Anyone else feel like this re gender of their own children?

[Tory79]

Am 20 weeks with dc2 and we found out today that it's another boy. My ds who's 2.7 is wonderful, I love him so much, he's so funny, bright etc etc... And I'm thrilled to be having another one (although he has a lot to live up too

But dh also has a daughter, dsd is 8 and lovely, and while I'm more than happy with 2 boys (and fortunately was pretty sure all the way through that dc2 was going to be a boy so it wasn't a huge shock) I can't help but feel rather sad that I'll never have a daughter but my husband does. I don't think I'd give it too much thought if it wasn't for that, if that makes sense.

Anyone else in the same position and feel that way?

Will you certainly never have another child?

Would you feel disappointed to not have a girl even if your dh didn't have his daughter? I must admit I find it hard to understand your feeling on this if not.

Rosepetal never say never but I really don't think so. I've only ever wanted 2 and wouldn't want to try for another just in the hope it might be a girl.

thecow I always said I'd be happy with 2 boys but if I could choose I would choose to have one of each. So I think if dh didn't have a daughter already I'd be a teeny bit disappointed but it's exacerbated by the fact that he'll have that experience and I won't, if that makes sense.

I get why you feel like that- my ideal would be one of each, I am currently pregnant with my first, dps 4th- he has 3 girls already, so I although dsd 3(10) lives with us and I do all the mummy stuff for her as he's a very stereotypical man, I'd be sad if I didn't get my girl too. We do think this one is a girl though, I would be equally happy with either, but if I had a boy this time I would want a girl if I did get my second, equally I'd want a boy second time if I have a girl atm :)

I think you're so lucky! You have (or will soon) 2 lovely boys and one (by proxy ) lovely daughter, with whom you have a great relationship. Enjoy and don't regret what might have been. If you do, that much! you could always risk another baby girl/boy.

Oh I am lucky, I know that. It's just pang of something I'll never have, and the strange feeling that dh and I are not in the same position....

And dsd IS lovely, but it's nothing like having my own daughter! For a start I only see her every 3 weeks!

I've made no secret of the fact I was a bit gutted to find out this one is a boy. DP has a DD and I already have DS.

We do intend to have more children. In all honesty if the next is a girl I don't mind stopping there, if not we'll def go again!