If you had a sex preference...

[sewpinkgal]

I ultimately want one of each, but wanted a girl first. At 5w pregnant, I just knew J was a boy. I mean, like I would have bet gobs of money on it. Obviously, I was correct. I'd still like a girl, but I wouldn't trade my little man for anything.

[galaxy8227]

I wanted DS to be a boy cause DH very badly wanted a son, and I knew that if we had a boy first and I wanted to be one and done that I could be.

Now it doesn't really matter cause I have the baby itch already

[dragonfly08]

With #1, I really hoped for a girl because I had *no* experience with boys at that point. What I knew about babies came from spending time with my 2.5 yo niece. Boys scared me to death!

With #2, I would have been ok with a boy, I'd been around two nephews and my cousin's son for a while by then, but if I had a choice it still would have been a girl. In that case because I wanted for DD #1 (and the new baby, too) a relationship like the one I have with my sister.

As it turned out, I got my preference both times. :-)

[my4girls]

I really wanted a girl for #1. For #2 I kinda did too just so they would be close in age (my only sister is 13 years younger then me) for #3 I was torn. I honestly really didn't care but I kept going back and forth, having all three girls would make it easier, but I would like a boy. I mean I drove myself crazy going back and forth to the point where I would have to tell myself to just stop it already it's not like what I want matters at ALL! We're planning a 4th and again I feel the same as #3- having all of the same sex would be a lot easier but I think I would like to have a son.

[jenn248]

If I got to choose, I would probably pick a girl. All of my friends have girls and two of my cousins just have girls, so I figure there is a better chance of my kid being friends with their kids if it's a girl as well. Kind of a dumb reason, but it is what it is.

My ILs already have four granddaughters, so I know my FIL is really hoping for a boy. He's going through a rough time right now (cancer treatment), so part of me does hope it's a boy for his sake.

[everam01]

I didn't care. I had a high-risk pregnancy and was so scared something would go wrong that I didn't spend any time thinking about the sexes until they were confirmed anyway.

I love love love having boys. I'm sure I would have loved having girls or one of each, but I feel like I was meant to be a boy mom now that they are in my arms.

[vegas]

For the first I didn't have a strong preference, but I guess I leaned towards boy. Deep down I wanted a second boy for number two. Every time I tell someone I'm having a girl and they know I already have a boy I get the same types of responses "oh that's perfect, one of each," You'll have the perfect family," etc. etc. I think it's weird that so many people define perfection as having one of each, especially since I would have been overjoyed with two boys.

[cricketwife]

I don't have kids but would want a girl. The first time DH and I (then dating) talked about kids, he said he wanted two. I said "But what if they were both girls?" because I figured he'd want a boy. He said, "That would be fine. I think there's something really great about a girl who has a daddy who really loves them." I said that I'd like two kids, but if they were both boys, I'd want to try for a girl. I grew up with two brothers and always thought it would be great to have a sister, so I guess that's part of wanting a girl. My mom also used to always say, "Girls raise themselves." Honestly, I think it's just a personality thing but I was kind of the "perfect" child and my brothers have caused my mom a lot of grief so that probably influences my decision as well, even though I know lots of people who say that boys are easier to raise. Of course, now we can't even decide if we want kids so all the gender discussion is kind of moot!

[cherry1111]

We were slightly hoping for a boy because we have 2 nieces and thought it would be fun to add a boy to the family. But I probably wouldn't have thought about it again if we were having a girl.

[kangaroo11]

I can't say I really have a preference and we're not finding out the gender. My Mom wants it to be a girl and my Dad wants it to be a boy, so someone's gonna end up disappointed and I just don't want to feel that way. All I want is a healthy baby.

[Deleted]

I always wanted a girl, until I was pregnant & then I started wanting a baby boy. I actually had nightmares about ribbons & bows the night before our ultrasound.
I would love a girl next time but I can also see myself with two boys.

[lmb5109]

I really didn't care because I want one of each, DH really wanted to have a girl first so hopefully our next child (a boy) will have an older sister like he did.

[GailGoldie]

i was hoping that one of the twins would be a girl... so DH could have a "daddy's girl" since DS1 was such a mommy's boy.... but I was really hoping it was not TWO girls... just b/c I am one- i know how much drama comes with us

turned out all boys - and we're both totally happy with that. one girl would have been nice- but i'm also thrilled to be a mom to 3 boys.

[Deleted]

I wanted a boy since I already had 2 girls. Still do. If I had 3 boys I'd really want a girl more than I currently want a boy.

[bronxgirl]

I want the next baby to be a girl b/c we have a 2 BR apartment and the kids will have to share a room.

[thedash]

I wanted a boy because I'm not very "girly" and I was afraid I wouldnt be into the same things little girls often are. Now I think I would be fine with a girl, that was just my first time mom worries. But I still really picture us with 2-3 boys.

[glitzy07]

I'm really hoping for a girl for our first. Mostly because I just love little girly things, but also because we already have a boy with SS. I'm sure SS will be fine with any gender when we do have a baby, but I've heard it might be easier adjusting if it's not another boy to "compete" with.

I'll be happy either way and I'm sure DH wants another boy, but I think a daughter would soften him a bit.

[KaraOrNot]

H and I would both perfer boys. I don't really know why.

[curbsideprophet]

My initial thought was a slight preference for a girl. Then I started to think about it and realized I might relate better to a boy in some ways, so then I thought maybe I would prefer a boy. We were team green and before LO arrived I was fairly certain I would be happy either way. The first half of my pregnancy I thought girl, then the second half I was thinking boy. I was thrilled to learn it was a girl.

I am torn on if we have another. I can see the benefits of two of the same gender, but one of each would also be interesting.

[Deleted]

I wanted a girl with DD1, we found out and I was thrilled. With DD2 we were team green (which I highly recommend to anyone thinking about it) and I honestly didn't care but am now loving having two sisters. I wouldn't care with a third, even DH said he'd love another girl.

[Deleted]

I didn't care with DS. When we try for the next one I'm kinda leaning more towards wanting a girl but I don't think I will be disappointed either way.

[beaver12]

I wanted boys and got a DD and a DS. I always felt like I'd be a better mom to boys. I was also afraid of having Amazon daughters. DH is 6'7 and I am 6', so our DD has the potential to be very tall. I've completely gotten over that and realize it was a stupid fear. I'm so thrilled we have one of each!

[tardyfortheparty]

I had no preference for #1 and we had a boy. For #2 I had a slight preference for a girl since we are 2 and done and I wanted to experience one of each and #2 is a girl.

[Deleted]

When I was pregnant DH was *sure* it was a girl. He kept saying "I have this really strong feeling it's a girl." His intuition is usually right, so I got really used to the idea of having a girl. Had our u/s, and it was a boy! I love having a boy though. If we have a second I would love another boy. Having a brother sounds like so much fun for DS. I feel like DS will be overprotective if he has a baby sister.