i'm super excited for my little boy, but...

myfirst · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:10 AM

so i went to my nephews birthday party yesterday. it was such a fun time.

well, a few kids were there and i focused on the relationship between the moms and their kids. the little girls were stuck to their mothers sides. they hugged and touched and smiled and loved eachother.
the little boys were out doing their own thing. playing with toys, playing with the other kids, running around and having fun.

i think i maybe have gotten a little jealous. i'm having a boy, which i am super excited about, but i think i'm already missing the relationship with the daughter that i'm not having.

please don't think ladies that i'm awful. i AM excited to be pregnant and having a boy. all i want my child to be is healthy.

has anyone felt like this before?

Vickym74 · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:15 AM

Congratulations on having a boy!!! I have got a 4 year old boy and he is sooo loveable

Yes, they might not show it as much in public because even from an early age is not "cool" when you are a boy to show affection for mummy in presence of friends, but it does change when you are at home.

My boy keeps wanting cuddles and says I love you frequently..

Don't be jealous - they can be a lot more loveable than girls, remember the saying "mummys boy"

x

sdgerrard · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:16 AM

my litle boy does both these things sometimes he is shy and stands beside me and likes to be hugged other times hes off playing and im sure most other boys are like this my step sisters 2 girls are always off playing and are not loving much atall it just depends on the child and how they are brought up! x

bungle · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:16 AM

Aww don't feel bad. Little boys may seem very independent but actually I think they need their mummys for longer - they need just as many kisses and cuddles!! :-)

bbyno1 · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:18 AM

aww..im sure boys can just be as loving in there own ways..
i dont know what im having yet but kinda hopin a lil bit more for a girl just simply because i think i know so much more about girls,love to do there hair and get lots of pink things and just do girlie things together etc but happy with a boy 2

xx

Beltane · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:38 AM

My 10 year old son isn't like that at all. He is very doting and clings to me wherever we go. He isn't roughty and is compassionate and sweet to others. Not all little boys fit the stereotype of rough and tough. Not to worry! =)

wannabubba#4 · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:41 AM

Hi - congrats on your boy

I have two sons and one daughter and tbh my daughter was always the one going off to play, being really independant and my boys were all about loving their mum and getting kisses and cuddles lol .Dont get me wrong, my daughter had her cuddly moments too but she seemed to grow out of it so quickly - off doing her own thing, super feisty and independant whereas my boys are still my boys, still cuddly and they are now 12 and nearly 8 lol.

You will have a fab realtionship with your son, I am sure -I know I do!!

xx

Shining Star · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:42 AM

Hi,

I teach 5-6 year olds and to be honest I just LOVE the boys! I am happy to be having a girl and there are good (and not so good) points about both. Boys are gorgeous cheeky monkeys who still run out to their mums at the end of the day! I honestly feel that it's not all down to whether it is a boy or a girl but also how you bring them up. Your little boy will be just gorgeous and will dote on you!

Mercy2 · Feb 21st, 2010, 11:44 AM

Awww hun, Dont worry, and dont go feeling bad about it either.
I have an (almost) 2yr old boy, and he is Such a loving and affectionate little man!
He likes to go off sometimes and have his play time, but he will keep coming back to me and giv me a quick cuddle. Before he goes to bed each night he kisses me and says "LUFF YOUUU Mummy" lol If I ever bang or hurt myself he comes and kisses me and rubs it better. I like that he has a balance, he likes his independant time but I couldnt ask for a more loving child!
I tell him every day that I love him, and he is a really secure kid!
I think there is a special relationship between a mother and her son that wouldnt be there in the same way with a girl! I also know some ladies with girls that are not in any way loving towards their mummies, I think its not a rule for everyone!

I have actually reduced myself to tears writing down how affectionate my wee man is, lol. I wouldnt swap the bond we have for anything in the world x x

Mummy2Asher · Feb 21st, 2010, 12:11 PM

hey, i have a 3yr old son and hes brill, best of both worlds i get! hes very indepedent, loves his friends at nursery and playing power rangers at the park but he is extremely loving caring and protective towards me.
sometimes he sleeps with me and in the morning he will stroke my face to wake me up, and yesterday he said to me 'listen mummy, im telling you the truth, your the best in the world' and nusery teachers always tell me he tells everyone he has the best mummy in the world. he gives me lots of cuddles and kisses, even while he plays he will ask if im okay and if i want a cuddle and a kiss.

i *think* im having another boy, very excited again!, but i do hope one day i have a girl becuase i love pink things and would like that mummy daughter bond too where i can play with her hair and take her shopping etc
xx

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:10 AM	#1
myfirst Father to be Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 524	i'm super excited for my little boy, but... so i went to my nephews birthday party yesterday. it was such a fun time. well, a few kids were there and i focused on the relationship between the moms and their kids. the little girls were stuck to their mothers sides. they hugged and touched and smiled and loved eachother. the little boys were out doing their own thing. playing with toys, playing with the other kids, running around and having fun. i think i maybe have gotten a little jealous. i'm having a boy, which i am super excited about, but i think i'm already missing the relationship with the daughter that i'm not having. please don't think ladies that i'm awful. i AM excited to be pregnant and having a boy. all i want my child to be is healthy. has anyone felt like this before?

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:15 AM	#2
Vickym74 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 45	Congratulations on having a boy!!! I have got a 4 year old boy and he is sooo loveable Yes, they might not show it as much in public because even from an early age is not "cool" when you are a boy to show affection for mummy in presence of friends, but it does change when you are at home. My boy keeps wanting cuddles and says I love you frequently.. Don't be jealous - they can be a lot more loveable than girls, remember the saying "mummys boy" x

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:16 AM	#3
sdgerrard Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 292	my litle boy does both these things sometimes he is shy and stands beside me and likes to be hugged other times hes off playing and im sure most other boys are like this my step sisters 2 girls are always off playing and are not loving much atall it just depends on the child and how they are brought up! x

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:18 AM	#5
bbyno1 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Londonn Posts: 17,363	aww..im sure boys can just be as loving in there own ways.. i dont know what im having yet but kinda hopin a lil bit more for a girl just simply because i think i know so much more about girls,love to do there hair and get lots of pink things and just do girlie things together etc but happy with a boy 2xx

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:38 AM	#6
Beltane Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,384	My 10 year old son isn't like that at all. He is very doting and clings to me wherever we go. He isn't roughty and is compassionate and sweet to others. Not all little boys fit the stereotype of rough and tough. Not to worry! =)

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:16 AM	#4
bungle Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chippenham, Wilts Posts: 1,337	Aww don't feel bad. Little boys may seem very independent but actually I think they need their mummys for longer - they need just as many kisses and cuddles!! :-)

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:41 AM	#7
wannabubba#4 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,574	Hi - congrats on your boy I have two sons and one daughter and tbh my daughter was always the one going off to play, being really independant and my boys were all about loving their mum and getting kisses and cuddles lol .Dont get me wrong, my daughter had her cuddly moments too but she seemed to grow out of it so quickly - off doing her own thing, super feisty and independant whereas my boys are still my boys, still cuddly and they are now 12 and nearly 8 lol. You will have a fab realtionship with your son, I am sure -I know I do!! xx

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:42 AM	#8
Shining Star Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bedfordshire UK Posts: 1,078	Hi, I teach 5-6 year olds and to be honest I just LOVE the boys! I am happy to be having a girl and there are good (and not so good) points about both. Boys are gorgeous cheeky monkeys who still run out to their mums at the end of the day! I honestly feel that it's not all down to whether it is a boy or a girl but also how you bring them up. Your little boy will be just gorgeous and will dote on you!

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 11:44 AM	#9
Mercy2 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,132	Awww hun, Dont worry, and dont go feeling bad about it either. I have an (almost) 2yr old boy, and he is Such a loving and affectionate little man! He likes to go off sometimes and have his play time, but he will keep coming back to me and giv me a quick cuddle. Before he goes to bed each night he kisses me and says "LUFF YOUUU Mummy" lol If I ever bang or hurt myself he comes and kisses me and rubs it better. I like that he has a balance, he likes his independant time but I couldnt ask for a more loving child! I tell him every day that I love him, and he is a really secure kid! I think there is a special relationship between a mother and her son that wouldnt be there in the same way with a girl! I also know some ladies with girls that are not in any way loving towards their mummies, I think its not a rule for everyone! I have actually reduced myself to tears writing down how affectionate my wee man is, lol. I wouldnt swap the bond we have for anything in the world x x

Status: Offline

Feb 21st, 2010, 12:11 PM	#10
Mummy2Asher Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 2,074	hey, i have a 3yr old son and hes brill, best of both worlds i get! hes very indepedent, loves his friends at nursery and playing power rangers at the park but he is extremely loving caring and protective towards me. sometimes he sleeps with me and in the morning he will stroke my face to wake me up, and yesterday he said to me 'listen mummy, im telling you the truth, your the best in the world' and nusery teachers always tell me he tells everyone he has the best mummy in the world. he gives me lots of cuddles and kisses, even while he plays he will ask if im okay and if i want a cuddle and a kiss. i think im having another boy, very excited again!, but i do hope one day i have a girl becuase i love pink things and would like that mummy daughter bond too where i can play with her hair and take her shopping etc xx

Status: Offline

Similar Threads
I'm home! Say hello to my little boy :-)	Pregnancy - Third Trimester
Really want a name for my little boy!	Baby Names
Love my little boy but	Pregnancy - Third Trimester
Please vote for my little boy :D	General Chatter
My scan pictures of my little boy	Pregnancy - Second Trimester

User Name		Remember Me?
Password