gender reveal

sassysis555 · January 2015

We go in today to see the little one and also find out the gender. Both grandmas are bugging us to call and tell them the gender immediately. But we are having a party on Saturday to reveal to everybody. Should the grandparents know before everyone? Our make them wait as well?

amooraxo · January 2015

Up to you... but isn't that the point of a party-- to tell people on that day?

ravinraven216 · January 2015

Sex, not gender.

It's less than a week. Let them wait. It's shorter than the 20ish weeks they would have to wait otherwise. And you may not be able to see the sex on an ultrasound - it depends on how baby is positioned at that moment.

karaelaine1991 · January 2015

If your moms are anything like my mom and my MIL, just let them wait till Saturday. I know my mom and MIL wouldn't be able to keep such an exciting secret to themselves (neither could I, for that matter - DH and I told everyone the night we found out lol)!

moret07 · January 2015

I'd make everyone wait.

KonaCoffeeBean · January 2015

I don't understand the purpose of a "reveal" if the parents already know.

Katerina&Baby · January 2015

Not only would I suggest that you make them wait, I would think YOU guys would wait until the party too (the only joy in attending one of these things is that you get to experience all the excitement with the new parents - I feel like it takes the fun out of it when people already know).

mamahawk12 · January 2015

So you're having a party to tell everyone about the sex of your child... which you will already know? Sounds... fun. 8-|

finchfeeder80 · January 2015

Not my thing anyway, but especially not if the parents and grandparents already know. Seems to defeat the purpose of a reveal party. If you're finding out at the appointment, then why not just make phone calls/texts/facebook announcements?

effthisnoise · January 2015

I would only go to a sex reveal party if one of my close friends or family members invited me and it would be out of obligation. My cousin even suggested that I have one and I shut it down. That said, if I went and found out that the parents already knew, I'd be pissed. If I found out that the parents and other people at the party already knew, I'd be even more pissed. While people might be curious, no one really cares what sex your baby is. They're interested in seeing YOUR reaction to the news and sharing in your excitement. So, no, don't tell the grandmothers and I urge you to get the tech to write down the sex and seal it in an envelope so you don't find out early, either.

shahoi · January 2015

I agree with other PPs... I think you guys should wait, along with everyone else. That's what makes it exciting.

BabyList · January 2015

Make them wait. They will survive.

laurendutch · January 2015

This is the reason why I didn't tell my Mom when I was going in for my u/s. She would have been calling non stop.

courtneyp22 · January 2015

We have our u/s tomorrow and are having a reveal party this saturday as well. We have decided to find out the sex at the appointment as we want to share the moment together first. We only invited close friends and family to the reveal and they are aware of our choice and feelings about finding out the sex just us first. All have been very supportive of our choice and are just as excited for the reveal party. Our families do not get many opportunities to get together so the reveal party, for us, is really a great time to have all of our family together in person to celebrate our new addition.

So I think if you decide to find out today, before the party, that is great! But I think waiting until the party for your family to know would make the whole experience better for you and them. They may see the wait as torture now but I think they will ultimately be happy they waited for the big reveal moment at the party in the end. Wishing you lots of good vibes for your U/S today and a great time at the party this weekend.

mlindzz · January 2015

bluedaisy2001 said:

effthisnoise said:

I would only go to a sex reveal party if one of my close friends or family members invited me and it would be out of obligation. My cousin even suggested that I have one and I shut it down. That said, if I went and found out that the parents already knew, I'd be pissed. If I found out that the parents and other people at the party already knew, I'd be even more pissed. While people might be curious, no one really cares what sex your baby is. They're interested in seeing YOUR reaction to the news and sharing in your excitement. So, no, don't tell the grandmothers and I urge you to get the tech to write down the sex and seal it in an envelope so you don't find out early, either.

I agree with PP, it's about the people who love and support you wanting to be a part and witness your reaction to the news. But I'm for the parties, we had our reveal party yesterday afternoon!!! (It's a boy!)

Nobody knew ahead of time except the bakery. I don't think I would have arranged a party to tell our friends and family if we already knew, but there can't really be a right or wrong answer. It's a party, it will be fun!

ajgerber · January 2015

effthisnoise said:

I would only go to a sex reveal party if one of my close friends or family members invited me and it would be out of obligation. My cousin even suggested that I have one and I shut it down. That said, if I went and found out that the parents already knew, I'd be pissed. If I found out that the parents and other people at the party already knew, I'd be even more pissed. While people might be curious, no one really cares what sex your baby is. They're interested in seeing YOUR reaction to the news and sharing in your excitement. So, no, don't tell the grandmothers and I urge you to get the tech to write down the sex and seal it in an envelope so you don't find out early, either.

Ditto. This is one Pinterest trend that needs to go away. I also don't get announcements either. It's just a competition for who can be more creative. Sorry for the rant but I am tired of everyone asking me if I'm going to do anything. It's just not my thing.

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