We just found out...

[JThimm88]

My husband and I just found out that we're having a girl in March. It feels cool to know the little kiddo I've been talking to in my tummy for a while is officially our little Ava Ruth. :)

Anyone have pointers on raising little girls? I'm incredibly nervous (even though I grew up with 4 sisters, my twin and I are the youngest)!

[Just_A_Guy]

Congratulations!

I have three little girls so far. No advice; just enjoy the ride.

[Tarnished]

Congrats!! Our little kicker is a boy which will be interesting. I like the names you picked for her, way cute!

[MarginOfError]

Yay for little girls! My daughter is the best toy I ever bought!

Take her camping early and often. Teach her to love the outdoors. Buy her trucks and cars and tools and dolls and princess movies. Give her lots of hugs (especially from dad). And mom, get used to not being her favorite person. That's always going to be Daddy's role.

[Maureen]

Congratulations! My daughter is a March baby, she is now 22. My pediatrician told me that the smartest kids are born in March. :) I don't have advice for specifically girls; but you will find as you get to know her better how things work best for her - each baby is different. Enjoy every minute, they grow up fast.

M.

Edited October 14, 2010 by Maureen

[Roseslipper]

Yay for little girls! My daughter is the best toy I ever bought!

Take her camping early and often. Teach her to love the outdoors. Buy her trucks and cars and tools and dolls and princess movies. Give her lots of hugs (especially from dad). And mom, get used to not being her favorite person. That's always going to be Daddy's role.

awww

[Roseslipper]

congradulations to you and your family. a sweet dear baby...what a great gift.

[jayanna]

Yay! I had a girl twice in a row I like them so much!

They are fun to dress up. :)

The best thing you can do is give her a great example of how to be a good mom and wife.

[Roseslipper]

Congratulations! My daughter is a March baby, she is now 22. My pediatrician told me that the smartest kids are born in March. :) I don't have advice for specifically girls; but you will find as you get to know her better how things work best for her - each baby is different. Enjoy every minute, they grow up fast.

M.

Yes March babies are the best!!!hahaha Im a march baby

[Bini]

Congrats on baby girl!

[Dr T]

Congratulatoins to you and your family. I pray for things to go well and you love that baby as you ought to love her. :)

[JThimm88]

Thanks everyone. So far I think the thing I'm most nervous for is when she's 16... teenagers are sassy. I know I was. My husband talked with my mom today and he said he's not letting our daughter date, haha. Oh geez.

[bl8tant]

Congratulations! I've got no parenting advice for you, as I have three sons. Boys and girls are different, or so I've heard :)

[Maureen]

Thanks everyone. So far I think the thing I'm most nervous for is when she's 16... teenagers are sassy. I know I was. My husband talked with my mom today and he said he's not letting our daughter date, haha. Oh geez.

The only thing I can say to this is, don't make things bigger than they are when raising kids. For example, if your daughter comes home 10 minutes late, don't over react, just be glad she's home safe and sound. In some households, 10 minutes late is grounds for grounding, which to me is over the top. Be fair and reasonable with your kids. Teach them by example, if you're polite and respectful, it will rub off.

M.

[havejoy]

Congrats! Little girls are so sweet. My advice is to never teach her how to walk or talk because you'll just spend the best part of the next 18 years asking her to be quiet and sit down.

yeah, I'm joking.