gender disappointment. ..

[Mommabanielle]

Found out today my twins are girls. I am a little disappointed, I love little boys and I'm worried I won't be a good mom to girls because I'm not really girly. I hate girly drama. I know my disappointment will fade. Were you disappointed with the gender of your baby? When does it go away?

[jesshat]

I and my husband come from boy dominant family's an so it's no surprise that my first two are boys. We go Thursday to hopefully find out the sex of this lil one. I am the youngest of 4 I was the last chance for a girl... Lol so I don't get my hopes up for a girl I am just happy to be having another lil one. I'm happy either way.

[Mommabanielle]

Woah, I'm surprised this thread is still going. Might as well update to say I'm now very excited to be having girls. They are both healthy and I couldn't be more grateful for that. I've even been looking forward to putting bows in their hair and already bought them each a pair of glittery leggings. I am thinking of decorating the nursery in a more neutral way (the dresser is bright blue) and their car seats and stroller are just black. We've even picked out some names we really like. I can't wait to have my girls! -seriously, I already look like I'm 30 weeks and I'm only 18. Thanks for all the uplifting comments. It certainly does pass!

[bec_jae_martin]

You'll be fine with them! My best mate had a lil girl in April.  And my friend haa already handed off the pink to other mothers in her mothers group. For the record,  she's my best mate because she's one of the onky women I know who can also change a tyre, her spark plugs and would rather watch an action or sci fi movie with me than a rom com! If I have a girl or a boy there will be a peewee motor cycles as soon as they can ride a bike. I dont mind pink, but as a truck driver, I firmly believe in being able to rescue yourself.  And I intend to raise any child the same way, my nanna was a seamstress so boys will be sewing and mending their own socks too.

[Ldkalleck]

I found out today that we're having our third girl. I was a little disappointed because I really want a boy and I'm not sure I want more babies, but I'm so excited for the sisterhood my girls will have that I never experienced having only brothers.

[camerinj]

I was a little upset when I found out I was having boy/girl twins but that's because I have two boys and my husband isn't sure if he wants more...I feel bad that she is going to be alone with three brothers. but they're healthy and my oldest boy (2 yo) is so caring so I began to see it as she' ll have three big brothers who will look out for her.

[Vnessa7]

Wow I would love to have twin girls how exciting!!! I have 2 boys ages 5 and 6. They are mommies little boys and I love them so much but I would love to have a girl I find out in a couple weeks! But boys are very affectionate too and can sometimes have boy drama just a little different then girls, but I'm sure you will love those babies girls when they come out! And it's also very awesome to have 2 of the same sex they will be best friends like my boys are! Congrats!!

[Pogobaby1]

We find out next week but I wanted to comment by saying they are healthy...right? Be happy for that reason. On the note reference being 'non-girly' (I was..am a tomboy)...it'll all be about how you raise your girls. You get to pull the reins on their upbringing...you don't want drama - teach then how to avoid it! Maybe they will be just like you! Drama-free. ;)

[ashgirlmeyer]

You're gonna be a great mom. You dont have to be girly to raise girls. As soon as you see those faces all doubts will disappear :)

[mrsmclearenjones]

I'm the opposite I have a girl she's 10 months. I'm 8 weeks pregnant again. My husband wants a boy. I'm dreading a boy...

[insomniac185]

I am not upset about having a girl but I was hoping for a boy. Never imagined having a girl because I am not girly in the least. Daughter already has a teal convertible car seat, monster bedding set, super hero outfits, etc. Hate the "omg its a girl pink overload mentality" and I have told people some pink is ok but not a lot and they know me and how i am so it will be ok. as far as the princess stuff, my mom said princess one time and I niped that in the bud right away. No more princess. I will be regifting, exchanging, selling on a yard sale site, etc anything that says princess or something about the live of shopping or boys (ex. Walmart selling a onsie that says "I only like boys with expensive strollers"... seriously, is this what we want to teach our daughters?? Smh)

[Mommabanielle]

I know, I do feel bad cause I know I'm lucky to be growing my babies inside me. I don't think it will take me long to get over it.  Plus there are so many strong women in my family that will be great examples to my babies. And how cute are some of the girl clothes out there!

[Newmummy657]

I'm having a girl too, was so happy to find out it was a girl.. But then again I would have been equally as happy with a boy! But I get how you feel.. I hate all the frilly princess pink stuff and all the girly fuss as well! If it helps you.. We have done a very gender neutral nursery no pinks etc (if she wants that when she is older we will do it then) everytime someone asks me if they can get us something I say as long as it's not a tutu or have princess on it then that's good! I have even gone as far as handing things back to my MIL who didn't quite understand. Once you have your girls any apprehension will go, just raise them they way you want to and that's the best you can do! All the best :-)

[Tinkabell80]

I felt the same way. I have a 13 year old daughter and was praying for a boy for ALL the reasons you stated. When I went for my gender reveal and the ultrasound tech said it's a girl the first thing came to my mind was why. Then I realized that some woman can't have children and here I am upset that I am carrying a healthy baby girl and I should be happy. It took be a good week to come to reality... Good luck