~]

Shazzi, firstly let me just say that I was never going to find out the sex of my second because I so desperately wanted a girl, that I didn't want to ever have any negative feeling towards a boy if I was indeed having one. I did find out just after 30weeks and we were able to name him.
Nearly two years ago I got my little guy, and never did I think a child so loving could come into the world. He is so totally different to his sister and yet totally the same. He does like boy stuff but he loves to play with Darcy and her girl stuff more...because he is playing with her.
The penis thing at nappy time was different too lol.

[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!