I never thought it would happen but here I am with three boys expecting #4 and I could care less about the gender.  Its the most amazing feeling, I haven't felt this 'free' in a pregnancy since #1.  In fact, I'm pretty positive its a boy due to measuring ahead (I'monly about 11 weeks) but when I think of another beautiful boy I'm just thrilled and feel like my family is unique and different.  My boys get along SO well lately and are doing so well in school, sports etc and are really growing into handsome little things.

The best part is since they are so close in age (2 years 4 months and 18 months) they don't remember having a baby in the house and are super excited.  They plan to each do a painting for a baby and are already fighting over who will get to hold the baby, etc. etc.  I'm so excited for them too and then I wonder who this baby will look like and how the dynamic will change in the house and its great.

When I think about having a girl I think it would be nice because I won't hear comments (though I guess I'll get the 'finally got your girl, huh' ones) but its not something that I think I would be cut out for our family without tryng for the 'sister' (and having two sisters, no one can convince me that's not important).  In fact ppl thinking I'm tryingfor a girl really ticks me off.

Anyway- its so nice to enjoy this pregnancy and when you are truly GD free the comments don't even hurt that much.  If anything I notice that people are in awe in a good way and my friends are always trying to send their boys over for playdates because they get so bored at home with their sisters.  Having a daughter is AWESOME I'm sure but Im happy with my boys and anxiously even hoping for another darling one.

Just thought I'd share and you guys would understand : )  

Congratulations.  Boys are wonderful I have three and I must say I am truly bless ed by my sons.  We are planning on having another one I would like a girl but if God blesses me with another boy there is a reason for it.  I love my sons.

Sandra.

How wonderful to be GD free! 

The biggest joy in having all boys for me has been witnessing brotherly love, it is something i didn't expect, especially the way the older ones care for their baby brother, it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it.

It is always so wonderful to hear of women who find happiness and peace with their families no matter what the genders of their children.

Good luck through you pg and God bless 

That's wonderful that you are experiencing a GD free pregnancy.  I can only pray that I will be the same way if/when I am blessed with another pregnancy!!!

Yeah!!  That's great and gives me hope for when we are expecting our 4th...we will sway but I hope that if we find out it's a 4th DD that I'll be as happy and free as you feel right now!  Congratulations on your DS...can't wait to see pics after he is born!

Nearlyasoccerteam- you just hit the nail on the head.  I can't put my finger on what it was but its that brotherly bond.  I'm very lucky my kids get along fabulously now (2000, 2003, 2004) I mean they will roll on teh floor and hug and sleep with their arms around each other.  I had a very very close relationship with my sisters and for me I always prayed my kids would be as close.  I think that's why I worry about a girl with such a big age difference... 

This morning I couldn't get out of bed and my 5.5 year old brought be some water and the saltines from the pantry.  Then he gave me a kiss and cuddle for a while and after about 5 minutes ran away.  My eldest said that I need rest because the baby needs sleep LOL!  My youngest keeps pointing at my boobs and saying that the baby is in THERE and THERE. 

I also hung out with a wonderful 4 boy family yesterday and it just sealed the deal watching them.

Trying4aBOY- I don't know what I'm having  yet I wish I could keep it a surprise.  I measure big and no sickness and my gut says boy.  I have the baby bug bad so maybe thats why I'm not having as much GD. BTW- I had it BAD when I found out with DS#3 who is my cutest one yet. 

babyonemoretime:

Trying4aBOY- I don't know what I'm having  yet I wish I could keep it a surprise.  I measure big and no sickness and my gut says boy.  I have the baby bug bad so maybe thats why I'm not having as much GD. BTW- I had it BAD when I found out with DS#3 who is my cutest one yet. 

Oh yeah!  As I was reading your post, I was just sure it was a boy too...I can't wait to find out what you're having!  It's great that you'll be happy either way though  I think I will be like you...my GD was pretty bad (only internally though, I didn't really share it with anyone) with DD #3 but I don't think it will be as bad with DD #4 maybe because we have beat ourselves up trying everything we could to have  DS and nothing has worked so far....so I think I'll feel that she was just meant to be, if in fact it is a girl.  I want to be expecting an have the baby bug!!!