I had a really long conversation with my niece yesterday and it made me feel like I might be missing out on not having a girl.

I’m currently pregnant with my first and it’s a boy. I’ve always felt like OAD is for me and my husband is also on board. He would also be fine with another, but we both think the OAD lifestyle is for us. I FaceTimed my niece (14yo) and told her I was pregnant. She immediately said she hoped it was a girl (I told her it was not). But after we moved on, she was telling me all about her life, boys she likes, girl drama, and school life. It was cute and bonding. Afterwords, I felt a tinge of sadness that will never be my life. She talks to her mom the way she talks to me (and actually likes her mom) but she is also sassy to her. I think I’m just grieving the girl mom life, but I am so excited for my little boy and I know it will be just as rewarding, but in a different way.

Edit: thank you sooo much everyone! And thank you for validating my feelings. I don’t want to feel this way! I’m so excited for my little boy and your stories are inspiring.