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To answer my question, please make a case FOR or AGAINST finding out the babies sex.
This is my second baby, by the way. I found out with the first one.
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I was really hesitant about finding out the sex, because I would hate for their to be a mistake. You really don't want that kind of surprise, and be shocked at the birth, rather than thrilled that it's a baby!
My husband, family, and friends really wanted to find out! It does make gift giving so much easier for them. There are so few truly unisex things out there. There are definitely masculine yellows, and a feminine yellows.. Masculine greens and a feminine greens! I'm not one to really be big in the girls wear pink and boys wear blue concept, but as a sensitive new mom I don't want people thinking my baby is the opposite sex. I chuckle at the concept now, but I may not be so easy going then!
It also gives family and friends something to hold on to, something to bond with the baby... I mean, to them it's only something that kicks them every now and then! Finding out the gender really helps give the baby an identity. I know, I know, gender is a social concept, and is a little too black and white for me, but I'm not going to fight the social trends, and prevent this bonding from happening.
Picking a name is hard! Having the chance to go in one direction will make life a little easier! I also like the idea of referring to the baby as him or her, as opposed to "it"!!
If you don't want to find out the gender, you may have to avoid looking at certain ultrasound shots to avoid guessing the gender. You don't get to see your whole baby then.
If you don't find out the gender, you still may have an idea in your head of what the baby is, and may still be shocked when it's not what you expected...
Now, I spoke with our diagnostic ultrasound tech, and he said that the best accuracy he could give us, with perfect clarity and with the perfect view would be 85%. I'm sorry, but a minimum 15% error rate is a little high for me!
My youngest sister is over the moon about this baby, and wants to be at the ultrasound so bad. I don't feel comfortable with her at a diagnostic ultrasound, in case there is something wrong. I really want her to participate in the pregnancy, so we decided to go for a 3D ultrasound (I refuse to call it 4D!!).
The accuracy rate of the 3D ultrasound is 99.9% if you go late enough into the pregnancy, and get a good view. Generally they'll let you keep coming for free until you do get a good view.
We're making a big thing about this, inviting all of our close friends and family to be there for ultrasound (lol, it's going to be standing room only), and we're webcasting it to four loved ones. We're still getting our surprise, and our family and friends are still waiting in anticipation! It's just a little sooner!
We'll have to see how it goes! Good luck with your decision!
I was really hesitant about finding out the sex, because I would hate for their to be a mistake. You really don't want that kind of surprise, and be shocked at the birth, rather than thrilled that it's a baby!
My husband, family, and friends really wanted to find out! It does make gift giving so much easier for them. There are so few truly unisex things out there. There are definitely masculine yellows, and a feminine yellows.. Masculine greens and a feminine greens! I'm not one to really be big in the girls wear pink and boys wear blue concept, but as a sensitive new mom I don't want people thinking my baby is the opposite sex. I chuckle at the concept now, but I may not be so easy going then!
It also gives family and friends something to hold on to, something to bond with the baby... I mean, to them it's only something that kicks them every now and then! Finding out the gender really helps give the baby an identity. I know, I know, gender is a social concept, and is a little too black and white for me, but I'm not going to fight the social trends, and prevent this bonding from happening.
Picking a name is hard! Having the chance to go in one direction will make life a little easier! I also like the idea of referring to the baby as him or her, as opposed to "it"!!
If you don't want to find out the gender, you may have to avoid looking at certain ultrasound shots to avoid guessing the gender. You don't get to see your whole baby then.
If you don't find out the gender, you still may have an idea in your head of what the baby is, and may still be shocked when it's not what you expected...
Now, I spoke with our diagnostic ultrasound tech, and he said that the best accuracy he could give us, with perfect clarity and with the perfect view would be 85%. I'm sorry, but a minimum 15% error rate is a little high for me!
My youngest sister is over the moon about this baby, and wants to be at the ultrasound so bad. I don't feel comfortable with her at a diagnostic ultrasound, in case there is something wrong. I really want her to participate in the pregnancy, so we decided to go for a 3D ultrasound (I refuse to call it 4D!!).
The accuracy rate of the 3D ultrasound is 99.9% if you go late enough into the pregnancy, and get a good view. Generally they'll let you keep coming for free until you do get a good view.
We're making a big thing about this, inviting all of our close friends and family to be there for ultrasound (lol, it's going to be standing room only), and we're webcasting it to four loved ones. We're still getting our surprise, and our family and friends are still waiting in anticipation! It's just a little sooner!
We'll have to see how it goes! Good luck with your decision!
what are some good unisex baby shower gifts?
Q. My sister is pregnant, but she doesn't know the gender. What should I bring to the baby shower?
I'm thinking about making a fuzzy blanket with a little stuffed animal sewed to it.
Any other not too pricey ideas? It'd be cool if I could sew it myself :]
Thanks!
I'm thinking about making a fuzzy blanket with a little stuffed animal sewed to it.
Any other not too pricey ideas? It'd be cool if I could sew it myself :]
Thanks!
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You could make a diaper cake and put gender neutral toys and bath products with it.
You could make a diaper cake and put gender neutral toys and bath products with it.
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