Gender disappointment- can’t shake it

To those who have had gender disappointment- what did you do to overcome it?

Growing up I only ever pictured having little girls. When we got pregnant for the first time, we were shocked when we found out we were having our son. I couldn’t picture myself with a boy. But he has stolen my heart and he just melts me every time he smiles and laughs.

When we were trying for a baby, we weren’t expecting or caring for a specific gender. My husband wanted a daughter. One of each. The “million dollar” family.

We are expecting a little girl in October and I just can’t get over this feeling. I thought that I would be happy either way, and I am because we are both healthy. But I’m still in shock (after a month) and my heart hurts that this baby isn’t another little boy.

How is raising a girl different? I feel like I won’t love her nearly as much as I love my son. I’m terrified of having a little girl.