I have noticed so many differences between having a girl and a boy. Of course the differences were obvious during pregnancy, but the differences definitely continue into real life after the baby is born.
Boys and girls are so different!!!! Way to state the obvious right... Even though my babies are pretty cookie cutter, they couldn't be more different!
Pregnancy wise, here's how it breaks down between my girl vs. boy pregnancy and 1st vs. 2nd pregnancy...
GIRL - 1st BOY - 2nd
Morning Sickness Hyperemesis - so sick for 9 months Threw up 4 maybe 5 times
Heartburn Minimal but existent Constant and awful
Weight Gain 65 lbs 34 lbs
Complications Hyperemesis/Home health care Gestational Diabetes
Membranes Stripped 3 Times 3 Times
Labor Started By Water Breaking Induction
Length of Labor 11 hours 33 minutes 3 hours 35 minutes
Length of Pushing 1 hour 33 minutes 13 minutes
Labor Started By Water Breaking Induction
Length of Labor 11 hours 33 minutes 3 hours 35 minutes
Length of Pushing 1 hour 33 minutes 13 minutes
After birth wise....
GIRL - 1st BOY - 2nd
Days Early 12 Days 3 Days
Weight 7 lbs 11 oz 7 lbs 10 oz
Length 19 inches 19 1/2 inches
Jaundice Yes No
Complications Jaundice Injury None
Can we talk about how the whole circumcision aspect of having a boy is horrible! I just wanted to die for him! I was so afraid to change his diaper or hold him to hard against me, but luckily it healed super quickly and it didn't really even seem to bother him after that first day. Other differences I have noticed is when we change diapers, when it comes to Benny boy, we get peed on a whole lot more frequently than we ever did with Ani. of course when Ani peed it just got everywhere under her it didn't squirt at us like a water gun. We have learned a few tricks and Benson hasn't peed on us in at least a week, so we are learning. Aniston was a fantastic sleeper and Benson is slowly picking up on that. He is sleeping for 3 hours at a time, waking up to eat, and then going straight back to sleep. Aniston was sleeping through the night at 2 months old, so hopefully in 6 weeks Benson will be right there too.
Besides their looks, there are similarities between the two as well. Neither of my babies were/are criers. The only time Aniston cried and the only time that Benson cries is when he is hungry and we don't get him food right away. He is a very calm and content baby for the most part. They both have really strong necks. I remember being surprised at how strong Aniston was with her neck and holding her head up, but I'm pretty sure Benson is even stronger. He loves to hold his head up and lay stomach to stomach and stare at you.
Boy clothes are still really cute, but I'm missing the bows and dresses that Ani got to wear. Once he's able to not have his hands covered, this kid would scratch the heck out of his face if we didn't cover them 100% of the time, I think outfits will get a thousand times cuter. The little gloves don't stay on his hands, the socks don't stay on his hands, but onesies with the hand covers on them are golden!
Overall the transition from 1 child to 2 has been much easier than I thought. Aniston is just loving her little brother and can be a tad bit too helpful at times. Benson is thriving and doing wonderfully. At his 2 week appointment he was weighing in at 8lbs 4oz already, so eating is no problem for our little man. I think the word to describe our lives right now is blessed. We may betired exhausted, but it just doesn't matter. This is true unconditional love.
We may or may not have more children, and people always ask what you would want, a boy or a girl. Well, now we have one of each and it doesn't matter. Obviously, pregnancy with boys is much easier, but just because I had hyperemesis with Aniston doesn't mean I will have it again with another girl. I don't feel pressure to have a boy or a girl if I have another child. Every child is different, every pregnancy is different. Every child is a blessing and we are feeling extremely blessed!
GIRL - 1st BOY - 2nd
Days Early 12 Days 3 Days
Weight 7 lbs 11 oz 7 lbs 10 oz
Length 19 inches 19 1/2 inches
Jaundice Yes No
Complications Jaundice Injury None
Can we talk about how the whole circumcision aspect of having a boy is horrible! I just wanted to die for him! I was so afraid to change his diaper or hold him to hard against me, but luckily it healed super quickly and it didn't really even seem to bother him after that first day. Other differences I have noticed is when we change diapers, when it comes to Benny boy, we get peed on a whole lot more frequently than we ever did with Ani. of course when Ani peed it just got everywhere under her it didn't squirt at us like a water gun. We have learned a few tricks and Benson hasn't peed on us in at least a week, so we are learning. Aniston was a fantastic sleeper and Benson is slowly picking up on that. He is sleeping for 3 hours at a time, waking up to eat, and then going straight back to sleep. Aniston was sleeping through the night at 2 months old, so hopefully in 6 weeks Benson will be right there too.
Besides their looks, there are similarities between the two as well. Neither of my babies were/are criers. The only time Aniston cried and the only time that Benson cries is when he is hungry and we don't get him food right away. He is a very calm and content baby for the most part. They both have really strong necks. I remember being surprised at how strong Aniston was with her neck and holding her head up, but I'm pretty sure Benson is even stronger. He loves to hold his head up and lay stomach to stomach and stare at you.
Boy clothes are still really cute, but I'm missing the bows and dresses that Ani got to wear. Once he's able to not have his hands covered, this kid would scratch the heck out of his face if we didn't cover them 100% of the time, I think outfits will get a thousand times cuter. The little gloves don't stay on his hands, the socks don't stay on his hands, but onesies with the hand covers on them are golden!
Overall the transition from 1 child to 2 has been much easier than I thought. Aniston is just loving her little brother and can be a tad bit too helpful at times. Benson is thriving and doing wonderfully. At his 2 week appointment he was weighing in at 8lbs 4oz already, so eating is no problem for our little man. I think the word to describe our lives right now is blessed. We may be
We may or may not have more children, and people always ask what you would want, a boy or a girl. Well, now we have one of each and it doesn't matter. Obviously, pregnancy with boys is much easier, but just because I had hyperemesis with Aniston doesn't mean I will have it again with another girl. I don't feel pressure to have a boy or a girl if I have another child. Every child is different, every pregnancy is different. Every child is a blessing and we are feeling extremely blessed!
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