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2nd and beyond moms re: 3d/4d u/s

MrsJWeaverMrsJWeaver
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I have booked an u/s for Monday so that I can find out the baby's gender before Christmas.  I got a package that allows me to go back closer to the end for a better image since this is obviously early. 

I was thinking about surprising DH.  Would you take DH as the surprise or would you go on your own and then surprise him with a cute outfit and the DVD on Christmas?  Keeping in mind that its early and we will be going back again.  We also did an early and a late with DD last year.  He was really amazed at the second u/s but not so much at the first since she still looked like a skeleton.

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Re: 2nd and beyond moms re: 3d/4d u/s

  • Lisa FrankLisa Frank member
    I think I'd be upset if I were your DH and I found out that you knew the sex of the baby before I did. I think it's an event where both parents should be present.
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  • RJHarmonRJHarmon member
    I would definitely take him.  My DH would be ticked if I went alone.

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  • MrsJWeaverMrsJWeaver

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    I think I'd be upset if I were your DH and I found out that you knew the sex of the baby before I did. I think it's an event where both parents should be present.

    good point - I'll be honest and say that I'm not totally convinced that he would be upset.  He's not a very sensitive guy but its something to think about before Monday.  I made the appt for lunch time so I could tell him I'm picking him up for lunch and then just go there.

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  • AmyfromMIAmyfromMI member
    IMO I would take DH.  This is a special time for him as well, I know my DH and he loves going to the U/S appointment.  I agree with PP, that it's a time where both parents should be present unless DH chooses not to go for some reason.
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  • jengonjengon
    Take him.  Just surprise him with the news of the appointment.
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  • mayowifemayowife member

    If you want to surprise him on Christmas day instead of taking him to the appointment I would keep the surprise from yourself as well. Just ask them to write down the gender and seal it in an envelope.

    You can simply give DH the envelope as a present or you could have something made for the occasion. You could go to a store with baby clothing pick out boy and a girl outfit and have the cashier open the envelope, ring up and wrap the appropriate outfit, and even put the receipt and change in the package so it's all off limits. You should go to a bakery and have them make you a gender reveal cake.  

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  • TeamK07TeamK07 member
    My DH would also be very upset if I went to find out without him.  I agree with a PP if you want it to be a suprise on Christmas then it should be one for both of you.
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  • saminohio1977saminohio1977
    MY DH said going to the ultrasounds made it more real for him adn made him feel a part of the process. I think you should take him.
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