Sunday, August 25, 2013

Old wives tales... Gender Prediction!!!

I saw this on another blog the other day and thought it was quite cool to see whether the old wives tales people use to predict the gender are accurate or not.....


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. First time we heard the babies heartbeat it was at 149bpm and then the second time it was in the 150's 
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. I think it is a bit early to judge this one although I feel like the baby is always sitting really low in my pelvis and its pretty small at the moment.
Prediction outcome: BOY

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. Back and forth.
Prediction outcome: GIRL

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. No acne for me thankfully!
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. I have definately been craving fruit and chocolate milk
Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #6: Skin under Left Eye
The eye test is when a “V” or “branches” appear when you pull down the skin under your left eye. If you see a “V” or “branches” in the white part, you’re having a girl. I asked Nick for his opinion om this one and after a few funny looks from him he decided I have a “V”. 
Prediction outcome: GIRL
 
Old Wives Tale #7: Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. I think it’s too early for me to tell on this one although all my pants still fit properly around the legs... the fact I haven't been running for a few months isn't helping the cause too. So as far as I know I'm only gaining in the torso, legs seem to be the same
Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #8: Moodiness 
If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you apparently. Well I haven't been too moody.. just very happy overall.
Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #9: 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.
Prediction outcome: GIRL

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. 
Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #11: Mom’s Beauty
Basically you are having a girl then 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. Well I have definitely felt more attractive and more comfortable in my skin.
Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #12: Dream of Sex 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. Dreams show the opposite of what you are having. Well i have only had the one newborn dream and it was a boy in my dream
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. I wouldn't say I am graceful.. But I have not become clumsy.
Prediction outcome: GIRL

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. I have always preferred sleeping on my left side and this hasnt changed.
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. Nick hasn't gained weight but then again I think he could eat whatever he wanted whenever he wanted and never gain a kilo.
Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #16: Breast Test
If a pregnant woman’s left breast is larger than the right breast, she’s having a girl. If the right breast is larger, it’s a boy. This has swapped over the past 20 weeks so I don't think I can say accurately. Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE

Old Wives Tale #17: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having. I have thought girl from before we got the positive on the test... I have a 50% chance!! 
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. SICK!!!!!!!! GROSS!!!!!!! SICK!!!!
Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #19: Areolae
If your areolae (the part around your nips) have darkened, it’s a boy. If they haven't, its a girl. Well according to everything I have read this should happen to every pregnant woman.... 
Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #20: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy. I have been off chicken and have random cravings for red meat.
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. Well they are freezing right now and are usually cold... But no colder than usual!
Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #22: Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. YES!!!! Headaches like stabbing knives through my head! 
Prediction outcome: BOY

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. Well we can only decide on a girls name and have no idea about a boys name yet.
Prediction outcome: GIRL

So... Out of 23 predictions I got 14 GIRL 8 BOY and 1 INCONCLUSIVE.... So we will find out on Wednesday if the Old Wives Tales are right!!!






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