https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:27:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2175385 Tue, 12 May 2015 10:01:56 +0000 fairy 2175385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope she doesn't inherit my cavity-prone teeth or my husband's flat feet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2175333 Tue, 12 May 2015 09:42:14 +0000 Shutterbug 2175333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: LOL "I have really bad breath in the morning"?</p> <p>I have toe thumbs, so that's the only thing I wouldn't want a LO to inherit. Honestly though, I'd just like the chance at a bio kid, so even if (s)he had my toe thumbs, that's cool with me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2175307 Tue, 12 May 2015 09:26:48 +0000 alphagam84 2175307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope my kids get my husbands perfectly clear skin and don't get stuck with my oily acne prone skin. My husband has really flat feet and is pretty hairy so I hope the kids don't get that (especially if it's a girl!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174897 Mon, 11 May 2015 20:21:01 +0000 dagret 2174897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have really crappy nail beds. </p> <p>But seriously, this thread is kind of mean girls-y. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174895 Mon, 11 May 2015 20:19:17 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2174895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>M@catlady: my oldest daughter has a big cowlick smack dab in front and it's adorable (right now)... But I promised her on the day she was born that we would always pay for good hair care and stylists for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174892 Mon, 11 May 2015 20:15:00 +0000 autumn865 2174892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope my DD's don't inherit my bad skin. As a teenager I had horrible acne and it really affected my self image for a long time. I hope they inherit DH's side of the family's legs. They are all really tall and have long legs (as opposed to my "athletic" legs). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174875 Mon, 11 May 2015 19:58:42 +0000 Mae 2174875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We both need glasses, so it would be amazing if she didn't need glasses... but not holding my breath. I have some skin issues, both sensitivity and also a genetic disorder. She does seem to have my sensitivity but so far does not seem to have inherited my disorder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174871 Mon, 11 May 2015 19:52:14 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2174871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope she doesn't get my non existent eyebrows and eyelashes or my family's history of borderline personality disorder. On DH's side, I hope's doesn't get his teeth (he now has full veneers) or his asthma and allergies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174848 Mon, 11 May 2015 19:29:18 +0000 gentlelunette 2174848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pray that my daughter won't inherit my husband's allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. Even though we are already a nut free home, it would be great if she (and I!) didn't have to worry about that for the rest of her life! </p> <p>I hope she inherits my teeth. My husband needed braces for crazy teeth, but my teeth are crazy straight. </p> <p>I also hope she doesn't inherit my flat feet. It has led to knee and hip issues, plantar fasciitis, and just general foot discomfort! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174811 Mon, 11 May 2015 18:43:06 +0000 FannyMae 2174811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD definitely inherited fine downy body hair from my maternal side of the family :/ mine &amp; mums came with ovarian cysts so I hope she manages to avoid that side of it. </p> <p>she inherited a gap in her front teeth from hubby, though that might not be there when her adult teeth come in. She also definitely inherited little brown moles from both of us. I have them all over my body, and hubby has quite a few raised ones ("coco pops" I call them). DD has one teeny mole under her chin, and also one in her actual lip - I used to have one in the center of my bottom lip but over time it faded away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174793 Mon, 11 May 2015 18:16:00 +0000 Tanjowen 2174793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO inherited DH's double cowlick, which gives him some crazy hair. He thankfully seems to have inherited my genes in terms of health - no allergies as yet and not prone to ear infections. DH's family has both. </p> <p>I really really hope he doesn't inherit my teeth problems. I struggle with terrible gum disease that runs in my family, and have spent thousands on my teeth. DH's teeth/gums are perfect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174788 Mon, 11 May 2015 18:08:45 +0000 namaste 2174788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope DD doesn't have my flat feet. This caused so many twisted ankles for me while playing sports. It's totally possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174784 Mon, 11 May 2015 18:06:20 +0000 ScarletBegonia 2174784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I both had terrible teeth and years of orthodontia. I'm sure my son will have bad teeth, and I wish I could spare him the pain! I have very bad astigmatism and eyesight, and the paediatrician recommended we start eye tests for our son at 2 instead of 4 because of my history. </p> <p>Other than that, nothing much! I wish my son had inherited my ability to put on weight merely by looking at food, but unfortunately its an eternal struggle to get him to gain! Much like my husband who can put away a family sized pizza and still have abs in the morning (not bitter at all, over here.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174776 Mon, 11 May 2015 17:59:18 +0000 jape14 2174776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: DS got DH's enormous big toes! It was basically the first thing he noticed about DS after delivery haha!</p> <p>DS has my exact hair which DH was relieved about (DH has stick straight, fine hair; mine is thick and a bit wavy). I was hoping he wouldn't be as fair-skinned as I am but so far he is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174637 Mon, 11 May 2015 15:07:11 +0000 catlady 2174637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cowlicks. I have one in the front, DH has one in the back, and poor LO has them in the front AND the back!</p> <p>Also, she is probably going to have bad skin when she reaches puberty. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have/page/2#post-2174582 Mon, 11 May 2015 14:23:01 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 2174582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a little too early to tell with A, but I'm definitely glad she's got dh's dimples as well as his happy personality. she very clearly looks more like my side of the family which, with the exception of dh, is a good thing :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174571 Mon, 11 May 2015 14:16:15 +0000 BandDmommy 2174571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS has DH's temper. DD is high maintenance, she has to be held ALL.THE.TIME like me when she was a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174538 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:57:54 +0000 NurseDMB 2174538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS inherited my crooked teeth, dimple on chin, super frustrated really easily/stubborn, hair color.</p> <p>From DH he inherited allergies/eczema, his eyes, big head LOL, and he's relatively short right now which DH was as well as a kid, but then he shot up in high school and is now 6 feet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174502 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:43:54 +0000 lamariniere 2174502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@danda: I'm glad to hear that! I can think of someone I know from Jr high who was teased for it. But I guess kids will just pick anything and home in on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174487 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:36:11 +0000 Mama Bird 2174487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha, my teeth and my temper! I wouldn't wish those on anyone. And then there are all kinds of lovely personality traits in my family - I hope my kids don't inherit a single one of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174475 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:28:21 +0000 ellewoods84 2174475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope she doesn't inherit my bad teeth (years of braces and corrective jaw surgery) or anxiety/depression that runs in my family. I also hope she doesn't have poor vision, although both my husband and I do. She has appeared to inherit my husbands low sleep needs, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174466 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:23:18 +0000 danda 2174466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: my brother and I both have cleft chins and we were never teased about it. I never thought of it as a "thing" to tease about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174451 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:17:10 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2174451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope DD doesn't inherit my huge, high-arched feet so she is not doomed to a life of "comfort shoes" aka ugly shoes. I also hope that our LOs do not inherit the stubby fingers and toes from DH's side nor their height. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174434 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:11:44 +0000 snowjewelz 2174434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH said DD has his feet and he flat feet so I hope it's not true! </p> <p>She inherited my mono Asian lids... I was hoping she'd get DH's double eye lids! </p> <p>She also has my hair growth... I was pretty bald even after turning 1 haha! </p> <p>I really hope she somehow doesn't have either of our vision problems, and I hope she has DH's teeth (no braces) and not mine (braces + invisalign) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174431 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:09:47 +0000 jhd 2174431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has awful eyes and has had so many corrective surgeries, including a detached retina. That's the one thing we really don't want LO to inherit. So far he has his daddy's blue eyes but doesn't seem to have any noticeable vision problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174402 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:52:41 +0000 HLK208 2174402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: the knee cap is completely flat, not rounded! I can't even find a picture for flat knees lol. But it's odd looking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174367 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:36:36 +0000 Anagram 2174367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: what are flat knees?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174337 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:21:22 +0000 HLK208 2174337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: I laughed at the feet description! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174334 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:20:20 +0000 HLK208 2174334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO's have DH's flat knees and my huge big toe. Not necessarily bad traits but weird! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-lo-have-any-genetic-traits-from-you-or-your-partner-that-you-had-hoped-they-wouldnt-have#post-2174295 Mon, 11 May 2015 12:06:50 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2174295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mother in law says he has an Irish temper. I pretend to be offended but I know I have more of a temper than my husband does and I hope my son grows up to be a calmer person! I can control myself more than my toddler of course but I do let myself get upset. </p> <p>He has a beautiful darker, naturally tanned skin tone that he gets from my husband but unfortunately he might have inherited my sensitive skin. </p>