Believe it or not, I have heard of some magical ways to determine the sex of our child.
Scientifically, the only ways to find out whether your baby will be a girl or a boy is to have an ultrasound performed sometime after the 20th week of pregnancy or, to have an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling done.
Alternatively, we are waiting until our baby is born and see for ourselves. However, if you want something a bit more fun (although not necessarily very reliable), here are some old wives tales that claim to be able to determine the sex of the baby.
Carrying High, Carrying Low
The way you are carrying during your pregnancy is one of the most oft cited ways of determining the sex of your baby. The general story goes that, if you're carrying low, you're having a boy. If you are carrying high, then you must be having a girl. Science says "NO, NO, NO!" to this: the way you carry is determined by muscle and uterine tone as well as the position of your baby. But who's to say that boys don't like being lower in their mom's stomach while girls prefer a view from the top?
FOR THIS ONE I AM CARRYING VERY HIGH.
What Your Urine Says
This next test to determine a baby's sex may not be for everyone, although it is very simple. Just take a sample of your urine and mix it with Drano. Depending on the color change of your urine, you will have a boy or a girl. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on what color equals which sex. So, if you do decided to try this and your urine turns bluish yellow, brownish, brown, black or blue you will be having a boy. If your urine looks more greenish brown, green, blue or doesn't change at all, then you're having a girl. But be warned: if you decide to do this test, there could be some pretty harsh fumes produced - not to mention the possibility of an explosion!.
THIS ONE PREDICTED A BOY
Heartbeats
One belief that has been around for some time, and even had some acceptance in the medical community at one point, is that the fetal heartbeat differs for boys and girls. If you're having a girl, then the fetal heart rate will be above 140. A boy will have a heart rate below 140. However, that pesky science has reared its little head again to say that this is complete fiction. A baby's heart rate is not affected by its sex until it is born, when a girl's heart rate will increase considerably compared with boys during labor.
ON ALL BUT ONE APPOINTMENT THE BABY’S HEARTBEAT HAS BEEN SLOW.
Craving Something…Sweet?
Many people believe that your cravings are caused by the sex of your baby. So, if you can't get enough chocolate, you could be having a girl. Does the idea of drinking straight lemon juice sound delicious to you? Then those sour cravings are a result of the little boy inside of you. However, if you go by the scientists, then some of them will claim that you're not even having cravings because cravings just don't exist.
I ALWAYS CRAVE THE SWEET STUFF… DOES THAT MEAN A GIRL??
Weight Gain
Thankfully, this one doesn't refer to your weight gain. The belief is that, if your husband puts on weight during your pregnancy, then you will be having a girl. If he doesn't put on a pound, then you're carrying a boy.
MY HUSBAND COULDN’T GAIN A POUND IF HE WANTED TO.
Is Her Face Round and Full?
Some say that the shape and fullness of your face during pregnancy can indicate your baby's sex. Every woman gains weight differently during pregnancy, and every woman experiences different skin changes. If people tell you that because your face is round and rosy you are having a girl, they might be right - but it's just as likely that they are wrong!
MY FACE IS ALWAYS ROUND AND ROSY
Hold a pendant over your hand. If the necklace swings back and forth, you're having a boy. If it is more of a circular motion, then it's a girl. This can also be done by suspending a ring on a string above your belly.
THIS ONE DETERMINED A BOY.
Do you have acne? Some believe that getting acne during your pregnancy indicates you're carrying a girl. Maybe the acne is caused by twice the amount of female hormones?
NO ACNE THIS PREGNANCY.
Pick up a key. If you've picked it up by the thinner end, you're having a girl. Picking it up by the bottom, rounder part means a boy is on the way. Did you pick it up by the middle? Then congratulations! You're having twins!
HA! THIS IS A TRICK QUESTION, BECAUSE I CAN’T BEND OVER TO PICK UP A KEY.
Chinese Baby Gender Predictor
It's a boy! (Chinese Age 33 at Lunar month 4)
Family and Friends Baby Gender Predictor
Melissa-boy
Keith- boy
Nathan-boy
Megan-girl
Papa Fred-girl
Grama Bev-boy
Papa Craig and Grama Nancy- girl
Great-grama Ginger- girl
Auntie Lisa- girl
Mamaw Bush-girl
Miriam- boy
Camie and Manuel Gonzalez-boy
Debbie and Gary Rex-boy
Scientifically, the only ways to find out whether your baby will be a girl or a boy is to have an ultrasound performed sometime after the 20th week of pregnancy or, to have an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling done.
Alternatively, we are waiting until our baby is born and see for ourselves. However, if you want something a bit more fun (although not necessarily very reliable), here are some old wives tales that claim to be able to determine the sex of the baby.
Carrying High, Carrying Low
The way you are carrying during your pregnancy is one of the most oft cited ways of determining the sex of your baby. The general story goes that, if you're carrying low, you're having a boy. If you are carrying high, then you must be having a girl. Science says "NO, NO, NO!" to this: the way you carry is determined by muscle and uterine tone as well as the position of your baby. But who's to say that boys don't like being lower in their mom's stomach while girls prefer a view from the top?
FOR THIS ONE I AM CARRYING VERY HIGH.
What Your Urine Says
This next test to determine a baby's sex may not be for everyone, although it is very simple. Just take a sample of your urine and mix it with Drano. Depending on the color change of your urine, you will have a boy or a girl. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on what color equals which sex. So, if you do decided to try this and your urine turns bluish yellow, brownish, brown, black or blue you will be having a boy. If your urine looks more greenish brown, green, blue or doesn't change at all, then you're having a girl. But be warned: if you decide to do this test, there could be some pretty harsh fumes produced - not to mention the possibility of an explosion!.
THIS ONE PREDICTED A BOY
Heartbeats
One belief that has been around for some time, and even had some acceptance in the medical community at one point, is that the fetal heartbeat differs for boys and girls. If you're having a girl, then the fetal heart rate will be above 140. A boy will have a heart rate below 140. However, that pesky science has reared its little head again to say that this is complete fiction. A baby's heart rate is not affected by its sex until it is born, when a girl's heart rate will increase considerably compared with boys during labor.
ON ALL BUT ONE APPOINTMENT THE BABY’S HEARTBEAT HAS BEEN SLOW.
Craving Something…Sweet?
Many people believe that your cravings are caused by the sex of your baby. So, if you can't get enough chocolate, you could be having a girl. Does the idea of drinking straight lemon juice sound delicious to you? Then those sour cravings are a result of the little boy inside of you. However, if you go by the scientists, then some of them will claim that you're not even having cravings because cravings just don't exist.
I ALWAYS CRAVE THE SWEET STUFF… DOES THAT MEAN A GIRL??
Weight Gain
Thankfully, this one doesn't refer to your weight gain. The belief is that, if your husband puts on weight during your pregnancy, then you will be having a girl. If he doesn't put on a pound, then you're carrying a boy.
MY HUSBAND COULDN’T GAIN A POUND IF HE WANTED TO.
Is Her Face Round and Full?
Some say that the shape and fullness of your face during pregnancy can indicate your baby's sex. Every woman gains weight differently during pregnancy, and every woman experiences different skin changes. If people tell you that because your face is round and rosy you are having a girl, they might be right - but it's just as likely that they are wrong!
MY FACE IS ALWAYS ROUND AND ROSY
Hold a pendant over your hand. If the necklace swings back and forth, you're having a boy. If it is more of a circular motion, then it's a girl. This can also be done by suspending a ring on a string above your belly.
THIS ONE DETERMINED A BOY.
Do you have acne? Some believe that getting acne during your pregnancy indicates you're carrying a girl. Maybe the acne is caused by twice the amount of female hormones?
NO ACNE THIS PREGNANCY.
Pick up a key. If you've picked it up by the thinner end, you're having a girl. Picking it up by the bottom, rounder part means a boy is on the way. Did you pick it up by the middle? Then congratulations! You're having twins!
HA! THIS IS A TRICK QUESTION, BECAUSE I CAN’T BEND OVER TO PICK UP A KEY.
Chinese Baby Gender Predictor
It's a boy! (Chinese Age 33 at Lunar month 4)
Family and Friends Baby Gender Predictor
Melissa-boy
Keith- boy
Nathan-boy
Megan-girl
Papa Fred-girl
Grama Bev-boy
Papa Craig and Grama Nancy- girl
Great-grama Ginger- girl
Auntie Lisa- girl
Mamaw Bush-girl
Miriam- boy
Camie and Manuel Gonzalez-boy
Debbie and Gary Rex-boy
Margaret Boyer- boy
Jennifer Greenley- boy
Helen Cuevas- boy
Cindy Hatman- girl
Peggy Roach- boy
Cornelia Martin- boy
Laurie Wilbanks- boy
Faye Bath- girl
Laura Lord- girl
Teresa Carroll- girl
(if you would like to get in on the predictions just post to the comments section of this blog and I will add you on)
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3 comments:
No guesses as to the sex, but when my mom was pregnant with Becky... before they had ultrasounds they had some lady come to the house and swing a coin or something over her belly. If it swung one way she was a girl and the other way she was a boy.... :)
The Chinese Calendar say's I'm having another girl. I hope it's wrong. I fing out the 27th of February, and it better be a boy. I don't know if I'm cut out for 3 girls!
Nancy said she is on baby watch. I think you should have the baby by Tuesday...she, my mom, and I will be in San Francisco on Wednesday. I'm sure she'd find some really cute things to buy!
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