Abby Howard's Emotional Surprise: 'Gender Disappointment' with Rainbow Baby

Matt and Abby Howard, popular influencers, shared their feelings of "gender disappointment" with the pregnancy of their third son. They had previously experienced a loss with their daughter and opened up about these emotions on their podcast, "Unplanned Podcast."

Exploring Emotions

Abby mentioned feeling a brief sense of gender disappointment but emphasized it lasted only seconds. She always anticipated having boys and, after losing their daughter Emerson, developed a preference she hadn’t before.

Matt and Abby discussed how they both initially felt let down by the news of having another boy. Matt expressed his desire for his wife to experience being the mother of a girl. However, they soon embraced the joy of welcoming their third son.

Dealing with Loss

The couple reflected on the loss of their daughter. Abby described an "Emerson-sized hole" in her heart, clarifying that another daughter wouldn't fill that gap, but appreciates the grace in her current situation.

After announcing her prior pregnancy loss on social media due to an unexpected complication, Matt and Abby conveyed the grief they endured. Yet, they continue to feel hope and gratitude for the time spent with Emerson.

Finding Hope

Despite initial feelings of disappointment over not having a girl, both Abby and Matt are excited about adding another son to their family. Matt looks forward to reliving memories as one of three brothers while envisioning the fun ahead with his sons.

The couple shared their story as part of continuing to honor Emerson’s life offline. Their journey highlights the complexity of emotions surrounding pregnancy and parenthood.