Why all the hum-drum?..they're making us feel bad when we shouldn't....
2007-03-23 13:27:29 · 14 answers · asked by Direktor 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
That sounds ridiculous. Don't even worry about it. As long as you are happy, that's all that really matters. You will be the ones raising your little baby.
2007-03-23 13:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the day - it's your baby and it shouldn't matter whether you are having a boy or a girl, but that the child is healthy. Don't let it get you down. You just have to realise that there are some people in this world who are like that. All the best and God Bless You!!
2007-03-23 20:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what u mean! My husband's family was hoping for a boy so it could be the first great grandson in the family and his grandparents would spoil it more since all they have now is girls. When we found out it was a girl, his mother actually said it wouldnt be as special b/c it wasnt a boy!! And she still has her doubts and is just waiting until its born to see if its really a girl. All you can do is ignore them and tell them you don't care what they think, she will be very special to you. I know its hard. Hang in there!
2007-03-23 20:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like they are older Europeans who value the male
superiority thing. Or maybe the far east where males are
supposedly more important than females. Whatever the case,
it is wrong here in the U.S. Babies of both sexes should have
the same value and the same love and care. They both have
the same chances to "succeed" in life. If that were my family, I
would be really insulted and I would tell them so.
2007-03-24 01:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore them. Soooo sexist. It's common knowledge that girls are like, so much better than boys... :p
Immature rant over...i'm tired.
Seriously though, they should just get over themselves, the focus shouldn't be on whether it's a boy or a girl - if the baby is healthy then you've hit the jackpot.
2007-03-23 20:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Selz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem except my mother wanted me to have a girl. My brother and sister in law had triplet boys and 4 months later we had a boy. We knew ahead of time and my mom still sent us girl clothes "just in case" they made a mistake. After months of listening to her talk about her "disapointment" I told her that I was thrilled to be having a boy since his cousins are so close in age they can all play together. Her response was "who am I going to go shopping with and go to lunch with" etc. I politely told her to stop living her life vicariously through me, and if she wanted a girl so bad she could go and adopt one herself. She has never said a word about it since. I think some families give the vibe of "not another girl/boy" but don't take it to heart. Anyone who looks at a newborn baby and doesn't feel their heart melt needs to have their head examined!
Enjoy your pregnancy....we are happy you are having a girl!
Do you want my mom's phone number? (ha ha)
2007-03-23 21:25:16 · answer #6 · answered by trouperstar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats crazy!! I know when my husband and I had are 3rd boy our families were kind of like that too. Well I am kind of outspoken and believe me I let them have it. I can't imagine any of my boys not being who they are. Good news though a baby is a baby and your family will be feeling pretty guilty here in a few months for putting down you and in a way your little girl!!
2007-03-23 20:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by got all I need 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let them make you guys feel bad when you guys should be over joyed. I'm sure once the baby gets here they will be happy. In the meantime, be excited and look forward to the baby girl.
2007-03-23 20:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by mypassions4life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the opposite problem. My first born was a girl and my exhusbands family said it couldn't possible be his cuz his family didn't make girls(she was the first one in 7 generations). It took a while for her to be accepted but eventually they realized she was their grandchild.
2007-03-23 22:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by Lostlove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem when i was pregnant with my son, all my family was hoping for a girl and made me feel really crap about myself.
the reality of it is that you cant choose what ur having and they are just going to have to accept that u are having a girl. they should come to terms with it in their own time, just make urself happy.......go shopping and buy the cutest pink outfit for baby :D and depending on your relationship with ur family maybe take someone whos "depressed" with you and incorporate them into the process of planning for your little girl.....
2007-03-23 20:39:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way to rain on your pregnancy!!! I would much rather have a girl, personally!
Perhaps they are oldfashion, or want to have their nephew or grandchild be the next best NFL quaterback or NBA star. Sexist, oldfashion, whatever it is IGNORANT and SELFISH.
Whatever to them, if they can't be happy for you and your baby hopefully they will get over it but CONGRATULATIONS
2007-03-23 21:11:26 · answer #11 · answered by heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋