I loved reading your latest entries. I think it was so brave of you to express your feelings regarding having a little boy as opposed to a daughter. I felt just as you did when I got the news. I never even imagined the possibility of having a son; I thought of girl names, daydreamed of cheerleading, ballet recitals and beautiful frilly dresses. I was raised by my 2 aunties and my mother so the thought of a boy in the family never crossed my mind. When the doctor told me "it's a boy" my heart sank! I did not cry just then, nor did I cry on my way back; my best friend Edward had been so excited about my ultrasiund that when he called and said, "so, what are we having?" ... I just burst into tears, uncontrollable tears! I told Edward that my fear was that my little boy would not have a dad and I would not know how to raise a son to be a proper man. He shut me up right away and forced me to admit that my disappointment had nothing to do with my being a single mom but rather my missing out on reliving my childhood through a daughter. BANG! He was so blunt, but it was the absolute truth.
I just wanted to thank you for writing what you did, I think a lot of us moms feel the way that you did at the initial news but are afraid to admit it. Congratulatins on your little prince; I know for a fact that he (as well as my son) is absolutely loved and wanted. Thanks again, Ana
Kristy ()
Hey, I emailed you my story of crying over the second one being a boy. So, just know you're not alone and that like I said in my email you'll never look at him once he's here and say, "I wish you were a girl." You'll love him so much you wouldn't trade him for any girl in the world. It's an adjustment in emotions and it's perfectly normal. Don't beat yourself up over those feelings!
Michele
Congratulations on the little boy!!! I too cried at the doctor's office when I found out my second was a boy but let me assure you that when the doctor hands you that precious little boy for the first time and you look into his miraculous eyes you will fall so head over heels in love with him that all the visions of pink and princesses will fade away. And of course you still have another shot later to try for pink:)
Michele
Quinn
Being disappointed is totally normal! Allow yourself the opportunity. and then be so excited. Boys are AWESOME! I have 2, ages 8 and 5. Now I get to have a girl, and I have to say....I was a little freaked out by it. I know boys. It's a tough adjustment to make in your head, but once you do....you'll find that there are just as many cute things for boys.
Jenna Sorat
I'm so thrilled I can finally post a message to my dear friends! We're so excited for your wonderful little "chip!" This journal is a great means to express your thoughts about your pregnancy and is neat for the guests to help encourage you through the not so great times such as the nausea and the happy times, like hearing your little one's heartbeat! Being pregnant was an amazaing experience for me and I know you feel the same way! Just remember that this little gift from above is coming soon so take this time to rest and prepare for the fantastic times you'll both soon be having because of your miracle! (There's not much rest after your little arrival!)
God Bless, Congratulations, and Love,
The Sorats (Mao, Jenna, and Colton!)
Michele Dowd
I loved reading your journal and looking at your pictures. You look beautiful and radiant. What a gift you are giving to your baby by recording you thoughts and feelings about him or her.
Chiara (That Aunt)
Hello,
I just love the journal, thank you for giving the link again. The first kick yeah! How exciting. Keep telling yourself it is a baby and not an alien, Aimee pretended Adam was a puppy until 1996, then they developed their own "language" that only they could understand, and I than I started to consider them both Aliens. Just Kidding.
I can't wait to see if you are having a Dominic or a Juliana. My gut is that you are having a Juliana, but I have not seen you. I can't wait to see you at the wedding and showing no less! Plus I don't like the green and yellow gifts I would love to get you pink or blue as the geneder sterotype may be.
Plus I don't like the green and yellow gifts I would love to get you pink or blue as the geneder sterotype may be. 