That’s the kind of comment that makes me wonder if people can hear themselves. I get that they feel one way or another about one gender or the other but it’s so often phrased in a way that suggests there’s something wrong with your child. Best of luck with the rest of the pregnancy!

Thanks! My first pregnancy was a breeze. I’m hopeful that the last 20 weeks go as smoothly as they did with my son!

Thanks! It feels good to reach the mid-way point with a clean bill of health!

Thanks! I’ve been following your blog closely and hoping you make it to full term this time around!!!

The gender comments irked me the first time around too. I think people impose their own feelings about gender on everyone else. I have a friend with three girls and she told me, “I would have died if I didn’t get a girl.” This was right after I gave birth to my son! I don’t mind that she felt that way, but I didn’t like the way she made me feel like I was missing out on something. My son really is amazing. He is a gentle, kind, amazing little soul! I wish you the best with your upcoming bundle!

It is interesting how many people think that we should want one or the other gender for the first or second – it’s just important that they’re happy and healthy!