short intro & gender question

Simply Simple

Hi ladies, just wanted to introduce myself.  As my sn implies, I live a simple life.  My name is Jill and I found out I'm pregnant 2 days ago on Christmas eve.  I'm happy to have found an online community of supportive women!

My question-  my boyfriend REALLY wants a boy.  Is there anyway we can make sure we have a boy?  If the ultrasound says girl, is there anyway we can change that?  I thought I read somewhere you can change the gender if your child but now I can't find the article.  

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I hope you are MUD.

Either way, you are an idiot.

Simply Simple

What is mud?  I've seen online where doctors can change the sex of the baby.  Like you can change the eye color too. no need to be rude

megaboosmom

What's up with the MUD the last couple of days? Are people really that bored around Christmas?

PrimRoseMama

Simply Simple:

My question-  my boyfriend REALLY wants a boy.  Is there anyway we can make sure we have a boy?  If the ultrasound says girl, is there anyway we can change that?

Sorry, once everything gets rolling on the pregnancy train there is no way to pull the brakes. Basically whatever sex (not gender-- that is something different) the baby is going to be is already determined. If your anatomy scan says girl its very rare that its a boy when the baby comes out. There is no way to change that.

Honestly, I think its kind of messed up that you would want to try to "change it" if you found out it was a girl. You get what you get and rejoice in it. A healthy baby is what truly matters. You could always have a tomboy that loves to hang out with Daddy. You could have a boy that loves to play house and dress up. No matter what the genitalia are doesn't automatically predetermine what your parenting experience will be like. I would re-evaluate your priorities. I don't mean this in a mean way, but truly there are more important things in this life.  

Simply Simple

can someone plz tell me what mud is??

megaboosmom

Simply Simple:

can someone plz tell me what mud is??

Made up drama. People posting stupid crap to get a rise out of people.

PrimRoseMama

Simply Simple:

can someone plz tell me what mud is??

Made Up Drama: basically a poster with a low post count that comes in and posts about a particularly inflammatory topic. In this case this is a variation of Gender Disappointment. That usually gets people upset. 

How do you think a doctor could change the eye color, sex or hair color when the embryo is already dividing and such. Its already a done deal when the strip turns pink. Biology wasn't an elective in school for me, was it for you? 

Simply Simple

The Fertility Institutes recently stunned the fertility community by being the first company to boldly offer couples the opportunity to screen their embryos not only for diseases and gender, but also for completely benign characteristics such as eye color, hair color, and complexion.  

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PrimRoseMama:

Simply Simple:

can someone plz tell me what mud is??

Made Up Drama: basically a poster with a low post count that comes in and posts about a particularly inflammatory topic. In this case this is a variation of Gender Disappointment. That usually gets people upset. 

How do you think a doctor could change the eye color, sex or hair color when the embryo is already dividing and such. Its already a done deal when the strip turns pink. Biology wasn't an elective in school for me, was it for you? 

Maybe she'll take that class next year.

kje120

Some of the dumbest MUD ever.

Simply Simple

Ohhh ok that makes sense.  Thank you!

SockMonkeySam

Simply Simple:

The Fertility Institutes recently stunned the fertility community by being the first company to boldly offer couples the opportunity to screen their embryos not only for diseases and gender, but also for completely benign characteristics such as eye color, hair color, and complexion.  

Oh FFS

 The artical is for IVF, something I'm guessing you needed if you can't even figure out not being able to change the gender.

But theyt ake your follicals out after week(s) of shots, ultrasounds, bloodwork.. and than they test them before implanting them into your ute.

This is NOT something you can do AFTER your pregnant.

I'm also guessing the cost for the above would be $10K or above, and I don't think insurance would cover it due to it just being elective.

 

Soleil3

Sure you can change the gender! If you have a girl, but want a boy, you have to wear mens clothing and pee like a man for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you have a boy but want a girl, you have to stand on your head for 3 hours a day for the remainder of your pregnancy HTH!

Simply Simple

why is everyone so rude?  I simply asked a question.  good grief  you all are hormonal

Soleil3

stacia601:

Soleil3:

Sure you can change the gender! If you have a girl, but want a boy, you have to wear mens clothing and pee like a man for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you have a boy but want a girl, you have to stand on your head for 3 hours a day for the remainder of your pregnancy HTH!

I thought you did this if you wanted your single baby to magically divide into twins half way through your pregnancy.. I guess I received the wrong information.

Nope, for twins or multiples you have to do cartwheels. Lots of 'em. I suck at cartwheels so I guess I'm having a singleton!

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Simply Simple:

why is everyone so rude?  I simply asked a question.  good grief  you all are hormonal

We are not hormonal. We are just wondering how you are smart enough to put your pants on in the morning.

Soleil3

Simply Simple:

why is everyone so rude?  I simply asked a question.  good grief  you all are hormonal

Because if you are bringing a life into this world, you need to know the very BASICS of how it works. I'm embarrassed for you that you have the know how to find a baby board but not Google "what determines baby gender".

Simply Simple

Actually you are rude.  I asked a question.  Doctors and scientists are doing this all over and I was wondering if anyone had ever done it or heard of it.  Just because you don't agree doesn't mean you have the right to be a btch.

Simply Simple

Soleil3:

Simply Simple:

why is everyone so rude?  I simply asked a question.  good grief  you all are hormonal

Because if you are bringing a life into this world, you need to know the very BASICS of how it works. I'm embarrassed for you that you have the know how to find a baby board but not Google "what determines baby gender".

I know babies genders are chosen when they are conceived.  My question was CAN IT BE CHANGED? 

stephweinstein

Pathetic attempt at MUD.  Just pathetic.

stephweinstein

Soleil3:

stacia601:

Soleil3:

Sure you can change the gender! If you have a girl, but want a boy, you have to wear mens clothing and pee like a man for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you have a boy but want a girl, you have to stand on your head for 3 hours a day for the remainder of your pregnancy HTH!

I thought you did this if you wanted your single baby to magically divide into twins half way through your pregnancy.. I guess I received the wrong information.

Nope, for twins or multiples you have to do cartwheels. Lots of 'em. I suck at cartwheels so I guess I'm having a singleton!

Wait a second, you're not to supposed to do splits? Thus, splitting the fetus?  Oh my god, I need to contact my OBGYN immediately.

Soleil3

stephweinstein:

Soleil3:

stacia601:

Soleil3:

Sure you can change the gender! If you have a girl, but want a boy, you have to wear mens clothing and pee like a man for the remainder of the pregnancy. If you have a boy but want a girl, you have to stand on your head for 3 hours a day for the remainder of your pregnancy HTH!

I thought you did this if you wanted your single baby to magically divide into twins half way through your pregnancy.. I guess I received the wrong information.

Nope, for twins or multiples you have to do cartwheels. Lots of 'em. I suck at cartwheels so I guess I'm having a singleton!

Wait a second, you're not to supposed to do splits? Thus, splitting the fetus?  Oh my god, I need to contact my OBGYN immediately.

/Ded

PrimRoseMama

Simply Simple:

Actually you are rude. nbsp;I asked a question. nbsp;Doctors and scientists are doing this all over and I was wondering if anyone had ever done it or heard of it. nbsp;Just because you don't agree doesn't mean you have the right to be a btch.

Um, do you have issues reading? We've answered your question. Once the embryo has implanted you can't change a thing. It's over. You get whatever you get.

All this selection stuff you are pondering has to take place before implantation. As of right now, you can't change jack about the fetus you are carrying now.

Are you going to terminate if you find out its a girl? What about adoption? you obviously feel strongly. So, it might be in the kid's best interest to go to a family that loves her and accepts her no matter what sex organs she has. That would complete the holy trifecta of stupid you've got going here.

I don't know about you but its way more b1tchy to care so much about what is between your baby's legs. You've gotten your answer. I rarely say this, but I feel sorry for this baby if its a girl. You really should get your priorities straight if you are real.

Simply Simple

PrimRoseMama:

Simply Simple:

Actually you are rude. nbsp;I asked a question. nbsp;Doctors and scientists are doing this all over and I was wondering if anyone had ever done it or heard of it. nbsp;Just because you don't agree doesn't mean you have the right to be a btch.

Um, do you have issues reading? We've answered your question. Once the embryo has implanted you can't change a thing. It's over. You get whatever you get. All this selection stuff you are pondering has to take place before implantation. As of right now, you can't change jack about the fetus you are carrying now. Are you going to terminate if you find out its a girl? What about adoption? you obviously feel strongly. So, it might be in the kid's best interest to go to a family that loves her and accepts her no matter what sex organs she has. That would complete the holy trifecta of stupid you've got going here. I don't know about you but its way more b1tchy to care so much about what is between your baby's legs. You've gotten your answer. I rarely say this, but I feel sorry for this baby if its a girl. You really should get your priorities straight if you are real.

I don't care what gender the baby is.  its my boyfriend.  He's really serious about it and I'm actually afraid he might leave me if its a girl.  

I would prefer a girl anyway. 

bakerlm

I'm going to give you an honest answer... No.  You can't change anything once the child has been conceived.  A lot of women really want kids and can't have them so you should be happy you are pregnant and be happy with whatever sex of child you get.  If you get a girl, next time BEFORE you conceive, read up because there are some "sway" methods to try to influence the conception of a boy over a girl.  I would also google things before posting here or you will definitely not be happy with the responses.

Ladies, I know I am no fun. You guys have enough of it for me:) 

bakerlm

Simply Simple:

PrimRoseMama:

Simply Simple:

Actually you are rude. nbsp;I asked a question. nbsp;Doctors and scientists are doing this all over and I was wondering if anyone had ever done it or heard of it. nbsp;Just because you don't agree doesn't mean you have the right to be a btch.

Um, do you have issues reading? We've answered your question. Once the embryo has implanted you can't change a thing. It's over. You get whatever you get. All this selection stuff you are pondering has to take place before implantation. As of right now, you can't change jack about the fetus you are carrying now. Are you going to terminate if you find out its a girl? What about adoption? you obviously feel strongly. So, it might be in the kid's best interest to go to a family that loves her and accepts her no matter what sex organs she has. That would complete the holy trifecta of stupid you've got going here. I don't know about you but its way more b1tchy to care so much about what is between your baby's legs. You've gotten your answer. I rarely say this, but I feel sorry for this baby if its a girl. You really should get your priorities straight if you are real.

I don't care what gender the baby is.  its my boyfriend.  He's really serious about it and I'm actually afraid he might leave me if its a girl.  

I would prefer a girl anyway. 

 

have him read online.  His sperm determine boy or girl.  He's an idiot to leave you because he didn't produce the child he wanted.  Or better yet, maybe you should get out because he sounds like a real winner. 

megaboosmom

bakerlm:

I'm going to give you an honest answer... No. nbsp;You can't change anything once the child has been conceived. nbsp;A lot of women really want kids and can't have them so you should be happy you are pregnant and be happy with whatever sex of child you get. nbsp;If you get a girl, next time BEFORE you conceive, read up because there are some "sway" methods to try to influence the conception of a boy over a girl. nbsp;I would also google things before posting here or you will definitely not be happy with the responses.Ladies, I know I am no fun. You guys have enough of it for me:nbsp;

Better yet, please don't conceive again.

bakerlm

True... Don't conceive again.

SockMonkeySam

A) If he leaves he was not a real man

Do some research

C) God help us all...

amoslove14

OP has a right to conceive as many times as she wants.

PrimRoseMama

Simply Simple:

I'm actually afraid he would leave me if its a girl... I'd prefer a girl anyway.

I think you should dump the loser. It sounds like you'd be gaining more in the way of a positive atmosphere for your kid. Next time be a little more selective in your choice of procreation partners.

megaboosmom

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll::
Have you read this thread?

amoslove14

megaboosmom:

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll:: Have you read this thread?

what gives others the right to tell op how many kids she can have?  you're not God.  

Could you make your sig a little longer?

Soleil3

Simply Simple:

I don't care what gender the baby is.  its my boyfriend.  He's really serious about it and I'm actually afraid he might leave me if its a girl.  

I would prefer a girl anyway. 

He sounds like a real winner.

megaboosmom

amoslove14:

megaboosmom:

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll::
Have you read this thread?

what gives others the right to tell op how many kids she can have?  you're not God.  

Could you make your sig a little longer?

Gosh, you sure told me. I'll bow my head in shame and walk away now.

Soleil3

amoslove14:

megaboosmom:

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll:: Have you read this thread?

what gives others the right to tell op how many kids she can have?  you're not God.  

Could you make your sig a little longer?

Weren't you just telling her how many kids she can have? Hypocritical much?

Can you make your sig pic any bigger?

amoslove14

Soleil3:

amoslove14:

megaboosmom:

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll:: Have you read this thread?

what gives others the right to tell op how many kids she can have?  you're not God.  

Could you make your sig a little longer?

Weren't you just telling her how many kids she can have? Hypocritical much?

Can you make your sig pic any bigger?

huh?  She can have as many kids as she wants.  Who cares. This isn't China. 

megaboosmom

amoslove14:

Soleil3:

amoslove14:

megaboosmom:

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll::
Have you read this thread?

what gives others the right to tell op how many kids she can have?  you're not God.  

Could you make your sig a little longer?

Weren't you just telling her how many kids she can have? Hypocritical much?

Can you make your sig pic any bigger?

huh?  She can have as many kids as she wants.  Who cares. This isn't China. 

OP seems to think it is China, since female fetuses aren't welcome and all.

anvloveskme

OP don't you watch Dr. 90210 - there is a fabulous doctor in Beverly Hills who can make your daughter a prosthetic penis that you can attach while her father is looking!  Best of both worlds - a girl for you and a boy for your man who sounds like he'll be a fantastic daddy!!!  

Soleil3

amoslove14:

Soleil3:

amoslove14:

megaboosmom:

amoslove14:

OP has a right tonbsp;conceivenbsp;as many times as she wants.

::eyeroll:: Have you read this thread?

what gives others the right to tell op how many kids she can have?  you're not God.  

Could you make your sig a little longer?

Weren't you just telling her how many kids she can have? Hypocritical much?

Can you make your sig pic any bigger?

huh?  She can have as many kids as she wants.  Who cares. This isn't China. 

You can't tell someone she can have as many kids as she wants while simultaneously telling other people they cant tell OP whether or not to have kids. Its hypocritical.