I am so happy we are having a girl... now that it's set in. Originally, I was dead set on having a boy. I wanted a boy, I thought it was a boy, and I was so excited for a boy! Then we found out it was a girl, and it took me a solid week to process it.
Everyone I know was so excited that it's a girl! Immediately people imagine adorable clothes, lots of pink, and sparkly headbands. Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to all of the cute girl stuff! What I'm concerned about it what happens at around 12 years old... when her best friend hurts her feelings, when a boy decides he doesn't like her anymore, or when she starts wearing makeup. That's the scary stuff, but luckily I've got a little while to prepare.
Luckily I have an amazing, sweet, loving husband who will be the BEST girl dad. Our little girl will be full of confidence because she'll know that she's unconditionally loved by Jesus, but also by her daddy! Me too, of course, but a little girl having the security of a loving dad is so important to her confidence. Knowing that I have Daniel to raise our precious baby girl helped ease my nerves about being a girl mom.
I've been really open about my nerves, which has really been a blessing because I've gotten some great advice and reassurance. Some of the sweetest encouragement that I've heard is that having a girl first is so great for all of the children that follow. A girl will want to help with her baby brothers and sisters. She will want to hold and cuddle with all her siblings! I came home that day so excited to tell Daniel about that, and he completely understood how much of blessing that would be. We plan to have a bajillion kids so having an older sister who wants to love on and help with her siblings will be such a blessing.
Now that I'm completely on board with being a girl mom, I can't wait to start preparing her room and clothes! Pink has always been my favorite color, so this will be fun.
xoxo,
kelsey
