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what a shame its not a boy!

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TheEndTisHere · 28/05/2013 18:36

I have two DD and I'm pregnant with DD3. My midwife is on holiday so saw her replacement. A very rushed check of baby as she's listening to heart beat she asks if I know what sex baby is I smile and say a girl and then "what a shame its not a boy" I said I wanted a girl and was perfectly happy if not more happy its a girl she followed this up with "well I'm sure your DH would have liked a boy" no I think you'll find my DH is more than capable of having his nails painted!

What is wrong with having 3DD will people assume we only have 3DD because we kept trying for a boy? This is the second professional make out its a bad thing. Its also the look on the faces you can just tell people feel bad for us. I don't really care what people think but would like some very quick to the point replies to people who have the nerve to think my DD's are worth less than a DS.

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xylem8 · 29/05/2013 13:58

I think people are just making small talk with no real thought behind how hurtful their comments are.
WRT health professionals I do think it is slightly different.Some parents , especially mothers, are thrown into a real depression because their DC isn't of the 'hoped for' sex.Perhaps their comments give the mum to be a chance to air these feelings and raise a red flag for potential PND.

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