HSGee Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 April 30, a few weeks before my 17 birthday, my baby sister was born. Three years later, she passed away without warning due to doctor error. Now, six years later, my husband and I are discussing starting a family of our own. I am still working through grief issues. Something that has recently popped up is my intense fear of having a baby girl. I feel as if I am putting off children of my own to avoid dealing with issues related to my sisters death. I am concerned about putting all of my feelings and expectations related to my sister onto my hypothetical daughter. Has anyone else dealt with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babypod Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 HSGee, I don't know about sister - but our first baby died in utero around week 23 due to a genetic malformation. It was so hard to even think about getting pregnant again - I and especially feared having a little boy. I can say that was 12 years go and I now have four healthy children. It is hard - and you have fears - but I can say it is well worth the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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