I found this Wives’ Tale Survey on Good Finking and thought I’d test it out, since pretty soon we know for sure whether Raspbaby is a boy or girl. I’ve been feeling boy all along, but ever since our friend Laura gave birth to a boy, when so many people thought girl, I feel like I have no idea anymore!
Boy or Girl? 21 Old Wives’ Tales That May Tell You
Sleep Position
Pay attention to which way you lay down in bed tonight. If you prefer sleeping on your left side, you’ll have a boy. Right side? You’re pregnant with a girl.
BOY- when I first lay down I prefer to sleep on my left side. But I do toss & turn from my left to right throughout the night.
Upset Stomach
Little girls aren’t always sweet. Extreme nausea means you are having a daughter.
GIRL- ohhh the nausea.
Soft or Dry Hands
If your hands are dry during pregnancy, you are having a boy; soft—expect a girl.
GIRL
Food Cravings
Your favorite pregnancy foods may tell you what sex the baby is. If you’re craving citrus while pregnant, you’re having a girl.
GIRL- I don’t really crave anything, but I have ate many oranges and apples.
Adult Acne
If altering hormones makes your skin break out, expect a girl.
GIRL- acne=so not fun.
Graceful or Clumsy Pregnancy
If you feel as though you’re gliding through they day, you’ll have a girl. Stumbling? It’s a boy.
BOY- I drop things about 10 times a day, and then re-drop them while trying to pick it up!
Face Weight Gain
If your face gets fuller, it means you’re having a girl.
BOY- I think? I have noticed my face filling out a bit, but no one else seems to see it?
Sugar and Spice Food Cravings
Craving salt during pregnancy? Potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn means a boy is on the way. Need a little something sweet? Ice cream, chocolate, and candy means you’re having a girl.
GIRL- CHOCOLATE!
Mood Changes
If you’re experiencing pregnant mood-swings, expect a baby girl to arrive soon.
GIRL- I’m the queen of mood swings. poor Scott
High or Low Pregnant Belly
If you’re carrying the baby low on your stomach, expect a boy. If it’s high, you’re having a girl.
GIRL- but I have also heard that carrying high means boy?
Baby Weight
If you’re carrying baby in front, it’s a boy. Is the baby weight spaced all around your middle? It’s a girl.
BOY- see me from behind and you wouldn’t even know there’s a baby in there.
Pendulum Test
Dangle a chain with a charm over your palm. If it swings back and forth: boy. In a circle: girl.
BOY- but it was hard to tell if it was going in circles or back and forth.
Model Your Hands
“Show me your hands.” If you would hold your hands palms up it’s a girl. Down? You’re having a boy.
BOY
Toddler Advice
Get baby advice from a nephew or friend’s little boy. If a toddler boy shows interest in your belly, you’ll have a girl. If he ignores you, it’s a boy.
I have no one to try this with! So we’re going green for neutral.
Eat Garlic
Guess the baby’s sex by eating garlic. If the smell seeps out of your pores it’s a boy. If there’s no scent it’s a little girl.
BOY- I smell garlic long after I’ve eaten it.
Key to Pregnancy
If you pick up a key by the round end, you’re having a boy. If it’s by the long end? A girl.
BOY
Even and Odd Numbers
If your age and year of conception are both even or odd, it’s girl. One even, one odd means a boy.
BOY- 24, 2009
Baby’s Heartbeat
If the baby’s heart beats more than 150 times per minute, you’re pregnant with a girl. Less than 150, it’s a boy.
BOY- it’s always been 140 or lower.
Stress Test
A child tends to be of the same sex as the parent who is less stressed at the time of conception.
BOY- Scott is rarely stressed- I’m a total stess pot.
Dream Meanings
If you dream about having a girl while pregnant, you will wind up having a boy and vice versa.
GIRL- but I have dreams about having a girl as well.
Breast Size
If your right breast is larger than the left while pregnant, you are having a girl. If the left is larger, it’s a baby boy.
BOY- I think?
RESULTS:
BOY- 12
GIRL-8
??- 1
What are your guesses???
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According to this post –> http://fiveblondes.com/question/your-raspbabyguesses/ people are split pretty evenly with 55% boy and 45% girl.
I think it’s a boy. But, if it’s a girl then we can immediately betrothe her to Harry! So I’m confused. But I still think boy (even though secretly I hope it’s a girl).
I also think it’s a boy, but I want it to be a girl! I live exactly a seven minute walk from the hospital so I’ll be visiting!
I’ll be expecting your visit
you totally have a boy bump…
Giiiiiiiiiiiirl!
GIRL!!!! and i dont want to sound like a nag but can you please show us the nursery?pppllleeeaaassseee
I’ll take some photos tomorrow in the daylight and get it posted ASAP for ya!
I personally love the question of who was more stressed at conception. That’s a little personal!
I think boy. I thought Harry would be a boy too (until the end when I panicked and couldn’t decide!)
I’m thinking boy… I don’t know why. I guess just from reading all of your blog posts. Good luck if you don’t have a chance to write again before the baby comes!!
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Married Life… =-.
I think I am at the “panic and can’t decide” point that Allison was at. Now I could see it being either when before I was totally sure it was a boy. Harry threw me off – he was the first baby I tried to guess and I got it wrong.
.-= Micaela´s last blog ..Boy or Girl?? =-.
I am terrible at guessing. I can’t wait to find out though!
.-= mandy´s last blog ..Making Me Happy =-.
This is fun! It’s strange all the old wives tales; some of them don’t seem to make any sense at all.
.-= Elle Bee´s last blog ..Combating the winter blahs =-.
I think girl just because we’ve had as opposite pregnancies as two pregnant girls could have, but I’m not so secretly hoping its a boy.
Our pregnancies have been pretty opposite. We’ll find out soon *hopefully*
Laura – You’d rather Harry has a best friend than a betrothed wife? I guess I can get your point on that one.
One things for sure – I’ll be deliriously happy either way!
.-= Leah´s last blog ..Boy or Girl?? =-.
I am a fan of the whole “where you’re carrying it” myth – if it’s high and to the front = boy. If it’s lower and spread around = girl. And the even/odd numbers one.
But isn’t the string one supposed to be your wedding band dangling over your belly?
I applaud you for waiting a quarter of a YEAR to find out what you’re having. I could NEVER do it. EVER. Kudos!
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Hair Drama =-.
Kate don’t you have your mother in laws family? That is what I heard…which will give me boy after boy after boy. And you a boy? Anyways, I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!
And also think your nursery is very well decorated!
i have gained weight at first,sleeping using my left side, my boy is concern about what i normally do and i don’t like sweet things and don’t like men i like hard food advice me.
Im sooo interested to know what im expecting! Congrats on your baby!