Unborn baby's gender, to know or not to know?

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

 

[skye]

I think to know.

 

[Lucy Hamilton]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

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Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

It's best to know, we have a boy and a girl and in six and a half weeks we'll have two more boys.

Maybe some people don't want to know, but we have preferred to know.

 

[Granny]

I never wanted to know ... I just sort of "knew" what I would have - I was correct on each pregnancy!

 

[Synthaholic]

I've always leaned toward not knowing. Hard to do, nowadays. Everyone around you turns into Mr. Spock, telling you how illogical it is to wait.

 

[Zoom-boing]

NO!! There are so few true surprises in life. Be surprised when the rugrat pops out.

 

[Zoom-boing]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

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Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

It's best to know, we have a boy and a girl and in six and a half weeks we'll have two more boys.

Maybe some people don't want to know, but we have preferred to know.

Congrats! Hope everything goes well for you all!

 

[Manonthestreet]

Didnt know gender of either one of ours,,,,,,,

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

View attachment 89382

Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

It's best to know, we have a boy and a girl and in six and a half weeks we'll have two more boys.

Maybe some people don't want to know, but we have preferred to know.

Twins! You got your work cut out for you. All the best!

 

[pwjohn]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

View attachment 89382

Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

Your over the top fixation on the pointless and useless is noted.

 

[blastoff]

Chose not to know three times. All boys.

 

[Iceweasel]

Oh wow, how old fashioned. Gender is like so neanderthal and all.

Just kidding. I would want to know in order to get the right toys. Plastic AR rifles or appliances?

 

[Pilate]

Well, OP. Based on your story it would seem to me that it would be more convenient to know.

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

View attachment 89382

Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

Your over the top fixation on the pointless and useless is noted.

You're in the wrong forum. This is general discussion topics. Your attack is uncalled for and unnecessary here.

 

[saintmichaeldefendthem]

Oh wow, how old fashioned. Gender is like so neanderthal and all.

Just kidding. I would want to know in order to get the right toys. Plastic AR rifles or appliances?

My inlaws went crazy over the last two, buying toys and clothes for the first two years. I guess that's the kind of thing millionaires do...

 

[pwjohn]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

View attachment 89382

Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

Your over the top fixation on the pointless and useless is noted.

You're in the wrong forum. This is general discussion topics. Your attack is uncalled for and unnecessary here.

I merely stated the obvious, and you call that an attack.

 

[Granny]

Ok, my wife and I have had 4 kids and as any parent knows, you try to make all your mistakes on Kid 1 and then correct course for later siblings.

We told the sonogram technician we didn't want to know our firstborn child's gender, a decision we regreted. Our baby shower didn't include gender specific gifts, I wasn't able to paint the baby's room the right color, etc.

View attachment 89382

Now after 4 kids, 3 boys, 1 girl, we had it down to a science. There were plenty of clothes and toys all the right colors and because my wife's an artist, she stenciled colorful, gender specific images all over the walls I painted, the crib, the furniture, everything. Moreover, we mentally prepared ourselves for the joys and challenges that are unique to boys or to girls.

So what do you think? Know or not know?

Your over the top fixation on the pointless and useless is noted.

You're in the wrong forum. This is general discussion topics. Your attack is uncalled for and unnecessary here.

I merely stated the obvious, and you call that an attack.

To expectant parents it's not pointless.