Alright, so we've scheduled The Ultrasound. On February 10th, we should know if baby is a boy or girl, if baby has a hot dog or cheeseburger. I had been thinking and hoping girl, but at my appointment yesterday, the heartbeat was boyish according to "the heart rate test." Truth is, for everyone who says that rule proved true, someone else says their experience was the opposite. So I really just have no idea.
When we told our family about the pregnancy, John's uncle told me, "If you have heartburn, the baby will have lots of hair, and if you crave chocolate, you'll have a girl." Simple as that. Who needs an ultrasound?
There are all kinds of wives tales and folklore for predicting your baby's sex (read about some here and here). Even though it's nonsense, I still find myself analyzing every sign and symptom like, oh, this means girl! But then again, that means boy. So, just for giggles and grins, here are some popular wives tales and what they mean for me. Read through them, and then tell me what you think by placing your vote to the right. We'll find out if you're right on 2/10.
I'm not really showing yet, so I can't really say if I'm carrying low or high, or all round or out front, so this wives tale doesn't help much.
Heart rate has been 178/160/140-150, which means girl/girl/boy.
Salty and sour food cravings mean boy.
Cravings for juice and citrus, means girl.
According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, I'm having a girl.
I've had morning sickness, means girl.
My left boob is larger than my right, means girl.
Dry skin, means boy.
My wedding band tied to a string and hanging over my belly, swings side to side, means girl.
I've had headaches, almost daily this week, means boy.
I usually sleep on my right side at night, means girl.
I was 24 when we conceived, + 10 for the month of conception, = 34. An even number, means boy.
I wouldn't say I've gone through a "blooming" phase, means girl.
I stared in the mirror for 60 seconds and my pupils dilated slightly, means boy.
Total Score: 9 to 6, GIRL
*And yes, I know some of these are absolutely ridiculous. Just play along.
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LOL, it can be nerve-wracking not knowing. Have fun learning at the ultrasound. It is only a couple of weeks away.
Ha! These made me laugh out loud. If it helps, my Mom craved oranges with me (citrus fruits) and pickles with my little brother... (only I never thought to ask if they were sweet or sour pickles).
I know you're hoping girl, so if you have a boy, can I have him? Because I'm secretly hoping boy... one day. ;)
LOL Some of these are so funny! For me they were leaning towards boy, but I'm having a girl! You just never know. :) I can't wait to hear which one you're having!!!
That's so silly! I will probably be doing the same things though!
I've craved orange juice (like to the point where I open one at the store and drink it while I'm shopping, then pay for an empty bottle at checkout) and we are having a girl. Also, my chinese lunar calendar thing was right about a girl. I also had morning sickness, but one of my friends is pregnant with her second girl and has NEVER had morning sickness. Another one I heard is when you are pregnant with a boy you have an increased sex drive but when you are pregnant with a girl, it's the opposite. Totally true for me and my poor husband!!
Also, I'm not sure how I feel about the cheesburger analogy...hahaha! My ultrasound tech called our daughter's part a TACO! How pornographic does that sound?! Geez!!
lol! I want to try the ring test, people keep telling me that one works and it's the ONE I haven't tried yet! I find out in 50 HOURS!!!
K, all of the myths are lies, heartbeat everything! :) Good luck! Oh, and we opted out of genetic screening too! Sorry for the double comment, you just need to update again! :D
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