This parenting gig is full of challenges, and they’ve really only just begun with your pregnancy! I hope I’m not the first one to tell you that … and I really hope you find a tribe of trustworthy friends and family who will faithfully navigate the journey with you.
We chose to never know the gender of our babies until we met them. We had plenty of gender neutral clothing from the first, though their birthdays are in December and July, so I needed warm weather infant clothing the next time, and all I had was winter gear. Funny enough and easily solved.
When my second baby sprang onto the scene, the doctors whisked her away with concern about meconium and needing to care for her. I remember looking at my husband and the midwife and asking, “What was it?” We had waited to learn the gender, and no one thought to tell us! Apparently, so many folks came in knowing the sex of their child that the medical team failed to say anything because they figured we already knew. We still laugh about that. I hope you, too, come away from your delivery not only with a new bundle of joy but also stories that make you smile as you recount the special arrival.
Whether you head to the hospital with knowing or uncertainty, I trust you are in good hands and will be thrilled with the gift you take home. Embrace and savor the moments. I promise you the long days evolve into quickly fleeting years. Welcome to the ’hood—parenthood!
Cheering You On,
Lauri