Sugar and spice and everything nice.
I was raised one of 5 girls.
For 11 years, I have mothered girls- 3 of them. I’ve been able to play dress up with them. I’ve braided their hair and painted many nails. I’ve negotiated appropriate ages to get ears pierced and am currently bargaining for the right time to shave legs and wear make-up. I’ve dealt with hormonal ups and downs and tantrums that can only be fueled by estrogen.
It’s not that I preferred a girl, but it’s my comfort zone.
My comfort zone was shattered with a pregnancy at 38, so why should the fact the I’m having a boy be any different.
Yes, I do have a son. He will be 16 just after this baby is born. That was a long time ago. When I had him, my life was so different than when I raised my girls. Looking back, a boy suited me at that time in my life. He was a low maintenance, agreeable, easy going baby and kid. He was my starter child and he warmed me up to the idea of being a mom- my daughters really should thank him.
This time around, I guess I’m at that familiar place I was when I was about to become a 23 year old single mother.
Unplanned. Shocked. Nervous.
Still trying to accept that my life is going in a totally different direction than I had anticipated.
Um, I am never sure whether to say “congratulations” or “I am sorry” when reading you these days, you seem so torn. I can really only send you hugs.
Congratulations! Everything will work out just fine.
When my oldest daughter found herself pregnant (with a boy) 5 years ago, my youngest had the best advice. Mom, whether you like it or not, there’s a baby coming, so get used to it. That boy and his brother who followed recently, has been an amazing source of joy and happiness for our family.
HUGS…just think when this baby is a tween, the hormones won’t be so bad! Congrats sweetie! LOVES ya!
I second Jen’s thoughts. I love having a daughter but I fear the tween and teen years to come.
Someone is doing a good job of keeping you on your toes. Hang in there.
Maybe he’ll be easygoing, low maintenance and agreeable too and you’ll end off easily? You’ll have fun with him, little boys adore their mamas
I’m guessing he’ll end up being your sidekick for whatever you want to do.
It’ll be fine. With three older sisters and a big bro, he’s going to be one spoilt little kid. Its a good combination. Another sister might have been a bit overkill for your older son and just one too many girls around even for the girls. Well done and look after yourself.
Holy shit! Where the hell have I been? I feel like such an absolutely crappy bloggy friend.
I’m going to say congratulations because I don’t think of pregnancy as anything but a blessing. You’ll be fine, your a freakin great mother. But if you decide you can’t do it, send him my way. I’m having the yearnings for another one anyway…
Luv ya T!!
Congratulations! I love little boys and hope to have another eventually.
boys are AWESOME.
You will love it.
xoxo
I was in the same boat as you 3 years ago. My youngest was eight years old. Yes, there are some days where my husband says, “What the fuck where we thinking?” But, you know what? He’s totally my favorite! And, yes I know you’re not supposed to have a favorite. He’s just a constant buddle of joy in my life. It’s just different this time. More like a “I’m going to enjoy this baby because holy crap soon he will be just like his brother and sister and yell at me for not getting their uniform washed for their game.”
Here’s to puberty and potty training all at the same time!
Teens………think of it as full circle- start and end with a boy!
You are done after this one, right!?!?
I will teach you all about the penis.
Which should be easy, because this is your fifth kid, so you clearly already have SOME prior knowledge. AHEM.
Boys are awesome. Can’t wait!
xoxo
You are at a time in your life where I think you will really be able to enjoy a little boy. When you had your son it sounds like you were struggling…now you will have the knowledge and most likely the extra help you didn’t have the first time around
Little boys are awesome!!!!
You know I’m a sucker for little boys. He will be sunshine and sweet loving whispers and pure love.
Just don’t forget about the shooting pee.
hugs honey. i’ve had 2 boys and 1 girl. and the boys? oh, so much easier.
and…i can’t believe and i shamefully admit…how long it’s been since i’ve visited your blog, or any for that matter.
so…
CONGRATULATIONS!! mazel tov to you!!
xo