I really feel like I want to know but reading some of the team green experiences makes me want to attempt that too. this will most likely be our only child because of where we are at in our life and a little older- so its hard to say. In some ways I really want to know for decorating purposes and such, but we've also discussed nursery themes that would be appropriate for either boy or girl. My husband is pretty artsy so he was going to paint a jungle theme on one of the walls maybe. Its hard to say. I hate it when I see people already calling their baby the name they've picked out all over Facebook before the baby has arrived. So I don't want to pre name the baby. we do have a list of names already going but I think I will need to see their face before I can pick a name. Hard to say.....guess we'll just have to wait and see. Haven't really asked DH.
Oh no! I can't do it! I am already looking at decoration, names, thinking about the details... I just cant! You ladies are awesome for doing it! I have a friend that was team green 2 times. It was driving me crazy lol
We are team green also...I always knew that I wanted to keep it a surprise before I even got pregnant. DH was like ok. Everyone else was like uggggh, why would you do that!!? I just found out last week, and am still adamant on keeping it a surprise. I too think it will help me get through labor. I think the nursery part will be a little challenging though as I don't want to have to stress about that after baby is born...however I was thinking of keeping it neutral...and then maybe having a few gender finishing touches picked out to add in after. <-Did that make sense? lol. Baby's name will also be a surprise, as I don't want to hear everyone's opinion.
We didn't find out for our first and I have to say I am so glad for that surprise. Our midwife asked when we arrived at the hospital if we wanted a big announcement or for her to just let us quietly discover the baby's sex. We opted for a quiet reveal. We were so caught up in BABY!!!! once it was over that it was probably about 2 solid minutes before we even remembered to check for a boy or girl! I think we both felt it would be a girl on some level, so it was a complete surprise when we had a boy! Wouldn't change that for the world.
DH wanted to find out when we first found out we were expecting, but I told him I would really like the first to be a surprise. He got on board and actually ended up embracing it more than I did in the end. I never would have actually caved, but I certainly wasn't avoiding looking (with my completely untrained eye) at the ultrasound(s). I didn't see anything, or at least nothing that I recognized. For the next, we both don't want to find out.
"Team Green" was genuinely fun. Rather than just knowing, we were always chatting about what it would be like for a boy or girl, names, etc. We got guesses from everyone, old wive's tales, baby pools, etc. It was great, and as curious as we were, dying to know, the constant fun and guessing definitely helped in our resolve. We also avoided any infuriating or irritating comments like "Oh, you're having a girl. Are you going to try for a boy after?" and any ridiculously gendered junk -- which is going to pay off if we have a girl the second time around since nothing is "too girly" or "too boyish" regarding gear or newborn clothing.
As far as the nursery, we had painted out guest room an absolutely gorgeous yellow years before in anticipation that it might be a nursery one day. We went with alphabet decals as a banner around the wall with matching sheets, mobile, etc. and it all tied together beautifully. In fact, I loved it so much that when we moved, we painted in the exact same colour and bought the same decals. For #2, we are keeping the room as is, and giving our DS a "big boy" room of his own, rather than have to decorate twice.
So, after this rather long-winded account of pros for "Team Green," just know if you are wavering, that yes, it will be a surprise either way, but HOW you want to experience that surprise is totally up to you. Think about that when deciding if you want to find out at the ultrasound or not. I have a friend who is dying to find out and our techs can't say anything, so she has to wait for her next midwife appointment... rather than wait a few weeks, the midwife is just going to email once she gets the results. IMO, that just wouldn't be special enough for *ME*, but to each his/her own! Once you make up your mind, I don't think it is hard to stick with your decision. And if you can't wait in the end, you can always find out, so long as the baby's sex isn't left off the paperwork for your midwife or doc!
@caleykernan I remember reading your post somewhere else the other day, and it got me more excited to stay team green. Especially cause I know all my family and friends are going to do the same thing about guessing, old wive's tells, baby pools, etc. Maybe I just want to torture them?
We were team green for the first two and we will be for this baby. I loved it and so many people thought it was great. We didn't have anyone asking for names or buying us gender related items. It was weird though because when I gave birth to both of them I wasn't as surprised as I thought I would be since I had a feeling DD was a girl and DS was a boy. It's like my instincts were just confirmed and hearing the doctor say it as he held up my baby was amazing!
Also, I thought it made the last few weeks of my pregnancy more exciting knowing how close I was to finding out for sure who my baby was. Others were also on pins and needles all the way to the end!
We will be Team Green! We were team green with our first and it was such a great surprise when we finally got to meet him. Since we were team green for the first one, it really doesn't matter to us girl or boy this time because most of the 0-3 month and all of the equipment (strollers, pack and play, car seat) are all gender neutral.
I had a lot of u/s with DS and all of the techs were great, they told us when to turn away and all of the take away pictures didn't show anything.
@bklovebug8 - you sound exactly like me last pregnancy. We painted the nursery a sage green and added blue decorations to it once our son was born. Team green is amazing! I really want to be it again this time around but I promised DH last time we would find out for the 2nd.
Ok so I am feeling better about having what it takes to be team green! The gender neutral stuff that can be reused for future children reminded me that is the #1 reason why I wanted to be Team Green in the first place. This will be our first and we hope to have 1 or 2 more too.
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We didn't find out with the first, and probably won't with the second either. It was amazing... anyone on the fence... just know it is AMAZING with all the rush of hormones and the life that you both created, once that baby comes out after laboring for HOURS... it is amazing to finally know the gender of that little creature that was in you for so long. Highly recommend waiting and celebrating the "surprise" - DH actually got to announce to the grandparents in the waiting room "ITS A _______!!!" He loved it!
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I always said I would find out, but since my BFP I've been toying with the idea of going team green. This thread makes me think it could be fun - I just don't know that I would wait that long without knowing!
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Re: Anyone hoping to be Team Green?
I'm way too much of a planner, so I'm going to find out for sure, but I just wanted to say I'm cheering you on - go team green!
You ladies are awesome for doing it! I have a friend that was team green 2 times. It was driving me crazy lol
DH wanted to find out when we first found out we were expecting, but I told him I would really like the first to be a surprise. He got on board and actually ended up embracing it more than I did in the end. I never would have actually caved, but I certainly wasn't avoiding looking (with my completely untrained eye) at the ultrasound(s). I didn't see anything, or at least nothing that I recognized.
"Team Green" was genuinely fun. Rather than just knowing, we were always chatting about what it would be like for a boy or girl, names, etc. We got guesses from everyone, old wive's tales, baby pools, etc. It was great, and as curious as we were, dying to know, the constant fun and guessing definitely helped in our resolve. We also avoided any infuriating or irritating comments like "Oh, you're having a girl. Are you going to try for a boy after?" and any ridiculously gendered junk -- which is going to pay off if we have a girl the second time around since nothing is "too girly" or "too boyish" regarding gear or newborn clothing.
As far as the nursery, we had painted out guest room an absolutely gorgeous yellow years before in anticipation that it might be a nursery one day. We went with alphabet decals as a banner around the wall with matching sheets, mobile, etc. and it all tied together beautifully. In fact, I loved it so much that when we moved, we painted in the exact same colour and bought the same decals. For #2, we are keeping the room as is, and giving our DS a "big boy" room of his own, rather than have to decorate twice.
So, after this rather long-winded account of pros for "Team Green," just know if you are wavering, that yes, it will be a surprise either way, but HOW you want to experience that surprise is totally up to you. Think about that when deciding if you want to find out at the ultrasound or not. I have a friend who is dying to find out and our techs can't say anything, so she has to wait for her next midwife appointment... rather than wait a few weeks, the midwife is just going to email once she gets the results. IMO, that just wouldn't be special enough for *ME*, but to each his/her own! Once you make up your mind, I don't think it is hard to stick with your decision. And if you can't wait in the end, you can always find out, so long as the baby's sex isn't left off the paperwork for your midwife or doc!
I remember reading your post somewhere else the other day, and it got me more excited to stay team green.
Also, I thought it made the last few weeks of my pregnancy more exciting knowing how close I was to finding out for sure who my baby was. Others were also on pins and needles all the way to the end!
I had a lot of u/s with DS and all of the techs were great, they told us when to turn away and all of the take away pictures didn't show anything.
First time mom to a human but have been a puppy mamma for over 12 years
+ 9/3/11, due May 2012. overdue baby born healthy!
+ 8/3/15, natural m/c @ 5wks
+ 1/4/16, due 9/14/16
** December BMB Siggy Challenge - Animals in Pools **
Me: 31+ H: 32
TTC Since 11/2015
#1 - MMC 6.5 weeks (2/16); #2 - MC due to cystic hygroma at 20 weeks (10/16); #3 CP (2/17); #4 - Due 12.16.17