
Season 4, Episode 2: Finding out your baby’s gender is supposed to be a joyful, magical moment. But what if it isn’t? What if instead of excitement, you feel a wave of disappointment, guilt, or even anger? You’re not alone, and it’s time we talked about it.
In this episode, we get real about gender disappointment, the complicated emotions no one prepares you for.
We cover:
• Purvi’s raw reaction to finding out she was having twin boys
• Why Karen was terrified of the idea of raising a son
• How cultural stereotypes about “boy moms” and “girl moms” shape expectations
• The guilt of wanting one gender when you know others are struggling to conceive
• Why many millennial parents are secretly hoping for girls
• How to rewrite your parenting story, no matter your baby’s gender
If you’ve ever felt conflicted after a gender reveal, this episode will remind you that your feelings are valid, and that love always finds its way.