We often hear "As long as it’s healthy...". But the truth is, what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for?

This week, we’re talking about the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment, a totally normal experience that most moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and internal shame spiral that hits hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of.

From generational patterns and birth order pressure to intrusive comments and healing through it all, this is a raw, honest convo about mourning the child you imagined while falling in love with the one you’re growing.

We share our own stories and yours from the tears and Google spirals to the “wait… can they get the gender wrong?” denial phase, all the way to the bonding, healing, and finally saying goodbye to the fantasy family you made up in your head at 13.

You’re not a bad mom for feeling what you feel. And you’re not alone.

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