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Did you find out the sex of your baby?

Forum Opinion Poll
No way! I want to be surprised! 35 41.18%
Yes, I wanted to know. 49 57.65%
The DR/RN slipped and we found out accidentally! 1 1.18%
 

Finding out the sex? (poll)

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Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!

Member since 7/05

15652 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Finding out the sex? (poll)

Everyone keeps telling me I'm crazy for not finding out the sex of my baby! I'm wondering how many people do, and how many don't...

Posted 8/25/05 10:41 PM
 

emc
The Boys!

Member since 5/05

2065 total posts

Name:
Erin

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I really feel that people are waaaay too opinionated on this subject. You need to do what you feel is right for you. I was on the fence and DH definitely wanted to know. You wouldn't believe how many people gave their opinions (i.e. DH's grandma snidely remarking "well ***(my SIL) didn't find out. Why would you want to?? Well to each his own, I guess... or DH's mother after me telling her how exciting it was finding out "Well, that's what you would have felt the day you gave birth" As if I am not going to be excited THAT day too!) We found out and it was a really special time for us. SORRY SO LONG!

Posted 8/25/05 10:47 PM
 

sunny
Life is good!

Member since 5/05

8369 total posts

Name:
Stephanie

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I really wanted to find out and so did dh. I can understand why the surprise would be nice though- I think it is a personal decision too.

Posted 8/26/05 1:59 AM
 

bellarina
She's my dancing queen!

Member since 5/05

1752 total posts

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Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

We're not going to find out and I get "then you will have to decorate the nursery in yellows and greens. You WANT that?" and "oh come on now, it's a surprise when the Dr. tells you at the sono...isn't that surprise enough?" and the best one yet was "that's what we have technology for! Why are you going against it?"

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Posted 8/26/05 7:20 AM
 

turkeybaby
LIF Adult

Member since 5/05

921 total posts

Name:
Jodi

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

My husband and I decided not to find out. When people ask me if I know what I am having, I just respond by saying, "Yes, a baby!"

Posted 8/26/05 7:40 AM
 

btrflygrl
me and baby #3!

Member since 5/05

12013 total posts

Name:
Shana

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

DH insisted that he knows....he couldn't wait the 9 months! It was hard enough for him to wait 15 weeks!!!

Posted 8/26/05 8:34 AM
 

LnR6604
I'm Gonna be a Big Brother

Member since 5/05

1647 total posts

Name:
Licia

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I can't wait AT ALL, the suspence is way to muchChat Icon We go in 14 daysChat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 8/26/05 8:54 AM
 

pnm1654
Mommy to 2 boys!

Member since 5/05

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Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I wanted to find out but could've waited. DH on the otherhand had to know. So we found out. I'm happy we did. Chat Icon

Posted 8/26/05 9:18 AM
 

IrishTracy
Believe!!

Member since 5/05

15167 total posts

Name:
Tracy

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

We didn't find out w/ a first nor do we know what we are having now. And everyone who asks me "what are you having" My answers are usually "twins or babies"Chat Icon You should see the looks I get from strangers because I didn't find out. I'm like MY BUISNESS, MY WOMB!! MYOB!!!

Posted 8/26/05 10:31 AM
 

momAGAIN
so outrageous

Member since 7/05

3853 total posts

Name:
TJ

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

i cant wait to find out its killing me(us) all day long that is all i thinkChat Icon ?Chat Icon ?Chat Icon ?Chat Icon ?, Chat Icon . I give you and everybody else who dosent find out credit!!! i could never

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Posted 8/26/05 10:36 AM
 

jcndd
The man of my dreams...

Member since 5/05

1706 total posts

Name:
Danielle

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

It's such a personal decision. I personally think technology has gone too far in this dept. We're not finding out. To me and my DH there is nothing like having that moment in the delivery room, after waiting and wanting so long to hear those words - it's a BOY or it's a GIRL! And for DH, that'll be his crowning moment - walking into the waiting room to be the one to tell all our friends and family whether we have a son or daughter.

Posted 8/26/05 10:54 AM
 

bean
I love my little man!!!!

Member since 7/05

1809 total posts

Name:
Janine

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I really want to find out because I am a planner. My DH wants to be surprised. I would feel more comfortable having all the clothes ready, etc.

The only thing I hate is that people always ask are you going to find out???? I personally think it is rude. It is decision between the parents.Chat Icon

Posted 8/26/05 11:34 AM
 

FeliciaDP

Member since 5/05

18599 total posts

Name:
Mommy

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

DH and I definitely want to know.. but I agree , this is an ENTIRELY personal choice and I cannot believe people have the audacity to criticize whether you choose to find out or not Chat Icon

BUT I actually am debating whether or not telling the rest of the world about what we're having.. I might have it be DH & my little secret Chat Icon

Posted 8/26/05 11:38 AM
 

AJsMommy122
Stop 2 smell the roses

Member since 5/05

2048 total posts

Name:
Maxine

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

With Anthony we really really wanted to know.
If and when the second one comes around I DEF. want it to be a suprise!!!! DH dosen't but too bad for him! Chat Icon

Posted 8/26/05 1:54 PM
 

steph4777
**************

Member since 5/05

11726 total posts

Name:
Stephanie

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

Posted by sunny

I really wanted to find out and so did dh. I can understand why the surprise would be nice though- I think it is a personal decision too.



I agree.

Posted 8/26/05 2:16 PM
 

Shelly
She's 7!!!

Member since 8/05

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Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

Posted by steph4777

Posted by sunny

I really wanted to find out and so did dh. I can understand why the surprise would be nice though- I think it is a personal decision too.



I agree.



Me too!!! I just couldn't live 9 months without knowing. Its killing me now and I'm only at 7 weeks!

Posted 8/26/05 4:59 PM
 

Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!

Member since 7/05

15652 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I'm glad that we didn't find out. People bug us about it all the time. I entirely aggree that it's a personal decision. Most people I know find out. For me, I just want the super surprise. Plus I like having a few names in mind, and when we see our babies face that's when we'll know which name fits it best.

BTW, the poll results are impressive. I didn't realize so many people were on this board!

Posted 8/27/05 8:07 PM
 

Jenziba
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Member since 5/05

6265 total posts

Name:
Jennifer

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

Although I would like to find out what I'm having...I decided I want it to be a surprise so, we have not found out. My DH on the other hand, really really wants to know.

I just like the idea of the BIG surprise the day this baby pops out...I can't wait!!!!!!!

Posted 8/27/05 9:13 PM
 

Kathy
LIF Adolescent

Member since 7/05

718 total posts

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Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

It is very hard but we aren't finding out for this one. We had a surprise the first time, we found out for the second and since this our last time, we wanted to keep the element of surprise. Let me tell you, it is VERY hard to do!!! Luckily my nursery is neutral from when we did it for the first one but I get alot of sonograms and I have plenty of opportunity to peek, so it does take some will power!!

Posted 8/29/05 3:02 PM
 

Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!

Member since 7/05

15652 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

Lol, today when she was showing me the view down from the baby's feet, I SWEAR I saw a turtle-looking thing! Lol! But I'm trying not to jump to conclusions because we decided we wanted it to be a surprise!

Posted 8/29/05 3:08 PM
 

AnnBrunoXO
2 Girls For Me!

Member since 5/05

4377 total posts

Name:
MaMMa

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

I really want to know, but DH wants to be surprised!!

So I let him win this battle!! Chat Icon

We will be surprised at the birth.

Posted 8/29/05 4:50 PM
 

Spring Baby06
My two loves

Member since 5/05

3612 total posts

Name:
Jillian

Re: Finding out the sex? (poll)

We will find out the sex. Originally I didn't want to know, DH REALLY wants to find out. But I truly don't think I can wait, the suspense is already killing me and I am only 8 weeksChat Icon

The ONLY reason I want to find out is to get everything ready. We may keep it our little secret.Chat Icon

Posted 8/29/05 5:11 PM
 
 

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