Pennies in the Fountain of Serenity

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We never had boys, and W's OM has a boy in her class. She seems more attached to this child than she does OM. I have also noticed heightened reactions when she sees commercials of little boys on TV, and greater interest in families of predominantly boys. I know she wanted a boy with the last child, but I thought she was OK with the girl. Unfortunately she had some complications, and we never had any more. I think she regrets that, and not having a boy.

I just wonder if your H has regrets about children that have not manifested themselves until now. There are some ways to volunteer in organization that help children without having children, and this may satisfy a paternal instinct.

Just some thoughts.