Does having a daughter make a difference?
I wrote in an earlier blog that I wish I had a daughter, thinking it would fill my void in missing my mother and recreate the relationship I am looking for. I am just wondering if there is any adults out there that either have a daugther and it makes a difference or don't have a daughter and yearn for one. Am i alone on this? I feel like a brat when I complain that I don't have a daughter. I have two beautiful sons and some people can't even have that for one reason or another. So, I am thankful. I just feel robbed of the fact that I lost that bond on both ends.
A friend of mine also lost her mom when she was 9. She has a daughter however, she really wanted boys. SHe was fearful of having a girl becuase she said she didn't know what to do with her since she really didn't have that when she grew up. Her memories of her mom are minimal. I thought this was so weird since i thought all women who lost thier mom would think like me.
My husband truly feels that a girl would not fill the void I have for my mom. Even if I was to have a girl, he feels that I would still be sad and miss my mom. So, what is the consenus out there? I would love to hear your perspectives.