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saraH
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Re: boys vs girls
And ftr I have 2 girls. The youngest is the loudest baby on the planet. And the oldest hardly ever listens, yes I'm admitting that on the Internet. But the both. Limb on everything and make messes. My nephews are wild but I'd never say my girls were better then them. It depends on the kid.
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TessMike214
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Re: boys vs girls
My DS is 15 months old and he was (still is) a dream baby. He has been STTN since he was about 1 month old and he never cries for long at all. He was a happy baby who loved to smile and laugh. He is now a happy toddler who doesn't cry or let on that much. That being said, he does have A LOT of energy. He is always running, climbing, and getting into things!
It really does depend on the temperament of of baby; I don't believe gender has a lot to do with how a newborn baby acts.
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| Posted 2/20/12 4:48 PM |
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BigSurprise
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Re: boys vs girls
i have two boys and i get no sleep. i think they are the same boys are more wild i think and less snotty. but they can equally be a pain as a girl
i wouldnt change my boys for the world every child has their moments!
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| Posted 2/20/12 4:56 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: boys vs girls
Nope I think anyone can make such a sweeping generalization.
I have two girls. Both of whom are probably more active than most boys. DD#2 has the capacity to sit for very long periods of time and do an activity. She sits better than some 3 and 3.5 year olds but she CAN give her very high spirited rarely sits older sister a run for her money. My older DD on the other hand well - I guess based on some comments she must be a boy. She bounces off walls and is always on the move. She will occasionally sit but for the most part she gives the boys a real run for their money. They are good girls but they are VERY active and don't give me much of a break.
I will say you can't say a boy or girl is easier you have to take the total child and look at them individually. I know people who have the worlds sweetest and easiest boys and people who have the easiest girls, and then those who have very challenging boys and very challenging girls. I don't think you can say girls vs boys with anything.
The one thing I will say though is that the grass often looks greener from the other side...
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ISpoilHim
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Re: boys vs girls
I think girls or boys being easier is too general. It has more to do with how the child is raised. And you can not compare two different families raising 2 different children. For one family it may be normal and encouraged for the child to be active, for another it may be encouraged for the child to be more laid back. Put those 2 families in the same room and they will have very different opinions of the other.
Now put someone in the room with them who has no children and they will have an entirely different opinion.
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| Posted 2/20/12 5:30 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by ISpoilHim
I think girls or boys being easier is too general. It has more to do with how the child is raised. And you can not compare two different families raising 2 different children. For one family it may be normal and encouraged for the child to be active, for another it may be encouraged for the child to be more laid back. Put those 2 families in the same room and they will have very different opinions of the other.
Now put someone in the room with them who has no children and they will have an entirely different opinion.
But then, even within the same family/household, you can have all sorts of differences. I grew up with 1 older sister and 2 younger brothers...my parents made a conscious effort to be sure we were all treated equally...and yet, as children and as adults, we are all 4 very different people.
It's a combination of environment and personality....more that it really is gender!
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| Posted 2/20/12 5:33 PM |
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ISpoilHim
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Palebride
Posted by ISpoilHim
I think girls or boys being easier is too general. It has more to do with how the child is raised. And you can not compare two different families raising 2 different children. For one family it may be normal and encouraged for the child to be active, for another it may be encouraged for the child to be more laid back. Put those 2 families in the same room and they will have very different opinions of the other.
Now put someone in the room with them who has no children and they will have an entirely different opinion.
But then, even within the same family/household, you can have all sorts of differences. I grew up with 1 older sister and 2 younger brothers...my parents made a conscious effort to be sure we were all treated equally...and yet, as children and as adults, we are all 4 very different people.
It's a combination of environment and personality....more that it really is gender!
I agree entirely. In fact it was the point I was trying to make.
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| Posted 2/20/12 5:36 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: boys vs girls
I think the question itself is flawed. I truly believe every child is different and it's impossible to generalize based on gender.
Hofstra, I found your comment offensive. With my 2 yr old DS and another DS on the way, I can tell you boys are not all bouncing off the walls 24/7 and I consider it a joy to chase after my little "monkeys" 
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| Posted 2/20/12 5:38 PM |
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I don't find it to be true at all!!! My DD is wondeful!! She slept through the night from the beginning and now sleeps 12+ hours a night at 9.5 months old!!! She rarely gets fussy and honestly is such a happy baby. She's been a breeze so far; I really got lucky with a good baby!!
It depends on the baby. I find gender has nothing to do with it!
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ali120206
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Re: boys vs girls
DS was an awesome sleeper for the first 2 1/2 mos of his life. Then we had to change is formula and it was horrible.
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| Posted 2/20/12 5:47 PM |
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hotsauce345
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Re: boys vs girls
My son is awesome. people tell us all the time how lucky we are to have such a good baby and we ourselves say we are scared for #2 because we can't possibly be lucky enough to have another easy baby like him. first 2.5 months were rough and he cried alot...but I think that had more to do with being a newborn than being a boy.
We take him out to restaurants for dinner, he's went on a 9 hour car ride at 5 months old and only cried for a half hour. He started STTN really early on. started holding his own bottle early...he's very low maintenance. He IS very active...especially now that he is mobile...but still...it's all within normal reason. We have to keep a close eye on him because he's very curious at 7 mos. he wants to touch, eat, play with EVERYTHING...but thats part of being a baby and exploring. I LOVE that my son is all over the place because it means he's learning! who knows what he'll grow up to be like but I have been blessed with an easy baby. I've seen plenty of fussy girls & plenty of calm ones so it really can go either way.
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| Posted 2/20/12 6:26 PM |
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BeachGal
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Re: boys vs girls
My baby boy is an angel, he never cries ever and he is a great sleeper!
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| Posted 2/20/12 6:29 PM |
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CarlieJLD7
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Re: boys vs girls
I just posted this on the other thread, but its all in the child...
I have a girl, and she is OFF THE WALLS... Out of control and has a crazy mind! AND.......... I do not give her juice or any kind of sugar from candy/cookies etc... She is just VERY HIGH SPIRITED hahaha lol In other words CRAZZZZZZZZZYYYYYYYYY ahhaha But I would have it any other way, she is such a handful, but the best thing ever!
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| Posted 2/20/12 6:37 PM |
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carlowlou
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Re: boys vs girls
My girl was a very very very easy baby...I didnt think so at the time but now that I have a difficult DS I know! Anyway, DD is all those things..she is talkative, active, calm, sweet, naughty and crazy etc etc etc She is everything rolled into one. DS, although a difficult infant, at 7 months, seems to have mellowed and is a sweet little guy. I can put him down and he will play by himself forever. DD was never ever one to be able to play independently. People I know are always trying to assign character traits based on gender and I think it is a really slippery slope. cant be done. every child is different and unique based on their personality, not their gender.
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MrsC614
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by maymama
Posted by Stacey1403
Posted by cncforever
Posted by Bops
Posted by cncforever
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I come with a lot of baggage.....
2 crazy monkeys and a not always perfect DD...Still interested ??
Yes. We will be together for 20+ years, have a connetion no one else can understand and/or break, we will have our house paid off in 5 years or less, and our children shall learn no less than 42 global languages.
Oh cnc your 20 posts don't fool me you have been here before! 
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Jacksmommy
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by cncforever
Girls turn into moody monsters anyway down the line.... as seen by so many posters here.
This is the BEST line of this thread. I don't know why people are getting their panties in a bunch over what someone posts about their life! Why would anyone be offended (except for the friend) about what she posted - it doesn't affect you!
And she never called anyone ANIMALS. She called them little monkeys (which I know I refer to my own son about). The connotation of animal is different from little monkey.
Why do people care so much if someone posts if they have a great life or not? If you find the person rude, then don't read or respond to the person. Eventually when you ignore someone they will go away.
HOWEVER, I find it WAY more rude to call someone out CONSTANTLY! Some of you are up Hofstras A$$ all the time!
(This is just my purely lurking opinion. And...I am a Beyotch so I don't care if I am rude LOL)
TO the original poster - My DS is a "little monkey". He is completely awesome but he is exhausting. I don't think that makes him bad! Does it really matter which one is easier? Its not like you get to choose?
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| Posted 2/20/12 7:44 PM |
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Celt
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Re: boys vs girls
Raising humans is hard.
If it's easy you're doing it wrong.
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| Posted 2/20/12 8:24 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by colette
Raising humans is hard.
If it's easy you're doing it wrong.
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| Posted 2/20/12 8:30 PM |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
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Re: boys vs girls
DS was a very easy baby. Yes, he is active and still is, but for the first year, a dream!!
I love my little man and will love my little DS#2 who comes soon...
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| Posted 2/20/12 8:32 PM |
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ME75
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Hofstra26
Oh god no!!! Not at all!!!
I think as babies and little kids girls are SOOOOOOOOO much easier!!!!! I think as a teen my DD will be a PITA but the past 3 years..........the kid is a DREAM!!! Seriously, she could NOT be easier. I literally cannot think of one thing she does that drives me nuts. She has been an amazing sleeper since birth, she is so easy going, she always listens, she is helpful, she doesn't climb on anything, she can entertain herself, she sits quietly and reads or plays with her toys........in the right way!! It's a breeze having a girl, I truly do not have any stress whatsoever. Easy, easy.
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, nothing holds their interest. I thank god every day I have a girl!!! 
so dumb.
i know that it is  to even quote this but i can't. i don't care if you were being funny or whatever-you should say only that you have a DD who is easy but no experience in raising a boy day to day. whether or not you were a teacher or have watched little boys OR have friends with little boys. unless you HAVE one yourself, your opinion is useless. i have both so i can say-
DD is calm and less active but is an expert manipulator and is challenging with her moods and drama
DS is more active but not crazy whatsoever but is a sweet little man who lets things go much easier than his sister!
i usually don't post but this rubbed me the wrong way.
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| Posted 2/20/12 8:41 PM |
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ME75
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by DiamondGirl
Posted by colette
Raising humans is hard.
If it's easy you're doing it wrong.
i love this-so true. so very very true
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| Posted 2/20/12 8:43 PM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by colette
Raising humans is hard.
If it's easy you're doing it wrong.
True.
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| Posted 2/20/12 8:55 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: boys vs girls
no idea,I only have DD. But all I hear from parents who have both is OMG girls are so much harder, boys are so easy compared to girls....
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| Posted 2/20/12 9:03 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: boys vs girls
Posted by Hofstra26
Now...........my friends with boys!!.............I do NOT know how they survive day to day. It's like chasing after little monkeys all day. They are constantly bouncing off the walls, they never sit still, they don't listen, !
haha, you are describing my DD or i should say she was like that first 2.5 years or so.
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| Posted 2/20/12 9:07 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: boys vs girls
My son was/is so easy.
My DD has, ummm, personality, but, she's a very good girl.
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