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6 granddaughters and a grandson on the way

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sodapop Tue 15-Sept-26 09:15:20

Just love him and enjoy time with him. He will bring a whole new dimension to your life.
Good luck.

M0nica Tue 15-Sept-26 09:11:46

eddiecat78

I don't understand what you mean by "cope with". Presumably the 6 girls aren't all the same and you treat them accordingly. This little boy will just be another individual.
. The only immediate difference is that he might wee in your face when you change his nappy!

Total agreement. I was about to write the same thing myself

Sarnia Tue 15-Sept-26 09:10:28

I have 8 granddaughters and 1 grandson. He is in the middle of the girls. Growing up he had to endure having his nails painted and his head covered in hair clips but at 17 now, it doesn't appear to have done him any lasting harm. smile.
I have 3 DD's and 2 DS's and have always found a difference between the genders.
There always seems to be some sort of drama going on with girls whereas boys just seem to take life as it comes. If girls fall out, which happens with monotonous regularity, it is tearfully, all-consuming until they are friends again. Boys wouldn't be so bothered. They are much more laid back. Boys also like a cuddle with Granny for much longer than the girls.
You enjoy him. Baby and toddler toys are for either gender but as he grows up you may have to learn the offside rule. Good luck with that!

eddiecat78 Tue 15-Sept-26 09:00:40

I don't understand what you mean by "cope with". Presumably the 6 girls aren't all the same and you treat them accordingly. This little boy will just be another individual.
. The only immediate difference is that he might wee in your face when you change his nappy!

Flippin2 Tue 15-Sept-26 08:59:33

You just do, grandsons bring as much joy as granddughters

6gran Tue 15-Sept-26 08:34:58

How do you cope with a boy when you are sobused to girls?