Congratulations--you've have the best attitude. After one son, I was too afraid to have another (I've always wanted and assumed I'd have girls since I was one of three sisters) because I didn't know if I could handle the disappointment of finding out the second baby was a boy. I waited 8 years until I was sure I could be as happy with a boy as with a girl.

When I went for the first ultrasound for my second child, I was left alone in the room and believed I could see that tellsome "extra appendage". I couldn't believe how crushed I felt about what would be a beautiful baby, no matter the gender. Luckily the doctor came in before I started sobbing and told me he thought it was a girl--and she was!  I really think I may have needed therapy if it had been a boy, but I think that's OK. We have to acknowledge that we all have hopes and dreams for ourselves that don't always come to pass. It's ok to mourn the loss of a dream, as long as we continue to embrace the great things about our realities. Again, I have to say, you and your attitude are an inspiration to all moms!
