We find out THIS WEEK what the gender will be, and we cannot wait!
The suspense has been killing us. All three of our siblings, who are
pregnant and due the same week as us, have found out if they are having boys or girls … and
it has only made it worse. Especially after finding out that my brother and his
wife, James & Cayla are having a little girl, that my sister and her
husband, Alex and Peter are having a little girl, and Sam’s brother and his
wife, Seth and Angie, are having a little girl!!!
Will we also be joining the little girl's club or having the only boy??
In light of this, I came across a whole bunch of midwives tales and
thought it would be fun to go through them and see what THEY say this baby will
be!
Old Wives Tale #1: Heart Rate
If the baby’s heart rate is above 140 bpm, it is said that the baby will
be a girl. If it is under 140 bpm, then it will be a boy.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #2: Shape of Belly
If you are carrying high with a big, round belly, you are having a girl.
If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it’s a
boy.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #3: Ring Test
Using a string, hang your wedding ring over your pregnant belly. You are
having a girl if the ring swings back and forth and it’s a boy if it swings in
a circle.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #4: Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne
during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #5: Cravings
People believe that if you are craving salty foods while pregnant, you
can count on having a boy. If you crave sweets, fruit, and orange juice, you
are having a little girl.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #6: Skin under Left Eye
The eye test is when a “V” or “branches” appear when you pull down the
skin under your left eye. If you see a “V” or “branches” in the white part,
you’re having a girl.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #7: Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in
shape and lean, it’s a girl.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #8: Moodiness
If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another
extra girl hormones in you.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #9: Chinese Gender Chart
The Chinese Gender Chart claims to have an accuracy rate of over 90%. It
is based on how old the mother is at conception and the month that she
conceived.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #10: Mom’s Beauty
Basically you are having a girl if your beauty disappears during
pregnancy. It is said that the girl “steals” the mother’s beauty. If you think
that pregnancy has never made you look more beautiful, a little boy it is.
Prediction outcome: BOY (according to Sam … but let’s be honest he’s a
little bias)
Old Wives Tale #11: Dream of Sex of Baby
If you have dreams that you are having a boy, you will have a girl. If
you dream about having a girl, it will be a boy. Dreams show the opposite of
what you are having.
Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE
Old Wives Tale #12: Clumsy vs. Graceful
If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having
a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #13: Side You Most Rest On
If a pregnant woman prefers to lay on her left side, she’s having a boy.
If she prefers resting on her right side, she’s having a girl.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #14: Dad’s Weight Gain
If the dad-to-be gains weight while you are pregnant, it’s a girl. If he
doesn’t gain weight, you’re having a boy.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #15: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #16: Morning Sickness
If you had a smooth pregnancy with no morning sickness, it’s a boy. If
you were sick or felt really nauseous during your pregnancy, count on a girl.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #17: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #18: Feet
Are your feet colder now that you are pregnant? If so, you just might be
having a boy. If your feet have stayed the same before pregnancy and during,
you’re having a little girl.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #19: Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #20: Baby Names
It is said that when you can only think of specific names for a boy or a
girl, you will have that particularly baby. (We have names picked out for a
girl or boy so I suppose this doesn't apply)
Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE
Old Wives Tale #21: Urine
What color is your pee? If it is bright yellow, you will have a little
boy. If your urine is a dull yellow, plan on a girl.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
TOTAL GIRL: 8
TOTAL BOY: 11
TOTAL INCONCLUSIVE: 2
So there you have it! Guess the midwives say it’s a BOY but if you ask
me it’s pretty close, so we will just have to wait and see!
But in the mean time we want to know what you think! Make sure to cast
your vote in the poll on the top left hand side of our blog! We can’t wait to let
you all know at the end of the week!
Its a boy
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find your voting thing, but I say boy. Soren's heartbeat was over 140, I selpt on my right side, I had morning sickness, and one of you 4 need to have a boy.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is that it's a girl!!
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