With our ultrasound coming up on Thursday, I figured I would bust out and update this post from when I was pregnant with Lily. Her result was 11:9 girl - so 55% right. Hopefully Baby#2 will cooperate enough that we get to know if Lily will have a little sister or brother! It will be interesting to see which of these will be right twice - the * means it was right with Lily.
Old Wives Tale #1: Heart Rate*
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.
Prediction outcome: Girl (160 bpm)
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.
Prediction outcome: A little early to tell, but leaning toward 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.
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.
Prediction outcome: Girl
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.
Prediction outcome: Neither, but salty more than normal. Boy
Old Wives Tale #6: Legs*
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl.
Prediction outcome: No change, Girl
Old Wives Tale #7: Moodiness
If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you. Your pregnancy will make you smile and be more happy if you are having a boy.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #8: 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 #9: 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.
Prediction outcome: Girl
Old Wives Tale #10: 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.
Prediction outcome: Girl
Old Wives Tale #11: 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.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #12: 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.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #13: 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.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #14: 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.
Prediction outcome: Girl
Old Wives Tale #15: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having.
Prediction outcome: Girl
Old Wives Tale #16: 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.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #17: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.
Prediction outcome: Girl
Old Wives Tale #18: 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.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #19: Headaches*
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Old Wives Tale #20: 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.
Prediction outcome: Boy
Final Score?
Boy: 11 and Girl: 9
It's a Boy!
It's a Boy!
The list is taken from this link.
