@ Any guesses?

[pooh8402]

I pick up my NIPT results today. I already know the baby is genetically normal, but I asked them to put the results in an envelope so I could call DH and open up the envelope over the phone to find out the sex.

Any guesses on boy/girl?

[ewall]

Boy!

[bk1]

I'm guessing boy

[luv2rn4fun]

I’ll go with girl! How long do we have to wait to find out!?! 😀

[pooh8402]

luv2rn4fun, sometime today!

[travelbug]

Girl!!!

[katespade]

Girl!!

[HoneySpider]

Girl!

[pooh8402]

2 of you are correct, we're having another boy.


Please, no flames. I'm not gonna lie, I'm not happy. I was SO SURE it was a girl. All the old wives tales pointed that way. I always saw myself with a daughter and always wanted to have a relationship with my daughter like I have with my mom. However, I also know that that relationship isn't guaranteed. DH is happy for E and sad for me.

I know that I will get over it in a few days probably. This is a good thing. E will have a brother. We already have the clothes. And we're blessed to have another child, period. Because 3 months ago, I wasn't sure this was going to happen at all.

[ewall]

pooh8402 no flames, just hugs!

[estrellita]

*hugs* I won't lie, I was scared when we were finding out what A was that we'd have another boy and I really wanted one of each. I think you're allowed to feel disappointed while also feeling happy for a healthy baby! So no judgement from me

[bk1]

No flames here pooh8402. We had disappointment that C was a girl to begin with. I was super excited as the pg progressed and really it couldn't be better now. Big hugs. 

[luv2rn4fun]

Big ((Hugs)) pooh8402. No flames at all. I had the same feelings and honestly did not bond nearly as well with L as I did with C during pregnancy because of it. I was thrilled for another healthy baby but sad that we wouldn’t be having a girl (more so because of things with my mom (and now her not even being here) but also because I felt our first loss was a girl). It’s a big reason I want a 3rd, even though now that I have experienced how awesome it is to have two boys and I would 100% be excited for a 3rd boy (although terrified as well because boys are a ton of energy!)! I fell in love with L the second he was born and my love for them is equal but different! It will all be ok and you are allowed to feel what you feel!

[pooh8402]

Thank you all. I appreciate your candor, luv2rn4fun. It's hard to express this feeling and not be judged, especially when one works so hard to just conceive the baby! Like we should just be happy the baby is healthy. My mom and I had a good conversation about it this morning, and I hope to have a more in-depth one with H once he's back in town.

[luv2rn4fun]

Aug 29, 2018 15:51:42 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

Thank you all. I appreciate your candor, luv2rn4fun. It's hard to express this feeling and not be judged, especially when one works so hard to just conceive the baby! Like we should just be happy the baby is healthy. My mom and I had a good conversation about it this morning, and I hope to have a more in-depth one with H once he's back in town.

I get it on all levels. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself grace. There’s nothing wrong with hoping and wanting a girl. It doesn’t take away from your ability to love and be happy for the good that there will be with having two boys and a brother for E! And yes, it is SO much easier with already having all the clothes and gear! 😀