I have collected all the old wives tales that I have found so far and copied them here (there are some contradictions but hey - I copied them as I found them).
The ones in bold are ones that apply so far. I'll bold new signs as they occur
- It's a boy if:
- You have nausea in the morning
- You did not have morning sickness
- Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute
- The heartbeat sounds like a train
- You are carrying the extra weight out front
- Your belly looks like a basketball
- Your areolas have darkened considerably
- You are carrying low
- You are craving salty or sour foods
- You are craving protein
-- meats and cheese - Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy
- The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
- Your hands are very dry
- Your pillow faces north when you sleep
- Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you
- Pregnancy has you looking better than ever
- Your urine is bright yellow in colour
- Your nose is spreading
- Your face gets thinner
- You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles
- You are having headaches
- You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an even number
- Ovulation occurred between a full moon and the day before a new moon
- You hang a needle on a thread over your belly and it goes side to side
- It's a girl if:
- You have nausea in the evening
- You have morning sickness
- Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute
- The heartbeat sounds like a galloping horse
- You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
- Your left breast is larger than your right breast
- Your hair develops red highlights
- You are carrying high
- Your belly looks like a watermelon
- You are craving sweets
- You are craving fruit
- You crave orange juice
- You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy
- You are moodier than usual during pregnancy
- Your face breaks out more than usual
- You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread
- Your breasts have really blossomed!
- Your pillow faces south when you sleep
- Your urine is a dull yellow colour
- Your face gets fatter
- You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side
- You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an odd number
- Ovulation occurred between a new moon and the day before a full moon
- You hang a needle on a thread over your belly and it goes around in circles
So Em, have you tried any of these and what result did you have. I total amazed by your news. You will be a great mum and I'm sure your parents are over the moon.
ReplyDeleteYes I think they are quite happy - the ones in bold (though it doesn't show up that well) are the ones I have... so far it's leaning towards a boy...
ReplyDeleteAre you going to find out during you scan what sex the baby is or wait until the birth.
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I'm not sure yet Lisa. Some days I really want to know, and some days I really enjoy not knowing. I guess it will depend what mood I am on the day!
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