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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband really did not care with DD1, was thrilled to have a girl. With pregnancy #2, he definitely wanted a son. Partly because he thought it would be great to raise a son, but also to get the experience of having one of each, and because we were both from families that had one of each (I had a big brother, he was a big brother to a sister).

It felt weird that we were going to experience something different. But, I think he got over it, certainly once she was born. Once you have the baby, it's hard to picture anything else. [b]And because we each grew up in a house with a brother and sister, we have been floored to see our two girls have that sister bond. It is amazing. I'm sure it would be amazing to have a boy and a girl, but it's hard to get upset that our girls each have a sister. 
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7:32 back.  Just wanted to ditto this.  The bond between my girls is truly wonderful, and I feel incredibly lucky that they get along and will have that relationship with one another.  Sure I know sisters who don't get along, but for the most part the women I know with sisters are truly grateful to have one.  So I think that is one thing that might help soften the blow for your husband - the knowledge that even though he's not getting exactly what he wanted for himself, the daughter he already loves will get the benefit of a sister.

And I'd also add you should let your husband feel what he's feeling and just try to let it not impact you / your pregnancy.  If he's such a wonderful father already I firmly believe that he WILL come around, so just let him do that in his own time.[/quote]

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