Why and why not?
2006-12-31 05:34:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Thank you, guys.
But this question still doesn't show. Just in my profile...
2006-12-31 05:53:16 · update #1
Yes, I'm going to find out, and I found out with my previous pregnancies also. I feel that parenthood comes with enough "surprises" that I don't feel inclined to wait until the birth. It helps in that last part of pregnancy if you can call your baby by his/her name. It helped me feel more connected with the baby to know what to expect. Then there's the obvious benefit of knowing what clothes and nursury decorations to buy. Some people really like to wait until the birth to find out, but I just don't have that sort of patience :-)
2006-12-31 06:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Stacey P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I didn't want to know, and I didn't find out either time.
It was hard, though. Toward the end of both pregnancies, I was having non stress tests and biophysical profiles done at least every week, sometimes more, and there was always a temptation to sneak a peek. I didn't, and I'm glad I didn't.
People say they need to know so they can decorate a room, or pick clothes, or pick names. But I didn't want to pick a name until I'd seen my baby's face, so that wasn't an issue. And I would have bought the same clothes or picked the same paint colors for a girl or a boy.
What if you do all that--gender-specific clothes and gear and room--and it turns out that the ultrasound technician was wrong? (I don't like all that super-gendered stuff anyway.)
Why not just find out when you'll know for sure anyway? :)
2006-12-31 14:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out with my first two and now we are on baby number 3. I wanted to find out the sex, but my little one is stubborn, so I guess it will be a surprise. It will make me crazy, but it is fun all at the same time.
2006-12-31 14:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we found out our baby's gender. I wanted to know because I hated calling her "it" or "the baby." I feel better having a name for her and calling her that. Also, this way we can get clothes early. I was getting so tired of yellow and green baby clothes.
2006-12-31 14:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Cloth on Bum, Breastmilk in Tum! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-31 13:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah so you can prepare the clothes and room
2006-12-31 17:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by www.labonitameli 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! for clothes to be prepared beforehand
2006-12-31 13:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋