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Agree with Serenity... coldly stating that you would trade your child in for another (with the 'right' genitalia) and talking about killing an unborn child (and leaving your existing child motherless) is more than GD... it's bordering on psychosis. I, too, pity the kids of mothers who feel this way: why in God's name would you think it's OK to deny your child a fundamental part of them - their 'b...
12 Dec 2012 8:22 PM
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I don't know why everyone is pussyfooting around the OP. Guess what? If you HATE children of either gender, perhaps you should question becoming a parent in the first place? Everyone on this board has a preference, and we are entitled to vent, but I have rarely read anyone using such strong - and offensive/borderline ignorant comments - about boys or girls. Your daughter is a frilly princess now b...
27 Sep 2012 1:31 AM
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So I've been feeling down about my future as a 'boy mom' and then I came across this article today. I haven't been able to stop crying and it really makes you think about what's really important.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2201718/Maya-Thompson-The-heart-breaking-story-year-olds-battle-cancer-inspired-Taylor-Swifts-latest-hit-Ronan.html
11 Sep 2012 9:56 PM
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Gender was confirmed at the 20 week scan. I just wish I knew how to shut all of this out and enjoy these last few weeks of my pregnancy. Why do I care what other people say? Who knows if a daughter would make me happy? Just so sad inside, and guilty for feeling that way : (
16 Aug 2012 10:16 PM
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DS2 is due in November. I ADORE my DS1 more than life itself and think little boys are wonderful: however DH and I are mid--30s and always only planned on 2 kids, so a girl is pretty much out of the picture for us.
The knowledge that I will never have a daughter has crushed me since we were told 'by accident' at 12 weeks. Every time I think I'm feeling better - looking at the positives of two ...
16 Aug 2012 3:18 AM
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... I'm having DS2. Had 20 week scan yesterday and the tech - the same one who told me during my 12 week scan, even though we didn't want to know - said it was 100% boy.
I can't believe how down I'm feeling. Baby looks beautiful, and DH is excited... it's not like it's a surprise and I've even been shopping blue for the last 8 weeks. I never imagined having more than 2 kids (I'll be 35 when DS2...
04 Jul 2012 4:15 PM
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Beautifully written post. As much as I want a DD, I too find myself wondering why sometimes, as in my personal experience, like yours, it isn't always the DDs who end up close to their parents. I have a brother and a sister, and my sister has caused nothing but trouble in the family since she was young: so much so that both my parents (including my VERY forgiving Italian mother) have said, on nume...
26 Jun 2012 11:31 PM
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Disneybride, I in no way want to offend you as I know that GD is real in all its cruel manifestations, but I DO think that you need to get some perspective. You have a DD - something so many on this board want so badly - and are having a healthy baby boy. The PP is most people's dream, and even if it isn't yours I do find it slightly odd that you are so 'worried' about a boy when you haven't even ...
23 Jun 2012 9:57 PM
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I actually had a very nice experience with a checkout lady in the grocery story today. She told me she couldn't wait to get off work as she was going to spend the afternoon with her 20-year-old son, who is her 'best friend', and the light of her life. She went on to say how she wished she'd had more sons, and told me how lucky I was to be carrying DS2! That really made my day as the comments are u...
21 Jun 2012 11:56 PM
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I don't think this is true. I was 'only' in active labor with DS1 for 10 hours before he arrived: I didn't get to the hospital until I was 8cm dilated as I didn't believe I could be progressing that rapidly, and he appeared 2 hours later, all 9lbs 7oz of him!
21 Jun 2012 11:10 PM
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Wow, what a lovely video - the expression on your DH's face when he finds out is just priceless!
Your boys are absolutely beautiful: congrats on your fantastic news!
16 Jun 2012 3:51 AM
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threesenuff4me - the story of the three brothers losing one of their 'band' brought tears to my eyes. Life can be so very unfair and it does help to put things in perspective.
ABenForMe - you sound like a truly special person and you will make a WONDERFUL mama to whichever son is lucky enough to have you in his life! Your kind words are deeply appreciated... sometimes we all forget to count our...
15 Jun 2012 9:52 PM
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I had to share this picture (it's from an Etsy seller's web page: Maddie Kate if anyone's interested!). I don't know why, but seeing these beautiful brothers, dressed up so adorably, just melts my heart.
I'm trying to count my blessings today: a friend of mine contacted me this morning to tell me she'd lost her much-longed-for DC2 (they found no heartbeat at her latest scan). She dotes on her ...
15 Jun 2012 9:46 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss, EryJonJeremiah: I can totally understand why you are feeling the way you are. There is a ton of information on swaying, girl diets etc in the other forum (it's a lot to take in!) but of course none of these can guarantee you a girl... unless you decide to go the high-tech route. Good luck to you and your family, whatever you decide to do x
15 Jun 2012 7:20 AM
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How fantastic... bet you really can't wait to meet him now!!
15 Jun 2012 3:49 AM
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newbaby2011, no, it's not a nub guess I'm basing it on - two U/S techs (at 12 and 15 weeks) have confirmed that I am, indeed carrying DS2.
Wildwooddays, I can see why your aunt's comment would have upset you. My sister - who is a very 'difficult' individual, one who every member of my family agrees has caused the most heartache and stress - has 1 DD and 2 DS, and she never stops going on about ...
14 Jun 2012 12:24 AM
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I'm expecting DS2, and have been experiencing GD since finding out at my 12 week scan (we didn't even want to know; the OB blurted it out without consent). I have spent the last few weeks trying to sort my emotions out, and look at all the positives of having a second son... I was actually feeling OK (ish) today.
I took my son to his gym class this morning and there was a new mom there with a ...
13 Jun 2012 9:49 PM
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It is so reassuring to read that I'm not alone in feeling like this. Pixeldust, I can truly empathize with you, as my DS1 was a very difficult infant - he cried for hours every day, never slept, HATED the car seat/rocker/stroller (everything I was told all babies love) and basically made me feel like the world's most inadequate mother. All of my friends' newborns would sleep happily while they wen...
11 May 2012 5:52 PM
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I don't know why I'm feeling so upset all the time now - I REALLY wish the tech hadn't said anything at the NT scan. I guess for me there are many 'worries; associated with having a 2nd boy - my nephew is autistic, and while he is amazing I remember with my first son panicking if he wasn't doing everything (pointing etc) right on schedule. My DS1 was also huge - 9lbs 7oz, and my OB says a second b...
10 May 2012 10:05 PM
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So no chance of getting pink news for me, I guess?
09 May 2012 9:13 PM
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I'm pretty sure the NT scan is correct - I had another scan today (12.3 weeks) and have had 100% boy guesses on the nub! He's also measuring a week ahead of his gestational age, so looks like another 10lb boy for me!
My DS will be 2years 8 months when this one arrives. I don't think I could get that lucky twice - and my DS much prefers playing with girls! He keeps kissing my belly and saying 'b...
09 May 2012 4:38 AM
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I hate myself for even writing this. DH and I are expecting baby number 2 in November - and all the signs point to it being DS2. We didn't find out the sex with DS1, and he is absolutely the light of my life - the sweetest, cuddliest little boy imaginable. I didn't think I had a strong gender preference until my NT scan at 12 weeks, when the OB - without us asking! - blurted out 'Looks very much l...
09 May 2012 4:15 AM
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So unanimous on boy votes it seems! Any techs care to guess?
09 May 2012 2:30 AM
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Hi, would love to hear your thoughts on whether this is a boy or girl 'nub?' My U/S tech told me he is 90% sure of the gender but I'm wondering if there is still room for error? The scan was at 12w 3days.
08 May 2012 11:58 PM
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Thanks for all the responses so far. The tech said he thought 90% boy based on this potty shot? I'm really confused as I thought this angle wasn't reliable for gender determination at 12 weeks. Would love more guesses, please!
07 May 2012 4:41 AM
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