Imagine bonding with your unborn child, picturing their face, and planning your future together, only to discover a shocking surprise at the moment of birth. This father experienced an emotional rollercoaster when he found out his baby wasn't the boy he'd been expecting, but a girl. Read on to discover how he coped with this unexpected turn of events and the aftermath of his reaction.
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Taking a Moment to Process 🚶♂️
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Missing the Cord Clamping 😢
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Falling in Love with the Baby Girl 💖
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Wife's Unforgiving Stance 😠
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The Cord Clamping Controversy 🤷♂️
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Feeling Like a Loser 😔
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An Emotional Journey: From Expecting a Boy to Loving a Girl 💙💖
This father's world was turned upside down when he discovered his baby wasn't the boy he'd been expecting, but a girl. After taking a moment to process the shocking news, he fell in love with his daughter, realizing she was still the same baby he'd bonded with during the pregnancy. However, his wife remains unforgiving for his brief absence during the cord clamping, leaving him feeling like a loser. Read on to see how others reacted to this emotional rollercoaster of a story. 💬
NAH - It's okay to need a moment to process the unexpected.
HowardProject | HowardProject
Apologizing for a mistake: When sorry isn't enough 🤷♀️
lightwoodorchestra | lightwoodorchestra
Father's reaction to missing daughter's birth, NAH but borderline AH
phat-braincell | phat-braincell
YTA for leaving your wife and missing important memories.
might-as-well | might-as-well
Naming controversy sparks debate, with some humorous replies 😂
gs7761 | gs7761
Apologizing for leaving after birth, but congrats on daughter 👶
Maximum_DJ_Qunt | Maximum_DJ_Qunt
Father leaves after daughter's birth, gets called out for it 😠
ladysaraii | ladysaraii
Father's shock at baby's gender, but NAH in the end 😲👶
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NAH. Father needed a moment to adjust, mother flooded with oxytocin.
NoYellowFlowers | NoYellowFlowers
Father leaves wife and newborn daughter after gender disappointment. YTA.
Mathqueen82 | Mathqueen82
Father experiences gender disappointment, leaves delivery room. YTA.
neobeguine | neobeguine
Father criticized for leaving wife alone during emotional birth moment 😠
radiumgrl | radiumgrl
Father's disappointment turns to joy with daddy's little girl 👶
Acanthamoeba1996 | Acanthamoeba1996
Expecting a girl, but welcoming a boy 😲👶. A mother's emotional journey.
ExternalSpeaker9 | ExternalSpeaker9
Father experiences gender disappointment, but recovers quickly. Wife supportive 🙌
Ziyphyr | Ziyphyr
Father's initial shock and disconnect with unexpected baby gender 😲
Anabelle_McAllister | Anabelle_McAllister
Navigating gender disappointment with empathy and communication 👨🏻👩🏻💓
yachtiewannabe | yachtiewannabe
Father leaves after daughter's birth, commenters debate if he's TA 🙄
arahzel | arahzel
Insensitive dad called out for disregarding wife's pain during childbirth 😠
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Gender expectations can be tough on parents, even years later 😢
RioKye | RioKye
Father criticized for leaving wife after birth for gender disappointment.
missOmum | missOmum
Father disappointed with baby's gender, leaves wife alone after birth 😔
alkgeo | alkgeo
Dad's shocked reaction to baby's gender, NAH, make it up
maddr_lurker | maddr_lurker
Supportive comment defends father's short absence during childbirth 👏
cynicallyspoken | cynicallyspoken
A case of mistaken gender at birth, but NAH. Apologize and move on 🙂
MummaGoose | MummaGoose
Father struggles with unexpected gender reveal, but no a-hole here 👶
someoneinak | someoneinak
Father leaves wife minutes after birth, commenters debate YTA/NAH
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Navigating grief and emotions in a soft NAH situation 😢
SalixMoon | SalixMoon
Father expresses disappointment but apologizes for his reaction. NAH.
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Unexpected gender reveal leads to emotional confusion and acceptance 😢👶
ulalumelenore | ulalumelenore
Father mourns loss of son, bonds with daughter. Wife upset. NAH.
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Expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl: NAH, relatable experience 👶
reset_2020 | reset_2020
Expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl - NAH
ColorfulToes | ColorfulToes
Expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl - an emotional rollercoaster 😲
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Commenter calls out YTA for leaving partner alone after birth 😠
Agreeable-Asparagus | Agreeable-Asparagus
Father's emotional rollercoaster: Brief breakdown after expecting a boy.
the_last_basselope | the_last_basselope
Father expresses disappointment but handles it maturely. Supportive replies follow 👍
lovelyb1ch66 | lovelyb1ch66
Managing expectations and missed moments. NAH for taking a breath 🙏
jusalilem | jusalilem
Father criticized for leaving after labor, labeled YTA 😠
broke_reflection | broke_reflection
Father processes emotions after expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl 😢👶
lyssareba | lyssareba
Men have emotions too 😢👶, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
ebwoods1 | ebwoods1
Expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl 😲👶. One mom's experience.
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Dad grieves the idea of a son but embraces his little girl 👶
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Dad's emotional attachment to a boy, understandable reaction to a girl 😢
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New dad shocked by baby's gender, wife upset by reaction. NAH.
whatever3232 | whatever3232
Unexpected gender reveal leads to emotional processing. NAH.
262run | 262run
Commenter empathizes with dad's initial shock, but receives backlash.
liarslittlepretty | liarslittlepretty
Expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl 😲👶 - NTA for needing a moment to process 🙏. Gender doesn't dictate experience 👨👩👧👦. Follow through with planned experiences 👍.
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Father leaves after baby's gender reveal, called out for selfishness 😠
Lordica | Lordica
Father's selfish reaction to baby's gender earns YTA judgement 🔥
cosmicmermaidmagik | cosmicmermaidmagik
Expecting a boy, but welcoming a girl 😲👶 - NAH for OP's valid feelings.
too-many-critters | too-many-critters
NAH, Family's gender reveal mistake leads to shock and disappointment 😱
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