About 17 weeks into my third pregnancy, I found out that I was having the baby boy that I always wanted!
I had literally prayed for a son since I had my second daughter and was so extremely excited when the technician told me it was a boy.
Honestly though, right afterwards I just got really scared! I’m one of 4 sisters and one brother. And I’ve only had girls. I started to wonder if I’d even know what to do with a boy for a couple of reasons.
Diaper Changes
I got so used to girl diaper changes and all of the quirks that go with that. I’d definitely consider myself a diaper extraordinaire! Boys on the other hand I don’t have nearly as much experience with.
Unfortunately, I’m not a huge fan of golden showers, and apparently newborn baby boys can have a bit of morning wood too? Why is that even a thing?
And don’t get me started on circumcision care…(of course that is your personal decision whether or not to get that done or not.) There just seems to be so much going on down there as opposed to my girls.
Potty Training
I’ve literally just handed this one off to my husband lol.
Hair Cuts
I tend to stay FAR away from barbershops. They just seem so intimidating! I’m definitely the type of person to do a drive by drop off and pick you up when your done.
I definitely couldn’t do that with a 2/3 year old, so I’ll just have to brave the awkwardness to get my boy a fresh shape up when his dad can’t make it. The horror!
Dealing With The Kids' Curiosity
Naturally, kids are curious creatures. I’m sure it’ll come up soon that little man’s “equipment” is a little different from theirs.
Y’all I’m not ready for that conversation. At all.
I didn’t realize how easy I had it before.
No Hand Me Downs
I didn’t realize how many hand me downs my second daughter had! Poor baby…Her baby brother on the other hand literally needed a whole new wardrobe! I literally have a good 30 bibs in all different shades of pink that I might as well just kiss goodbye at this point.
Obviously, I’ll be fine and get the hang of things, but it really is so interesting how different your kids can be! As a sales person at buy buy baby put it, girls are the sweetest thing ever. But a mommy and son relationship is it’s own beast. She didn’t know how much that meant to hear that.
I’m so excited to see how much bigger my heart can grow with three gorgeous kids!
Let me know in the comments if you were nervous to have your girl or boy!
My son was my first and I must say the amount of times we’d have accidents while changing his diaper is crazy hahaha get ready!
Hahaha that seems like the general consensus! Definitely gonna be on the lookout for that one lol
I am a boy mom! 4 of them! I think the diapering is way easier than with a girl, just make sure you get the bits clean. LOL Good luck!
Will do! And thank you!
My second was a boy and I can say it’s totally different for sure.
I keep hearing that! I’m getting kind of excited to see what the major differences will be between him and his sisters!
I just became a boy mom last year, and it definitely was different in many ways! The diaper changes you get used to – I always keep a pee-pee tent like an old washcloth or another diaper handy for when he accidentally sprays 🙂
The old washcloth is a great idea! I have a million of those sitting around.
Oh I feel ya! I always thought I wanted a boy and a girl (boy first). But then I had a girl first. I LOVED having a girl and then didn’t want to have a boy. Our second child is a girl too and I was SO happy! If we go for #3 idk! I want a boy but I’m still scared of having one!
Lol I literally have the same story as you! It’s definitely going to be a journey!
I had a girl first and a boy second. They are so very different that’s for sure. But it’s been so fun to have one of each too. Nothing like a mama and her son!
I know! I’m actually really excited for that part!
I just had my son 6 months ago and felt this same way before he was born. You’ve got this mama. having one of each is going to be so much fun.
Thank you!
I became a boy mom on my second child and it was totally a different experience from my first child but I was successfully handled it and I am sure you too.
Thank you! I’m sure I will!
What scares me most for boy moms are the scrapes, bruises, broken bones, etc. My gosh, my heart will break every single time if I had to deal with that.
I know right? Boys are so rough!
I have a boy and a girl and I’m my case, the boy is way easier all the way around.
So excited! Can’t wait to see!
Honestly I find it easier to be a boy mom
I keep hearing that! Definitely a plus in my book!
I didn’t feel nervous as to their genders at all. All motherhood is hard, but such an amazing journey.
So true!
Honestly when we found out we were having a boy I was so excited. I am terrified to have a girl. If we have another baby and it is a girl I’m not sure what I would do.
I’m actually super excited to have my boy!
Don’t worry mama! I honestly feel like boys are easier than girls.
Sounds perfect to me!
I’m sure everything works out! Boys and girls are different, but I think as parents, we are great at adapting.
That is so true!
I have a boy and a girl and while they are different, we managed pretty well.. All parents do..
and congratulations
Thanks so much!
I would love to have a baby boy next time. Don’t worry too much about it, I’m sure everything will be fine. You got this!
Thank you! I’m actually super excited to have my baby boy finally!