Boy or Girl? Fact or Fiction?

As most of you know. We have decided to not to find out what the baby is until its born. I know I am making some people crazy (especially my Mother) , but we decided that there aren't many good surprises in the world that we can control. This is one we can! (Thanks to my friend Becky for giving me this excuse! She used it too!) I came across this article and thought it was funny! (I added the red)

Boy or Girl? Fact or Fiction?

Whether you believe it or not, every woman will hear some magical way to determine the sex of her 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, if you're having an amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling done, you can ask about your baby's sex. We had our 20 week ultrasound, but told em we didn't want to know! If you are thinking of getting pregnant and want to learn more about the latest scientific methods on this subject, take a peek at How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby.
Alternatively, you can wait until your baby is born and see for yourself. 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 your baby. You can try some for yourself and see if everyone is predicting the same sex of your 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? I think I am carrying high....maybe thats why everyone on here thinks its a girl. Or maybe people are just evil and want to see me go thru hell when the baby becomes a teen!

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!. Now this just sounds weird! I will not be trying this one! LOL Plus we don't have any Drano...I don't think.

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. Usually the heartbeat is higher than 140 and my Dr. has said from the beginning...."I think its a girl!" When I told him I didn't want to know...he said "I am usually wrong!" LOL

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. Well if you have been reading my blog....you know I have been having some chocolate. Actually I have eaten more chocolate this pregnancy, than in my entire life! Does the idea of drinking straight lemon juice sound delicious to you? NO 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. WHATEVER!!! Must be Male scientists that lived in a cave that made these claims. Cuz most men know about cravings! I haven't had mine get up in the middle of the night.....YET!

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 DH says he has put on some weight since I have gotten pregnant. I want to know where!

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! If someone says my face is round and rosy....they may have have "summer teeth" Some will be in their pocket...some will be in their mouth. Good tip to know, huh?

At-Home Tests
Here's a test that you can do next time you change or get out of the bath. Look in the mirror at your breasts. If the right one is larger, you're having a boy! A larger left breast indicates a girl (if they're the same size, does that mean you're having one of each?). Bill says they are the same! LOL
H old 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. Ok...when I did this.....it went in a circle. When Bill tried.....it stood still. What the frick! We are having an ALIEN!
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? I haven't had much acne at all.
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! Another weird one! I pick my keys by the key chain! LOL
Ask yourself what you think you're having. In a study that asked women with no previous knowledge about their baby's sex, the moms-to-be correctly guessed the sex of their baby 71% of the time. I have no clue yet, but if I get a feeling...I will let you know!