From “full heaving” sobs to 30-second moments of processing, some of our favorite public figures are pulling back the curtain on a feeling many parents know all too well — gender disappointment.
Whether it’s a former NFL wife, a Bachelor Nation favorite or a social media power couple, these honest conversations are hitting home for fans everywhere. Keep scrolling to see which stars have spoken out:
Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Open Up About Having 2 Boys
On an August 2023 episode of “The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast,” Ashley Iaconetti admitted, “I had such gender disappointment with Dawson.”
“For me, it was like I’m not going to have that sister-sister bond [with my kids],” she explained. “That was really sad for me. It didn’t last very long.”
When the couple later revealed they were expecting another boy during an Amazon Live in February 2024, Ashley Iaconetti told fans she cared “a lot less” about the sex of baby No. 2.
“It’s funny because when it comes to gender disappointment, I had it so much worse with Dawson. We found out, and I was upset for a day or two,” she said during the livestream.
Jared Haibon had a sunnier take. “The idea that we’re gonna have two boys is gonna be a lot of fun,” he gushed, before adding with a laugh, “It’s just gonna be bumps and bruises. We’re gonna have to wear helmets, because it’s just gonna be constant chaos.”
Iaconetti admitted to having “a little moment” to process that she’ll never have a baby girl, adding, “I really actually do not even care what the combo is now, I just want them to be close.”
Kylie Kelce’s ‘Full Heaving Cry’ Over Baby No. 2
Kylie Kelce held nothing back during the premiere episode of her “Not Gonna Lie” podcast in December 2024. The mom of four admitted to crying “for a solid 30 minutes” when she found out her second child would also be a girl after convincing herself she was having a boy.
“I’m not big on gender reveals because I believe there’s always some level of bias, whether you realize it or not,” she confessed. “When we found out we were having Ellie and Ellie was a girl, I cried for a solid 30 minutes.”
Kylie and husband Jason Kelce share daughters Wyatt, Ellie, Bennett and Finn.
“I’m not talking about that I was sad,” she said. “I’m talking about a full heaving cry for 30 minutes because I felt different in the beginning of that pregnancy and I had somehow convinced myself in my subconscious not even knowingly that it was a boy. So when I heard that it was a girl, I completely lost it.”
But all those tears? Gone the moment she held her daughter.
“To be clear, I hold only the slightest bit of guilt about that because then we met Ellie, she was the sweetest, most lovely little girl, and she still is,” Kylie said. “I always tell people we want healthy babies. Everyone thinks we went for a fourth to try for a boy. I knew we were going to get a girl.”
Abby Howard and Matt Howard’s Emotional Revelation About Baby No. 3
Influencers Matt Howard and Abby Howard both got candid about their experience during an April 2026 episode of their “Unplanned Podcast” after finding out they’re expecting their third baby boy — a rainbow baby following the loss of their daughter, Emerson.
“I would say for me, I did feel gender disappointment,” Abby shared. “For about 30 seconds. Maybe less.”
Through tears, she continued, “I didn’t have a girl-sized hole in my heart, I had an Emerson-sized hole in my heart. Having another baby girl wasn’t going to fix that. I think this was sweet grace, in a way. It’s very obvious now that this baby is not going to fill that gap.”
Matt was equally emotional. “We lost our daughter. I really did want a daughter,” he said, adding that his biggest wish was for Abby to experience being a girl mom. “More than anything, I want that for you. I want you to have a mini version of you,” he told her.
Still, Matt said he’s thrilled to welcome a third son. “I’m so excited to have three boys. I am one of three boys. We talked about how fun it is to have your boys.”
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