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Hellobee Boards Topic: If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:28:28 +0000 cascademom on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1710391 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:04:50 +0000 cascademom 1710391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm a boy mom. It's hard picturing myself as a girl mom if that's what our second will be. I'm not necessarily itching for a girl either. I don't like the stigma that my MIL had about not having girls. As a boy mom, I just don't feel the same way she did about it. Sure, there's girly stuff, but I'm okay if I don't get to experience that. I don't want to keep having kids in hopes of having a girl. I'm fine with the eventual 2 we'll have boy/boy or boy/girl. It's cool with me. ShootingStar on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1709415 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 11:18:37 +0000 ShootingStar 1709415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ When I first found out I was having a boy I was a little worried because I had no idea what I would do with a boy. I could picture what it would be like to be a mom to a girl because I am a girl. But now I've learned that for a long time, gender is pretty inconsequential. I don't need to worry for a long time about him being into all this boy stuff that I don't get. I'm fairly girly - I don't like camping, HATE bugs and trucks, etc. Babies like what babies like regardless of whether they're a boy or a girl. I'd still like a girl one day so I can have that whole mother/daughter relationship with my own daughter. Someone to go get pedicures with or shop with, someone to buy tons of pink stuff for, and so on. But I know with my son that we will find our own stuff to connect over. And if we have another boy, I will absolutely love seeing DS and his brother together. Plus, I love have a mini DH, so even more matching (matching the boys outfits, matching to DH) would give me cuteness overload. And yes, I am *that* mom, lol. Andrea on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1709184 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:23:31 +0000 Andrea 1709184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yeah I have two girls so it just seems easier to have a 3rd girl! Mrs. High Heels on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1709177 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:21:35 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1709177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have never pictured myself as a boy mom. I always imagined myself with two daughters. Even though I have one of each now, sometimes it's still hard to imagine parenting a boy!! I am so at ease with girls because we have a ton of women in the family. loveisstrange on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1709159 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 10:16:36 +0000 loveisstrange 1709159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have one girl and will totally root team pink when we get to the point of having another one. Im a total girl mom... I dont know what I would do with a boy, except dress him really snazzy. lol MrsKoala on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708983 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:30:21 +0000 MrsKoala 1708983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, I constantly think that if we have another baby, it will be a boy because I just cannot imagine having a girl. lawbee11 on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708977 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:29:01 +0000 lawbee11 1708977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was terrified of having a boy because I'm really girly and have no idea what I'd do with a boy. My stepson is really into sports and cars and trucks and I always feel so clueless when I play with him. He loves talking to DH about different sports and I never have anything to contribute to the conversation other than that I like their uniform :silly: MrsTiz on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708945 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:13:42 +0000 MrsTiz 1708945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a boy and am hoping any future kids are boys! I have no idea what to do with a girl! I can't have a girl - I don't even know how to braid hair! swurlygurl on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708856 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:38:53 +0000 swurlygurl 1708856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnant with my second girl, and definitely cannot imagine having a boy. I have two nephews which has helped me at least get used to little boys, because my extended family was an all-girl family! Selfishly I want my 3rd to be another girl, but I mostly hope for #3 to be boy for DH who really wants a son. It would be weird at first though! avivoca on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708814 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:24:03 +0000 avivoca 1708814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a girl, and right now it seems weird to think about having a boy next. I'm sure it will be just as amazing, but it's the unknown so it's a bit frightening. LuLu Mom on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708788 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:16:30 +0000 LuLu Mom 1708788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a girl, and honestly get worried at the thought of having a boy! I know have a nephew but before he came 8 months ago we were a family of all girls, I have never changed a boy diaper! ha Beebug on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708779 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:12:41 +0000 Beebug 1708779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Great thread! When pg with #2 I had to really wrap my head around the potential of a boy. #1 a girl and couldn't imagine anything else and was also scared/intimidated of having a boy! I knew we'd find our way, but I just couldn't see how Id connect, and whatnot! I feel a zillion times more connected (so far!) and crazy over our boy (he's a month now) and I don't feel a bit guilty because our daughter is a total daddy's girl and this guy can totally momma's boy it up on me, crazy in love! Such a different, amazing connection, despite so much love for both! If we were to have more kids I seriously would want to legitimately team green it because both genders are so amazing and I don't think I could honestly say a preference! littlek on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708732 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 07:34:38 +0000 littlek 1708732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have one boy and I'm pregnant with a little girl. For our 3rd, I'd really like another little boy. Smurfette on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708719 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 07:18:51 +0000 Smurfette 1708719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I kind of want a boy even though I really don't see us with a boy. If we have another I will be fine either way, but it would be easier to have another girl since we have all the clothes, shoes, and hair stuff! bushelandapeck on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708700 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:42:30 +0000 bushelandapeck 1708700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I never pictured myself having a boy but that's what I have. I was totally lost at first! I'm pregnant with a girl now and I feel like I know what to do (I have 6 nieces) but it will still feel overwhelming I'm sure! cmomma17 on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708694 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:33:28 +0000 cmomma17 1708694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Totally cannot imagine being anything but a boy mom! Which is so weird because before I had LO I wanted a daughter so bad and only daydreamed about little girls! Adira on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708680 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:15:53 +0000 Adira 1708680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A bunch of my good girlfriends have daughters, so I can definitely imagine having a girl, but I love my son sooooooo much, I'll be happy with either for #2!! rachiecakes on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708669 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:42:19 +0000 rachiecakes 1708669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm such a boy mom it's hard to imagine what having a girl would be like! nana87 on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708658 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:59:47 +0000 nana87 1708658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I can't really imagine having a boy! Lo is only 11 weeks so I think it's less about her than that I have 2 nieces... googly-eyes on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708609 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:47:18 +0000 googly-eyes 1708609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Sometimes, yes, but not really because my lo isn't old enough that gender has really become an issue. For all I know she could be transgender. But as far as the getting peed on and the circumcision stuff and the "typical" boy stuff...I haven't even thought much about it because I don't have a boy! Wouldn't mind a boy next though! :) LomaLinda on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708593 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:46:17 +0000 LomaLinda 1708593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yep! I thought I wanted only girls before I got pregnant. Then I had a little boy and the idea of a baby girl is so strange! I do want a daughter eventually, but would be very happy with another son! MoonMoon on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708590 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:29:57 +0000 MoonMoon 1708590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was team green, but 100% convinced LO was a girl. Like, we had no boy names picked out-I couldn't imagine having a boy. We had a boy! Now I'm so flipping crazy about him, I can't imagine having another baby and not having a boy! I feel 180° different! Rainbow Sprinkles on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708579 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:13:26 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1708579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have two girls and I want two more girls. Cannot imagine having a boy. CANNOT. wonderstruck on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708501 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:09:37 +0000 wonderstruck 1708501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm pregnant with boy #2 and have no problem imagining what a girl would be like! Probably because I know lots of little girls who are my son's age and am still holding out a bit of hope for the possibility of #3, haha. MrsMccarthy on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708492 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 22:06:15 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1708492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I can imagine being a girl mom and it doesn't seem foreign or anything but I have always wanted a son. All my baby dolls growing up were boys and I was reading so much Calvin and Hobbes when I was pregnant. I guess I always pictured myself with a little boy first. Now I am picturing a girl for the second but we will see. I love little boys so much so either way it would be such a blessing. autumnlove on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708480 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:56:17 +0000 autumnlove 1708480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Ree723: <3 Katrocap on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708470 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:51:04 +0000 Katrocap 1708470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I always imagined I'd have a girl, but I have a boy and that just seems normal now. At 17 months it shouldn't really make a difference, but it feels so strange to think of having a girl. matador84 on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708465 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:49:26 +0000 matador84 1708465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I reallllly wanted another boy. Now that I have a girl, I would love like 5 more girls. I love my baby boy, but I have a different connection with my girl! Ree723 on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708439 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:24:57 +0000 Ree723 1708439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes! I have two girls now and the idea of having a boy seems so foreign to me! I feel like I have no idea what I would do with him - no idea how to dress him, no idea what toys he'd be into etc. I've got this girl thing down pat (for now, will be a completely different story when they're adolescents!) and having a boy terrifies me! That being said, if we have a third, I hope it is a boy! Foodnerd81 on "If your child(ren) is just one gender, does it seem hard to imagine having the opposite?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-children-is-just-one-gender-does-it-seem-hard-to-imagine-having-the-opposite#post-1708436 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 21:23:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 1708436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Totally. I was team green and convinced c was a boy the whole time. Now I cannot believe I ever thought she was a boy and just can't imagine having a boy!