Make a human being out of your baby

And a fellow mommy told me that generally women who have a son as their first baby, do not plan a second child, these days. I was amused but didn't want to end up in an argument. But i am happy that there are only a few of her breed in my friend circle, at least. 

Most of my friends from school were two sisters, just like me and my sister are. Same goes with my sister. In fact, i know even those friends, who are single daughter of their parents and that too in the time of 80s. I never felt the need of a brother, ever. In fact, i started loathing those people who asked me whether i had a brother and pitied me, when the answer was negative. I am proud that we are two sisters and both are the apple of our parents' eyes. I am glad that our mother-in-laws too don't have daughters and have welcomed us like their daughters in the family. 

             "Sons do not stay with their parents 

              these days, but at least daughters do"

My mother-in-law envies my mom saying that sons do not stay with their parents these days, but at least your daughters make a point to come and stay with you for some days. This is the beauty of daughters. Every family desires that they have one, either in the form of a daughter or a daughter-in-law. 

When me and my husband were planning a baby, we kept our fingers crossed for a daughter. A daughter's a bliss in disguise. She smiles and the entire world seems to be smiling at you. When people started indicating that i might have a son, seeing my bloated belly, i was slightly depressed. In fact, after delivering, i did not even bother to ask the gender of the baby. But thank God, when somebody addressed the baby as she, that i was happy to bear all the pain. 

I am not biased towards boys because i know it all depends upon the upbringing. My parents have brought us up as independent human beings who can handle all kinds of work easily, whether travelling alone, handling finances or pitching in family discussions with ideas. I even know males (some present in our family) who handle kitchen like pros when the ladies of the house are not present. I am proud of my father-in-law, brother-in-law and even my husband who can dish up cuisines when we are not feeling well. 

It's high  time that parents understand that babies need to be made strong, empathetic, independent and loving, rather than strong-headed, opinionated, loud and selfish. I seriously wish that i insert lovely values in my little one so that she can stand on her own, when she steps out in the world.