While I would be happy with either, I think I always hoped it would be a girl too. It's wonderful either way at the end. I'm nervous about this too because I know 2 women local to me that were told girls and had boys! Yes, I have two friends that were told boy and planned everything for a boy and they ended up delivering Girls!! And for what it's worth, my son was the 8th wrong gender by ultrasound that week born in that hospital alone.". can occur to even to the most frugal of mommies. I'm not sure what I am having yet. "Will lovesloves being a girl dad, and our girls adore him. It is not a higher chance of a boy after 2 boys! Yes it is possible to tell and from the pictures I would also guess a boy. The technician said there is no way to mistake it. I thought she was just being talkative and when she goes, "well they were wrong. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. These days, Beaufort is learning to roll over and sleep through the night. I guess the silver lining here is that they at least had a full two weeks to re-prepare and were hopefully able to either return or sell some of the pink baby clothes. This is mainly due to these scans being done much later in pregnancy when its harder to tell. Oh good question. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. I had the scan at 28 weeks only because I was at risk for placenta previa, otherwise I would not have had the second scan. I'm a pretty good secret-keeper but keeping a secret as big as this one during the entire pregnancy? I will be happy of course; but was hoping for a little girl this time. Just wondering if that happened to anyone before? Please don't let that get you down! Certainly not perhaps as clear as boy bits! But still thinking of another scan [emoji87] xx, Yeah mine was cross legged to start them he moved! Ray told USA TODAY. With my first child they told me 4 times that I was having a girl so I had 2 baby showers and requested that everything be pink. after delivery you can say she was shocked!". Boy 2 here as well. What to expect during the first hours after delivery. But that was from an ultrasound over 30 years ago. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 14 Week Ultrasound - Could It a Boy or Girl? Despite that,I'm also slightly worried that we've been told one thing and will end up with the opposite, only because I've committed to buying girl's stuff now (we started with gender neutral so at leastnot everything is feminine!). My cousin was supposed to be a boy, ended up being a girl! I'm so desperate for a girl, I have twin boys already so feel weird now as this is my last.. mistakes are always possible and they have happened but It sounds like your tech was pretty darn sure since SHE asked YOu if you wanted to know the sex and she said it so matter-of-factly. But I had a harmony and that was right. Now Im nervouswe have been told girl at 15 weeks and 20 weeks. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. While we're on the topic of old wives tales, many will also argue that taking into account the rate of a baby's heartbeat in the womb to determine the gender is also another old wive's tales. Chances are 50/50 every time no matter what you've had before. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. In a weird way I keep daydreaming that when I give birth they will say girl. no way ? These are unavoidable as someone somewhere is bound to bring one of them up. My MIL didnt know that she could have My youngest daughter wont stop saying its baby brother in belly but NIPt test said girl . Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Discussion in 'Baby Club' started by mrs_park, Dec 31, 2014. It's hard enough to get a refund a month after a purchase, but there's definitely no returning anything once it's embroidered. His name embroidered on things. I got the blood test gender test for closure so that I knew without a doubt that my baby is a boy. Now that's some next level skills. Babybond private scanners. We will forever ruthlessly tease my son when he's old enough to know we are joking that his penis was too small to be spotted by a doctor. With my first daughter, I got an ultrasound at 14 weeks and the doctor told me he was pretty sure it was a girl- and it was! Had everything in blue. "The 3 lines are visible from 16 weeks because the baby hasn't got any muscle or fat deposits," explains Jan. "As the pregnancy progresses and the baby . When they delivered the baby at a birth center, her third child camefast. Packing a hospital bag is hard enough, but for Sophie's friend, the task ended up being a complete disaster when she gave birth to a baby boy, instead of the much-planned for baby girl: "They can be wrong---A girlfriend of mine had seen 2 different doctors with 2 different ultrasounds stating she was having a girl and she had a pink baby shower, called the tummy by the name she had chosen and when she delivered it was a boy!! The feels are strong with this one! and is it in somewhere in usa? Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I'll never forget that voicemail message: "Hey Friend, call me back. Its hard to trust without a second yep. Spoon, knife and pillow said boy. I was too busy being excited that it was a girl! She did show me a shot between the legs at my ultrasound yesterday and there was nothing there BUT I am only 11 weeks so I don't think i would see anything either way yet. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. My MIL didnt know that she could have My youngest daughter wont stop saying its baby brother in belly but NIPt test said girl . I'm pregnant and take a med for migraines. [emoji23] X, This is something that definitely worries me. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 29 other ways to tell if it's boy or girl. Quick on their feet, they named the new baby "Bentley" and decided to surprise the grandparents by asking Nana to change the diaper. I didn't find out with my daughter. hey do you have a picture of your sonogram? And while the sonographer might be using it as a method to check, those 3 lines might not be immediately obvious to you. When we found out it was our third girl, he just put his head in his hands and laughed. "It can then become more difficult to be sure because if a little boy has his legs together the testicles can get squeezed and look similar. She also showed us the difference between girl and boy parts on US. We talked about that sweet little profile, the cheeks, etc. This can actually happen at any gestational age, making a clear image pretty important if you plan to buy non-neutral gender baby goods. Surprise it's actually a boy, Could this turn into a girl then? The first time we saw their "boy" it was all dressed in pink. I was told we were having a girl at 21 weeks pregnant. That was 19 years ago now though and I'm sure scans are much better. i dont think its time to get excited yeti would prepare yourself for either sex. Ive had a few scans 21 weeks he said girl but wasnt 100% at all , then at 30 weeks he didnt seem sure and it was like we saw something sticking out ? montgomery golf course membership. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. I know, it sounds dumb but I really wanted a girl. I had an ultrsound around 14 weeks (they thought I was 13 weeks, but they decided the baby was too big to be 13 weeks) and, at the time, my ultrasound tech heppened to tell us she thought we were having a boy. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. That said while the 3 lines is definitely a tried and tested method, sonographers themselves will always be a little bit cautious. Some doctors/obgyn offices will order or give more scans and some won't. I have two boys and we are keeping this baby a surprise! That was my last U/S. I know its extremely uncommon but i am just interested to know if its happened to anyone recently? Full on shower with a truckload of pink, and they found out about two weeks before he was born that he was a boy.". 0 See last answer Leigh (122) 15/05/2016 at 2:36 pm It's not happened to me personally but it is very common. It has definitely helped to prepare me. I know that my MIL means well, but I just dont get her thought process.TLDR; MIL bought us a programmable crockpot we didnt ask for instead of anything for the new baby we did ask forA little background. It will definitely be a shock if it's a boy! With my second they told me the same thing only this time I wanted neutral colors instead of pink or blue and sure enough it was a boy again.". I just had an ultrasound today at 14 weeks and it was very clear that I am having a boy. I was right! But when my mum was pregnant with me and my twin brother, they asked if the babies were the same sex and each time they said yes, two of the same, they didn't want to know if we were two boys or two girls though. I know someone that had an amnio and was told she was having a boy but had a girl. My Blog told boy at ultrasound but had a girl Its important to remember that a number of factors come into play with regards to ultrasounds and accurately predicting the gender. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 2 or 3 lines? It's actually common for people to be told they're having a girl and it turn out later to be a boy but it's pretty rare to be told boy and have it be a girl. Even if the 3 lines are identified it is still only an opinion from the sonographer, says Nigel Thomson, Professional Officer at Ultrasound, albeit a reasonably accurate one.. Before the a/s, DH reminded me that the scans are not always rightbut once he found out LO is a boy, he quit saying that because, although he thinks I'm meant to have a girl, I think he really wants a boy. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). At private clinics it is usually used as a method from 16 weeks. So which year your Boy is delivered? I defo saw the Winkie tho so it's very doubtful, I've had 2 private scans plus my 20 week scan then I recently had a 4d scan and they all said boy so I'm guessing they couldn't all be wrong? We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. A Long Island teacher "forced" a fifth-grade girl to go by a male name and pronouns, confusing the child so much that she had suicidal thoughts, a lawsuit alleges. 00:04. Despite these percentages, there are stories upon stories on the web of women getting told that their baby would either be a boy or a girl, only to discover the opposite a couple of weeks later or even at birth. My Grandma has a sixth sense with stuff like that. My heart broke a little cuz we already have a boy, and I'm 40 yrs old. I found out at 39 week scan that we just randomly had as I changed OB's at the last minute due to moving interstate. She was shocked (as we all were) and even had to buy something from a nearby store for him to wear home, as it didn't seem fitting for him to wear that pretty dress home!!". By using this Site you agree to the following, By using this Site you agree to the following. Can They Even Tell? To help you get started read the featured. Add message Save Share Report Bookmark In truth, ultrasounds have an accuracy rate of 90-95%, with some studies even putting forward a 98% accuracy rate. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. and when she got "down there" she asked us again where we had had our earlier ultrasound and confirmed with us that the other tech had said boy. Three little lines of the girly bits - a hamburger she called it! Create an account or log in to participate. She said she would eat her hat if it was a boy and showed me the 3 lines., Though Jan agrees with Nigel, saying: We give a professional opinion but there are a few cases when there is a surprise. But I wouldn't be upset if they got it wrong!! Uh huh. As fall3n-ang3l told us: When I was having twins I was having a boy and a girl. My sisters entire baby book is filled with her boy name crossed out for her name. That's what I did, and sho 'nuff. my daughter (born 5 days ago) looked like she had something in between her legs and it kinda freaked me out. Getting the gender wrong eight times in one week surely must be some kind of a record, but as it turns out, Amy was right to trust her gut feeling! We ended up having a boy:) it was a great surprise:). YESS!! The 3 lines are visible from 16 weeks because the baby hasn't got any muscle or fat deposits, explains Jan. As the pregnancy progresses and the baby becomes chubbier, the labia begins to swell and the same 3 lines we see at 16 weeks now swell up from the mid-trimester onwards. Boys are usually pretty easy to see, my 2 looked like little snails.". Anyone who says that gender can not be determined by 14 weeks is obviously misinformed. I think the best you can do is ask for and additional scan of your doctor has a more portable ultrasound machine. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. I emant you ahd one on 20 weeks and another on 28 weeks. Yet, Andrea from Momfessionals, was chill as a cucumber. Indeed, as the Professor says, as with most things in pregnancy, its never entirely predictable. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. She never pointed out the parts and we never asked. "Even during the second trimester routine scan it may not be possible to be fully certain about the babys sex because s/he may be in a position that will make it difficult for the sonographer to be sure.". so gone out and bought boy clothes but I'm now scared that it'll be a girl!!! Ray said the hilarious photo is the sweet ending of acrazybirth story that included: Read about even more than happened on Ray's blog. At private clinics it is usually used as a method from 16 weeks. If you want to know your baby's sex before it's born, the 3 lines method is a tried and tested way sonographers use to tell if you're having a boy or girl. 15/11/2012 22:16. I got sent home with a cd with about 7 pics on it, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Try not to let the gender bum you out too much I know its very hard.the good news is that in a few month you will be holding your newborn and giving that sweet little one so much love. I would just wait until your 20 week scan before getting your hopes up. Expecting twins, was told one boy, the other probably a girl but go back in two weeks to recheck. You can see the cord as well, so what the arrow is pointing to is not the cord. Stories of wrong ultrasounds are plentiful on baby boards, but it's this shocking tale that's truly unique. Has this happened to anyone. Hi, everyone. That is not true! Also, we tried to conceive via the Chinese calendar. This is my 3rd, i have 2 girls and am having a boy this time according to the panorama blood test. My moms 4th daughter was supposed to be a son. Ray hadone ultrasound at 18 weeks and one other quick one in her midwife's office at 38 weeks to confirm the babywas in a head-down position. i had my u/s at 19.5 weeks and found out that i were having a little boy 95%,,but I still cannot kick this thought that it could be a girl. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. or told girl and had boy? 2 or 3 lines? During the ultrasound, these shy babies would have their legs crossed or be positioned in such a way that would lead the technician to call out the wrong gender. I know that my MIL means well, but I just dont get her thought process.TLDR; MIL bought us a programmable crockpot we didnt ask for instead of anything for the new baby we did ask forA little background. When the ultrasound is done after 18 weeks, there is a very high accuracy rate, which ranges from 80 to 99 percent. Amy Schumer and Duchess Meghan gave birth to sons within hours of each other, Jenni 'JWoww' Farley shares emotional message on her son's birthday detailing his progress, Jennifer Lopez lets her kids ask her anything, talks becoming a mom in adorable video, New to Netflix in May 2019: The best kids, tweens and teens movies to stream, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I don't remember how many lines we saw in the first scan, it but it was obviously a penis(or the turtle as some describe it) in the second scan. Learn about testing and treatment for GBS bacterium. She's DEFINITELY a girl", I lost it. I am 6weeks pregnant and had a transvaginal ultrasound today. Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical moment in any woman's life. Yes, and I was told it was 99.9% a girl at 20 week scan. 14/01/2014 10:08. and is it in somewhere in usa? How early the gender screening is performed, the baby's cooperation, and the expertise of the tech are all tremendously important. This 20-week scan, posted by forum user SW2, shows a boy. 16 Jun June 16, 2022. told boy at ultrasound but had a girl. DH still thinks there is hope that it will be a boy. Learn about the risks and benefits of circumcision. Both times with mine it was very obvious. Getting everything ready for baby's arrival is hard enough. Probably a boy mama! Ultrasound tech who, according to the Dr. is NEVER wrong, said 'Add me to team pink!'". Still we are very happy to have the little boy!". I'm sure it happens but I don't think it likely happens all that often. The Best IOL for 2022 RXSight Light Adjusted Lens, Will refractive surgery such as LASIK keep me out of glasses all my life, Pregnancy with Twins, Triplets and Other Multiples, Hello, Baby! We just had the same US you had and saw the same parts. Lots of the mums on our forum have experienced sonographers using this method when they have scanned them. and what did you see on your 21 weeks u/s report ? She was still a she lol. No one wanted to say for sure even at 36 weeks! As this couple learned, mistaking a boy for a girl happens quite frequently: "My wife and I were told we had a girl. With my first daughter, I got an ultrasound at 14 weeks and the doctor told me he was pretty sure it was a girl- and it was! A snowstorm in Raleigh, N.C. the day before she went into labor, which caused the familyto lose power. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. There are two ways a girl can be mistaken for a boy in early ultrasound photos. Also, there is a women here on medhelp that is due around the same time as me they told her boy and she found out girl at her anatomy scan. So who knows! lol. My older sister was a "boy"but that was also 32years ago and tech has come along wayI'd be super bummed without my sisterawesome big sis even if we aren't the closest ever we do try being there for each Other and shes great to my son! I've heard it's more common that they think it's a girl and it ends up being a boy,than the other way around. Is it safe if only taken rarely? Just confirms what I saw. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. We have two girls at home and my doctor thought I would have a girl because of the fast heartbeat and although I wanted a boy, I found pros to having all same sex. Fortunately we had all the clothes from his brother and hadnt redone any rooms. I had two boys. From the 15 Good Reasons New Parents Should Be Terrified, all the way to the 14 Things Most Parents Forget To Do Before The Baby Arrives, you then also need to worry about old wives tales. YESS!! It's a fact that ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. And when the miracle finally happens that mom and dad agree on the perfect name for their new addition, it finally feels like the light at the end of the tunnel is approaching! "And, 'look at all her hair!' You can miss the bits and think girl though which is what happened with our 2nd boy. Haha xx, I do know someone who was told they were having a girl, she got everything pink then had a boy , This worries me [emoji85] we were told a boy but he was shy and comfortable - legs up and crossed. So this is so wired to me since the first time my youngest daughter learned that mommy is going to have a baby she said mommy you have. Her husband coming down with two strains of fluwhile she was in labor. Elective c-section - when do you tend to get a date? Last night I had a small breakdown and convinced myself of the positives of having another boy, starting with, we don't have to pay for any weddings. It hasn't happened to me but it happened to someone I know. I am so glad I didn't buy anything blue. My friend was told girl, got to 38 weeks and they said you have a beautifully growing boy in thereshe was in shock, luckly this was her 3rd and she already had a daughter and son. wrangler functional cargo pants. I think if it were a girl you wouldn't see an appendage lol. the baby is just too small and underdeveloped to tell. This includes buying, washing and carefully folding all the new baby clothes baby is going to need. I was so jealous she was able to find out because I had to wait for my 20 week anatomy scan. I had a 3D scan at 17 weeks, theres only boys in my family all nephews! If he comes out a girl she will have to dress like a boy for a good few months! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Chances are if you've been told you're having a boy his little willy will stay - I'd love to hear otherwise if I'm wrong! I hope lol, If you've had that many scans I highly doubt it will be wrong!! How does a sonographer use the 3 lines at your 20-week scan to tell if you're having a boy or a girl? Whether this is an old wives tale we can take to the bank, or just coincidence, I guess we'll never know! I'm glad we found out the sex though because we found out that LO was a boy. This is exactly what happened to "Amy": "I've had them be wrong at 20w. Learn more about, My Baby Gave His Heart to Another Child in Need. K Lou, however, found that her sonographer at a private scan was happy to be pretty definitive. It's a fact that ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. So yeah, your ultrasound tech has probably been doing this for a while so there is a possibility she could be right. I'm only about 5 weeks pregnant. It's clearly sticking out. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. " Ray said. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. A family that goes to my sitter JUST had this happen. Everybody makes mistakes. I was so excited since I already have a 2 year old girl and want nothing more than a little baby boy. He spent three weeks in NICU, and every diaper change, my friend was there to make sure it was still a boy. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Lynz_81 shares her advice: Try to have a good look between the legs. I have never found out because of this reason no cause for error. 4D is dependent on foetal position and amniotic volume. I had the opposite. The dad of a white student who was forced to his knees to chant 'Black Lives Matter' by black bullies has said he and his wife were 'livid' after discovering their son's ordeal. what the lumpy thing was and was told that "it's just the umbilical cord between her legs". I'd wait and find out for sure at 18-20 weeks. which year this happened? I just had an ultrasound at 12 weeks and the doctor said he thinks it's a boy. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. I was told boy at one gender scan and girl at another, so *someone* is wrong. "I feel a precious bond with my new boy and love being a boy mama more than I expected.". Every time though, my baby heart rate was always high at 176. If they got a croch shot, take a look at it. We are half girly and half neutral so if there is a surprise wed have to rebuy half lol xx, Can you ask them to give you the picture of the potty shot? The MFM said while ultrasound was 90 percent accurate in predicting gender at 12 weeks, and she and the sonographer were fairly confident in their prediction, we should wait until our 20-week anatomy ultrasound to be sure. To my surprise it was a boy. It wasn't until 15 minutes later, when she was laying on the bed andhad flipped over so the umbilical chord could be cut, that Ray and her husband discovered that she was ahe. told boy at ultrasound but had a girl. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Have you guys heard of anyone that found out it was a boy and had a girl? She got a special ultrasound done for other reasons and also found out she was having a boy. She got a special ultrasound done for other reasons and also found out she was having a boy. Two balls and a penis :) we couldn't believe it but it is clear. We've been told by three different techs at three different ultrasounds that it's a girl though (20, 21 and 31 weeks), and at some point you just have to accept what you're told and move on! I hope you get your little boy :). Cravings said boy. 1. I told him it was a girl and he said " no , it is most definitely a boy,100%", The midwife told us that sometimes the boy bits are big so they get mistaken for labia, Join this group to meet other parents of October2017 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. I delivered in 2014, in the u.s. Baby wanted to keep his hands between his legs for most of the scan, so we were having a hard time seeing anything at first and when we finally got a good look the tech said girl, but didn't really seem sure. We spent the next 5 minutes double, triple and quadruple checking.". Yes, twice, same pregnancy. I think it's best to wait to get excited until baby is big enough to know for sure. I got an ultrasound at 14 weeks and was told they were 80% positive I was having a boy I even have a picture of it where everyone was like "that looks like a boy" (I am also high risk so their machines are super advanced). But saying that with my triplets i kept dreaming i had 2 boys and girl even though i knew that was impossible as mine were identical and would all be the same sex and i had all boys. i had an ultrasound done at 12 weeks and there is an appendage on all babies of that gestation. In case you missed it, boy babies being like fountains when uncovered can be found in the 15 Biggest Mistakes When Changing and Feeding Baby. And do you know how many lines did you seeon your earlier scan when they said its a girl? "He needed to mentally prepare if he was going to be a dad of three girls! again not happened to me but when i was pregnant with my triplets i was introduced to a twins mum who was told she was having two girls she bought a girl double pram for them and she ended up having one of each. "The girl has 3 lines and when the sonographer showed us you really could tell the difference.. Thank goodness this mommy learned from her first experience- besides gender neutral colors are just as adorable on any baby! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. What's particularly amazing about this video is that it takes some family members a little while to figure it out as mom sits there laughing, holding her new baby girl. It can pretty much happen any time. That image is from my 20 week scan when I was told girl. They were going to name their baby girl Rosie Zion and brought with them to the birth center a pink, fluffy sleeper to wear home. we had a boy. So I guess we always just expected to have boys, and he always wanted a son, too," she said. I worried the whole way through my daughter would turn out so be a boy, honestly don't worry, it's rare but does happen xx. Aug 24, 2017 at 7:54 PM. The first is simple. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. But I have another ultrasound at 36 weeks to check my placenta placement and to estimate LOs size. We too had a shower and everyone got girl stuff for her. I have picture proof, I'm not terribly girly but soooo many of my friends thought we would be having a girl because that's just what they can see me with. I've been told boy. Three lines=girl, penis=boy. Don't know anyone personally, but my mum knew a few people who were told the wrong gender from the scan which is why she didn't find out with me or my brother.
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