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Would you want to know the sex of your baby before birth?
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blackdogdeek
Lifer
the first one we didn't find out. we kept it a surprise.
the second we found out, for practicality reasons.
the second we found out, for practicality reasons.
Queasy
Moderator<br>Console Gaming
For the first one we didn't care but found out inadvertently during a sonogram because my son had his legs spread out for all the world to see. It was kind of obvious we were having a boy.
For the second, I wanted to know for practical reasons. We had a ton of baby boy clothes, boy toys, boy furniture, yadda yadda yadda that was sitting in bins. I wanted to know whether or not we needed to start unpacking that stuff or donate it and start buying/asking for girl stuff. Turns out we had to get rid of the boy stuff, keep the gender neutral stuff, and buy/ask for girl stuff.
For the second, I wanted to know for practical reasons. We had a ton of baby boy clothes, boy toys, boy furniture, yadda yadda yadda that was sitting in bins. I wanted to know whether or not we needed to start unpacking that stuff or donate it and start buying/asking for girl stuff. Turns out we had to get rid of the boy stuff, keep the gender neutral stuff, and buy/ask for girl stuff.
HomeBrewerDude
Lifer
My wife and I have 2 kids and are expecting a 3rd in about 4 weeks. We've chosen NOT to find out until the baby was born for all three.
blurredvision
Lifer
Yes, I would. It would save time and money.
BlueWeasel
Lifer
Yes, our baby boy is due at the end of April. We initially talked about not knowing, but knowing the sex makes things like purchasing clothing, nursery preparation, and dealing with anxious grandparents so much easier.
NuroMancer
Golden Member
For me, its would be partly the practical reasons, and partly, I would want to know to help me come up with a name...
krunchykrome
Lifer
Yes, so I would know what color to buy clothes, what toys to buy, what colors for nursery stuff.
NuAlphaMan
Senior member
Having a little girl in may! We also found out about her older brother too.
geecee
Platinum Member
We wanted to be old-fashioned and be surprised for the first child so we specifically asked not to be told. The second time around we wanted to know. Not a big deal either way. Knowing early is nice because you're not forced to buy clothing in gender neutral colors or styles (it makes gifts easier as well). Also, you spend less time thinking about names because you can narrow them down to one set or another. Besides, even if your doctor tells you, they can still be mistaken. 🙂
dainthomas
Lifer
If God wanted you to know, he would have women's abdomens out of plexiglass.
Yreka
Diamond Member
Very proud. I remember the Ultrasound when we found out we were having a boy, I kept asking the midwife, "Are you sure?... Are you sure thats what that is ?... I mean, could it just be a... blob or something ?" I was so afraid we were getting a false positive. hehe
My wife still gives me $hit for that.
Anyway, yeah we wanted to know for practicality reasons. We wanted to nail down a name, color of clothes, etc.
blackdogdeek
Lifer
i'm curious about your stance on ultrasounds and amniocentesis to determine health of the baby while in the womb.
biggestmuff
Diamond Member
No, but I wouldn't mind finding out their gender.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
My wife and I found out what sex our baby was before he was born. I would definitely do it again too. It definitely helped with the preparations.