Third pregnancy and hoping for a girl, should I find out?

[El91]

I just want to start by saying that obviously I will love my baby no matter what and all that matters is that he/she is healthy ❤️

I am pregnant with my 3rd baby and I’m so blessed to already have a boy and a girl. I am hoping and praying for another girl as I really want to give my daughter a sister. I grew up with 3 sisters and I want my daughter to experience having a sister.
I’m ashamed to admit it, but I will be slightly disappointed if this baby is a boy as it’s 100% our last baby and I’m really longing for another girl.
We found out the gender both times before so would love a surprise but at the same time I want to find out so I have time to process if it is a boy.

Has anyone else been in this situation before? What did you do? I feel so guilty for even saying I will be disappointed. I know once the baby is born it won’t matter what gender it is and it will fit perfectly into our family. I don’t know whether to just wait til birth and remain hopeful throughout my pregnancy or just to find out!

Totally normal to have a preference for various reasons. I think the sooner you find out the better so you can make peace with if it is a boy before baby arrives ♥️

I'd find out. It's a suprise whether you wait for the birth or not. It'll give you time to get used to a boy or a girl.

In this case, I'd find out so that you can process it before birth if you think there might be even a slight change of sadness (which is perfectly normal to have a gender preference but still love your kid no matter what).

You can always choose to keep it a secret from others if you want.

Yes I would find out. I have three sons. I have to admit that I was disappointed my second was a boy as I was sure we would only have two. With my third I was just so delighted to be pregnant again (after quite a big gap and years to persuade my husband) that I didn't really mind, though I was disappointed for DH who had hoped for a girl every single time! In all cases I think it was good to find out mid-pregnancy and have time to come to terms with it.

Yes, find out then you can prepare your other two children for their new brother or sister. Lots of sisters don't get on btw!