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As a parent, you know that the anticipation felt during pregnancy<\/a> leaves a lot of time for daydreaming. We get ourselves through the tough waiting period by imagining what it will be like to hold our baby, raise our baby, interact with our growing child and show them what this world has to offer. So, what if the images you held in your mind are all of a sudden taken from you because of your baby\u2019s gender? Gender disappointment affects women differently, but it can be a common couple experience during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our culture has become so guilty of gender stereotyping that from the minute our babies are conceived, we think they will conform in one way or another. We \u201cthink pink\u201d for girls and \u201chope for blue\u201d if we want a boy. Some women even go to extra lengths before conceiving, trying out alternative therapies<\/a> or making use of old wives\u2019 tales to see if they can influence the gender they so desperately want. With gender-reveal parties increasing in popularity, it\u2019s no wonder that parents can feel pressure about getting the gender they want.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Many women, upon feeling even an ounce of disappointment over the gender of their baby, feel an accompanying sense of shame and guilt. They may use active reframing or think to themselves, \u201cIsn\u2019t every mother just supposed to say she wants a healthy baby?\u201d There are varying reasons for gender disappointment<\/a>, and not all of them have to do with a mother\u2019s desires. Personal history can play a role, though. If a woman had a strained relationship with her mother, for example, she may want to heal that wound by having a daughter to \u201cdo right by\u201d or experience fear about having a daughter because she doesn\u2019t want to turn out like her mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cultural biases and gender stereotypes can also play a role, as can fear. The fear of not knowing how to raise a boy or a girl is something parents often feel, depending on their own experience. Sometimes, it is simply out of convenience that a mother or father would like a particular gender. For example, if they already have tons of girl baby clothes, they may bristle at spending an inordinate money on purchasing gender-neutral items or things that can be worn by a boy. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Then there\u2019s the family that has six boys and just yearns for a girl because the mother wants another female in the household. Vice versa, a father can have a few girls and really want a boy with which to play catch. What our society misses sometimes because of our gender stereotyping, is that girls can play catch and boys can be effeminate. Just because you have a certain gender doesn\u2019t mean you automatically know what your child will like or how they will behave when they grow older. That being said, it doesn\u2019t mean that gender disappointment should be shamed; it is normal and okay for parents to want something different. What matters most is with how it is dealt.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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How do you move past gender disappointment?<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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If you or your partner are suffering from gender disappointment, work through the following tips to help you navigate these difficult emotions so you can get on with enjoying your expanding family!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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  • Address the root cause of why this particular gender is important to you or why you have fear surrounding a particular gender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Accept your negative emotions and understand that feelings aren\u2019t good or bad or right or wrong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Speak to another woman who has gone through the same thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Schedule at least a few sessions with a therapist who can help you identify root causes and move through these emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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    Mourn and move on<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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    Allow yourself to mourn the loss of your ideal so that you can move on in a healthy direction. Remember that siblings, as well as extended family, can also suffer from gender disappointment. If you have older children who wished for a little brother instead of a sister, talk them through some of the points above. The key to getting through any gender disappointment lies in trusting in your ability to raise your child, no matter what their gender, as you are the perfect person for the job. If you are feeling disappointed, know that you are not alone and, by accepting the emotions and seeing what lies underneath, you will go on to have a great relationship with your baby!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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