Thought this would be fun to do before Weds.

 So Weds. is the big day. Praying baby's legs aren't crossed and we get a good shot of what we are having! Can't believe we are half way through this pregnancy. So I thought I would go through these and try to predict what we are going to have...

Here’s a list of pregnancy old wives tales:
Old Wives Tale #1:  Heartburn
If a pregnant woman experiences heartburn throughout the 9 months of pregnancy, she’ll have a baby born with a full head of hair.  Ok, so with Nathan I had heartburn for the last half of the pregnancy and he was born with hair. So far I only had heartburn a few times, so its a toss up.



Old Wives Tale #2:  Cravings Curse
This old wives tale is fun to hang over Tarzan’s head.  Basically if anyone denies a pregnant woman whatever she is craving, they will get a sty in his/her eye.  Personally, I think all men should read this and always give into whatever us pregnant women want!  For their own benefit, of course. I know for a fact this doesn't work. With Nathan, I wanted Jack In The Box tacos so badly at 10 pm and Joel wouldn't go get them. Nothing happened except saving a $1.

Old Wives Tale #3:  Heart Rate
If the baby’s heart rate is above 140 bpm, it is said that the baby will be a girl.  If it is under 140 bpm, then it will be a boy.  Well, this is how the doctor already predicted what she thinks we are having and I don't want to give it away. So I won't comment on this one!

Old Wives Tale #4:  Ugly Baby
This wives tale is weird.  If a pregnant woman sees something ugly, she will have an ugly baby.  Um, ok. My babies are all awesomely beautiful. So this is not true! :)
 

Old Wives Tale #5:  Coffee
If a baby is born with light-brown birthmarks, it is said that the mom drank too much coffee or had unfulfilled cravings while she was pregnant. I drank more coffee with Nathan than ever. No birth marks. 

Old Wives Tale #6:  Full Moon
A full moon was believed to cause a woman to go into labor and give birth.  I can't remember if it was a full moon or not with Nathan. But I do know of quite a few women who went into labor at night. So maybe!?
 

Old Wives Tale #7:  Shape of Belly
If you are carrying high with a big, round belly, you are having a girl.  If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it’s a boy. I am carrying low with a big, round belly. What does that mean? 
 
Old Wives Tale #8:  Ring Test
Using a string, hang your wedding ring over your pregnant belly.  You are having a girl if the ring swings back and forth  and it’s a boy if it swings in a circle.   I  did this and it made a really narrow oval. Still don't know what that means.

Old Wives Tale #9:  Shape of Mom’s Face
When your face gets fuller and rounder when pregnant, it means you’re going to have a girl.  If your face is long and narrow, it’s a boy.  I do feel like my face is more fuller than last pregnancy. So 1 for a girl?


Old Wives Tale #10:  Key Test
This test involves a key.  If you pick up a key at the top (the roundest part), you are going to have a boy.  If you pick up the key at the bottom (smallest part), you are going to have a girl.  If you happen to grab the key in the middle, congrats, it’s twins!  I pretty much grab the bunch from my purse and go from there. But as I think back I do grab by the top round part. Huh. 1 point for boy.


Old Wives Tale #11:  Mayan Tale
The Mayan tale adds the mothers age at conception and the year of conception.  If the result is a even number then mom is having a girl.  If the result is an odd number then a boy is on the way!  Ok so 29 +2010 = 2039 which equals boy.


Old Wives Tale #12:  Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl.  It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones.  One of the things I was looking forward to during pregnancy was how awesome my skin was going to look, but nope acne from day one and it never gets better. Another point for a girl. 


Old Wives Tale #13:  Cravings
People believe that if you are craving salty foods while pregnant, you can count on having a boy.  If you crave sweets, fruit, and orange juice, you are having a little girl.  I like my meat and cheese and pickles but I have been eating cookies and fruit snacks and smoothies and chocolate. And if you know me I don't like chocolate. So one more for a girl.


Old Wives Tale #14:  Smell of Garlic
If a pregnant woman eats a clove of garlic and the smell does not come out of her pores, it’s a girl.  If the smell seeps out of her pores, it’s a boy.   I would never eat just a clove of garlic so I can't try this. 


Old Wives Tale #15:  Skin under Left Eye
The eye test is when a “V” or “branches” appear when you pull down the skin under your left eye.  If you see a “V” or “branches” in the white part, you’re having a girl.  I just did this one right now. I have a “V”, so one more point for a girl.
 

Old Wives Tale #16:  Previous Kids
This tale only applies if you have had previous kids.  If you have and that child’s first word was momma, you will have a girl.  If your first child’s first word was dadda, you’ll have a boy.  Nathan's first word was neither. But he did say daddy first before Mama. So another point for a boy.
 

Old Wives Tale #17:  History of Parent’s Kids
You can find out the sex by going off of your parent’s kids and the order.  If you are the first born, you will have what your mother had but starting with her second child.  If you are the middle child, you will have what she said, but starting with the third child.  If you are the last child, you will have what your mother had in the exact order.  I think this tale only works when the parent’s had three kids.  Ok, so since Joel is the first born and I am the last I will say this is so far accurate. Joel's mom had all boys. So we obviously had a boy first. My mom's order with my dad (not previous spouses) was girl, boy, girl. So that would be I am now having a girl? I don't get this since the man produces the gender. 
 

Old Wives Tale #18:  Time of Conception
The person that is most aggressive in bed at the time of conception is the opposite of what the baby will be. I don't even know how to comment on this. Plus, I don't exactly know the time of conception. 
 

Old Wives Tale #19:  Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy.  If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. Legs haven't really changed. I don't work out as much but they are not bigger. So maybe a girl?
 

Old Wives Tale #20:  Moodiness and a Little Pecker
If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you.  Your pregnancy will make you smile and be more happy if you are having a boy because there’s a little penis inside you.  Well, I would say I cry easier but not really moody. How should I answer that? 
 

Old Wives Tale #21:  Bread
If you eat the ends of bread, it’s a boy.  If you eat the middle of the load, it’s a girl.  I’ve never liked the ends of bread and always have eaten from the middle… Another point for a little girl.  
 

Old Wives Tale #22:  Chinese Gender Chart
The Chinese Gender Chart claims to have an accuracy rate of over 90%.  It is based on how old the mother is at conception and the month that she conceived.  This tale tells me that I’ve having a girl.  
 

Old Wives Tale #23:  Mom’s Beauty
Basically you are having a girl if your beauty disappears during pregnancy.  It is said that the girl “steals” the mother’s beauty.  If you think that pregnancy has never made you look more beautiful, you might just be having a little boy.  I definitely don't feel as attractive as I did when I was pregnant with Nathan. But that could also be because I am almost 30!


Old Wives Tale #24:  Dream of Sex of Baby
If you have dreams that you are having a boy, you will have a girl.  If you dream about having a girl, it will be a boy.  Dreams show the opposite of what you are having.  I haven't had a dream either way yet. So I don't know. 
 

Old Wives Tale #25:  Clumsy vs. Graceful
If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl.  If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.  I am always clumsy. So this would be a point for a boy.
 

Old Wives Tale #26:  Toddlers
If a toddler boy expresses interest in a pregnant woman, she is having a girl.  If he doesn’t show interest, she’s having a boy.  Nathan is my toddler boy. He loves "baby".  But his toddler friend hasn't noticed either way.  So one point for each? 
 

Old Wives Tale #27:  Side You Most Rest On
If a pregnant woman prefers to lay on her left side, she’s having a boy.  If she prefers resting on her right side, she’s having a girl.  I have always preferred my right side because I face out from the middle of the bed. So one for a girl. 

Old Wives Tale #28:  Dad’s Weight Gain
If the dad-to-be gains weight while you are pregnant, it’s a girl.  If he doesn’t gain weight, you’re having a boy. Joel has just had a physical a few days ago and gained a pound. So one for a girl.

Old Wives Tale #29:  Necklace Over Hand
Have someone hold a necklace over your hand.  If the necklace swings back and forth, it’s a boy.  If it moves in a circle, it’s a girl. Joel just did this and it was back and forth. So one point for a boy.
 

Old Wives Tale #30:  What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having.  Joel thinks its a girl. And mine changes daily. Yesterday I though girl. Today I think boy. Maybe this means I am really ok with either.  
 

Old Wives Tale #31:  Morning Sickness
If you had a smooth pregnancy with no morning sickness, it’s a boy.  If you were sick or felt really nauseous during your pregnancy, count on a girl. I was never sick with Nathan. And half way through my pregnancy I am still vomiting. One for a girl.
  

Old Wives Tale #32:  Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.  I like my meat and cheese. So one for a boy. 
 

Old Wives Tale #33:  Feet
Are your feet colder now that you are pregnant?  If so, you just might be having a boy.  If your feet have stayed the same before pregnancy and during, you’re having a little girl.  Well feet are cold, but it is winter and with Nathan I was pregnant all summer and wore flip flops. So this is toss up but since it says colder, the point is for the boy.
 

Old Wives Tale #34:  Hair on Legs
If the hair on your legs has been growing at record speeds, you might be having a boy.  Um, I would say that they have stayed the same. So one for a girl. 
 

Old Wives Tale #35:  Hands are Dry
If your hands are constantly dry, it’s a boy.    Yes. But again its winter. But follow the rules. One for the boy. 
 

Old Wives Tale #36:  Urine
What color is your pee?  If it is bright yellow, you will have a little boy.  If your urine is a dull yellow, plan on a girl.  It is duller than normal. So one for a girl. 


Old Wives Tale #37:  Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. I have had headaches but I don't remember having them with Nathan. So I guess one more for a boy. 
 

Old Wives Tale #38:  Baby Names
It is said that when you can only think of specific names for a boy or a girl, you will have that particularly baby. This was the opposite with Nathan. We had a girl's name from the start and could not come up with a boys name. But this time we got both names right away! So I guess we will see. 

So this was fun and I am excited to see what the outcome is and introduce all of you to our little one... name and all. After we call family of course! 

Final tally:
Boy:10
Girl:13