So much for the blue wave! When it comes to gender reveal parties, it seems more parents these days are hoping to see PINK!

According to a new report from the New York Post, the preference for baby boys appears to be fading, with a growing number of parents saying they'd rather welcome a little girl.

For years, research consistently showed that parents were more likely to prefer having a son. But things started changing around 2018, and a new survey of nearly 45,000 people across 44 countries found that 19% of women preferred having a daughter, compared to just 12% who preferred a son. About two-thirds said they didn't have a preference either way.

The trend is even showing up in adoption services. Research suggests prospective parents are favoring girls so strongly that it has translated into a difference of roughly $16,000 in adoption costs.

So what's behind the shift?

Some experts think it comes down to family relationships. Daughters have developed a reputation for being the family glue, particularly as they get older, start families of their own, and help keep everyone connected.

There's also the growing conversation around boys' behavior, toxic masculinity, and the challenges parents might face raising sons in today's world.

Of course, not everyone agrees that there's been a major shift. Some experts say they aren't seeing much difference in what parents want.

And sometimes, gender disappointment has less to do with whether it's a boy or a girl and more to do with what a family already has. Maybe it's a couple hoping for a girl after having three boys, or parents welcoming their fourth daughter. Then there's the older brother or sister who's already decided whether they want a baby brother or baby sister!

Here in Michigan, we're used to seeing plenty of blue and maize, but when it comes to the next generation, maybe pink is getting a little more popular!