Are you trying for a specific gender?

KatalinaGrace · March 2011

If you are, are you going for girl or boy? What are you doing to help try to achieve that gender?

PandaMom06 · March 2011

My DH was 100% sure that we were going to have a boy. There was not one chance it would be any other way. Well we have a beautiful DD. He was more than shocked.

We also looked up the "tricks" (positions and stuff), yup you have a 50/50 chance. There are no tricks or secrets. We wouldn't trade DD for anyone or anything in the world though, I'm so happy she chose us

ETA: We also only wanted a healthy baby, DH was just positive it would be a boy due to no other girls in their family for years. The "tricks" and stuff we actually found through a link on TB I believe (in a post) after I had gotten pregnant. Just thought it was funny, the same positions we had used said we would have had a boy...lol

Temp878586125009588 · March 2011

I'm just simply trying for a baby. Boy or girl, I'm not picky....

Squishy622 · March 2011

Yup!

Amomtomanyluvs · March 2011

this

julezollo · March 2011

We were secretly hoping for a boy originally, but have expanded our horizons. After having a few friends recently go through terrible health complications with their little ones, we're just praying for a healthy baby!

chibun1 · March 2011

Yes Yep. Boy or girl... I just want one soon!

taurus424 · March 2011

Yes

loughli5 · March 2011

Exactly my thoughts! I just want my baby to be healthy, that is what matters most.

siple1am · March 2011

Yep, this! I would love for it to happen soon, but I can try and be patient, the end result is worth it!

Melgor78 · March 2011

When we first started TTC we were going for a boy but once I found out how hard it is to get PG I will be happy with either. I know DH still want's a boy.

RequiresExalted · March 2011

We just want a happy, healthy baby.

That being said, some irrational part of my brain is convinced we are going to have a girl first, lol.

xnbride · March 2011

LOL-good luck with that.

I think there is validity in the shettles method and diet so if it is important to you then by all means give it a try. I don't have a strong preference either way so I would not want to even go there (plus at this point I just want a sticky baby).

lavril · March 2011

I just want a healthy take-home baby! No preference on gender.

cheese.fiend · March 2011

Ditto... as long as it's healthy and happy! And it would be nice if it could just starting "cooking" already!

Although I do prefer the girl name we've agreed on

Raven0227 · March 2011

Guess I tend to go against the grain. We would really like to have a little boy. Don't get me wrong. I love my DDs to tears, but would just like to experience having a son, especially for my husband. And I know he loves our girls as much as I do, and although we wanted a boy the 2nd time I cannot imagine life without my little spitfire baby girl.

And of course we also primarily want to have a healthy baby. I don't think anyone out there is thinking, "I'd like a boy (or girl) no matter the health issues." That'd be a bit bonkers. So, healthy first off, but preferably a healthy boy this go 'round.

cheese.fiend · March 2011

I'm sure it's a bit different when you're trying for your second! If our first is a girl, I'd love a boy for #2... and vice versa!

RedCamaro · March 2011

I agree with having a healthy baby first and foremost! But if I could choose beyond that, having another girl would be easier since I already have the clothes. I have heard that the woman's internal temp can make a difference. If her temp is higher, it gives the boy sperm better chances since they are so strong. So naturally, if her temp runs lower, then more girl sperm survive. But who knows if that info has been disproven since it's publication. My mother still swears by it to this day!

xnbride · March 2011

Actually the majority of studies indicate the opposite: girl sperm are stronger then male sperm. Supposedly they are healthier but slower and male sperm are faster but weaker.

ccam · March 2011

Yes

slmayer1981 · March 2011

Any healthy baby will do for us, although I secretly hope for a girl (and I think DH secretly wants a boy).

brookelynpaisley · March 2011

It's "sex," not "gender," and no. We just want a baby.

psychgirl33 · March 2011

Yes

I really don't care if we have a boy or girl. I'd love one of each eventually, but I'll be thrilled no matter what. We're not trying anything to achieve a particular sex.

lynnyrd80 · March 2011

We also just want a baby and would be thrilled with either.

MrsMitty08 · March 2011

Not picky. Just hoping for a healthy LO. I even skipped over that chapter in TCOYF. I was surprised to even see it in there!

RedCamaro · March 2011

Oh see?! This is why I'm here. I'm working with outdated info, people!!! Thanks, xnbride for your good, up-to-date correction Big Smile

SeptemberBride'08 · March 2011

This. Exactly.

nickert2000 · March 2011

I thought I had read some where that there is some new evidence that the egg itself will choose the sperm that it allows to fertilize it. I am hoping for the boy again [after 2 boys a 3rd would be the easiest way to go] but know I really have no control over the situation.

tikata4 · March 2011

We won't be actively trying for one sex over the other, and obviously a healthy baby is most important. But I'd be lying if I said we didn't have a preference. We both would love to have a boy first.

jillychris · March 2011

I will very gladly take whatever we are blessed with....just hoping for healthy baby, and soon!

megs68 · March 2011

I would happily take either but if given a choice, I'd love a girl. We have son already and I would really like a little girl. The only things I'm doing to try for a girl over a boy is taking calcium and magnesium supplements and avoiding potassium. I read in a few places that this can help (although I realize there's probably also studies saying the exact opposite so I'm not putting too much stock in this!). I read up on the shettles method and think there could be some validity in this, but based on timing and position, #1 would have resulted in a girl instead of a boy, so I'm not convinced it works. We're not changing our timing or anything to TTC, because really, we just want a baby sooner rather than later.

ajroemisch · March 2011

Ummm yes! A healthy baby! What are we doing? An IUI in April! Now, to answer if we have a preference, we really would both love to have a boy!

salt78 · March 2011

I would be equally excited for both.

I used to really hope for a girl and think a daughter would be so much fun, but I could totally picture myself throwing a football around of being a total sports mom. I have three younger brothers, so I have much more experience taking care of boys. Either would be a dream come true.

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