Old Wives Tales Baby #2

Ok. With our anatomy scan approaching and the fact that I have NO NAMES solidified I thought that I needed to do a gender prediction post based off Old Wives Tales. I did this with Emma also and I thought it was really fun.....even though more symptoms said boy than girl. Lol. We can't trust these, but they are still fun right?

#1. If you are moody, you are having a girl because of all the extra female hormones. Oh moody, definitely Girl here

#2. It’s a girl if your left breast is larger than your right breast. It’s a boy if your right breast is larger than your left breast. Well my right has and always will be larger, so Boy

#3. Dark nipples are signs of a son. Girl

#4. If you eat garlic and the odor seeps out of your pores, then you’re having a boy. Um....Girl

#5. If your urine is bright yellow, it’s a boy. A dull yellow means a girl. I thought this had to do with my prenatals....but Boy

#6. If you experience heartburn or indigestion during pregnancy your baby will have a full head of hair. This has nothing to do with the gender.....haha.

#7. No morning sickness, it’s a boy. A girl if you were sick or nauseous during your pregnancy. Girl

#8. A heart rate over 140 beats per minute(bpm), it’s a girl. A boy’s heart beat is slower. 146 so Girl

#9. If you crave salty foods it’s a boy. If you crave sweets then it’s a girl. In the beginning it was salty all the way.....now its a mix so I'll classify this as Boy

#10. If you eat the ends of bread, it’s a boy. If you eat the middle of the load, it’s a girl. I always eat the middle...I hate the heels! Girl.

#11. If dad gains weight, it’s a girl. If his weight stays the same, it’s a boy. Darin's weight has remained. Boy

#12. It’s a girl if you get acne due to the increased levels of the female charged hormones. A girl steals her mother’s beauty. Lots of acne in the beginning....not so much now. Girl.

#13. If the linea nigra stops at the belly button, it’s a girl. If the linea nigra goes all the way to the bottom of the rib cage, it’s a boy. No line....so Girl?

#14. You got dry hands; it’s a boy. Lots of that! Boy!

#15. More hair on your legs than normal, count on a boy. Couldn't this also be from sheer laziness of not shaving! HAHA. Haven't noticed more than usual so Girl.

#16. If your nose gets bigger and wider, expect a boy. Girl

#17. If your nose swells, it’s a girl. Same pre-pregnancy nose, it’s a boy. No swelling here. Boy

#18. If your face swells and gets rounder, it’s a girl. Long and narrow face, a boy. I get a round face when I gain weight so Girl.

#19. Cold feet, a boy.....surprisingly so cold feet here. Girl

#20. If your legs get really big, means a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, a girl. Legs seem the same to me. Girl

#21. If you find yourself clumsier with pregnancy, it’s a boy. Girl.....not been clumsy.

#22. If you remain grounded and still in control of your body, it’s a girl. What does this mean? Girl I guess. 

#23. If you’re carrying low, it’s a boy. If you’re carrying high, it’s a girl. Boy....down low in the morning until I eat and all the food sits on top. 

#24. If you’re carrying in front, it’s a boy. All around your middle, it’s a girl. Girl I think?!

#25. Loop your wedding ring in a piece of thread and let it dangle over your belly. If the rings swings in a back and forth motion, it’s a girl. If the ring moves in a circular motion, paint the room blue. Back and forth....Girl

#26. If you hold a necklace over your hand and it swings back and forth, it’s a boy. A circular moving necklace, stock up on the pink. Back and forth......Boy. Why wouldn't these be the same gender?!

#27. When asked to show your hands and you immediately show your palm, it’s a girl. Palm down = a boy. Up....Girl

#28. Chinese gender predictor. Girl 

Tally: Girl = 19  Boy = 8

We are happy either way! But mom thinks Girl and dad thinks boy. I was wrong last time so maybe were having a boy this time around?! Stay tuned for our gender reveal! Coming soon!

Ties or Tutus? A Gender Reveal Party!!

This post is WAY long overdue. I am so sorry. Things just went crazy after we announced that we are having a baby girl. However that is no reason for my tardiness! We have been packing to move, trying to figure out what to register for, which is a whole other post, and frankly I have just been so exhausted! #preggoproblems! Anyways, here's the recap of our gender reveal party, or as we called it Ties or Tutu's.

I scoured Pinterest, of course, for many ideas for decor, food, and creative ways to announce our baby's gender. I saw many many of the same announcement ideas and I really wanted to step out of the box a little. I saw the Ties or Tutu's theme and just fell in love. I was a dancer as a child and in my formative years, and my hubby works in a bank and wears a tie everyday so I thought it was super appropriate. Although in hindsight.....in looking at our chalkboard....many people commented on Facebook and Instagram that they thought it read Tits or Tutu's and didn't know the gender difference. I guess it was a good thing that she ended up being female! Haha

I decided to go with a dessert table covered half in pink and half in blue. We had two different types of popcorn in custom boxes, caramel corn and kettle corn. (per daddies request) We made pink and blue chocolate covered strawberries, funfetti cupcakes with custom cake toppers, to fit the theme, and had candy, left over from our reveal. I made pinwheels and hung streamers in pink blue and white to complete the backdrop. I also made "Tie" and "Tutu" signs that were meant for a game that we didn't end up playing, so they just doubled as decor. We used them in our announcement photo and I will put the best ones in her baby book!

Custom Popcorn Boxes

The Dessert Table

"Tie" Game Signs

Cupcakes with custom toppers "Ties and Tutu's" of course

Pink and Blue chocolate covered strawberries!

Once everyone arrived we mingled a bit, got very few photos, and ate some SUPER yummy food made by my cousin, who generously opened her home to us, and my mom. They made pineapple Swedish meatballs, chicken wing bites, strawberry and walnut salad, and potato skins. I forgot to take photos, and need to get these recipes because they were Ah.Mah.Zing!

My outfit. We each wore pink and blue as to not give a hint!

Family mingling and my mom and cousin cooking away

Here are some shots of some more decor items, I made two pennant banners. One that is seen on the chalkboard above and this big one that is seen below along with more pinwheels. I also took our ultrasound photos and the bump shots to date and hung those for everyone to see.

After food we played a couple of games. I wanted them to be light and fun, since this wasn't a baby shower. We did the old wives tales, where I read aloud the old wives tales and we filled in the answers. When I did it for the blog it was boy all the way, but it ended up being a tie at the party. Haha. Then I passed out notecards and asked everyone to write down their best baby names and their worst baby names. We read them aloud and all had a chuckle. There were some doozies!

I figured after those two games we better just announce to everyone what we were having. I spent about 20+ hours making a pinata for our reveal. I wanted it to be cute and special but to be honest I will NEVER make another one. What a time suck! Lol. We filled the pinata with candy and the plan was to have the Great Grandparent's hit first, then the Grandparents and so on. We go four people in and my grandfather took a huge whack and it when flying. So I went and picked it up and told everyone that the answer was written on a piece of candy and they would have to look for it, when in actuality it was written on several boxes of pink Nerds. I dumped the candy on the ground and my brother and sister in law went scouring. In less than 30 seconds my B.I.L. had found one and shouted "ITS A GIRL!" Everyone started crying and hugging, and saying "I knew it." 90% of the people said we were having a girl. 

It was such a fun and exhausting day. I am so glad we announced in a fun and special way. I want to thank my cousin for hosting and helping with the food, my mom for helping cook and keep me sane during the planning process, and my hubby for helping with decisions and being overly excited to have a party. I wouldn't have been able to do it without all there help! Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated the announcement of our little Baby Girl Kimball! We love you all!

Old Wives Tales - Gender Predictions

Via

Everyone knows about the old wives tales predictions about figuring out the gender. I mean they are completely just superstitions, but it's totally fun to test the theories and how they compare to the actual result! We had our anatomy scan on Wednesday, but are keeping the results hush hush until after our gender reveal this weekend. I know that you are all DYING inside to find out what we are having and trust me I feel your pain. I have compiled a fun little list of 20 O.W.T. that will keep you entertained in the meantime!

1. Legends say that if you are having a little girl, she'll steal your beauty. So, if you've got acne and other not-so-pretty skin blemishes, you've got a little princess coming your way. Girl (I always have acne! It cleared up a bit at the beginning of my 2nd tri, but it seems to be coming back in spurts.)

2. Dry hands and cold feet are signs of a boy. So, if you've got these ailments, break out the baby blue. Boy (Although I don't know how that's different from my non pregnancy times)

3. Take off your wedding ring, tie it to a piece of string, and hang it over your belly. If it swings in a circle, you are promised a boy; back and forth indicates a girl. Girl (Did this 5 times, twice said boy...three times said girl....who knows)

4. Your baby's heart rate might be an indicator of its gender. If your little one's heart rate is under 140 beats per minute, you're having a little boy. If it's over, get ready for your little girl! Girl (156 at last checkup!)

5. Craving sweets? According to some, that means you’re going to have a little girl. Salty and sour cravings indicate a boy. Boy (All I want is salt and spicy!! Which you know if you have read my updates. Lol)

6. Chinese birth charts use your age at conception and the month you conceived to determine the sex of your baby. Girl 

7. The Mayans used a similar method. They looked at your age at conception and the year your baby was conceived. If both are even or odd, it's a girl. If one is even and one is odd, oh baby — it's a boy! Boy

8. Has your spouse been indulging in your pregnancy cravings, too? If your hubby packs on a little sympathy weight, the tales say you're in for a sugary-sweet little girl. Girl (He said that he weighed himself and he has put on some pounds

9. Actually, morning sickness means pink. If you're stricken with a queasy stomach during your first trimester, think ribbons and bows. If you sail through your pregnancy with nary an upset stomach, it's blue all the way. Boy (some mild nausea for 1 week)

10. Carrying high or low? Boy (I'm gonna say low because that's the only place I see it at the moment, I'll have to get actual confirmation at the Gender Reveal party!)

11. If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. Boy (I think they have chunked up!) 

12. If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy. Boy (Have become pretty clumsy, I have been dropping things like crazy! Just call me butterfingers.) 

13. 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. Boy (Still have to sleep on my right, but left is more comfortable)

14. 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. Boy (Again this isn't different from normal haha)

15. 71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having. Boy 

16. If your areolae (the part around your nips) have darkened, it’s a boy. If they haven't, it’s a girl. Girl 

17. When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy. Boy (MEAT! It's whats for dinner!)

18. If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. Girl (Mostly no headaches. Every so often I get one)

19. It is said that when you can only think of specific names for a boy or a girl, you will have that particularly baby. Boy (Have had a boy name forever.....been hard to come up with a girl name)

20. 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. Boy (This was a weird question)

So lets view the totals shall we. Total: Boy: 13 Total: Girl: 7

If we base the prediction solely on this I think we know what the winner is going to be! BOY! I guess everyone will just have to wait and see!

Of course I wouldn't leave you without an oh so AWESOME portrait of our peanut from the scan. We got so many cool photos....so I'll be sure to share!