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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Every birth on earth should be celebrated, because it wasn’t easy being pregnant to begin with, and not to mention the process of labour. Why be bothered by these ignorant folks when the baby is the fruit of love by you and your husband. Enjoy every moment of pregnancy, when you have your girl in your arms, pretty sure all these will flew off the window as you will be so smitten by your girl. Keep yourself happy so that your girl will be happy in your tummy. Congrats mummy for having a girl, because a girl is always close to their parents heart.

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