The Scoop on Gender Predictors

I forgot to mention that last Thursday (before the ultrasound), I had a dream that we had a baby boy and that his name was Max! After the dream, I started to wonder if my intuition was wrong about having a girl... but then I just dismissed it altogether. I should have known better, considering that when I was pregnant with Taylor, I dreamt that I was singing to a baby girl...and what do ya know! Both of my dreams were dead on. So what does this mean?

My fascination with gender prediction continues with the Chinese Gender Calendar. According to the calendar, we are having a boy; with Taylor, it was right on with a girl. (Use the online calculator, don't just look at the chart. The calculator automatically converts the lunar year for you) You may laugh at the thought of putting your trust into an ancient calendar, but I think it really works! Obviously you have a 50% chance either way, but I did a poll amongst friends and it was correct for 18 out of 20 people!

As far as gender predictors, what I do not trust are "Old Wives Tales." I've heard of predictions based on morning sickness, your skin, cravings, how you carry the baby, even the baby's heart rate. Some of them do seem believable, but most have not been an indicator of what I have.

Here is a rundown of different "wives tales" and my experiences:
Morning Sickness: If you experience morning sickness during pregnancy, you are having a girl.
Answer: Not true! I have been sick-free for BOTH pregnancies.
Skin: If you are breaking out during pregnancy, it means you are having a girl.
Answer: Not true! Breakouts are just a result of hormonal changes! I currently look hideous even while pregnant with a boy.
Cravings: If you crave sweets, you are having girl; sour foods, boy.
Answer: Not true! I have craved sweets with both pregnancies...but I've ALWAYS had a sweet tooth!
How you carry baby: If you carry low and out front, it's a boy. If you carry high with weight evenly distributed, girl.
Answer: Not true! I carried Taylor like a basketball, with the weight out front! Too early to tell how I'm carrying baby boy.
Baby's heart rate: If your baby's heart rate is under 140 beats per minute, its a boy; above 140, girl.
Answer: Not true! At baby boy's last ultrasound, his heart rate was 156 beats per minute.

So after careful thought, I've concluded that you shouldn't ignore what your dreams are telling you. And that the Ancient Chinese are BRILLIANT! And finally, that all those "old wives tales" are purely myth and don't work...at least not for me. Your best bet? An experienced ultrasound technician or wait until the baby is born. =)