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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think a lot of people experience this - you are just saying it out loud. Sorry you are feeling this way.

Someone explained this "disappointment" to me in a way that might be helpful to you. Before you know the sex of the baby, you have two imaginary babies - a potential son and a potential daughter. Once you find out, one of those imaginary babies will no longer be. For you, since you say this is probably your last child, this situation is especially true since you likely will not have a chance to have another son at all. To some people, that is a loss that they want to mourn. That's your choice, and it's fine.

Let yourself feel your feelings now and then try to let it go. Sisters will be such a great gift to each other and really, the sex is one of the least important things about a baby. But I think you already know that. Hope you feel better soon, OP, and don't beat yourself up in the meantime. 
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+10000. I know my sister had gender disappointment both times (opposite sex). And I think it was something about it being real. Okay, this is not a boy not going to be the picture I imagined of having a son first. And then okay this is not a girl. Not the picture I imagined of sisters. [/quote]

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