Late to the thread, but I have to say I got the complete opposite stuff about having two girls, and all the drama they must bring, and how poor DH must wish he had a son. Right after DD2 was born, people were asking if we were going to try for a boy next. Or telling me it was OK, there was always the possibility for a son next time.
And now? When people discover that DC3 is a boy? They are "relieved" for me that I "finally got my boy", and exclaim over how thrilled DH must be. When I say, "well, he'd have been thrilled either way", they answer back "they say that, but men aren't complete without a son."
Um, OK. Thanks for saying that in front of his two beloved daughters. I'm sure they feel so good about themselves knowing that his life would have been incomplete if they had been his only children. Idiots.
But then, I've also gotten "boy are you in for a rude awakening - boys are so much harder than girls, you've had it so easy until now" as well as "you're so lucky, boys are so much easier than girls - you're going to love having a mama's boy". I think people just can't think before opening their mouths, in general, and say the first bit of drivel that pops into their heads just to try to sound friendly.
I'm much less worried about what bits the baby comes with, then how I am going to take care of everyone's needs and be a good mom to all of them! Every kid has different parenting requirements, boy or girl, and unfortunately none of them come with a manual...
Sarah
Mommy to:
Carolyn, 10/04
Anna, 7/08
Matthew, 8/13