• In the Kitchen
  • Recipe Index
  • Bento Lunches
  • Life As I Know It
  • Life in Texas
  • Faith Walk Farms

Following In My Shoes

tales of food and family

  • home
  • about
  • press
  • contact me

My Husband is a Big Ol’ Fat MEANIE!!!!!!

February 15, 2011

Share
Pin
Tweet
+1

Humph.

Let me preface this whole post by explaining three things.

  • I am a planner.
  • I don’t like surprises.
  • I am a firm believer that God wants me to find out the gender of this baby.  (Hey, He gave someone the mental abilities to develop the technology, didn’t He?)

With the Little Lady, we knew right away she was a girl because . . .well . . . that’s information that gets shared pretty readily when you’re adopting.

With Mr. Boy, I never considered NOT finding out his gender, even though I *knew* from early on that he was going to be a boy.  As soon as I could, I scheduled the BIG ultrasound.  No waiting around for me!

But, with this one, Numero Three, Hubby has — out of the blue — decided it would “fun” for us to refrain from learning the gender at any point during the pregnancy.  That’s right — he wants to wait until I’m splayed out on an operating table (repeat c-section. . .woo hoo) to learn whether or not the baby has a stem on his/her apple.

His terminology, not mine, folks.

Despite my protests, arguments and pleadings, Hubby isn’t waivering.  At all.

(stubborn man)

Now, as much as I neeeeeed to find out the gender in advance of the birth (Mama’s gotta get her prep on — coming home outfit, bedding, etc.), I also understand my mean husband is partly responsible for this whole surprise pregnancy and should probably have some say in a few matters.

Sooooooo . . . I *think* I am going to go along with him . . . for the sake of marital harmony.

(but he’s still a meanie)

But, to assuage my craving to learn the baby’s gender, I’ve decided I’m going to try every Old Wives Tale and Over The Counter gender predictor.

'Cause, they're all as accurate as an ultrasound, right?

Each week, I’m going to post the results of my most recent scientific experiment.  That’s right — weekly.  There are a LOT of “ways” to learn the gender — did you know that?  Nearly enough to last the rest of my pregnancy.

There are the over-the-counter tests, like Intelligender (which Trisha of MomDot recently used for her VERY accurate gender prediction results) and Gendermaker.

There are the DIY tests like the Red Cabbage Urine Test or the Draino Urine Test.  Yes — those are real tests.  I am not making this up.

Then there are the Old Wives Tales — like if your nose spreads/widens during pregnancy, you’re having a boy.  (doesn’t that sound attractive?)  Or, if there are fish-hooked shaped blood vessels in your eyes.  . . that can determine gender too.

We’ll keep a tally and see which of these very scientific methods is truly accurate.  It’s all about the science at this point, y’all.

If you know of any “ways” to “know” the gender, share them below in the comments.  I’m still working on my list o’ experiments. . . .share yours and I’ll try it!!!

In the meantime, you can also either (a) try to convince me that being “Team Green” really is wonderful or (b) give me tips on how to convince Hubby to let me get the BIG ultrasound.

(sigh — I still need to know the gender!!!!)

Share
Pin
Tweet
+1

Tagged With: gender predictions

Get Posts Delivered To Your Inbox

Privacy Policy

About Rachel Lacy

Rachel Lacy is the author of Following In My Shoes, where she blogs about Mommyhood, Family-Friendly Recipes and Bento Lunches, and Life in Texas. She is a lover of all things Coffee and Nutella.
You can also connect with Rachel Lacy on Google+.

« Trying To Protect My Children While Blogging
Making Valentines — with Toddlers. »

Welcome

Who is Rachel LacyMy name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee.
Read More About Me.
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Stay Connected

Recent Recipes

Egg-Nog Caramels

Egg-Nog Caramels

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Recent Bentos

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

50 Grain-free After School Snacks

50 Grain-free After School Snacks

Favorite Posts

The Things I’ve Learned About Boys

The Things I’ve Learned About Boys

The Things I Hope We Both Remember When I Am 93

The Things I Hope We Both Remember When I Am 93

The Moment Your Four Year Old Announces She Is In Love

The Moment Your Four Year Old Announces She Is In Love

The Clock is Ticking

The Clock is Ticking

Featured

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Shop Bento

Check out my favorite bento and lunch-packing resources!

Copyright © 2023 · Tasteful theme by Restored 316

Home | About | Contact | Press | Archives | Disclosure | Privacy Policy ·

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I won't take it personally!!AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy