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My boys are both still young (2.5 years and 10 months), but so far I've loved:

- knowing what to expect with diaper changes
- reusing all my favorite sleepers
- recycling toys
- watching them play together!!

@ladybee: Following because I, too, will be a boy mom! Our little boy is due next month (OMG! I have never written that before!) and we are one and done. I am looking forward to ignoring gender stereotyping and teaching him to cook, etc.!

My boys are 2.5 - twins, but stil both boys. I LOVE being a boy mom. Seeing DH have both of them all doing guy stuff together makes my heart melt. Together, my boys are interested in the same toys, they like most of the same stuff and we're looking forward to the hoards of friends they'll eventually have around our house when they're older. Not going to lie, I like being the only female in the household. Even our dog is a boy.

I have a 3.5 year old and 8 month old.

- reusing clothes (saving money... I would be way poorer with a girl because I would seriously buy everything up)
- watching them interact recently has been very touching.

In some ways the second is a lot different from the first. Even though it's another boy it's a totally different experience with the second kid. I'm guessing he is an extrovert and my first was an introvert so it's a lot harder to entertain him. My second one is also more mobile faster ... it always seems like he has places to go but my first sort of stayed still.

I will say I was disappointed about finding out I was having another boy but I read some articles about how a child is a child and that they are different and it's hard to predict what the future will bring.

You have to think what you wanted in the different gender and to me I feel like girls are closer to their moms especially when they are older but some girls are not close to their moms and some boys end up being really close to their moms.

By the way a lot of other boy moms are comforted by the fact that their boys could have a really close friendship and I have seen that happen but my husband is one of 3 boys and none of them are close. So as much as I would love for that to happen for my sons I know not to expect that.

All in all I do love being a boy mom and I'm just trying my best to not set any expectations for the future and just enjoy what happens.

Sorry for the novel. Haha.

They are obsessed with each other. Love playing and wrestling. All they need is a ball to stay entertained for hours! They love cuddling with mama!

I've only been at this two boy mom thing for a few months but honestly the only real difference I've seen right now is my lack of shopping for girl clothes (which I do for my "nieces" anyway!) Having two kids in general is just overwhelmingly exciting and does crazy things to my heart!

Kids don't see gender! I still do and play with different toys (dh does more anyway!) ds1 watches "girl" / "boy" shows. He likes at my makeup bag when I'm getting ready just as I'm sure a daughter would! I still have to "do" ds hair just without bows etc. I was just telling dh that hey our boys will probably kiss me in public for a lot longer than kissing their daddy!

My oldest is loving having a sibling and has stepped up to be such a great help to us! Ds2 is "the baby" to us, and yes diaper changes reusing clothes and every other perk of having same sex children has made the journey to two smooth, but overall I just love being parents to two kids and seeing their bond and interaction is such a huge blessing! I've really come to realize that the whole gender disappointment (any which way) is real but so fleeting and what we mourn over what we don't have, comes such an amazing experience of seeing your bab(ies!!!!) grow up together!

While I'm sure daughter/mom relationships are amazing I don't think of mom/son relationships as lacking for much because I have such great examples around me! And I am definitely excited to skip the teenage years w a daughter. Both from the no drama and also because I don't know how my heart could handle a daughter going through puberty and heartache and etc!

All the reasons above + its so fun (and easy!) to get them riled up! They will happily chase each other around the house/park for an hour. If someone's grumpy it normally just takes me saying "I'm going to get you" and running and then they are laughing and following me.

@mrsjyw: right? they just see things as toys and fun. DS1 loves Princess Sophia, and he asks for his toes painted, and he loves trucks, getting dirty, and cooking so I'd say a well rounded little dude.

I love my guys, I have two nephews as well so I am glad I feel like I know what to do with boys. When we have girls over to play, they seem so quiet and scary haha

My sister loves being a boy mom (but it did take time to get used to!) she has a 2 and 5 year old and they are the best of friends. They are into the same things and always have a playmate. Good luck!

@daniellemybelle: they hold hands all the time! I love it!!

I have 2 boys (3 and 17 months) and am pregnant with a third (not sure of sex yet). I, too, was hoping for a girl because I think there is something special about a mother/daughter relationship but at the end of the day I just counted my blessings and being happy and fortunate to be able to have children. I know too many people that have had struggles.

I will say that having 2 boys has been a blast. They are incredibly active and I am still getting used to that (I have a sister and nieces so this boy thing is new to me). I love that they get to share clothing (for the most part, different seasons but still able to share a lot of stuff). My youngest wants to do everything his big brother does and it just is so cute to see. My oldest absolutely adores his little brother and is so protective and comforting to him. When he cries he always says "You don't have to be sad big brother is here and hugs him and pats his back." Melts my heart. They are going to best buds and I just love it. I will also say that seeing my husband with our children and watching them play rough and wrestle is awesome. They absolutely love when daddy tickles or wrestles with them and ask for him to do it over and over again. My husband and my oldest are truely best buds. He is a true daddy's boy and has been from the beginning. The bond they have is incredible and hard to describe into words.

I think it is okay to feel the way that you are feeling but I will say that I think you will be just fine and your heart will be full of love when you see them together.

Boys love their mommas, are so candid and frank, and brothers are absolutely amazing to watch growing up together. I dealt with initial gender disappointment, but wouldn't change anything for the world now!

I'm a pretty girly girl from a very girly family (3 girls 1 boy), and I have 2 boys of my own. I LOVE it! Just today I was thinking if I had a third I would love to have another boy. I enjoy my sons and their interests so much! My 3 year old loves to be outside, so we visit new parks all the time. It's so fun. He loves traditional boy stuff like dirt, bugs, and trucks, and I love learning about them with him. My baby doesn't have a ton of interests yet but I love to see him interact with my older son. I can't wait to watch their brother bond continue to develop. Also, I love how easy it is to dress and groom my boys. I dress them in comfy clothes they can destroy when we're outside looking for bugs, etc. and I don't have to stress about dainty dresses or doing hair. Finally I will say that having a boy who can pee outside so easily is a huge advantage when you're stuck in places without potties, on road trips, etc. I am definitely surprised at how much I love having two boys, and I bet you will be too.