All Boys

AkaMrsTy · July 2015

Just discovered yesterday that this will be our 4th boy!!!
I am amazed at the rude feedback I am receiving.
"Maybe he will be gay" "Are you going to keep trying for a girl" "Yikes, that will be hard"
Are just some of the responses.
And yes while we would've loved to round our family out with a girl, we are not disappointed in a boy. And I don't feel like I need to be.
Any other moms a member of the all boys club?

VexedMommy · July 2015

I'm a member of the all girls club, but I went through similar feedback. It's frustrating and it mostly comes from friends and family which makes it even more difficult to deal with.

AkaMrsTy · July 2015

I agree. I don't think they intend to be rude, they just aren't thinking about what they are saying. Especially to someone who is hormonal and may be sensitive

Favoritemandms · July 2015

Congrats on your boy! I agree, people are not trying to be rude, they just don't think before they speak. I'm sure it doesn't make you feel any better though! Try not to let them get you down!

LauraK33 · July 2015

Congrats on your boys! I have two boys and am team green for the twins. I'm constantly getting "maybe you'll get your girl!" Or "it has to be two girls!" Comments and they drove me crazy. I love my boys and would love two more!

scw89 · July 2015

I am pregnant with my first child, a boy. I would be so angry if people said that to me if my next few were boys! DH and I only want 2-3 regardless of the sex. Why is it that everyone thinks it's their place to make comments about our family planning and pregnancies? Maybe you're perfectly happy with all boys! I applaud you because you're the first one I've come across on here who isn't "disappointed" that your baby is another boy!

oliarnmom1517 · July 2015

I'm pregnant with my first boy and I'm getting some of the worst feedback.. "I know you wanted a girl"... HOW THE F**K are you going to tell me what I wanted to have??!?!?!?!? Yes at first I thought it would be cool to have a little girl so I could cute stuff for her but after trying and finally getting a BABY.... IDGAF what my baby was I just wanted them to be healthy..

Ceridwen77 · July 2015

It never ceases to amaze me how idiotic some people can be. I could never see myself saying this to anyone - family, friend, or stranger. It's ridiculous.

katiedhunter · July 2015

I had a lady in the grocery store ask me what this one was I said it was a boy. She proceeded to look at my two boys sitting there and actually said to me " oh well that's just tragic" . Really you wanna know what's tragic my fist in your face. I honestly think people don't realize what they are saying and that it could be hurtful. But still hate hearing these kind of comments. Especially the "are you gonna keep trying for a girl" no if we want to keep having kids it will because we want more kids, not because it has to be a girl.

Ceridwen77 · July 2015

katiedhunter said:
I had a lady in the grocery store ask me what this one was I said it was a boy. She proceeded to look at my two boys sitting there and actually said to me " oh well that's just tragic" . Really you wanna know what's tragic my fist in your face. I honestly think people don't realize what they are saying and that it could be hurtful. But still hate hearing these kind of comments. Especially the "are you gonna keep trying for a girl" no if we want to keep having kids it will because we want more kids, not because it has to be a girl.

Oh my I can't even express how much I love this!!

oliarnmom1517 · July 2015

Ceridwen77 said:

katiedhunter said:
I had a lady in the grocery store ask me what this one was I said it was a boy. She proceeded to look at my two boys sitting there and actually said to me " oh well that's just tragic" . Really you wanna know what's tragic my fist in your face. I honestly think people don't realize what they are saying and that it could be hurtful. But still hate hearing these kind of comments. Especially the "are you gonna keep trying for a girl" no if we want to keep having kids it will because we want more kids, not because it has to be a girl.
Oh my I can't even express how much I love this!!

I love that sentence so much lol you totally made my day with that @katiedhunter

Favoritemandms · July 2015

katiedhunter said:

I had a lady in the grocery store ask me what this one was I said it was a boy. She proceeded to look at my two boys sitting there and actually said to me " oh well that's just tragic" . Really you wanna know what's tragic my fist in your face. I honestly think people don't realize what they are saying and that it could be hurtful. But still hate hearing these kind of comments. Especially the "are you gonna keep trying for a girl" no if we want to keep having kids it will because we want more kids, not because it has to be a girl.

That's disgusting on so many levels.

mamavbs · July 2015

@katiedhunter if you do decide to try for another baby and people ask "are you hoping for a girl"... Please reply, "no we are actually really hoping for a velociraptor ".

People are so stupid sometimes, it hurts my brain.

CheeseSticksfor4 · July 2015

I'm on the other end of this. I have a 3 year old little boy and I'm currently expecting a little girl. I can't even count the number of times people have told me "How wonderful! So you're going to stop after this one right?. One of each is just perfect." What?!

mamavbs · July 2015

@CheeseSticksfor4 Oh yeah totally this. I have a boy and a girl so when I announced we are having a third, all I got was "oh was that planned" and "oh but you've already got a boy and a girl that's perfect." Even got "ah you've ruined your perfect family of four, now one will always be left out". Thanks for the support hey!

Favoritemandms · July 2015

mamavbs said:

@CheeseSticksfor4 Oh yeah totally this. I have a boy and a girl so when I announced we are having a third, all I got was "oh was that planned" and "oh but you've already got a boy and a girl that's perfect." Even got "ah you've ruined your perfect family of four, now one will always be left out". Thanks for the support hey!

My MIL's latest gem...her daughter has one boy and is now pregnant with a girl. I'm pregnant with our first, it's a boy. When my MIL found all of this out -

"I'm so glad everything is working out the way it's supposed to." ?????

oliarnmom1517 · July 2015

CheeseSticksfor4 said:
I'm on the other end of this. I have a 3 year old little boy and I'm currently expecting a little girl. I can't even count the number of times people have told me "How wonderful! So you're going to stop after this one right?. One of each is just perfect." What?!

OMG THIS!!!!! People have asked me if after this is we have a girl if we will be done.. Ummm That's none of their business.. If I want to push 30 kids out of my vagina I will that's my choice not theirs.. I only want 2 or 3 kids and if I have 4 I have four I will be happy either but if I have a boy and a girl that will be great but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop..

rox7777 · July 2015

People are always asking to stop me what I'm having and then they see DS1 and tell me, "man, you're going to have a handful." We've decided this is our last and so many of my family members have mentioned how disappointed I must be. Never mind the fact that I grew up the oldest of four girls.

nbpa3027 · July 2015

People just can't handle talking to pregnant people! Four boys would be so much fun! If I was in your position, after three boys, I feel like I would almost want another boy because you already have all the boy stuff and you know exactly what you are dealing with!

I have a boy and a girl and as soon as everyone found out she was a girl we got a lot of "so you are done now, right". As if the only reason we had another was to get a girl. I have actually heard "now all you need is a dog and a white picket fence" more times than I can count!

Penguin81 · July 2015

Twatwaffle at Target: "Two girls huh," your poor husband."
Me: "My husband didn't wanna give up his harem" followed by big one finger salute.
Apparently pregnancy effects bystander filter...

KeHill08 · July 2015

People can be so rude! I think my dad's comment was so perfect. I had called after we found out what we're having and asked if he wanted to know if he will be having a grandson or granddaughter. He kind of laughed and said well what does it matter as long as it's healthy? He was happy either way as long as we have a healthy baby on the way.

I was getting my teeth cleaned and the dental hygienist asked if this is our first and if we knew what we are having so I told her it's our first and it's a boy. She seemed so disappointed and said something like ohh, that's going to be a tough one. Mmm no, no harder than a girl, just different challenges.

We have gotten other dumb comments and I feel like we are so excited to be having a baby and don't care what the sex is, so don't try bursting my bubble because it won't be happening. I might however like to burst something of ours for that comment.

turkeybabt · July 2015

I know someone who has 4 boys- she said "Yes, I'm still the queen!" I loved her response!

crysgx · July 2015

I have 5 younger sisters from my dad, no boys! This is the first grandchild and it's a girl! I keep hearing "aw that sucks for him another girl" or "I'm sure he would of loved to have a grandson". My dad never once mentioned a preference. People Really don't think before they speak sometimes.

Cook3133 · July 2015

Welcome to the boys club

. My DH and I are in our 4th

. I also have 2 older SS so that makes 6 boys!! I would have loved a girl but am to excited for all my lol boys. I figure my grocery bill will be the biggest thing I have to worry about is my BIG grocery bill and odd smells in teenage years

. My boys are all going to be within 5.5 years apart from oldest to youngest

. Good thing I love sports and dirt!!

katiedhunter · July 2015

@turkeybabt my DH said to me that I'm enough diva for our entire household! Lol He's totally right too! Lol

@Ceridwen77, @mamavbs, @oorl11052015, @Favoritemandms thanks ladies! Ya I wish I could have said something witty back but alas I was to upset to even look at her again.

abrink63 · July 2015

turkeybabt said:
I know someone who has 4 boys- she said "Yes, I'm still the queen!" I loved her response!

My MIL has five boys, a grandson (our nephew), and another grandson on the way (our first). I can totally picture her saying this! She loves her boys, and they love her. It's precious

urby87 · July 2015

abrink63 said:

I know someone who has 4 boys- she said "Yes, I'm still the queen!" I loved her response!
My MIL has five boys, a grandson (our nephew), and another grandson on the way (our first). I can totally picture her saying this! She loves her boys, and they love her. It's precious

My mom wanted boys, but ended up with two girls. Now she has three grandsons, and says she just had to be patient to get her boys.

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