To find out or not to find out that is the question - Page 2

maybebaby · May 27th, 2008, 17:01 PM

We wanted to know, as I like to plan things out and to me, I needed to know in advance. My OH felt the same. And to me, it was so worth it when the sonographer said "it's a girl!"... I was on

bluebell · May 27th, 2008, 17:06 PM

We both really want to know!! It's my scan tomorrow and I can't wait to find out either way

Personally, I think it will really help us bond with LO as we'll be referring to our little boy or little girl rather than 'it'. Also it will be nice when I'm shopping for baby too!!

xx

xJG30 · May 27th, 2008, 17:24 PM

I already know..

ryder · May 27th, 2008, 18:12 PM

We both want to know and are finding out on June 13th. To me the birth will be just as special and exciting. The surprise of the sex is the surprise of conception to me, so finding out now or later is no different.

I really want to have everything prepared for this baby and knowing if its a boy or girl is the only way. I dont like the idea of painting and setting up the nursery in a gender neutral way.

cuddles314 · May 27th, 2008, 18:38 PM

I'm sort of dying to know but am going to try hard to resist the urge, as I want that whole element of surprise thing. Also it's quite fun with ebery body guessing, listening to old wives tales etc.

leeanne · May 27th, 2008, 18:46 PM

After two children and giving away all the baby stuff a number of years ago, it was good for us to find out so that shopping can be geared around the gender, etc.

Of course, it is nice to have a surprise and because they didn't tell us the gender when I was pregnant with my other two, it was a surprise.

It's entirely your decision.

Christine33 · May 27th, 2008, 18:55 PM

Our hospital doesn't tell you but there is a private clinic in aberdeen and you could pay for a private sexing scan. We want a surprise so wouldn't want to know.

I think it is personal - go with your gutt feeling!

Christine
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Gabi · May 28th, 2008, 04:17 AM

It's entirely your decision. Dont let other people influence what you want to do. I had people attempting to guilt trip me when I said we'd be finding out. Honestly it's none of their business whether you find out or not.

At first I didn't want to but DH did. He likes being organised. So I gave in LOL
I'm glad I did. Since finding out it's a girl I've been alot more excited about meeting her. It hasn't taken anything away.
I was getting sick and tired of green clothes too. At least now I can paly around a bit more with her wardrobe.

carries · May 28th, 2008, 04:39 AM

I really did want to know as I wanted a girl and thought it was a boy (how awful does that sound!) Then everyone kept saying 'he' and so now ive come round to the idea of having a boy. So as Im not really fussed about which sex it is im not sure I want to know now! Im also confused!!! I think it will help with bonding to be able to call him/her by their name rather than it. OH would rather not know though...

biteable · May 28th, 2008, 04:55 AM

We are going to find out,Ive got one of each so m not gonna get any different this time lol,but the final choice was up to my o/h as its his 1st.Both his parents and mine tho think were daft but so be it

View Poll Results: Are you going to find out the gender of your LO before it's born?
Yes - we both want know NOW!!	30	55.56%
I want to know but my partner doesn't.	3	5.56%
No - It's a fantastic surprise, worth the wait.	13	24.07%
I want a surprise but my partner wants to find out.	5	9.26%
Haven't decided yet - Help!	3	5.56%
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May 27th, 2008, 17:01 PM	#11
maybebaby Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 3,290	We wanted to know, as I like to plan things out and to me, I needed to know in advance. My OH felt the same. And to me, it was so worth it when the sonographer said "it's a girl!"... I was on

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May 27th, 2008, 17:06 PM	#12
bluebell Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,123	We both really want to know!! It's my scan tomorrow and I can't wait to find out either way Personally, I think it will really help us bond with LO as we'll be referring to our little boy or little girl rather than 'it'. Also it will be nice when I'm shopping for baby too!! xx

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May 27th, 2008, 17:24 PM	#13
xJG30 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 18,403	I already know..

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May 27th, 2008, 18:12 PM	#14
ryder Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 25,719	We both want to know and are finding out on June 13th. To me the birth will be just as special and exciting. The surprise of the sex is the surprise of conception to me, so finding out now or later is no different. I really want to have everything prepared for this baby and knowing if its a boy or girl is the only way. I dont like the idea of painting and setting up the nursery in a gender neutral way.

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May 27th, 2008, 18:38 PM	#15
cuddles314 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 2,595	I'm sort of dying to know but am going to try hard to resist the urge, as I want that whole element of surprise thing. Also it's quite fun with ebery body guessing, listening to old wives tales etc.

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May 27th, 2008, 18:46 PM	#16
leeanne Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 26,691	After two children and giving away all the baby stuff a number of years ago, it was good for us to find out so that shopping can be geared around the gender, etc. Of course, it is nice to have a surprise and because they didn't tell us the gender when I was pregnant with my other two, it was a surprise. It's entirely your decision.

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May 27th, 2008, 18:55 PM	#17
Christine33 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,307	Our hospital doesn't tell you but there is a private clinic in aberdeen and you could pay for a private sexing scan. We want a surprise so wouldn't want to know. I think it is personal - go with your gutt feeling! Christine X

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May 28th, 2008, 04:17 AM	#18
Gabi Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 927	It's entirely your decision. Dont let other people influence what you want to do. I had people attempting to guilt trip me when I said we'd be finding out. Honestly it's none of their business whether you find out or not. At first I didn't want to but DH did. He likes being organised. So I gave in LOL I'm glad I did. Since finding out it's a girl I've been alot more excited about meeting her. It hasn't taken anything away. I was getting sick and tired of green clothes too. At least now I can paly around a bit more with her wardrobe.

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May 28th, 2008, 04:39 AM	#19
carries Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,984	I really did want to know as I wanted a girl and thought it was a boy (how awful does that sound!) Then everyone kept saying 'he' and so now ive come round to the idea of having a boy. So as Im not really fussed about which sex it is im not sure I want to know now! Im also confused!!! I think it will help with bonding to be able to call him/her by their name rather than it. OH would rather not know though...

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May 28th, 2008, 04:55 AM	#20
biteable Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cornwall Posts: 1,333	We are going to find out,Ive got one of each so m not gonna get any different this time lol,but the final choice was up to my o/h as its his 1st.Both his parents and mine tho think were daft but so be it

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