Gender Disappointment - Wanted A Boy But Expecting A Girl

Went for an ultrascan at 17 weeks and the gynae says the baby is healthy and we may be expecting a girl. I'm more than a little disappointed because I've been dreaming of having a little boy and this is honestly not what I'm expecting. Having growing up with two nieces and two nephews since they were babies, I have an overwhelming preference for boys. And I just can't help feeling disappointed that I'm now carrying a girl. My husband thinks it's silly and I should be glad that the baby is healthy and well. But I'm trying hard to come to terms with it. Somehow still holding on to hope that the baby will turn out to be a boy at the next ultrascan or even at the delivery room. Has anyone experienced gender Disappointment? How did u handle it?

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I always thought having a baby is a God's gift to me. My 1st is 16 yo and my 2nd is 7 months old. 2nd one was an unplanned pregnancy. But it's a God's gift I believed and I should receive it and love her dearly. Think about it, there are people out there wanting to get to pregnant so badly and the dissapointment that they are handling is so much devasting than you. If you view in this way, do you feel blessed? Most importantly baby is healthy and you are healthy too! I have a friend who wanted a boy and he has 3 girls. You know what, the 4th one is a girl too 😅 he is a Buddhist. He and myself also shared the same belief that having a baby and baby's gender is a gift from God. You just also control your emotions too cause it will affect the baby. Be positive and happy and I'm sure when u see her during after your delivery, you will fell in love with her. 🥰

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