Negative responses when revealing gender

Honestly quite disappointed by some elders' immediate responses when we told them we are expecting a girl (first child). So my question is: Anyone faced similar comments? Pls share! **Most replies here are advocating 'just ignore', 'don't be bothered'. 😂 Haha, but my question is NOT 'Should I ignore them?' Of course I smiled and ignored them out of courtesy! But still bothered, and wondering if any mummy is in the same boat, to feel less alone and less frustrated in this pretty uncommon situation! And yes of cos hub & I will love our girl all the same.** Instead of congratulatory words, these were their responses. FIL went "Oh, 不要紧 la (never mind)." Uh, what is there even to mind in the very first place? He's never talked about the pregnancy since then, no small talk, no concern. Nothing. SIL went, "Oh, what did Father say about you having a girl?" the very moment we told her we are having a girl. I guess we all knew FIL would rather have a grandson for his first grandchild. Aunt went, "Oh...next one can have a boy." Wow. As if we didn't do a good job this time but oh we can try to excel next time. Huh(?!)

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Is funny when how everyone around me told me 儿子没有用的. Daughters are better.

4y ago

Oh no wonder your in law wanted a son because your hubby does so much and they can see. So your case is 有用的.

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My grandfather only know when he’s dying that his daughters are the ones!! My hub follow me home!!

regardless once the baby is born, they will love the same! Cos its their precious grandchild!

Don’t bother about their remarks. Most important, the baby is healthy & happy.

yes! all these elders talk like that. I've learnt to just ignore

Ignore their response. Healthy baby more important.

just ignore them, what century are they living in?

Oo a girl!!:) congrats! 🥰