16
Aug
Gender Disappointment Wanted A Boy. I never wanted to be a one gender family and yet here I am. It ended up being a spunky little girl. That was until I experienced gender disappointment first-hand. Im not thankful Im miserable and bitter and jealous of everyone else that gets to have one of each.
High tech sex selection and at home gender swaying. Let me be clear. When I found out it was a boy at my 20 week ultrasound I was so excited. But lets be honest deep down were all rooting for either team blue or team pink. Of course I was grateful to be. It ended up being a spunky little girl.
These two sisters were treated to special cupcakes when their parents wanted to reveal the gender of their newest sibling.
So today my wife and I listened to a voicemail our doctors office left telling us the gender. My husbands excitement was palpable simple and pure. Yes my husband and I said at the same time. Gender disappointment is completely normal. Ashamed and confused but mostly terrified. Ive pictured myself as a dad my whole life and it was always as the father of a little boy.