https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:35:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl/page/2#post-1366 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:16:44 +0000 Becksabee 1366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Originally I wanted a girl, but now I'm happy we're having a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-1215 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:47:39 +0000 misono 1215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I secretly wanted a girl first, but really, I think I would have been happy either way with my first. I was happy when I got my wish though, with my baby daughter. I'm not planning on having a second child until a couple more years, but I think I'd still be happy with either gender. A boy would be a nice change, but at the same time another girl would probably play very well with my daughter.</p> <p>My grandmother told me that in Japanese culture, it's said that it's ideal to have a girl first (to help out with the younger siblings), and two boys afterwards (to carry the family name, with the second one being a "backup" in case something happens to the first one -- horrible, I know. But I suppose that's the way they thought back in the day, when child mortality was high.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-906 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:22:57 +0000 Liesal 906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd like to have a boy first, mostly for petty reasons. My SIL had a girl this year, and she's very competitive, i.e. "I'm better than you in everything". I really don't want my child to deal with that and be compared to her daughter. I just think it will be worse if I had a girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-870 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:20:07 +0000 newfymom 870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted a girl, but it's been fun having a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-859 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:08:30 +0000 geekinheels 859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always pictured myself with two boys...and I've gotten the exact opposite: two girls! We MAY try for one more in the future in hopes for a boy, but we're not sure at this point.</p> <p>...Besides, they say having two daughters lead to the most harmonious and happiest family life! :-P</p> <p><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/8429386/Want-to-be-happy-have-two-daughters.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/8429386/Want-to-be-happy-have-two-daughters.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-856 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:59:02 +0000 anewme 856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was pregnant, I really wanted a boy. There was even a stinging feeling of disappointment when we found out she was a girl. But now that we have her, I'm soooo glad I have a daughter. It's been Soo fun shopping and dressing her up. But I still want my next one to be a boy. I want me a momma's boy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-822 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:03:09 +0000 KRunRun 822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always thought that I'd want a boy first (same as hubs) but all I can think about lately are little girl names and cutesy little girls things! Oh well, as long as the kiddo is healthy, I'll be a super happy momma! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-810 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:29:37 +0000 MaisyMay 810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we'd prefer a boy and then a girl, but honestly, I just want a healthy baby. Maybe we'll end up with twins, one of each. With our family histories, it's possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-756 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:23:27 +0000 Adira 756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really nervous about this because I <i>really</i> want a girl. I'm worried that if I have a boy, I'll turn into my grandmother and keep trying to have a girl (she had five boys, then a girl, thought her luck had changed, and had two more boys). Ideally I think I'd like a boy first and then a girl, but in a way, I'd rather have a girl first just so that I have one, haha.</p> <p>@Blushink - I just read your post and I think that's exactly how I feel. I don't have kids yet, but I know that if I have two boys, I'll just be devastated. I've always always always wanted a girl and to not get one... well... you know. And two is our limit as well, so I guess we'll just hope for the best. If I have two boys, obviously I'll love them with all my heart, but I know a piece of me will be disappointed to not have a daughter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-747 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:17:05 +0000 Boogs 747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We wanted a boy and were thrilled that's what we got! We're hoping the same for #2. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-512 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:03:59 +0000 AQL1211 512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i wanted a girl first so i'm happy i got my wish! i actually wouldn't mind having two girls, either... i'm just terrified of having THREE girls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-474 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:53:57 +0000 TheFixIts 474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In my imaginary perfect world I'd have a boy and then twin girls. It's worth dreaming, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-469 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:16:38 +0000 mediagirl 469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love to get pregnant. If that happens, I would like to have a girl. It seems like there are boys being born all around us. My husband's sisters had 4 boys between them and my brother's wife is pregnant with their first son. I would love to bring a girl into our family. </p> <p>It's just strange that I want a girl, I have always been one who gets along with guys better than girls. I guess I thought I would want a boy because of that. Maybe it's because I can't think of one good boy name that I like and can think of plenty of girl names. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-457 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:25:44 +0000 Mrs. Marbles 457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wanted a girl first but for some reason was setting myself up for getting a boy. Hubs always thought our baby would be a girl and he was right! I was in such disbelief that we were having a girl-- I was still confirming right after I gave birth. It was the first question I asked, "Is it a girl?!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-451 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:02:59 +0000 wifefromscratch 451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Obviously a healthy baby is the most important thing, but hubs and I both really want a boy for our first child. I have no idea what we're having - I vacillate between thinking it's a boy or a girl almost daily! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-448 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:44:56 +0000 nesting123 448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like I'm going to have all boys, since boys run on the male side of my husbands family and I've heard that is the biggest predictor of gender. I'd really like at least one of both, so I'm hoping for a girl first because then I wouldn't be worried about maybe not having one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-422 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:05:36 +0000 LazyLightning 422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have always wanted boys. Mr. N, on the other hand, wants a daughter! We'll see what happens though--obviously a healthy baby is the goal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-418 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:01:12 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i was just happy to have a healthy baby and no pregnancy complications!!</p> <p>but ideally, i've always wanted a girl so i wanted a girl first so like someone else said, it takes the pressure off. then i know at least i have one girl and it won't matter what the next gender is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-392 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:26:35 +0000 winniebee 392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really don't know! My sister has two little girls (22 months and 13 months) so it would be kind of cool to have the first boy in our family. But having a girl would be pretty fun too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-379 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:06:31 +0000 BSB 379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want a girl first and then a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-353 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:36:44 +0000 Artsy Butterfly 353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm only slightly leaning more towards a girl right now because of how cute the frilly clothes are, but we both will be happy as long as the baby is healthy. We find out on Friday so I'm getting anxious, but have been having feelings I'm harboring a little boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-347 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:59:02 +0000 FancyGem 347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think we are having a boy (will find out tomorrow). I would be happy either way, but I would be surprised because I have a strong feeling that it's a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-341 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:48:09 +0000 His Barista 341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All my friends have boys...I can't see myself with a boy. So I want a girl. But if we have a boy it will be the first of this generation and a big deal for the family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-338 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:45:14 +0000 mommacommaphd 338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have trouble imagining having a boy. I grew up just me and my little sister. Little boys are a little foreign to me.</p> <p>However, since my first is a little girl, I'd really like my next to be a little boy. It would be wonderful to see my husband and my father with a son/grandson.</p> <p>However, I really, truly just pray for a healthy baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-331 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:31:44 +0000 MamaDreams 331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all confused on this subject. I've always wanted a boy first, then a girl. But then when we started thinking about trying, I really wanted a girl first, because I really want at least one girl. My husband would rather a girl first, then a boy. But then we had a bump in the road with a miscarriage, so now all I want is a healthy human baby! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-262 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:45:40 +0000 mrs. wagon 262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wanted a boy first because I'd rather have all boys than all girls, so in case I don't have one of each at least I'll have boys. Having a boy first got all the pressure out of the way and now it doesn't matter what we have next. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-260 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:39:05 +0000 Jenna 260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always, always wanted a girl first, but as we get closer to actually becoming pregnant, I keep imagining having a little boy. </p> <p>My husband is on the all-girl train, though. He comes from a family of two boys and I think he knows what a handful they can be : ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-256 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:28:42 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a girl first, and so now it really shouldn't matter... but with adoption there is the possibility of specifying. It's a big topic worthy of a lengthy post... but suffice it to say that there are many considerations that going in to making this choice when it actually is within your control! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-240 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:33:15 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband really wants a boy and I'm neutral. I have more ideas for a girl's nursery, but all I really want is a healthy baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-want-a-boy-or-a-girl#post-160 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:13:41 +0000 StephBWill 160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are Team Green, and after our infertility journey I truly just want a healthy baby. However, I will admit I'm a bit scared of having a girl. I've always talked about wanting all boys. I'm not a girly girl so the real scare to me is having a teenage daughter! </p>