Comedian Katherine Ryan has sparked a conversation about gender disappointment after revealing her mixed feelings about expecting a baby boy. The 40-year-old star, who is already a mother to two children, admitted she initially hoped for a girl but is now embracing the journey ahead.
Katherine's Candid Confession
In a recent interview, Ryan didn't shy away from discussing her initial disappointment upon learning she was having a son. "I was antagonised for wanting a baby boy," she revealed, addressing the societal stigma surrounding gender preferences during pregnancy.
The Backlash and Reflection
The Canadian-born comedian, known for her sharp wit, faced criticism for her honest admission. "People assume wanting a boy means you'll raise him with toxic masculinity," Ryan explained. "But that's not true - I want to raise a kind, feminist man who respects women."
Breaking the Taboo
Ryan's openness about gender disappointment has helped normalise a conversation many expectant parents experience but rarely discuss. "It's okay to feel this way," she said. "What matters is how you love and raise your child regardless of gender."
The star, who keeps her family life relatively private, emphasised that while she had initial preferences, she's now excited about welcoming her baby boy and the unique parenting journey ahead.
