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!