You at 20 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind
Getting real about gender disappointment and registry items for YOU.
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Let's talk: "gender disappointment"
At this halfway point in your pregnancy, you might’ve recently found out your baby’s sex (if you’re not going the surprise route) and that moment can come with the complicated feeling of gender disappointment. Though common, the emotion is under-discussed. Just remember that it’s okay (and normal) to grieve your fantasy. Our Expectful editors asked a therapist for advice on how to deal with gender disappointment—and ultimately lean in to excitement. Here’s what they learned. (And here’s one mother’s candid account of her own experience.)
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In her words
“Being pregnant feels like you’re constantly hungover, except you didn’t even get to enjoy the party.” — Mindy Kaling
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