https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:47:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91325 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:08:50 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 91325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two daughters and feel so lucky! There's nothing like having a sister growing up and as an adult... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91268 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:10:38 +0000 chopsuey 91268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love having a girl. I'd love another daughter so my LOs can have sisters. Would also like to have a boy, but would be happy with all girls too. I grew up with sisters and LOVED it.<br /> DH prefers daughters over sons.. he loves the idea of taking our DD on dates, spoiling her, having a daddy's girl, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91200 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:52:11 +0000 cyndistar3 91200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one daughter so we were kind of hoping to have a boy just to try something different but Im actually really happy to have another girl, girls are a ton of fun (espescially to dress up). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91180 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:30:08 +0000 ChelseaRose 91180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like everyone else, I'd really like one of each. I'm pregnant with our first right now and we will probably have only 2-3 kids. Hopefully we can have one boy and one girl somewhere in there. My husband is one of 8 kids, 7 of them are boys (the girl was the 7th child). That kinda scares me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91123 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:58:04 +0000 mediagirl 91123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We found out we're having a girl and my husband's heart melted. I I think he will be a much better father to a girl than a boy. I'm not sure about my parenting skills but, I'm glad we're having a girl, too. (we're in the one and done club). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91050 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:56:40 +0000 BSB 91050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really care what the first one is but I would love to have one of each eventually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91047 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:51:36 +0000 aunt pol 91047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our twins seem to be girls by scans so far, although I know plenty of people who've been surprised that their in-utero daughters turned out to be in-reality boys. I know DH would love a boy- obv he wants daughters too, he's just terrified of them manipulating him with the "Please Daddy" and the batting of eyelashes:)<br /> I met a woman in the hospital a couple weeks back, two weeks left to due date on her (unplanned) fifth pregnancy... She had four boys at home!!! And she was so hoping for a girl! You just wouldn't think you'd have so many of one gender in a row like that! DH has four sisters and one brother, but their birth order is B G B G G G. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-91011 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:52:28 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 91011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always wante a girl so when the doc announced our first was a boy I was shocked and had no clue what to expect. I have to admit.... I LOVE HAVING A BOY. but can't wait to give birth to my baby girl. Less than 9 weeks to go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90932 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:23:25 +0000 BoogieBea 90932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're blessed to have one of each. It's too soon to tell but they both seem very close to us thus far. My husband has a very close relationship with his mom. Sometimes, even more so than my mom and I. So not all is lost with having a boy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90916 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:09:16 +0000 eeh 90916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Neither of us really has a preference but we do think about what it would be like to have a boy or girl. I really want my husband to have a son and also want a boy to carry on the family name. I also want a girl for all the typical reasons. More than thinking of our preferences though I often think about my kids as siblings. I want our boy to have a brother as well as a sister to protect. I also want a girl to have a sister. Ideally, we'd have 4 kids..2 boys, 2 girls. I'm thinking that won't happen though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90912 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:00:10 +0000 heffalump 90912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was also worried about missing out if I didn't have a daughter, but my mil has two sons and has an amazing relationship with both of them so that always made me feel better. But I did end up with a girl. She's only 7 months so I'm not sure I know many pros and cons yet. Con is that if we follow traditions we'll have to pay for a wedding. And everyone I talk to with teenage girls always warn me about what's to come. I think most parents tend to worry about girls more, but I know I'd worry either way.</p> <p>I have mixed feelings about the next baby. Hubby wants a boy, and I'd like to have one of each. But I'd also love to give lo a sister because I love the relationship I have with mine. So I'd truly be happy either way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90910 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:48:05 +0000 Mrs. Bee 90910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we feel very lucky to have had one of each, but even if we didn't we'd stop at two. i don't know how different having a girl is just yet since she's only 5 months old, but little boys are awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90904 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:41:21 +0000 marley 90904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We plan on having only one child, and we will be happy with either gender. If we have a girl, DH will still do "guy things" with her like play sports; and if we have a boy, I will still do "girl things" with him like teach him baking, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90900 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:34:37 +0000 mrs.earrings 90900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I both really want daughters. I am so close with my mum, and I really want to have that relationship with my daughter(s) too. I would like a boy as well, but if we ended up having all girls then we would be happy with that. On the other hand, if we had the first three and they were all boys then we would seriously consider adopting a girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90891 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:18:10 +0000 lilteacherbee 90891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My view is a little different because of my relationship with my MIL. I love the woman to pieces. Of course I love my own mom but we have a rocky relationship, so MIL is very special to me. DH is her only child, so in her words she "finally gets her little girl." </p> <p>In a perfect world, I'd want 2 girls and a boy. I want 2 girls so that they could have the sister relationship. Having a boy would be great too! I think DH would enjoy having a son. Also, my dad has 2 daughters and I'd really like to give him a grandson. He'd be a pretty cool grandpa- he is a firefighter, drives a motorcyle, and has a small airplane! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90886 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:10:43 +0000 Andrea 90886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Witz: yeah, i see how different my relationship with my mom is versus my husband and his mom. of course there are exceptions and mom-sons can be very close but i guess it is not easy to remain AS close once the son gets married. i know i count on my mom for everything but my MIL doesn't get to be involved as much since i would always go to my mom first. especially since having kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90878 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:00:39 +0000 Witz 90878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I know, that saying has stuck with me too! I am close with my mom and super close with my sister, but my relationship with my brother sometimes feels more distant, and we usually write it off as him just being a "boy." But he just got engaged, and I am scared that we're all going to lose him to his wife's family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90865 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:54:17 +0000 regberadaisy 90865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like you we both ultimately want healthy kids. But I would love to have at least one of each. Just because of the mother/daughter thing. :) Planning weddings! hehe. But I would also love a boy because it continues the family line. In my husband's side there has been NO boy yet at all. So I feel some internal pressure to have a boy at some point! Since we're only 1 of 2 cousins on his side left that will still have kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90862 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:51:01 +0000 Alivoo01 90862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'd love to have one of each. However, if we got 2 of the same sex, we'd try for a third. That's it though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90858 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:45:59 +0000 ecogirl 90858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one of each now. I always wanted a daughter for the reasons you mentioned and my husband has always wanted a son to pass his business to and do guy things with. I said I would be happy with either gender but honestly I was thrilled when I found out I was having a girl. I will say that she has been far more challenging so far though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90856 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:43:28 +0000 Rock n Roll 90856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a daughter and found out yesterday that our second will also be a girl. We plan on having three, so I do hope the last is a boy. But I REALLY wanted a daughter when I had my first. Part of it was the silly superficial stuff (buying girls clothes and shoes) but most of it was that I have an awesome relationship with my mom and sisters and was hoping to have that with a daughter. I'm really excited that my daughter will have a sister now, because my relationship with my sisters is so important to me. I would like to have a son, though. It's the only chance I'll have to be a part of a mother/son relationship, and it would be cool to get to have that. I guess I won't be sad if I never have a son, but I would feel like I missed out on something. My husband is actually pretty cool with being surrounded by women. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90853 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:40:57 +0000 Mrsbells 90853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>currently i am expecting our first baby and its a girl.. I really had no preference at all. but I would love to have atleast one of each if possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90851 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:39:52 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 90851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We want at least one of each. I LOVE having a son. I think he's super fun and can't wait to see him grow up. DH adores him and I love seeing them together. But, I would love to have a daughter one day as well. I want someone to share all the girly stuff with. We've said that if for some reason we have 4 boys we will try to adopt a girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90845 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:36:14 +0000 Andrea 90845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love having a girl. The saying "daughter for life, son until he takes a wife" has stuck with me. I would want another girl for that same reason but I know DH would like a boy to do guy things with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90838 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:30:54 +0000 LuLu Mom 90838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband would like a son, he wants that bond to teach him sports and hunting and all that manly stuff. I would love a little girl for the exact same reason as you, to have that mother/daughter bond. </p> <p>However to give my dad his first grandson would be incredible, he's been very patient with his 3 granddaughters (and 3 daughter on top of that) I just know the look on his face would be priceless, he would be thrilled. So I am okay with either gender for our first! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90837 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:30:37 +0000 hilsy85 90837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also want one of each...I think I would be super disappointed if I had only boys or only girls. not that girls and boys aren't wonderful in their own ways, but like you, I want a daughter so I can have the same relationship I have with my mom (not that it would be the same, but you know what I mean). And for Dh, i know he would be disappointed if he didn't have a boy to have that father-son relationship. So I'm pretty sure that if we had 2 boys or 2 girls, we would keep trying! not sure where our breaking point would be, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/girls-vs-boys#post-90832 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:28:20 +0000 Witz 90832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lately my husband and I have been talking about gender preference, i.e., whether we'd rather have a baby girl or a baby boy if we could choose. We usually end by saying that we'd be happy with a healthy baby of either gender, but we still talk about what we view as possible pros or cons.</p> <p>I would love at least one of each... but sometimes I feel like I would definitely be sad if I could not have a girl, because then I would not have the opportunity for a mother/daughter relationship later in life (like what I have with my mom now). </p> <p>For parents who already have kids, what do you like about having a girl vs. having a boy (or vice versa)? Or for those without kids yet, which do you want and why? </p>