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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From my perspective, having one of each was appealing.  I'm glad I have a DD and I'm glad my DH has a DS.  I like having both to parent.

BUT when I look at it from my kid's perspectives, I am sometimes sad my DD won't have a sister like I do.  Women hold families together in different ways than men do.  Obviously I'm less sad my DS won't have a brother, since that's not a relationship I have.

But no matter what someone is missing something.  It's best to enjoy what you've got and do your best without worrying about things that are outside of your control.[/quote]

+1  My DD for a while had an imaginary friend that she called her "invisible sister".  I'd have liked her to have a real sister and DS to have a brother but I also like the experience of having one of each. So, since 4 kids with 2 boys/2 girls wasn't going to work for us, we'll just enjoy having one of each.

The pluses of having one of each are that, in theory, each parent has a same-sex child to share experiences with and as a parent you get to experience both "boy stuff" and "girl stuff".  OTOH, that assumes that you have stereotypical gender kids.  There were no dance recitals or other typical little girl things in our life because DD hated that stuff but she does love camping, hiking, bugs, and reptiles.  [/quote]

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