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Frankie2015 · 25/09/2017 21:34

I already have a DS who will is 2 and now I’m so happy and excited to be pregnant with DC2, it’s too early to know the sex and I’m not planning on finding out anyway but every single person I tell I’m pregnant asks me if I want/hope it’s a girl this time?

I’m always a bit lost at what to say and normally make a joke out of it or say oh I don’t know. But isn’t that just the rudest question!! I’m sure if have another little boy I’d be more happy and am just so grateful to be pregnant again just find it so bizarre that this is always one of the first things that’s asked!

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McTootBlowsOnHisBagpipe · 26/09/2017 18:36

Urgh don't. I have 3 boys and now pregnant with a 4th baby. I cannot wait for the stupid questions to start again.
Everyone asked whether we had hoped for a girl when Ds3 was born, i can't remember what I said to them now, but it was probably a short sharp reply.

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JennyBlueWren · 26/09/2017 19:46

I'm in the same boat but have responded with happy with either but at least if it's a boy they can share a room (for longer) so DH won't have to give up his room. Also pointed out that I don't plan to buy more clothes so won't make a difference to what baby wears!

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TheCatsMother99 · 27/09/2017 07:33

Whilst I do think this question seems to just be a conversation filler for many, I'd probably ask why they'd think that or comment on how happy I am with my current DS and so why wouldn't I want another DS?!