Boy or Girl?
Old Wives Tale #1: Shape of Belly
If you are carrying high with a big round belly with weight distributed in the hips/butt, you're having a girl. If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it's a boy. I haven't noticed any weight gain in my hips or bum and my belly is definitely just sticking straight out.
Prediction: BOY
Old Wives Tale #2: Baby's Heartbeat
Over 140bpm indicates a girl while under 140bpm indicates a boy. Our midwife basically said this was BS but regardless, our first ultrasound measured 155bpm and six weeks later at our next checkup we were at 136bpm.
Prediction: INCONCLUSIVE
Old Wives Tale #3: Morning Sickness
A smooth first trimester with no sickness means a baby boy is on board. Morning sickness and nausea means a girl. Nope, not even a little bit.
Prediction: BOY
Old Wives Tale #4: Cravings
Some believe boys cause salty cravings and girls cause sweet cravings. Gimme all the candy, fruit, cheesecake, and FroYo!
Prediction: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #5: Acne
If your face looks like you're 13 again, it's a girl because she is stealing your beauty. I've never had major skin problems but so far it's been clear with zero acne.
Prediction: BOY
Old Wives Tale #6: Leg Hair
An increase in leg hair could be caused by a surge in testosterone from a boy. No noticeable change, thankfully!
Prediction: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #7: Leg Size
If your legs get bigger, you're having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it's a girl. This one was interesting because I've definitely noticed my already huge calves have gotten larger and I've lost what little tone I may have had.
Prediction: BOY
Old Wives Tale #8: Feet
If your feet are colder than before you were pregnant, you may be having a boy. If your feet have stayed the same, you're having a girl. No change.
Prediction: GIRL
If the daddy-to-be gains weight while you are pregnant, it's a girl. No change.
Prediction: BOY
Old Wives Tale #10: Nose
Some say boys cause the mother's nose to change/grow in size and shape. Thankfully I still don't have the infamous George-family schnoz!
Prediction: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #11: Chinese Calendar
This chart claims to have an accuracy rate of over 90%. It is based on how old the mother is at conception and the month she conceived.
Prediction: BOY
Old Wives Tale #12: Mayan Calendar
This one is based on my age and the year of conception - both numbers are even.
Prediction: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #13: Dreams of Baby
Whatever gender appears in your dreams, you will have the opposite. I typically have very vivid dreams that have accurately predicted pregnancies and genders for close friends. A family member had a dream about our baby girl and a friend had a dream about us and a baby boy before I even told her I was expecting. All I recall so far for myself is a very scary dream about being in a spaceship while one of the windows blew out. Tell me what that means!
Prediction: INCONCLUSIVE
And finally, my favorite one...
Old Wives Tale #14: Moodiness
If you find yourself extra moody, you're having a girl due to all those extra girl hormones. If your pregnancy has made you happy and full of joy, you're having a boy because there's a little penis inside you. This one almost made me pee my pants I laughed so hard!
Prediction: BOY
Total BOY: 7
Total GIRL: 5
Total INCONCLUSIVE: 2
Mother's intuition is said to be about 70% accurate. I'll save this one for the big reveal :)
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