Witney Carson has responded after some people expressed sympathy that her third baby is another boy, making it clear that there is no disappointment in her growing family. The Dancing With the Stars professional shared a heartfelt message after her gender reveal prompted comments from people assuming she had hoped for a daughter.
Carson and her husband, Carson McAllister, already have two sons, Leo, 5, and Jet, 3. The couple recently revealed that their third child will also be a boy in a playful family announcement featuring their two older children.
The reveal itself included a funny moment involving the boys. Leo and Jet were given the responsibility of helping announce the baby’s sex, with the brothers initially creating some confusion before the family celebrated the news that another little boy was on the way.
After the announcement, however, Carson noticed that some comments focused on what she supposedly did not get rather than celebrating the baby she is expecting. Several people told her they were sorry that she had not gotten a girl, while others suggested that she could try again someday.
Carson decided to address those comments directly. In a follow-up post featuring photos from the family celebration, she quoted the sentiment she had been seeing — “I’m so sorry you didn’t get your girl” — before making her own feelings clear. She said there was “truly no disappointment here” and that she feels grateful and excited to become a mother of three boys.
Her response quickly resonated with other parents who said they had experienced similar comments. One mother of three boys wrote that the negative narrative surrounding families without a daughter needs to stop, explaining that having boys does not make a family any less complete.
Another mother, who has four boys, also offered words of support. She described raising sons as an honor and said she viewed it as an opportunity to help raise good men. Her comment received significant attention from other people who related to Carson’s message.
Carson has continued working on Dancing With the Stars while pregnant. She announced her pregnancy before Season 35 began and is competing this season with Guillermo Rodriguez, taking on rehearsals and live performances while expecting her third child.
The professional dancer has also spoken about the physical demands of competing while pregnant. She previously explained that she had never been this far along in a pregnancy while competing on the show, but she remained determined to take on the challenge.
For Carson, the latest family announcement is ultimately about gratitude rather than what some people assumed she might have wanted. She is preparing to welcome another son while continuing her DWTS journey, and her response has sparked a broader conversation among parents about why having a particular gender should never be treated as a reason for pity.
Compiled with information from various sources.
