To find out or not to find out that is the question...

Ria_Rose · May 27th, 2008, 15:54 PM

Everyone keeps asking me if I'm going to find out the sex of my LO before it's born. And before they all started asking I didn't think about it at all - I thought it was obvious - yes why not?

But apparently it's not that simple, apparently I could be missing out on one of life's bigest surprises. So now I'm just confused.

So I thought I'd post a poll (I'm sure you've probably had one of these before) to see what everyone is planning on doing.

Do you want to know if you're supporting team Pink or Blue, or are you happy to support Cream until further notice? lol.

XKatX · May 27th, 2008, 15:56 PM

We aren't going to find out the sex of the baby. It's just one of those things that is personal preference. Everyone is different, so just go with the choice that makes you happy - it doesn't matter one jot what other people think.
Good luck!!

Belle · May 27th, 2008, 15:56 PM

I didn't find out with my 1st and i did with this 1! I find it just as exciting (maybe a lil more knowing) as now i can get everything ready 4 her!!
Good luck deciding!!

Becki77 · May 27th, 2008, 16:06 PM

Oh yes! had to know! im too organised not to know! Its still going to be exciting though because when i give birth to him itll be the first time i meet him- thats the exciting bit!

violet 73 · May 27th, 2008, 16:08 PM

we are not finding out the sex as i want to know & hubby dosen,t so we decided to wait . violet xx

nikky0907 · May 27th, 2008, 16:09 PM

I wanted to find out...personal thing...

I am just tragicly impatient,I wouldn't be able to enjoy the shopping,preparations and all that without knowing...

anamaz · May 27th, 2008, 16:33 PM

yes yes yes want to find out

**Vickie** · May 27th, 2008, 16:37 PM

I had to find out as well..........very impatient plus I didn't like any of the gender neutral clothes

Ria_Rose · May 27th, 2008, 16:38 PM

I really want to know, but everytime I tell anyone they look at me like I've suggested human sacrifice. It will still be a surprise when I go for my scan, and as Becki said it will still be the first tim I met him/her.

It's nice to know lots of people who actually are pregnant feel the same way.

I also think it will be nice to be able to say 'he' or 'she' instead of it- will make the LO seem more human and make the whole experience more real.

CamoQueen · May 27th, 2008, 16:49 PM

I am going to strangle the doctor if she doesn't tell me the gender at my next ultrasound! I honestly can't wait to find out if it's a boy or a girl... I want to color coordinate the nursery based on the gender, and it's kind of hard to do that when I don't have a clue.

I guess I'm just the impatient type. I want to know, and I want to know NOW!

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%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

May 27th, 2008, 15:54 PM	#1
Ria_Rose Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 2,419	To find out or not to find out that is the question... Everyone keeps asking me if I'm going to find out the sex of my LO before it's born. And before they all started asking I didn't think about it at all - I thought it was obvious - yes why not? But apparently it's not that simple, apparently I could be missing out on one of life's bigest surprises. So now I'm just confused. So I thought I'd post a poll (I'm sure you've probably had one of these before) to see what everyone is planning on doing. Do you want to know if you're supporting team Pink or Blue, or are you happy to support Cream until further notice? lol.

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May 27th, 2008, 15:56 PM	#2
XKatX Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 5,897	We aren't going to find out the sex of the baby. It's just one of those things that is personal preference. Everyone is different, so just go with the choice that makes you happy - it doesn't matter one jot what other people think. Good luck!!

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May 27th, 2008, 15:56 PM	#3
Belle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,540	I didn't find out with my 1st and i did with this 1! I find it just as exciting (maybe a lil more knowing) as now i can get everything ready 4 her!! Good luck deciding!!

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May 27th, 2008, 16:06 PM	#4
Becki77 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,822	Oh yes! had to know! im too organised not to know! Its still going to be exciting though because when i give birth to him itll be the first time i meet him- thats the exciting bit!

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May 27th, 2008, 16:08 PM	#5
violet 73 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: birmingham Posts: 970	we are not finding out the sex as i want to know & hubby dosen,t so we decided to wait . violet xx

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May 27th, 2008, 16:09 PM	#6
nikky0907 Mum (Mom) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England, USA Posts: 11,326	I wanted to find out...personal thing... I am just tragicly impatient,I wouldn't be able to enjoy the shopping,preparations and all that without knowing...

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May 27th, 2008, 16:33 PM	#7
anamaz Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk Posts: 332	yes yes yes want to find out

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May 27th, 2008, 16:37 PM	#8
Vickie Mum (Mom) Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 75,675	I had to find out as well..........very impatient plus I didn't like any of the gender neutral clothes

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May 27th, 2008, 16:38 PM	#9
Ria_Rose Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 2,419	I really want to know, but everytime I tell anyone they look at me like I've suggested human sacrifice. It will still be a surprise when I go for my scan, and as Becki said it will still be the first tim I met him/her. It's nice to know lots of people who actually are pregnant feel the same way. I also think it will be nice to be able to say 'he' or 'she' instead of it- will make the LO seem more human and make the whole experience more real.

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May 27th, 2008, 16:49 PM	#10
CamoQueen Other BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 3,163	I am going to strangle the doctor if she doesn't tell me the gender at my next ultrasound! I honestly can't wait to find out if it's a boy or a girl... I want to color coordinate the nursery based on the gender, and it's kind of hard to do that when I don't have a clue. I guess I'm just the impatient type. I want to know, and I want to know NOW!

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