Comments on: Sugar and Spice and Everything I Hope For

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:25:00 +0000

Wow, I’ve felt that too — meaning sometimes I’d just like to have all boys — but it’s because I doubt my role-modeling ability to females (I’ve made some – um – questionable choices).

God must trust you to be a Mom to both a girl AND a boy … so take your blessing and be confident He’ll help you be all you need to be, when you need to be it, to your (His) children.

Ashley

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:52:00 +0000

Lovely! How very lucky your little girl is to have a mom who’s already so in tune with what she’s going to need.

On the very shllow side though: Buying little girl clothes? So much fun.

By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:10:00 +0000

Beautiful post.

By: EE

EE — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:03:00 +0000

You definitely need to put this post in her baby book…absolutely beautiful!
My girls are very low maintenance, compared to my son (unfortunately, he’s the one that’s taken after mom).
I’m so excited for you!

By: Lane

Lane — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:19:00 +0000

Great post!

Girls are great. You will love being her mom!

By: tulipmom

tulipmom — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:12:00 +0000

I came back to say you should print this out and save it to show Petunia one day, but brookem beat me to it.

By: moosh in indy.

moosh in indy. — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:34:00 +0000

You’ve already got it right, but if you still feel like you need more there’s a bazillionty books on the subject of mothers and daughters, I’ve read them all.
sheesh.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:15:00 +0000

Great post! I already have my Zoe… and I worry about these things. I’m much more worried about her pre-teen and teen years than I am about most of her childhood. I figure we’ve got time to prepare (an pray that all the “adult” clothes that they market for little girls will go out of style) before I need to have deal with a teenage girl!

By: Smiling Mom

Smiling Mom — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:19:00 +0000

I thought I was the only one! When I found out that #2 was going to be a girl, I was less than thrilled. I wanted two boys. No girls. Girls scare me, especially teenage girls. I feel that the responsibility of having a girl is so great, and the possible hurts, etc. are all but inevitable.

And then eClaire showed up. She wasn't as cute as BC was when he was born, she had baby acne for a month, her nose was smashed etc. And to top it off, she looked like my in-laws! Not the adorable girl I was hoping for.

But something strange happened. She got RSV at two weeks old, and all my doubts and fears changed. This was my little girl. I loved her! She cuddles with me, imitates everything I do, and wants nothing more than to be in my arms or by my leg at all times of the day. We are already so close.

So I realized that all I can do is be the best me I can, especially since she is watching my every move. I'm working on my confidence, following my intuition, on my physical health, and my attitude. Oh Lord, I have a long way to go. But it's worth it, isn't it? Somehow I have to raise this little beauty to be a strong, confident young lady who can stand on her own.

Jennifer, although I'm sure you already know this, when Petunia shows up, and you have a few months to really get to know her, you'll laugh at the though of ever wanting two boys.... I know I do!

Can't wait to see pictures.

By: Shauna

Shauna — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:26:00 +0000

Jennifer – You are not alone. I had many of these thoughts while pregnant with Elise. I’ve had the beginnings of a similar post that I’ve been working on for awhile. The fact that you are aware of your own thoughts and concerns about yourself means you will give your absolute best to Petunia. And when you lock eyes for the first time, you’ll see that the love between a mother and daughter is like no other. You’ll be fine. I’ll be thinking of you in the next couple of weeks, hoping for a smooth delivery and a wonderful adventure with your growing family.