Having a Sister

I have an older sister (we are 2 yrs apart) and love it...loved it...will always love it! It was only the two of us growing up and I too wish I had tried to give my daughter a sister...just wasn't to keen of the idea of having 4:)!

My sister and I were very close growing up and only bickered while in High School, usually about me wanting to borrow her clothes but nothing significant!

To this day, if we fight, its over in less than an hour...and I talk to her every day on the phone and see her at least 2-3x a week, as we have chose to live in the same city while our kids grow up!

After age 3-4, I played with my sister very little. She started school and then we moved next door to a girl my same age. We had our own pursuits and personalities for many years and in fact, really didn't get along at all. Not that we squabbled, we were disinterested enemies more than anything else.

That changed as we left high school and we have been close since then. We get together frequently and I cannot imagine not having a sister. So don't base your decision on giving your daughter a playmate -- It is more of a long term investment in a lifelong friend.

I have a wonderful younger sister and love her dearly!
BUT...
We couldn't stand each other growing up. We were so different and our family kept trying to make us twins, despite a two year age difference and I think we just resented each other because of this.

As adults we've learned to appreciate our differences and complement each other. I would consider her one of my best friends. She has my back and I've got hers.

Adoption is a sure way to get a girl. My son was adopted at 2 years of age from Bulgaria. If you would like more info on adoption please feel free to message me privately. I'm a huge proponent and there are many different ways to make it happen. If you do research, you will see many, many negative stories and those of us with the positives are too busy moving forward to put it down.

What a great mom to be thinking of this,
S.

I had three sisters and no brothers. I absolutely loved have sisters, but then I didn't know any better either. I always wanted a brother too. Now I have brother in laws and I love my extended family members on both sides. My sisters and I are such good friends. I love them dearly.
Now I have three girls and one boy, and although I would love for him to have a brother, I know that he will find good friends in his sisters. All mine are two years and a few months apart. After the younger ones turn three they are able to keep up and play with the older ones. If you feel like you should have another then go for it. But even if you don't, your daughter will love her brothers and in couple years she will want to play with them just like they play with each other. Just encourage family unity and loyalty and that they are ALL each others FIRST friends.
Good Luck
E.