Nervous about having a boy

happybride 276 · April 2013

We found out today that we are having a boy. Most importantly they said everything looks great. I am thrilled the baby is healthy but I am scared to have a boy. Not that I am not happy, but I don't know what to do with a boy. I have only been around baby girls and hoped that we would have a girl so I could put her in cute dresses and do her hair. I can just relate more to girls. I feel terrible for being so scared because I feel unprepared for a boy. I already love him deeply I just hope he and I can have a close relationship. Please tell me I am not alone.

Nukke · April 2013

He'll be YOUR boy, though. 10 sweet little fingers, 10 sweet little toes and 3 legs. Take it one day at a time, but you already love him so try not to doubt yourself. Boys and their moms are famous for building strong bonds, regardles

Alisyncarliene · April 2013

I feel the same. Boys of this generation are so rude to women. Lol my main concern is bringing up a gentleman

JocelynB0911 · April 2013

Its a baby. I felt the same way when we found out about DS... what do I do with a boy? The answer is nothing differently than you would do with a girl. In the beginning at least he is going to have the same needs as any other baby as he gets older inst

Mags04 · April 2013

I love having a boy! I was telling DH a few days ago that if this baby is a girl I will definitely be nervous. I'd be very happy to have another boy this time around.

Little boys love their mommies! I'm sure you'll feel a bond with him o

jjkaye · April 2013

I'm the opposite- I'm dying to hear them tell me we're having a boy!

Think of teenage girls and how awful they can be. That should help! (PLEASE nobody take offense to that, I know not all girls are that way, but it's a possibility that makes no

happybride 276 · April 2013

Thank you for your responses. It feels better to know I am not alone. Most of my friends all have girls so they can't really relate and the one friend who has boys complains because they are rude to her. I just want a close bond with my child. Again, than

1026pumpkin · April 2013

Congrats on the good ultrasound! When I was pregnant with DS, I just assumed he was going to be a girl, because all the first babies in my family have been girls- I was totally shocked to find out he was a boy.

However, care for all newborn

LnR70707 · April 2013

I didn't know what to do with a baby period before DS came along. Yeah, I'd been around other infants, but a few hours here and there while the parents were right there hardly counts. The first diaper I have memory of changing was DS's. I am a little

LaSraOrtega · April 2013

L&R70707:
I didn't know what to do with a baby period before DS came along. Yeah, I'd been around other infants, but a

tbw8664 · April 2013

This is how my DH feels about having a girl. I'm a FTM so I don't have advice, I would just think that babies are babies they need the same things to develop and as the time progresses on you will have things that you and your son will bond over, even

Curls218 · April 2013

L&R70707:
I didn't know what to do with a baby period before DS came along. Yeah, I'd been around other infants, but a fe

ravenclaw1 · April 2013

Alisyncarliene:
I feel the same. Boys of this generation are so rude to women. Lol my main concern is bringing up a gentleman<

leighzlou · April 2013

I feel the same way. I already have a 1.5 year old girl, and I really wanted her to have a sister. I grew up with sisters myself, and I feel like boys are so foreign. And I'm going to be really honest here: baby penises freak me out. I know that makes me

OpheliaChem · April 2013

I think the adage of mommy's boy and daddy's girl is true at least when they are itty bitty. From 12-18 months, my DD preferred DH, which was heartbreaking to me :-( It seems like most little boys are absolutely in love with their mamas so don't wor

kje120 · April 2013

I was like this when pregnant with DS. Leading up to the a/s I was hoping that it was a girl because I had no experience with boys (2 sisters and have 2 nieces). Once I found out he was a boy I fell in love with the idea of having a boy. &nbsp

lovemyboyyss · April 2013

Congrats on your healthy boy! I think it is normal to feel like you won't be able to relate, but trust me, once he is here you won't be able to imagine him any differently.

LIttle boys adore their mothers! My boys are incredibley sweet and

NNGnome · April 2013

I felt like this with my DS, not disappointed, but scared (new mum nerves I think), as I am not a boy, I wouldn't know how to relate.

Now my son is here is so different, I love him so much, and now I would love to have a brother for him and see

jaimers1028 · April 2013

I was too when I found out almost 2 1/2 years ago I was having a boy, my DH was excited but I was a little scared. Here I am, my DS is 28 months old and I couldn't imagine having anything else. He is perfect and is such a momma's boy, he wants

MJHershey · April 2013

Oh hun, trust me... boys are so sweet and they love their mommas. My 2.5 year old is the biggest cuddlebug and is such a momma's boy. He is very much a rough and tumble boy but I promise... they are awesome too.

kje120 · April 2013

Alisyncarliene:
I feel the same. Boys of this generation are so rude to women. Lol my main concern is bringing up a gentleman<

MJHershey · April 2013

kestock120:
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happybride 276 · April 2013

ravenclaw1:
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kat81again2 · April 2013

well...I am more of a boyish girl, just a little, but I have to say I LOVE having a boy. At this point I can't imagine what I will do with a girl if I have one for #2!

There's some saying/stereotype that boys love their mamas the most and, well,

ravenclaw1 · April 2013

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kat81again2 · April 2013

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RedDDD · April 2013

ignore posts about gender disappointment pissing people off. Thats not helpful. Point is...I had major gender disappointment when I found out my son was a boy...but he is amazing and special and he loves his mommy

and yours will too.&

daileym · April 2013

Alisyncarliene:
I feel the same. Boys of this generation are so rude to women. Lol my main concern is bringing up a gentleman<

Alisyncarliene · April 2013

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Alisyncarliene · April 2013

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Alisyncarliene · April 2013

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ravenclaw1 · April 2013

Alisyncarliene:
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daileym · April 2013

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Jarangela · April 2013

I was nervous about having a boy with our first. And wow am I ever thankful he is a boy! He is so much fun and sooooo easy! I'm hoping this one is a boy too!

RunningGal900 · April 2013

OP-I didn't take your post to be gender disappointment. I think you'll be fine. I have a son and I can't imagine anything else. He's a total cuddler love bug (while my friends' girls are not) and yes we rough and tumble and he's dirty and messy and l

RunningGal900 · April 2013

Alisyncarliene:
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mandyk1821 · April 2013

I said the same thing when I found out DS was a boy... This time around I find myself wondering what the heck I would do with a girl if this ones a girl! Not only will you figure it out, but you will have the most incredible, special relationship with tha

Sa039ra · April 2013

When I found out DS was a boy, I cried. I wanted a girl so badly. I have a great relationship with my mom, have two sisters, and all girl cousins. I had no idea what to do with a boy. Now I can name every dinosaur and construction

happybride 276 · April 2013

Thank you ladies so much for your support and comments. You all have really help make me not as nervous. Now all I am picturing is my little man snuggled in my arms and seeing him get his haircut by my H's barber and learning all about whatever interests

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