Gender Game

This Friday, September 22 we'll finally know if our little Tater is really Micah or Lexi. Obviously we'll be thrilled with either sex and just happy to finally be able to call Tater by name.

There are different reasons why I'd like a girl and different reasons why I'd like a boy. For one, I always wanted a big brother and I'd like to give that to my own daughters. But, on the other hand, little girl outfits are so precious. Thinking of watching Terry raise a little princess just makes me melt!

However, Terry is terrfied of girls! I had to remind him today that we aren't giving birth to a 15 year old. All of his fears stem from dealing with a teenage daughter. He has more rules laid out for a girl, too. For example, they can't play softball because he thinks girls who play softball are too...I think he used the word "butch" and I know there was mention of big thighs!! (I know that Terry would actually be thrilled to have a daughter who loved sports like he does. He sure ain't gettin' any sports support from me!)

It's funny how we picture this future child! Of course we both just want them to be happy and healthy like all parents, but at the same time I'm sure that we have the usual superficial dreams of parents, too. Like Ross and Rachel say, we just hope our baby is cute, and smart, and popular, with an aptitude for science! :)

In anticipation of the big ultrasound on Friday, I ventured onto some 'determine your baby's sex' sites today. Here are some of the bizzarre questions they asked and the results.

I am carrying the extra weight
-Out front.
-Around the hips and bottom.

The hair on my legs is growing
-more quickly than before I got pregnant.
-the same as before I got pregnant.

I am carrying my baby
-high.
-low.

I sleep in my bed with my pillow to the
-north.
-south.

My feet are
-colder than before pregnancy.
-the same as before.

I
-refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread.
-prefer the heel.

The Dad-to-be is
-gaining weight right along with me.
-is not gaining weight.

My mother's hair color is
-gray.
-not gray (natural or dyed).

I had morning sickness early in my pregnancy:
-Yes.
-No.

I am looking
-particularly good during pregnancy.
-not so good.

During pregnancy, my chest development has been
-quite dramatic.
-no too dramatic.

My age at the time of conception was:

Conception took place in the month of

Hang a thread with a needle over your belly. The thread moves
-in circles.
-from side to side.

My urine is a
-bright neon yellow color.
-dull yellow.

I have been craving
-sweets.
-salty or sour food.

My nose has
-spread during pregnancy.
-stayed the same.

I have been craving
-meats and cheese.
-fruit.

The baby's heart rate is
-above 140 beats per minute.
-140 or less.

Mom's feelings towards orange juice?
-Doesn't like OJ.
-Must have orange juice every day.

I am having headaches.
-Yes.
-No.

My abdomen looks like a:
-Watermelon.
-Basketball.

If someone asks you to show them your hands, you:
-Show them palm up.
-Show them palm down.

How do you pick up a mug?
-Handle.
-Body of the mug.

The result of this quiz was:
You have a 43% chance of having a boy.
And you have a 56% chance of having a girl.


And here is the next set of questions:

It's a boy if:
You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy
Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute
You are carrying the extra weight out front
Your belly looks like a basketball
Your areolas have darkened considerably
You are carrying low
You are craving salty or sour foods
You are craving protein -- meats and cheese
Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy
The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
Your hands are very dry
Your pillow faces north when you sleep
Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you
Pregnancy has you looking better than ever
Your urine is bright yellow in color
Your nose is spreading
You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles
You are having headaches
You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you
conceived and the sum is an even number


It's a girl if:
You had morning sickness early in pregnancy
Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute
You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
Your left breast is larger than your right breast
Your hair develops red highlights
You are carrying high
Your belly looks like a watermelon
You are craving sweets
You are craving fruit
You crave orange juice
You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy
You are moodier than usual during pregnancy
Your face breaks out more than usual
You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread
Your breasts have really blossomed!
Your pillow faces south when you sleep
Your urine is a dull yellow color
You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side
You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you
conceived and the sum is an odd number

I answered Yes to 10 questions from the If it's a Boy section
and 8 Yes to If it's a Girl


So, I guess these are inconclusive and I'll just have to wait until Friday!