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Let's Talk About Sex (of the Baby that is)

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February 2nd is the day we will finally find out whether this little mango is a boy or a girl! Since we've both been anxious to find out lately, I've been reading about Old Wives' Tales that claim to predict the sex. So, while we wait a few more days for the answer, here are a few tales and the results. Read through and let me know what you think!
  • Chinese Gender Predictor: Using my age and month of conception, the chart says to be over 90% accurate in predicting baby's gender. My result: GIRL
  • 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. If you see the "V" in the right eye if it's a boy. My result: Right eye = BOY
  • 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. My result: At our last appointment, the heart rate was 155 bpm = GIRL
  • When your face gets fuller and rounder when pregnant, it means you’re going to have a girl. If your face is long and narrow, it’s a boy. My result: Well, I haven't noticed any face shape changes (thankfully) so I guess = BOY
  • 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. My result: This one is hard because I don't have much of a belly yet, but given that the roundness seems to take up my entire torso, Jennifer and I would choose high with a big, round belly = GIRL
  • The Mayan tale adds the mother's age at conception and the year of conception. If the result is a even number then mom is having a girl. If the result is an odd number then a boy is on the way! My result: Age 29 + year 2010 = BOY
  • If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones. My result: Acne has been a life long problem, but I guess = GIRL
  • 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. My result: smooth sailing = BOY (although I have heard this one the other way around too)
  • 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. My result: sweets, fruits and orange juice = GIRL
  • 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. My result: Well...I'll have to check with Jeff later and see if he's willing to divulge the answer!
  • If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. My result: It might be too early, but again, I haven't noticed too much change = GIRL
  • If the hair on your legs has been growing at record speeds, you might be having a boy. My result: I was just noticing the opposite a few days ago, so perhaps = GIRL

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  1. Ellen Birdy MurrayJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Boy or girl please name your child after a fruit. I love how you have been calling the baby by it's size in fruit comparisons! I love you, Jeff, and your little Mango!

    (maybe thats how baby apple got named!)

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