More than not, people are very frustrated we didn't find out the sex. I know people were secretly hoping that we'd cave yesterday. I ran into a friend today, and he said, "I don't know how you can do it! I could never function that way! I hate surprises." Another friend mentioned how she just didn't know how we could do it. Other people say, "Why?"
Well, I've been thinking about just that. I had a conversation with my Mom today about our decision. So, if you care to hear - I thought I'd share.
First off, this is our 3rd child. We found our the first 2 times. We would like to experience something new. We always said that if I ever got pregnant again, we would want to be surprised.
Secondly, we feel so incredibly blessed to have been given 3 kids. Picking out decor, clothes, baby items has already been done 2 times. We already have everything. The sex of the baby is meaningless to us. We truly do not care. We are so thankful for a healthy baby. If it's a boy, we just won't have any clothes! :) We will paint the nursery sage green - one of my favorite colors anyway and get some cute gingham sheets.
For us, the 3rd time is very different. The excitement does not come from shopping and knowing what the baby is in advance.
The excitement will come when we finally hear, "It's a _____!!!!"
Good for you Myah! I can only hope that when my day comes I too will wait. The suspense just kills people;)
ReplyDeleteMissy
Those are the EXACT reasons why we didn't find out with the second one! :) I just personally didn't want to know. I loved knowing what we were having with the first pregnancy, but I loved NOT knowing with Carson. I felt like if it was another boy, there would be nothing we would have to do to get ready for the baby. So, why find out? You should put comparison pregnancy pictures up to see if you are carrying the same.... :)
ReplyDeleteIt is very exciting! We didn't fine out with Graham either and it was so fun. Lauren's birth was exciting and we know she was a girl--both ways it is truly a blessing to have a healthy baby:) You will be so happy to have experienced NOT knowing!
ReplyDeleteI am with all of these other people who have commented. It's really no one's business but YOURS! You are so right, as long as the baby is healthy...who cares if it's a boy or a girl. I have another friend who is pregnant for number 4 and is going to find out the sex for the first time. I say to each his own!!!
ReplyDeleteAMEN!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Mom
I'm not going to lie...I'm disappointed you didn't cave! That being said, I am so proud of you and Josh for sticking to it. You truly never will get another surprise as precious and momentous as this one. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteLove, hugs and kisses
Lisa