Boy or Girl?

With this third pregnancy, we decided not to find out the gender of the baby until he/she is born. At 37 weeks, the anticipation is so exciting!! I decided to test some "old wives tales" regarding predicting the gender of our little baby. 

Disclaimer: this is JUST for fun. I did similar "tests" with my other 2 children and half of them turned out to be wrong. David and I will be happy no matter what gender the baby is, as long as he/she is healthy and the birth goes smoothly (=

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. (Heart rate seems to always be on the lower end)

Prediction outcome: Boy

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. (This belly seems to be more round then pointy) 

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. (I did this same test with my last 2 pregnancies before finding out their gender, and it was right both times! ) 

Prediction outcome: Girl

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. (I never had any acne problems with all 3 of my pregnancies.) 

 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. (definitely craving sweets this time around. Especially candy!) 

Prediction outcome: Girl

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. I have a “V”, so one more point for a girl. (I have no clue if I did this right, but I didn't see any V) 

Prediction outcome: Boy

Old Wives Tale #7: Time of Conception

The person that is most aggressive in bed at the time of conception is the opposite of what the baby will be. (Ummmm... this is a little confusing depending on your definition of aggressive) 

 Prediction outcome: Inconclusive

Old Wives Tale #8: Legs

If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. (Well, as far as I know I'm only gaining in the torso, legs seem to be the same) 

Prediction outcome: Girl

Old Wives Tale #9: Moodiness and a Little Pecker (this one is odd, but funny)

If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you. Your pregnancy will make you smile and be more happy if you are having a boy because there’s a little penis inside you. (Hahaha!!! I'm definitely really moody/emotional ) 

Prediction outcome: Girl

Old Wives Tale #10: 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 #11: 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. (well... I honestly don't think pregnancy makes me more beautiful, but I can't say it steals my beauty either. My husband thinks it makes me more beautiful though, and others say I carry well. ) 

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive 

Old Wives Tale #12: 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. (I've had dreams of both having a girl and a boy ) 

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive 

Old Wives Tale #13: 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. (I would say I'm pretty graceful) 

Prediction outcome: Girl

Old Wives Tale #14: 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. (I can't think which side I prefer more)  

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive 

Old Wives Tale #15: 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: Girl

Old Wives Tale #16: Breast Test

If a pregnant woman’s left breast is larger than the right breast, she’s having a girl. If the right breast is larger, it’s a boy. (What if they are the same size?) 

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive

Old Wives Tale #17: What Do You Think?

71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having. (First half of the pregnancy I thought it was a boy. Then I thought it was a girl, but the last few days I'm back to not really leaning towards one way or the other.)  

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive 

Old Wives Tale #18: 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. (I've had my few days of feeling sick, but over all it was mild and rare. I haven't thrown up during this pregnancy.) 

Prediction outcome: Boy

Old Wives Tale #19: Areolae

If your areolae (the part around your nips) have darkened, it’s a boy. If they haven't, its a girl. Prediction outcome: Boy

Old Wives Tale #20: Protein

When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy. ( can't really eat eggs, and cheese isn't appealing either. And i was never a big meat eater ) 

Prediction outcome: Girl

Old Wives Tale #21: 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 #22: Headaches

If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. (I'm so thankful I rarely get headaches.) 

Prediction outcome: Girl 

Old Wives Tale #23: 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 were set on a name for a boy before girl ) 

Prediction outcome: Boy

Old Wives Tale #24: 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: 10

TOTAL BOY: 8

TOTAL INCONCLUSIVE: 6