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Monday, January 13, 2014

Keeping the Baby's Gender a Surprise

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I am now 30 weeks pregnant or at my 7 month of pregnancy and we do not know yet the gender our baby...by choice. We wanted to keep it a surprise to make it more thrilling. We both wanted a girl since we already had a boy that's why we don't want to know until the last minute. We figured that in our parent's time they don't know the gender and highly anticipates the actual day of birth for the gender. I want to experience the "It's a boy or girl moment" when the baby eventually comes out. I wanted the gender to be an extra motivation during labor. 
I had a trans-vaginal ultrasound at 8 weeks and at that time the gender can't be determined yet. After that I haven't had any ultrasound. My OB also encourages me to keep the gender a surprise and promised not to tell me the gender even when I will undergo an ultrasound as she is also a Sonologist and will conduct my ultrasound.
During my pregnancy with my first born there was no surprise about the gender because at my trans-vaginal ultrasound at 13 weeks the testicles can be clearly seen so we know early on that it is a Boy.
I honestly question the wisdom of our decision to keep the gender a surprise. I often have dreams (sometimes nightmare) about the gender of the baby. It is difficult to look for unisex clothing. I don't enjoy shopping as much as I long to buy cute boy or girl outfits. Every people I meet would immediately ask me whether I'm having a boy or a girl and of course they have their own predictions. Most of them thinks that it's a girl judging from my appearance and shape of belly. 
What's more important right now is to be fit and prepare myself for the big day. And of course what I pray most in the world is a healthy and normal baby and a safe  and normal delivery irregardless of the gender.Wish me luck! :-)

15 comments:

  1. oh babies are always the best joy parents can always have, not knowing the gender would be a big thing

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  2. Ahh you made me rethink about knowing the gender thing. I always want to prepare but indeed, it would be great to experience the 'it's a boy/girl' moment. Lol why I am talking about giving birth, I'm not even engaged yet haha.

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  3. Oh you're just 2 months away :) girl or boy am sure the baby will add more joy.

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  4. Good luck to you, Whether boy or girl, you will be the happiest mom on that day.

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  5. OMG! If that was me, I think I won't be able to restrain myself from finding out the gender. I think it will drive me crazy knowing that I can find out the gender now and I'm not going for it. Regardless, your new baby will be a bundle of joy boy or girl. :-)

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    1. it's starting to drive me crazy actually that i might give in anytime haha

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  6. gee that is so exciting!!! my younger son has been wishing for a baby brother but sadly I can no longer get pregnant....whew, I am thrilled for you! praying for a healthy baby for you boy or girl and a safe delivery...take care always :)

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  7. Host a gender reveal party! It'll be so fun :)

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    1. i was thinking of that too but then i also want my friends to throw me a "surprise" baby shower :-)

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  8. Sis, I hope your wish of having a baby girl will come true. I wish you the best health in your remaining months of pregnancy. I wish you a very safe delivery :-) Babies grow up so fast. My little girl is seven years old already :-)

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  9. Praying for your safe full term and delivery and whether you will have a baby girl or a boy this time, I pray for a healthy bundle of joy to come to your lives and fill it with so much love and happiness. Congratulations!

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  10. Congratulations! I don't like surprises so this won't work for me lol. Great that you and your husband love surprises!

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  11. I always heard sa mga preggy na kahit anong gender okay lang basta malusog. :)

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  12. good luck with your pregnancy po. I wish and pray that you'll have a safe delivery! :)

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