Ultrasound in question (PIP)

Peejee · December 2010

OK see that? See how it says "Looks like a boy!!"? Why do people keep going "I don't know, most boy ultrasounds at 18w6d are more uh..pronounced" or "that looks like a girl with the umbilical cord going through her legs, you can sort of follow it down!"

I don't get another ultrasound until the 11th of January (my doc does them at every visit for free) but this is prompting me to consider dropping the 100 on an elective :P I know it isn't a perfect picture because my child refuses to sit still for five seconds..

janice74 · December 2010

ugh, yeah, I can see what you mean. I am in no way an expert, but I would want more proof. Did you see more during the u/s?

You could post it on in-gender.com and see what everyone says. The people there are very honest and accurate and there are a few u/s techs who read the board.

Peejee · December 2010

I figure it will be what it is but when we thought it was a boy we gave my future SIL the name and she's ordering something personalized. Now it's been questioned and won't I feel quite the ass if Matthew turns out to be Eleanor

wolfchik9 · December 2010

After looking at bunched of u/s pics to learn how to distinguish between boy parts and girl parts, I'm not completely sold on this showing boy parts. Personally, I'd find the most affordable place and get a private u/s done JUST to determine gender. Some places have cheaper packages if you don't want to bring home a cd/dvd of the visit. Of course, if the dr office is the only place that offers them in your area I'd go ahead and call and see if they could fit me in for a quick glimpse. I think it's well worth the $100 or so to know before you get things personalized. Good luck!!!

Peejee · December 2010

Not helping me any is the fact that even the people on in gender are sort of going "I..uh..I mean it's sort of fuzzy? I don't know! Maybe boy?" or "giiiirl!" in equal parts

rickandcaitlin · December 2010

Yeah I am not sold with way. I had 3 boys and they all were more "pronounced" then that. I would try and do an elective one if you dont want to wait until 1-11-11. And I bet you can find a place thats cheaper then $100. I only paid $55.

JessicaG56 · December 2010

i agree I think it looks more like a girl bc my boys had way easy oh yes that is a boy shot and the tech didn't have to work for it. i would def. wait to buy anything

cmr4828 · December 2010

I am no expert either and only have our own ultrasound to go off of...but our daughter had a very distinct 3 lines (two on the sides and one in the middle).

I can see how possibly it is the umbilical cord...but...my question is where is the third line (the one in-between) then if it is a girl?

I think everyone gets worried that they got the wrong answer...but you are definitely lucky that you get one every month. Our anatomy scan was the last one we know we are getting before the baby comes.

Best of luck working it all out.

~ Cait

Peejee · December 2010

I think the speculation may be that the third line is being hidden by the umbilical cord. The theory I was given was "it's between her legs and sort of under her butt..she'd be straddling it" so..who knows.

I guess I'll find out the 11th. If I don't die of curiousity first

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