Hello ladies, I know this is a really sensitive topic with lots of different opinions on it, but I have one DS who is 4 and half years old, his personality is very hyper and boisterous which caused me to have a few years age gap before I was ready for another, I fell pregnant after he turned 3 and my lovely DS2 is now 7 weeks old.
Now the thing is, I've always only ever wanted 2 kids because it's hard being a mum and financiallyl demanding, I'm a full time mum so that pressure is on DH and I would imagine is more manageable with 2 children.
But I always imagined myself to have atleast one daughter in the mix. I don't. I have my 2 healthy children but they are boys, love them and wouldn't change them but after the birth of DS2 I have found myself uncontrollably low about not getting that girl, I have shared this with DH who says I should be grateful for 2 healthy children but he knows I've had a life long yearning for a girl so completely understands.
I would like to get over these feelings. I can't imagine having 3 children, it must be hard even though I contemplate a chance the 3rd could be a girl.
Any advice to help me feel better even if it's a snap into reality kind of advice, I need it!!
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Extreme gender disappointment - need a boost
fateisfate · 25/08/2017 19:36
I also dislike the attitude that because some people have bigger problems the OP can't have her feelings. She has been clear she loves her DS but is sad about the fact she will never have a girl. She is just asking for support.
OP with a seven week baby you must be tired and run down and so things are likely to loom larger than they might otherwise. If you were my friend I would say accept you will feel this way for a little while and that it is not mutually exclusive with loving your son very much. I'm sure the feelings will pass and just remind yourself that what you might have imagined with a DD is just that - imagined. Every child is their own person and I'm sure your boys will bring you (and each other) much joy 
I do understand OP. My DS1 was a "handful" to put it politely as a little boy (he has ASD but was undiagnosed when DC2 arrived). I used to get lots of helpful comments such as "boys eh?" and "I'm so glad I only had girls" (thanks mum!).
So when we were told that DC2 would be DS2 there was a brief time of gender disappointment if I'm honest. In my case it completely disappeared by the time he was born though - once I saw my beautiful, squishy newborn I couldn't care less which sex he was.
In any case, DS2 is the absolute polar opposite of DS1. DS2 was the most calm, happy, contented baby I've ever met. He slept through the night, every night, from 8 weeks. An "easier" baby, toddler & small child there never was. Even now at 16 he is the same. I think what I'm trying to say is that if your main concern about having 2 boys is that DS2 will be as demanding as DS1 - you don't know that. The stereotype of loud, naughty boys & quiet, angelic girls are just that - stereotypes. They don't necessarily reflect reality at all.
I did go on to have a DD 10 years later - and she is what people describe as a complete tomboy. Always in tracksuit bottoms (only thing hard enough wearing) and has spent most of the summer covered in mud! I'm honestly not trying to raise her as gender neutral (I'm not at all trendy) but she is most certainly not a girlie girl!
DS2 was far more refined at the same age 
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You will adjust. Look in the bright side you don't need to buy much. Or you can put them in matchup clothes like I do . They might be best friends.
Dd1 dreams came true when I had dd2. It wouldn't have been the same if he was the opposite gender. I imagine your ds is over the moon x
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