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Gender Game: Old Wives Tales

We've done this in my other bump groups, so I thought it would be fun to bring here! Doing it now because those of us at the beginning of the month are able to start doing sneak peeks right?? Anyways...

Answer the Old Wives Tales to determine if you are having a girl or a boy! (Obviously just for fun) And then we can compare when we find out for real!

1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)?

2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)?

3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)?

4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)?

5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)?

6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/
Hubby and Me
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)

Re: Gender Game: Old Wives Tales

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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? Actual cravings are savory, but when I am really struggling to eat I'm going for fruit. So Ill say sweet= G

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? So sick= G (to be fair, I am always wicked sick and I have two boys) 

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? Definitely breaking out= G

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? I am crying at everything, including crying because I'm crying  = G

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Both? .... really both. I'll go cold because I get bad hot flashes, but my normal is cold= B

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/ I got B!

    4 for girl, 2 for boy. I am hoping for another boy so I hope this ratio is wrong! 
    Hubby and Me
    Friends since 2008
    Started dating: July 1st, 2013
    Engaged: July 1st, 2014
    Married: July 1st, 2016
    R born: July 8th, 2017
    N born: June 30th, 2019
    Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
    (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? I've already downed a whole bag of salt and vinegar chips and have had plenty of pickles - Salty (B)

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Generally ok. It's mostly just a blah feeling in my stomach. Nothing has made me want to puke (B)

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? I've had one or 2 pop up but they might actually be ingrown hairs along my jawline so we'll go with pregnancy glow (B)

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Pretty mellow I would say (B)

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Mmm hard to say. I think more often than not I've been hot (G)

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/ (G). However, it's either TB's predictor or BC's that does give me boy

    Hoping for a boy but we'll see! I'll take anything of course but it would be awesome to have the first grandson
    *TW* History:
    Me: 34 DH: 36 | Together since 2007 | Married July 2016

    TTC #1 since 7.2017
    Dx: low morph (1%), ANA positive, low decidualization score, high TSH and testosterone, histone antibodies

    IUI #1-3 all BFN
    IVF #1 | 6.11.19 | 24R, 17M, 15F, 6B, PGT-A tested - 5 normal, 3 girls & 2 boys
    FET #1 | 9.10.19 | BFN "I know you, but we've never met. I'm with you, but I don't know your name"
    RPL, Receptiva, & ERA testing | all normal/negative, recommended going on gluten and dairy free diet for next FET
    FET #2 | 3.31.20 | Opted to cancelled due to pandemic, continued diet and tried naturally over the summer
    2nd Opinion with another RE | 8.20.20 | Not immune to measles (received 1 dose); SA results similar to 2 years ago; decided to move forward with FET #2 redo at start of next cycle
    Surprise natural BFP! | 9.22.20 | MC 10.23.20 at 8 weeks
    TTCAL naturally | starting 11.22.20

    Initial consultation with Reproductive Immunologist | 9.14.21
    Decidualization score biopsy | 10.1.21 | abnormal - low score of 1; endometrial scratch recommended and progesterone supplementation
    Saline sono | 10.15.21 | normal
    Bloodwork | 10.21.21 high TSH, high testosterone, positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and histone antibodies, high protein S, multiple genetic mutations
    BFP! | 11.3.21 | EDD 7.14.22 B) | biopsy provided same effect as endometrial scratch; added supplemental progesterone and estrogen, prednisone, levothyroxine, and MTX Support to maintain pregnancy
    DS born 7.19.22 after induction


    TTC #2 begins 6.2023
    Consultation with RI | 6.6.23
    Saline sono, endometritis biopsy, skin & eye check | all normal
    Labs | high TSH, Factor XIII mutation, high %CD56
    Follow up | 8.8.23 | prescribed metformin, prednisone, plaquenil, and levothyroxine
    Repeat labs after 3 weeks on meds
    Follow up | 11.9.23 | Green light!, increase in prednisone, added lovenox
    Repeat labs in 8 weeks
    Follow up | 1.16.24 | Green light continues
    TTC put on pause
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)?  I’ve not had a ton of cravings yet but they’ve generally been salty (B).

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Generally doing ok (B)

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)?
    I’ve had some breakouts (G)
    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)?
    Moody- my poor husband (G)
    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Cold (B)

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/

    Boy

    Signs are pointing to boy!
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    Well this is fun...

    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? Sweet (though this might have nothing to do with pregnancy) (G)

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Generally ok (B)

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? I wouldnt say glowing but still good (B)

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Mellow (B)

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Some mornings i have to take my coat off (G)

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? (G)

    A good 50/50, maybe i should do the sitting on fork or spoon to be the tie breaker??
    Our Journey:
    Me: 40
    TTC since 2017
    3/18-9/18- IUI's
    11/18- IVF #1
    1/19- IVF #2
    8/19- DE Cycle #1- 5 PGS tested normal
    9/19- FET #1- SUCCESS! May 2020
    10/21- FET #2- SUCCESS! July 2022
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? Salty/savory - B

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Generally okay - B

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? Breaking out - G

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? So. Very. Moody - G

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Well I mean, it is winter in Vermont so I'm freaking cold. But I'm also still not wearing socks in the house. Cannot accurately determine this haha.

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/ - Chart says G.

    Signs are pointing to Girl and I really hope that is true! I had a gut feeling early on with DS and I was correct - my gut this time is G!
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)?  Salty (B)

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Bad nausea, no vomiting (G)

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? Neither! haha but I'll give that a (B)

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? (G) for sure!

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? cold (B)

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/  (B)


    Looks like 4 B and 2 G - kind of hoping for a girl but I do have one of those funny inexplicable feelings that it's a boy. (I had that with my son, so maybe it is just because I associate pregnancy with him!)
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? Lately salty, so B

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Generally okay - B

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? Breaking out - G

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Definitely Moody - G

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Cold - B

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Chart says B. 

    Sooo, boy is the clear winner here. I will say, the Chinese gender charts I believe were right for my DS and DD. We'll see! 
    Me: 35     DH: 37
    BFP: 1.6.16 | MC: 2.17.16
    BFP: 10.3.16 | CP: 10.11.16
    BFP: 12.14.16 | CP: 12.14.16
    BFP:  1.23.17 | EDD 10.6.17 -- DS born 10.7.17 <3
    BFP:  9.9.18 | EDD 5.23.19 -- DD born 5.24.19 <3
    BFP: 9.1.21 | MC 10.1.21
    BFP: 11.11.21 | EDD 7.24.22 

     

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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? salty- B

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? a little nausea here and there but generally ok

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? neither 

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? moody- G

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? cold- B

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/ girl

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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)?  Craving olives and cucumbers with salt and red vinegar….(B)

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)?  Terrible almost all day nausea since 
    Week 6…..(G). But to be fair I was super sick with our son lol 

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)?
    I wouldn’t say I’m glowing lol, but no
    major breakouts (B) 

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)?
    definitely moody this time (G) 

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Cold….but it’s winter in Canada haha 😆 (B) 

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Says boy but was inaccurate with my 1st pregnancy 

    More leaning towards boy and I would say my symptoms are pretty identical to my first pregnancy with my son….but my early intuition says it might be a girl this time! 
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? I had chips and candy today.   This is a hard one, but ill say more sweets than salty. G

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? B doing great  

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? I guess glowing cause I'm def not breaking out.  B

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Mellow, I just want to sleep B

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? B

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Link here: https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/chinese-gender-predictor-chart/ I got B!

    1 for Girl 5 for Boy

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    Everything says BOY except the Chinese gender chart! That's so funny because I really do feel like I'm having a boy. It's what I picture in the future. I'd love to have a girl too, though! I'll be happy either way :) 
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    When I did this for my son everything pointed to girl except the Chinese chart. This time we have a gestational carrier and symptoms all point to boy but Chinese chart points to girl though idk if I did it right because I used my birthday since it's my genetic material. I don't know if I was supposed to use that or the carrier's.
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    Ok, so... I've posted on other threads that we only have girls in my family. I have three sisters, no brothers. Seven nieces, no nephews. I fully expect to have a girl, because I won't know what to do with anything else. 😆

    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? Salty (less sweet than usual anyway, I think)
    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Generally ok. Occasional nausea.
    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? Not a lot of breakouts. Hmm....
    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Pretty mellow. Excessively happy. 😁
    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? SO COOOOOLD!
    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Boy. 🤔
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    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? Salty. With my daughter I also only craved Salty
    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? 4 weeks of general morning sickness, not extreme but not ok lol
    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? Breakouts and skin darkening/rash
    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Moody. But I'm always moody
    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? Ice cold!
    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Girl

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    I figured I’d finally do this, since I’m far enough along that I should be feeling some symptoms.

    1) Craving Sweet (G) or Salty (B)? I normally always crave sweet, but it’s just not cutting it right now.

    2) Excessive morning sickness (G) or generally doing ok(B)? Feel almost completely normal, not feeling pregnant at all.

    3) Skin breaking out (G) or pregnancy glow (B)? I don’t feel like I’m glowing but I’m definitely not breaking out either

    4) Are you feeling Moody (G) or Mellow (B)? Kinda in the middle. Some days I’m super chill, other days I’m moody AF lol.

    5) Feeling cold (B)? Hot and sweaty (G)? During the day I’m generally cold but I blame that on it being winter. At night I’ve been waking up sweating like a pig lol, which is unusual for me.

    6) What does the Chinese gender chart say? Girl, but it said girl last time and I had a boy.



    I'm guessing we'll probably have another boy.
    *TW* TTC history
    Me:32 DH:31
    Married: 8/2015

    TTC #1: 4/2017
    Testing: HSG, U/S, BW, and DH's SA all normal
    DX: Unexplained
    8/2018: Clomid + TI = BFN
    9/2018: Clomid + TI + Progesterone = BFN
    11/2018: Clomid + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
    12/2018: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone \\ Cancelled due to cyst
    1/2019: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD Sept 30th, 2019
    10/7/2019: Healthy baby boy!

    TTC #2: 12/2020
    2/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
    3/2021: Letrozole + TI = BFN
    4/2021: Surprise! Natural BFP! \\ EDD Jan 6th, 2022 \\ Chemical, betas not rising
    8/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
    9/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
    10/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFN
    11/2021: Letrozole + IUI + Progesterone = BFP! \\ EDD July 29th, 2022

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