Finding out the sex?!?!

kellmo · August 2009

I was just wondering how many gals are finding out what they are having and how many want to be surprised. I have my big u/s on 8/25 and now I'm having second thoughts on finding out what the sex is. I really want to know for planning purposes but at the same time I sorta want to be suprised. I think either way it's a surprise though. Any thoughts on why or why not finding out? TIA

Alyssajoy87 · August 2009

DH and I weren't going to find out, but then we changed our minds and found out that we're having a baby boy!!! It is a surprise either way and this way, we have started calling our little man by his name instead of just "baby." Good luck with whatever you decide!

*megsy* · August 2009

We have our ultrasound the same week and we're not finding out. We love the surprise and anticipation! We didn't find out with #1 and it was awesome to hear my husband announce "It's a girl!" in the delivery room. Either way it's a great surprise but i just loved how everyone was involved in the pregnancy up to the end. It wasn't just a phone call saying the baby was born everyone was on their toes waiting to hear!

susanlovestexas · August 2009

I didn't find out with DD and it was lots of fun. I am going to find out this time though because it seems simpler. I'll know whether or not to dig out my baby girl clothes from the attic or just buy new things.

Novem06 · August 2009

We are not finding out...I feel like there aren't alot of things in life to be surprised over! But I wouldn't be doing the nursery in pink/blue themes anyways so that aspect of planning doesn't bother me at all.

Alex17 · August 2009

We are not finding out. We already had the 20 week scan. It was tempting to find out, but we stayed strong.

JinglesChic · August 2009

If you're unsure, have the tech write it on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope. That way you guys can decide without feeling rushed and you can make a date out of opening the envelope (if you decide to go that way). We decided to do this ourselves and it was so much more romantic and special. Plus, the tech actually supplied a picture of the parts labeled so there was no mistaking what he is

GL

rdgove · August 2009

We just found out we're having a girl! I can't imagine waiting...DH and I are very excited about creating a beautiful, girly nursery and buying cute little pink clothes. It was great finding out early!!

Sawyerplus1 · August 2009

We didn't with DS and it was really fun to not know and find out when I held him in my arms. To me "planning" wasn't a big deal. This time around we are planning to find out, just for fun. This is, of course, if baby cooperates. We only get 1 ultrasound (barring complications) and I doubt we'll pay out of pocket just to find out.

EmmieB · August 2009

I need to know these things. NEED TO KNOW.

So yes, we're finding out.

My mom actually told me that if we decided not to find out, that was fine, but she wanted me to figure out a way for her to know so that she could start shopping now. I thought that was cute. Clearly I get my need to know from her.

MandyWes · August 2009

We are finding out Aug 27th and can't wait! It's still a surprise whether you find out now or later. A lot of my friends have been not finding out and have all neutral clothes. I had to rush to the store to buy pink girly stuff for my best friend's baby girl when she had her since she had nothing.

MrsPatterson · August 2009

I've always wanted to be surprised. The idea of being surprised in the delivery room has just always been very appealing to me. And for selfish reasons, I've been to Team Green showers and showers where they know, and the people who know the gender end up getting all clothes.

epphd · August 2009

We've waited 4 years for this baby and have had enough waiting. And the "surprise - you're infertile!" was surprise enough for us. I'll take as much data as I can get on this LO!

Really though - we would have found out regardless. While I will be thrilled with either a boy or a girl, I have a hard time envisioning having a boy and will want the time to wrap my brain around it

hriesen4 · August 2009

We found out and I'm so happy we did. I wanted to know just for planning purposes because I'm anal like that. BUT...after finding out, that all went out the window. First of all, it was super exciting during the us. DH was holding my hand so tightly the entire time.

We had some time in between the us and the actual appt. DH told EVERYONE at the doctors office. He stepped outside to call his parents and some friends. I'm sure he'd be like that on delivery day, but there's so much going then.

I love knowing now because I call her my daughter and by her name. I talk to her all the time. I think it's great for bonding.

Denae'sTTC · August 2009

My appt is on the 20th and I cannot wait.. I just need to know so I can get the nursery together.,name it and start bonding..I also want to buy fun stuff gender related... I just couldnt imagine waiting till January..

Mrs. Erin · August 2009

I'm finding out tomorrow at 10am!!

kimberleigh30 · August 2009

We have our 20w u/s next week but we both have no intension on finding out. I could care less about doing a pink/blue nursery.

All my family is like, but you have to be prepared and I will be prepared. Just with stuff that isn't gender specific.

JesslovesJoel · August 2009

We have our big U/S on Wednesday (8/5)... and as long as the baby cooperates we are going to find out!

We wanted to know so we can plan a little bit before the baby arrives I think with the next baby we can handle the surprise of not knowing... but who knows! I say that now!

karenandjeff · August 2009

We are finding out on Wednesday. My reason for finding out is to be able to plan ahead, I want to do a gender specific nursery and purchase gender specfic clothing. I just don't think I can wait another 20 weeks to find out what we are having!!!!!

llc730 · August 2009

We are not finding out for many of the reasons already listed: few real surprises in life, excitement on delivery day, having everyone axiously waiting to find out, etc. I would have bought all the big stuff gender neutral anyway so it can be used again (i.e. I can't imagine buying a pink infant car seat that only gets used for a few months and then having to buy a blue one next time). I admit it is a little frustrating not being able to buy clothes when I see good deals, but between spoiling grandmas and friend/relatives with younger kids of both sexes that have already offered hand-me-downs I don't think we will need to worry too much.

rose916 · August 2009

We just found out it was a girl today! I went back and forth on wanting to find out. I think it will help us pick a name. I am not as concerned with having all girly things, I want to be able to reuse them for future children.

lionessdiane · August 2009

We will be finding out, hopefully, on Aug. 31st. I am a planner and want to know if this baby is my son or daughter. I hate calling it, "it" or "the baby". We are ready to say he or she. JMO but I don't like to see babies in green or yellow because it can be difficult for others to tell if they are a girl or a boy. I haven't bought a thing for the baby but once I know the sex, I think I'm going to go crazy shopping!

shestall · August 2009

Novem06:
We are not finding out...I feel like there aren't alot of things in life to be surprised over!

This is the exact reason DH and I aren't finding out!

Mrs. Busy · August 2009

I am still discussing this with DH. He has an overwhelming desire to know (so he can mentally prepare himself) but I want to be surprised in the delivery room. This is our first baby and I would hate for everyone to know the sex and the name beforehand. Plus, I want to be budget conscious and get neutral stuff so that we can reuse items for Baby #2.

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