So we find out what our little cherub is in under 7weeks. But I'm feeling quite anxious about it. Obviously I'm just happy to be pregnant and with the man I love and I no loves me back. But I no how disappointed I will be if it's a boy and I feel so shallow about it. The way I see it my partner is the last who can pass on his family name. If we have a girl first were more likely to have another kid n try for a boy to pass the name down. But if bubs a boy I think that will be it for him. And I don't want to have an only child. I feel horribly shallow and I no I should just be happy with my happy healthy bundle of joy but I'm scared I won't be. :/. Any thoughts or advice??
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Ask your partner! "Honey, I've been a bit stressed about things lately and I wanted to get your thoughts on this. I'm worried that if this baby is a boy that you won't want another baby, but I've always envisioned having 2 or more kids. How do you feel about it?"
Definitely talk to your partner. You might be surprised what he is thinking.
Would having one child be that bad? My son is an only child, he is the happiest kid on the planet! Have a think about wether your fears are worth being afraid of.
Having a boy doesn't guarantee that a name will be passed down. He might not ever have kids, or he might have kids that retain their mothers name. Girls can pass down names too. Either way, you need to tall to your partner about how many kids he envisages having.