We are 1 week from finding out the gender of Baby Anderson. And yes, we are finding out. We are so impatient.
In celebration of the big event, we looked up some Old Wives Tales to make some predictions.
Here Goes- Enjoy!
Old Wives Tale #1: Heart Rate
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.
Results: Baby’s heartbeat has always been in the 150s
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #2: Shape of Belly
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.
Results: I asked Evan, he said it looks high to him
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #3: Ring Test
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.
Results: It was definitely going in a circle. For the record, Evan is having a girl :)
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #4: Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones.
Results: I think mine may have actually cleared up
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #5: Cravings
People 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.
Results: I crave sweets, but they make me sick so I have to limit them. So hard!
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #6
More hair on your legs than normal, count on a boy.
Results: I think I have less hair
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #7
If your face swells and gets rounder, it’s a girl. Long and narrow face, a boy.
Results: It rounded
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #8: Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl.
Results: My darling husband says they are the same.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #9: Moodiness
If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you.
Results: There have been instances, but for the most part in control.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #10: Chinese Gender Chart
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.
Results:
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #11: Mom’s Beauty
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, a little boy it is.
Results: Evan said, “Why in the world would I answer that?” My Sister-in-Law said I look too pretty to be having a girl, I'll take her word on it. And send her another big thank you!
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #12: Dream of Gender of Baby
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.
Results: I’ve had 3 dreams, 1 was a girl, 2 were boys.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #13: Clumsy vs. Graceful
If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.
Results: I am bruised all over…
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #14: Side You Most Rest On
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.
Results: I usually sleep on my left, I was also told to sleep on my left because the other side has the big artery.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #15: Dad’s Weight Gain
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.
Results: Evan: "GIRL"
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #16: The Linea Nigra
If the linea nigra stops at the belly button, it’s a girl. If the linea nigra goes all the way to the bottom of the rib cage, it’s a boy.
Results: I don’t see it yet
Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE
Old Wives Tale #17: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having.
Results: I don't know if it's just because I've heard it so much, but I keep thinking girl.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #18: 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.
Results: Some sickness early on, thank goodness that is over!
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #19: Dry Hands
You got dry hands; it’s a boy.
Results:
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #20: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.
Results: When I'm not craving desserts. Especially steak. And cheese.
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #21: 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.
Results: I've always had chilly feet, I think it's the same now.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #22: Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.
Results: Hooray for no headaches!
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #23: 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.
Results: We've only talked about girl names, still can't agree on one though.
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #24: Urine
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.
Results: With the amount of water I drink… it’s clear
Prediction outcome: GIRL
Old Wives Tale #25: Garlic
If you eat garlic and the odor seeps out of your pores, then you’re having a boy.
Results: I don't eat that much garlic, but I did smell it on me the other day...
Prediction outcome: BOY
Old Wives Tale #26: Heartburn
If you experience heartburn or indigestion during pregnancy your baby will have a full head of hair.
Results: Just began to experience this joy
Prediction outcome: Head of Hair :)
Old Wives Tale #27
If you eat the ends of bread, it’s a boy. If you eat the middle of the load, it’s a girl.
Results: I eat all the bread?
Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE
15 girl predictions
9 boy predictions
A full head of hair
and 2 Inconclusive results
What do you think?
A full head of hair
and 2 Inconclusive results
What do you think?
1 comment:
A girl!!!
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