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Unhappy abt baby gender

Just left the doctor and found out I'm having a girl. I never wanted a girl and instantly I felt a lose of connection with the baby. Normally I'm very happy n sending the ultrasound pics out quick but I personally haven't looked at them myself. All my life I imagined having a son because honestly motherhood can be scary and ive helper raise my nephews. Seeing my female cousins grow up has been a disaster in my family. I just don't feel like I can be a great mother 2 a little girl. I'm so unhappy and upset right now its baffling smh All I want to do is cry but unfortunately I have to hold off because its time for work. Just want to know what am I honestly experiencing.
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Why would you have another baby shower??  One yes two maybe after that it's just selfish..
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That's actually sad for the ladies who just want a healthy baby. Some can't get pregnant some have health issues or birth defects and others have miscarriages way to make them feel worse..
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Sorry you feel that way hun. Try to relax and think about all the beautiful things baby girls bring to life.   Boys are awesome too but girls rock.  I'm expecting my second baby but it's a girl this time around.  I wanted a boy so my son can have a partner in everything but I got my little girl and I'm also thrilledabout her
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I had 3 girls back to back then finally a boy and now a girl again. You will naturally love your child no matter the gender. My sister wanted a boy so bad and ended up having a girl. She says all the time she couldnt imagine life without her little girl now.
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I had a boy first and my boyfriend has two girls from a previous relationship. I wanted to give him his first boy and when I found out it was a girl I also felt detached. I feel so guilty and ungrateful because I'm lucky to bare children and I'm taking it for granted.  I've come around a lot since I thought about the things that are going to make my relationship different than with my son. I had it hard growing up with my mother being an addict.  I was never close to her so I am scared. I think about how much different I am than her and how I will promise my baby girl I will not raise her like my mom or anyone else for that matter.  You WILL be a great mom.  Having a girl is hard,  I can totally relate.  Just keep your head up,  think about what you're gonna be doing different than what someone else did rasing your nieces. That baby will love you more than you know.  Once you see her face it'll change.  She's so helpless and when you hear and see her crying for you your heart will melt.  Think positive my dear.  ♡ :) sending lots of love and hugs your way.  
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Well, the good thing is that it's ur first,  so maybe the next one will be a boy :)
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