I know as mothers all we really want is just a healthy baby- boy OR girl. But if it WAS up to you which gender would you choose??? [name]Do[/name] you believe raising one gender is easier than the other??
[name]Just[/name] for fun! 
If I could only have one, I’d say girl. I feel like I would have so much more in common with a daughter than a son, even if she turned out to be a total tomboy. Plus, girls clothes, especially when they’re small, are so much cuter than boys clothes.
It sounds kinda petty, but since we have already established that all I want is a healthy baby, I think I’d like a girl. The idea of a little ballerina and all the pink, pretty things is adorable and seems nice, but I do also think I’d like to have a little boy to rough house with and play with cars and swords. I don’t know. [name]Both[/name] seem pretty great.
All things being equal and with the understanding I’d love either, I’d rather a boy.
My husband would rather a girl.
I’m with stripedsocks. I always wanted a boy first. I want to rough house and play cars and deal with the craziness that all little boys seem to have, then have a nice calm girl 
My husband also wants a girl first.
Oh, definitely a girl! I think girls are easier to raise when they’re little, but once they become teens, it’s harder. However, when they become adults, they keep close relationship with their parents, while sons aren’t as close, in my opinion.
I have a girl and 2 boys and I’d say the boys are easier. My daughter was easier when she was younger (longer attention span, less wild, listened better), but now that she is almost 12, there is always some kind of drama. She is already moody and I can only imagine what she’ll be like in the next few years. My sons are only 1 and 3, but they are much more easy going. They are very active but a lot of fun. I agree that daughters typically stay closer to their parents into adulthood though. I want to stay close to my sons, but I don’t want them to be mamas boys when they are grown men. I hope we can have a mature, meaningful relationship.
I think girls and boys just hit their own childhood rough patches at different ages. 11-13 year old girls are full of drama, attitude and tears. I know I was at that age, and working as a teacher with kids that age, the girls are always…a little unpleasant. HOWEVER, I think boys get a little moody, quiet, awkward OR cocky in their teen years. My younger brother and all his friends were like that. I think every woman wants a daughter, because I think girls are closer to their mothers as adults, and in most cases, and in my personal opinion, grandchildren are often closer to their maternal grandmother.
All this being said, I have no idea which I’d prefer first, in a hypothetical world. I think I would want a girl, first, but if I was going to have a bunch of kids, I’d prefer more boys than girls (for example, 1 girl, then 3 boys after).
I desperately want a girl.
Me, too.
Boys are fabulous, and I’d be so happy to have my sunshiny little boy, but my heart yearns (and always has) for my little girl.
I honestly don’t even care haha. My DH wanted a boy but last night he said he doesn’t care anymore. ALL of our friends have been having girls an he sees the daddy’s little girl stuff do that could be why. We also aren’t sure if we want multiples so the which sex comes first thing doesn’t apply. If I knew for sure that I wanted 2 or more I’d want a boy first. I don’t know why I dont have a preference to be honest.
**if we did have a girl though she wouldn’t be in tutus and bows. I’m more the outdoorsy type so she would be dressed more neutral and be toted around with me to dog training, camping and hiking. Maybe that’s why I don’t care haha.
I have two boys, and that is always what I wanted. I have two older brothers, and I always loved it. I wanted the same for my kids. That being said, part of the reason I wanted two boys first was so that when I had a girl she would have older brothers to watch out for her. I think we’ll probably have 3 more, and I think it will be girl-boy-girl so we’ll have b-b-g-b-g. I want more boys than girls, because I cannot stand emotional drama at all. I have never been one to over-react, unlike my sister and my husbands sister. I would be okay, I think, if I didn’t have a girl at all. Boys are soooo much fun! I love playing pirates, or cars, or whatever with my boys. They just like to play and get dirty and have fun. I guess really I don’t care too much, but I would still like to have a girl.
My mom said that raising my brother was easier than raising me, haha. I would most definitely want a boy first, just because I feel like every little girl needs an older brother. If I got to pick, I would have a boy first then a few years later have boy & girl twins.
I’m the oldest of 4 girls and 1 boy. Growing up I used to always say I wanted 4 boys and 2 girls. Lol. My hubby wants more girls. He was born in a 4 boys and 1 girl family. Nowadays, I really hope for an even mix. Though, as was established, I’ll be happy either way!
If I could only choose one I would want a girl but ideally I would want a boy and a girl! I am currently looking for a name for my son to be!
We are probably only going to have one child, and while I like thinking up girl’s names more, I think I would rather have a boy. I’m sure I will be happy with either.
Eventually I want one of each for sure. Hopefully I won’t end up being one of those moms with like, 5 boys and no little girls or vice versa, haha.
If I could plan it (ethically and easily), I would like a boy first, then a girl. I always wanted a big brother so I think it would be awesome to have that protective older brother to look after his little sister. That being said, I think I’d rather have more boys than girls. I remember how I was as a teenager and I can’t help but be a little scared of how my own daughter(s) will be during that time! I was terrible! Hopefully we will raise them to be honest and open with us, and how to deal with their emotions in a better way than I did. That’s the only reason I’d like more boys.
But overall, healthy babies are most important of course
I have a newborn boy and he’s amazing. But I also really want a girl next!
I have two girls and even though I really want a son, it wouldn’t bother me if I didn’t have one because girls so much fun. They’re so openly loving, whereas my nephew, who is the same age as my DD, won’t give his mama cuddles or kisses any more. So if I had to choose, I’d have girls. I’d really love a mix though.
Girl. I feel so lucky to have had four of them! I think boys are amazing and sweet too, but, if I were to become pregnant again, I’d want another girl.