The viewpoint of going against nature could be used for alot of artificial technology these days, not just limited to gender determination in ART for whatever reason. People could reason that using IVF when its clear nature doesnt intend for you to have children is selfish or wrong. I dont personally believe that, but Im just trying to show how far thinking along those lines could be taken. Who's right is it to draw a line?
I have a gender yearning. I wouldnt call it disappointment because I am in no way disappointed that I have 3 beautiful boys. Would I use PGD to have a better chance of conceiving a girl were it available to me? I cant say no with conviction. Funnily enough I straddle the divide between 'selfish' yearning for a specific gender and facing the possibility of not having a baby due to recurrent miscarriage. At this point in time my yearning for a healthy baby outweighs my yearning for a daughter; but let me tell you its a heck of a position to be in!
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