Baby Bean...boy or girl?

The day is almost here that we find out whether baby bean is a boy or girl. I am so excited I can hardly wait. Everyone asks whether I want a boy or girl and the honest answer is that I don't care either way I just want a healthy and happy baby. Then when people ask okay but what do you really want I usually answer girl. My reasons are very simple, we have a ton of girl stuff! However, when I think about having a little boy I am equally as excited. I have a handful of little nephews and they are just too much fun!

Back before Nathan was Nathan but 'Blueberry' Kara posted a bunch of old wives tales as a fun way to determine whether they were having a boy or girl. I thought that was such a neat idea Jeff and I got in on the fun yesterday. I found a website that had several listed here are our results pink= girl blue=boy grey=too advanced for us to figure out and a blank answer=something you would probably thank me for not sharing

Old Wives Tale #1: 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.  At our last appointment, the heart rate was 155.

Old Wives Tale #2: 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.  Just like last time, I feel like this baby is already sitting high. 

Old Wives Tale #3: 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.  

Old Wives Tale #4: 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.  Definitely feeling fuller, is there a line for breaking out like a teenage boy too?

Old Wives Tale #5: This test involves a key.  If you pick up a key at the top (the roundest part), you are going to have a boy.  If you pick up the key at the bottom (smallest part), you are going to have a girl.  If you happen to grab the key in the middle, congrats, it’s twins! 

Old Wives Tale #6: The Mayan tale adds the mother’s age at conception and the year of conception.  If the result is an even number then mom is having a girl.  If the result is an odd number then a boy is on the way!  26+2011=2037

Old Wives Tale #7: If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl.  Ah here we go! This is a big fat yes.  

Old Wives Tale #8: Some 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.  Oh boy, this is tough because I am craving both. But my latest cravings have been fruity pebbles, dippin’ dots, and ham and swiss sandwiches. I also have orange juice every night with my vitamins. So I guess sweets outweigh savory.

Old Wives Tale #9: 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. This one was way too confusing for us to figure out.  

Old Wives Tale #10: This tale only applies if you have had previous kids.  If you have and that child’s first word was momma, you will have a girl.  If your first child’s first word was dadda, you’ll have a boy. Definitely a Dadda girl! She even calls me Dadda sometimes.

Old Wives Tale #11: If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy.  If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl.  I think it’s too early for me to tell on this one.

Old Wives Tale #12: 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.  Not sure how true this is, but it sure does make me laugh! Sadly, I will be the first to admit I have been very moody with this pregnancy.

Old Wives Tale #13: If you eat the ends of bread, it’s a boy.  If you eat the middle of the load, it’s a girl.  I’ve never liked the ends of bread (does anyone?) and always have eaten from the middle… Another point for a little girl. 

Old Wives Tale #14: 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.  According to the Chinese, it’s a little boy on the way!

Old Wives Tale #15: 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, you might just be having a little boy.  Well I’m going with girl on this one.

Old Wives Tale #16: 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 only had one dream of sex and it was last night....a little boy named Justin!

Old Wives Tale #17: If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl.  If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy. Judging by the bruises all around my body, this one is boy!

Old Wives Tale #18: If a toddler boy expresses interest in a pregnant woman, she is having a girl.  If he doesn’t show interest, she’s having a boy.  Hmm all the boys I’ve been around don’t necessarily know I’ve got a baby inside me, so I’m going to go with boy on this one!

Old Wives Tale #19: 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'm a right side sleeper but this may also be my attempt to get as far away from Jeff's snores as possible ;)

Old Wives Tale #20: When the pregnant woman is asked to show her hands, it’s a boy if she keeps her palms down and a girl if she shows her palms up. 

Old Wives Tale #21: 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. 

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Old Wives Tale #23:  Necklace Over Hand Have someone hold a necklace over your hand.  If the necklace swings back and forth, it’s a boy.  If it moves in a circle, it’s a girl. 

Old Wives Tale #24 What Do You Think: 71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having. I'm thinking girl with this one, but for Johanna I could have sworn boy!

Old Wives Tale #25:  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. 

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Old Wives Tale #27:  Protein When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.  There is my ham and swiss sandwich!

Old Wives Tale #28:  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. 

Old Wives Tale #30:  Hair on Legs If the hair on your legs has been growing at record speeds, you might be having a boy.  My residents always told me this meant girl, but apparently they were wrong!

Old Wives Tale #31:  Hands are Dry If your hands are constantly dry, it’s a boy.  Or you live in Colorado……hmmm!

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Old Wives Tale #33:  Nose Do you feel like your nose is growing and getting wider?  If so, you might be having a boy.   

Old Wives Tale #34:  Headaches If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. Funny I’ve been having an awful headache all day today!

Old Wives Tale #35:  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 can only agree on our girl name.

Girl: 19 Boy: 12

Currently our blog poll has us in at:

Girl: 10 Boy: 8

Hmmm... looks like girl is in the lead but not by much! I know chances are 50/50 and these old wies tales are just for fun, however my gut is still telling me girl. My gut was telling me Johanna was a boy so we will see come Thursday!