Sneak Peek Early Gender Test

ChronicleBaby · March 2017

Anyone else going to do a Sneak Peek blood test to find out the gender? I did it with my first baby at 9 weeks and it was correct, so now I am just waiting to hit the 9 week mark so I can do it again with this little one!

DuchessOfCambridge · March 2017

I just read about this in Expecting Better - is this something you can just ask your doctor for if you want it?

ETA: I just realized this is something you buy and do on your own, nevermind!

ElizabethSchuyler · March 2017

I had no idea a test existed so early. And now I really want it.

kissthesky32 · March 2017

The reviews for it are pretty mixed - which they should be, since there's a 50/50 shot the company guesses right. It sounds fun to know early, but I'd rather wait and be 100% sure.

DuchessOfCambridge · March 2017

I think it sounds really cool but I don't want to spend the money and I think I'd have a hard time getting blood from myself! DH would be no help, he passes out at blood haha

adirat · March 2017

Nah, I'll be having a CVS done at 11+6 so we're going to be patient until then! "Patient" lol

juliannacarter97 · March 2017

Ill have the genetic blood screening at 12 weeks which will reveal gender

av2323 · March 2017

I am trying so hard to get my husband on board to be team green.

Einneh · March 2017

I'm looking forward to do this test at 9-10weeks. Hopfully my insurance will cover the costs (>_<)

2Dash · March 2017

I've never of heard of this. In Canada we have an U/S at 19-20 weeks and they tell you gender then if you want to know.

kissthesky32 · March 2017

2Dash said:

I've never of heard of this. In Canada we have an U/S at 19-20 weeks and they tell you gender then if you want to know.

That's pretty common in the US too, unless you opt for genetic screening at 12 weeks, which can tell the sex too (depending on the tests done).

sarebear55 · March 2017

I'm doing genetic testing at 11+5!! Just the blood test, not the amniotic one. My OB will cover part of the cost if insurance doesn't so the most I will have to pay is $99.99!

c+mpeachey · March 2017

We are getting tge NIPTS test done at 14 weeks so will find out then.

NYTino24 · March 2017

We will be getting the Harmony test done at 10 weeks because my nephew has DS with a Robertsonian translocation. It is 99% accurate and we can find out the sex of the baby then if we want. It is 100% covered by insurance for us. Not sure why people wouldn't wait a week for a more accurate test.

heatherdubrow · March 2017

We're planning on doing some sort of early genetic testing (blood test) because my husband works with sick babies and is freaked out. Added bonus would be finding out the sex but not our reason for doing it.

hopeful87-2 · March 2017

@av2323 we are going team green! I didn't think I would feel so okay with it but I am excited about it now and actually *think* I won't hate the wait in finding out.

BayCamp · March 2017

We're using a birth center so our only US of the entire pregnancy would be at 20 weeks. We got a great deal (Groupon! Lol) at an ultrasound place for a scan at 15 weeks so we'll find out then. Main reason is because I'm impatient and want to see the baby 5 weeks early, but also because my mom will be down that week and I'd like for her to be there.

kissthesky32 · March 2017

@heatherdubrow Is your H a doctor? Mine is too!

TallMomma29 · March 2017

@av2323 and @Hopeful87 we're going Team Green this time! I'm actually excited about it for now... we'll see if I last!

I would not waste money on an OTC test that is supposed to reveal the sex, unless you're just doing it for fun. With pretty much a 50-50 chance of being right you might as well pee on some money and take a guess!

heatherdubrow · March 2017

@kissthesky32 yes! Peds anesthesia!

Theavenzor · March 2017

How do you qualify for the early gentic test?

NYTino24 · March 2017

@Theavenzor Check with your insurance and ask your doc at your first appointment.

ChronicleBaby · March 2017

Yeah you can order right from their website, but both times I have just ordered from amazon. NOTE: Check your SPAM folder. My confirmation email went there!!!!

ChronicleBaby · March 2017

I find reading most of the reviews that a lot of times it is user error. Basically the test is searching your DNA sample for male DNA, so lets say you are having a girl, but your husbands DNA accidentally contaminated your sample, maybe his dead skin cells somehow came into contact, then your result would show male DNA. Also, i waited until about 11 weeks, just to be sure my sample would be STRONG.

ChronicleBaby · March 2017

@DuchessOfCambridge if you know anyone who is a nurse, they could come by and do it for you. That's what I did!

juliebleu · March 2017

How much blood does it need? Like more or less than a finger stick to check blood sugar?

Last pregnancy we did a pee in a cup gender prediction kit and it was just for fun. But the company mentioned above has a money back guarentee. So they seem pretty confident.

cmessamore · April 2017

Bringing this thread back. Anyone doing the Panorama testing? We just found out that we have met our insurance deductible for the year, so it will on cost us $136. It tests for a lot of possible abnormalities and will tell us gender. Just curious if anyone has done this testing before or is planning on doing it this time?

elsieisamoocow · April 2017

@cmessamore I'm doing something similar to Panorama. It's the NIPT test by Counsyl, which I guess is just the test my doctor's office uses. My insurance approved it since I'm high risk. I don't know if I'll have to pay anything extra but I'll know soon when they text or call me.

MissMonroe11 · April 2017

@cmessamore I am doing the Panorama as well (due to AMA). I go this Thursday for the bloodwork and should have results within 1-2 weeks. With my son, I did a CVS (back in 2011 before they had these blood tests), so this is a lot easier than that (no needle through the stomach, thank you very much). I haven't called my insurance to see if covered or the cost, but will pay it no matter what. Good luck with yours!

adirat · April 2017

@MissMonroe11 I am having a CVS done because I am a carrier of a genetic condition. Would you mind sharing a little with me about your experience, either here or in PM? I'm a little nervous about what to expect.

MissMonroe11 · April 2017

@adirat They either will go through the uterus or cervix, depending on the placement of baby. Mine was through uterus. It really wasn't that bad - a little uncomfortable and mostly just felt pressure. The best part was that they had a huge almost movie screen on the ceiling so I could watch the whole thing and get a nice long peek at baby. They take cells from the placenta and not baby. I took it easy the rest of that day and the next and had a little cramping but was totally fine by day 2. Results took a week and they are definitive (diagnostic as opposed to screening) so that gave us peace of mind. Good luck to you!

adirat · April 2017

@MissMonroe11 Thank you so much. It's nice to hear it wasn't bad -- online there are so many horror stories though I know they are the exception. My condition is one that can be identified in cvs hence our decision to do it. Thanks again

deeerfauxm · April 2017

cmessamore said:

Bringing this thread back. Anyone doing the Panorama testing? We just found out that we have met our insurance deductible for the year, so it will on cost us $136. It tests for a lot of possible abnormalities and will tell us gender. Just curious if anyone has done this testing before or is planning on doing it this time?

I'm doing the version that Quest Labs uses (current insurance thing). I will do this at my 12 weeks visit. My S14 baby I did the brand Verifi and got the results a week later. I didn't opt to learn the sex, just wanted the genetic screening as I'm AMA. I wasn't sure at the time if I'd pay $100 or $1000 but the peace of mind was so worth it. In the end I just had a dr and lab copay. Whew!

Einneh · April 2017

I wish I can do the test. My doctor office does the Qnatal brand...but I haven't met my deductible yet so the test would cost me $900 out of pocket. (my insurance covers it)

casscassbaby · April 2017

Just did this today! The finger prick was soooo intimidating. Also it's not a 50/50 guess. As long as there is no user error it's 99% accurate and if it's wrong you get your money back

casscassbaby · April 2017

I would like to add the finger prick wasn't bad. Once I got the courage and actually did it. It hardly hurt at all!

cmessamore · April 2017

@casscassbaby which one did you do? A home kit? Did you order it online?

ttc_makingacoffey · April 2017

The NIPT genetic blood test will tell you the gender and I did mine last week at 10 weeks. I'm in Canada too.

ttc_makingacoffey · April 2017

I did the test last week!

JLStandfill · April 2017

casscassbaby said:

I would like to add the finger prick wasn't bad. Once I got the courage and actually did it. It hardly hurt at all!

Heck...I'm a diabetic...I prick my finger at least 4 times a day... I might just have to get one of these...we're 10 weeks, and I'd love to have a head start on dreaming of nursery plans...lol Will it be butterflies and things that sparkle, or rough and tumble super heroes for the win?

UNCGuto · May 2017

Has anyone ordered the Sneak Peek test? We just got our results but I'm questioning the accuracy of them.

Sneak Peek Early Gender Test

Re: Sneak Peek Early Gender Test

@DuchessOfCambridge if you know anyone who is a nurse, they could come by and do it for you. That's what I did!

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