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Any Advice for "Boy Mom" Pregnant with Baby Girl?
Hi,
I have 2 sons and I just found out I am carrying a baby girl. I was really shocked because I expected another boy.
My husband is worried about the boys rough-housing around their baby sister. They are DEFINITELY not the rough type, compared to other boys their age. Still, they're not used to being around a newborn. Any advice?
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I can't help, but congratulations on the news!
I too am the mother of 2 sons and a daughter all of whom are grown and married now. Boys can be rough, but they can also be taught to be very gentle. You will need to explain to them that their sister is very small and needs to be handled with care. But you would have to do that even if you were having a boy. They should be encouraged to hold her and love her...just gently. As your daughter grows up, don't be surprised if she is a tomboy. She will probably want to keep up with her brothers and eventually will learn to hold her own with them. Congratulations!
Thanks, ladies!
My husband is especially nervous and is already talking about treating her like she's a porcelain doll...not just as a newborn but her whole life, from the sounds of it. ;-)
i have one of each.. but my boy came last. try having the doll and do some roll playing. some boys will have that protective gene, i have to protect my sister for everything. just get your girlly stuff ready.. congrats
- Aisha
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That is awsome. The same thing happened to me. I had two boys and found out that I was pregnant again, she's now 2, and I was just thrilled. I for sure thought I would have another boy!
Like you, my boys are rough. They wrestle and fight and do boy things, but they treated my baby girl like their very own princess. I did however, bring them to Big Brother classes so they could learn about changing diapers and what and what not to do with the baby once she got home. I found it very helpful for them to hear it from someone other than myself and their dad.
She just turned two and the boys still treat her with great respect and care because she is a little girl. Try not to worry too much. I learned that the boys are much more sensitive and careful with little girls and I love everyday that they are together. They truly adore her and it is so incredibly sweet. She will always be well protected by her big brothers!
So Congrats and enjoy every moment of your pregnancy with your little girl, I know I sure did!