Gender Shock at 20 week scan

[Lovefurypassion]

Hello - I’ve name changed 🙈

Firstly I just wanted to know if anybody else has experienced this. Please don’t make me feel guilty as I already do. Me and my DP found out the sex yesterday and we’d literally been counting the days down. My DP was adamant he wanted a boy and I completely believed I was having a boy too, my friends, family and work friends all thought the same. I’d even bought little boy outfits last week as I was that adamant.

Now, yesterday my DP was over the moon it was a little girl (who appears to be healthy - great news) I was told I have a slight low lying placenta (which I think worried me but I’ll come back to that!) but as soon as we dropped DPs mum off, I burst into tears!

DP was abit confused as he thought I’d be happy either way (which I did too!) but it just didn’t seem real that I was having a girl. I then got myself worked up because I felt awful I was even thinking it and guilty talking about it. I went shopping last night and bought a few pink clothes etc, I feel better & im really looking forward to her being here now. But I just feel so guilty about yesterday. Did anyone else experience this? My hormones are crazy at the moment is this another case of them?

I’m also concerned over my placenta they think it will move so having another scan at 35 weeks to check. I really don’t want a c section the thought of surgery terrifies me.

I bought 3 pairs of cute baby socks in gap the week before my 12 week scan, in red, blue, and yellow. Every boy and girl baby between me and my sister has worn them. I dont know anyone that did what you did, sorry. Not that it matters.

@NoUnicornsToSeeHere

Haha I like that idea! That would settle half of this thread too wouldn’t it!

@toomanysmallpeoplecallmemom and @MaverickSnoopy

Thank you! I thought it may have just been a shock of the placenta (I’m a natural born worrier too) this is my first pregnancy - I’ve heard of low lying placentas but didn’t know the detail and when I was told a possible c section I did feel abit sick to be honest. Surgery in any form to me, is terrifying. Thank you though xx

@Eatmycheese
Thank you, glad yours managed to change position in time - fingers crossed mine does too x

@Celebelly I understand what you are saying and I think it’s sad too however, DP has been brilliant throughout this pregnancy. So I could never knock him, however I know unfortunately other people have that ‘pressure’ on them which is awful.

Well I was also focusing on the title of your thread - gender shock....it didn't seem you were looking for answers about the placenta issue.