HOW SOON CAN YOU FIND OUT THE GENDER?

Jrabbitv · September 2013

I hear as soon as 12 weeks! I think my drs making me wait until 20weeks..=\ that's so far away!

J&NL · September 2013

I think 12 weeks is a bit too early. I've heard of women finding out as early as 15 weeks though.

AcaAwkward · September 2013

WHY THE SHOUTING?!

Some techs will take a guess at the 12 week anatomy scan...I wouldn't put ANY stock in that guess as external sex organs have just begun to form at that point. Best to wait until 20 weeks for a definitive answer.

thomas930 · September 2013

I wouldn't trust any guess at 12 weeks.

Jrabbitv · September 2013

So that means wait the 20 weeks. Dang it.

DemoDoll · September 2013

At 12 weeks its a highly educated GUESS. They aren't looking for a penis or vagina, they are looking at a nub that will turn into the penis or the labia. It is determined by the "angle of the dangle." I have seen some u/s pictures where it seems pretty questionable. It's only 60-80% accurate depending on how experienced your u/s tech is and how good of a view they get.

My doctor's office doesn't even offer a/s until 20 weeks so they are sure of the sex.

jap618 · September 2013

I'm sorry. Maybe it's my mood or my horribly inappropriate sarcasm but two things came to mind:

1. WHY ARE YOU YELLING?!!?!?

2. Google is a helpful tool.

Kristy774 · September 2013

@jap618 that just made me laugh out loud

Fields09 · September 2013

It could been just luck that the tech guess it right, but with my first pregnancy, it was confirmed a girl at 14 weeks. But my baby always measured a week or so ahead. And also, at the clinic I attend, their tech can confirm if its a boy as early as 12 weeks. And in her 14 years at this place of employment, she has never called it wrong. So I have faith in her! I can't wait til my next app. I'll be 14w6d. So I'll def get to know!

Jrabbitv · September 2013

@dani: idk I'm just really impatient with this pregnancy I wish I could be pregnant for two months like a dog so I can have baby here

my DH thinks its funny he's never seen me so impatient with anything before. Just can't wait to meet the lil one. Seeing the ultra sound for the first time shocked the hell outta me it was amazing

cczp8211 · September 2013

I you have the NT scan an bloodwork done at 11 weeks you can know by 13 weeks. It's a chromosomal test to determine Down Syndrome risk. But it has a component that can detect a Y chromosome in your blood from the baby. Ask for the test. I'm having mine done on the 30th.

kwolslager · September 2013

I have a nephew with Downs, so my doctor offered me the Maternal 21 test. They check for a bunch of different chromosomal abnormalities, and they also see if there are X or Y chromosomes present (Gender!)

jap618 · September 2013

@AcaAwkward I love that we picked up on the yelling! Hahahahaha.

Jrabbitv · September 2013

cczp8211 said:
I you have the NT scan an bloodwork done at 11 weeks you can know by 13 weeks. It's a chromosomal test to determine Down Syndrome risk. But it has a component that can detect a Y chromosome in your blood from the baby. Ask for the test. I'm having mine done on the 30th.

Oh cool thank you! I'm having mine done on the 27th.

michigancam · September 2013

I find out anywhere between tomorrow and Monday due to being AMA and taking the MaterniT21 test. Blows my mind that we didn't find out at all with our first and now I can't even wait until 12 weeks to find out with our 3rd

Kyllarae · September 2013

My doc is going to try to tell at 16 so hopefully all goes well and baby isn't too stubborn with the leg placement!

mrscrcalli · September 2013

AcaAwkward said:
WHY THE SHOUTING?!

Some techs will take a guess at the 12 week anatomy scan...I wouldn't put ANY stock in that guess as external sex organs have just begun to form at that point. Best to wait until 20 weeks for a definitive answer.

This made me LOL! I read it as a shout too! LOUD NOISES!!

Jrabbitv · September 2013

jap618 said:
I'm sorry. Maybe it's my mood or my horribly inappropriate sarcasm but two things came to mind:

1. WHY ARE YOU YELLING?!!?!?

2.
Google is a helpful tool.

No need to say sorry I thought it was funny

) google says the same "as early as 12 weeks for some."

MaeVanV · September 2013

I'm actually getting a new genetic blood work done at 11 weeks and my doc said they will be able to tell me what I'm having at 11 weeks! He said if I have Y chromosomes in my blood then it's a boy if I don't then it's a boy. I have a 19 month old and this wast even around then. It's brand new! I'm so excited I just have a week and a half and ill know!

AcaAwkward · September 2013

@jap618 @mrscrcalli

My MIL often types texts and emails in ALL CAPS. I always feel as if she's sent me one of those letters from Harry Potter that scream at you... Why can't I remember what those are called?! Howlers, maybe?

nikki912 · September 2013

AcaAwkward said:
@jap618 @mrscrcalli

My MIL often types texts and emails in ALL CAPS. I always feel as if she's sent me one of those letters from Harry Potter that scream at you... Why can't I remember what those are called?! Howlers, maybe?

Howlers!

myschlove · September 2013

Most insurances will cover an ultrasound at 20 weeks but my doctors office will do a gender ultrasound as early as 14… However that's still pretty soon for it to be accurate because I've heard that sometimes with little boys their testicles don't drop until closer to 20 weeks so it's harder to tell before then

Marusika · September 2013

Dr. told me at 12 weeks that it`s probably a girl, and it was a girl.

That`s the difference:

https://www.baby2see.com/gender/external_genitals.html

DemoDoll · September 2013

MaeVanV said:
I'm actually getting a new genetic blood work done at 11 weeks and my doc said they will be able to tell me what I'm having at 11 weeks! He said if I have Y chromosomes in my blood then it's a boy if I don't then it's a boy. I have a 19 month old and this wast even around then. It's brand new! I'm so excited I just have a week and a half and ill know!

Actually it generally takes 2 weeks to get the results back so you will be 13 weeks when you find out if you are 11 weeks when your blood is drawn.

Also, if you don't have a Y chromosome it's a girl.

ButtonGirl82 · September 2013

MaeVanV said:
I'm actually getting a new genetic blood work done at 11 weeks and my doc said they will be able to tell me what I'm having at 11 weeks! He said if I have Y chromosomes in my blood then it's a boy if I don't then it's a boy. I have a 19 month old and this wast even around then. It's brand new! I'm so excited I just have a week and a half and ill know!

@maevanv

What is the test called?

Mamaengen · September 2013

I'm pretty sure that I read in WTE that 14 weeks is the absolute soonest your baby's sex can be determined with any amount of accuracy, but it's a safer bet by 16 weeks.

CandaceMarie321 · September 2013

Ramzi method says as early as 6 weeks based on placental placement. Boys implant on the right side of the uterus while girls implant on the left. It's supposed to be 97% accurate, just ask your dr/us tech to interpret the image. The image may be flipped based on how the machine is calibrated or the angle of the image (this is especially true for transvaginal US). It's a new study, so I wouldn't paint the nursery...but sounds like fun.

LittleLady77 · September 2013

I'm excited to find out! I go to the MFM dr on the 30th (I'll be 13 weeks) and I'm really hoping they will give me the results then. The MFM Dr have the super detailed ultrasound machines... One of the few benefits of being "high risk".

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