19 Weeks! Will we know what baby is??

Gosh, its been busy! We were on vacation for a week and then came home, and Matt returned to work. I promise I will update on how this baby is growing and how our summer adventures have been!
Today is the day of our 20 week ultrasound! I am so excited to see our little one. The last time we saw it was at 8 weeks, and frankly, it looked a lot like a tadpole!
One of the best parts of today is that we may get to find out the gender of this little one! I have gone back and forth on what I think it is. When I first found out, I thought girl, but then I heard the heartbeat and thought, no it has to be a boy! Now, I have no idea! Matt is convinced its a girl! He was right with both boys. Jack and Henry are certain its a sister too. We will see. I thought it would be fun to see what the old wives tales say!

Old Wives Tale #1: 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.  Baby has always been above 140. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #2: 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. Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #3: 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.  Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #4: Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #5: 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 went through a weird craving phase of grape juice! I also craved strawberries. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #6: 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 have a “V”, so one more point for a girl. I have a "v" but not sure what this one has to do with pregnancy. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #7: 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. What?!?!?! This one is crazy!  Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE

Old Wives Tale #8: Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl. So far, my legs are the same? I have been trying to maintain workouts so I think that has something to do with it. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #9: Moodiness and a Little Pecker (this one is odd, but funny)
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. Poor Matt! I am a moody mess this pregnancy! Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #10: 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. Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #11: 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, a little boy it is. Ugh, my hair is thin, and my nails are brittle. I definitely don't feel as pretty. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #12: 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 have had dreams its a girl, and her name is Rebecca :) Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #13: 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.  Matt says I am more clumsy.Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #14: 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. Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #15: 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. Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #16: Breast Test
If a pregnant woman’s left breast is larger than the right breast, she’s having a girl. If the right breast is larger, it’s a boy. I asked Matt this weird question..... Prediction outcome:GIRL

Old Wives Tale #17: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having. Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE, but if going by first thought....GIRL

Old Wives Tale #18: 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. This has been my best pregnancy based on morning sickness. Prediction outcome: BOY


Old Wives Tale #19: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy. Since I am a vegan.... Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #20: 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. I always have cold feet! In my other two pregnancies I always was hot, but this time, I am cold! Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #21: Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy. Prediction outcome: BOY

Old Wives Tale #22: 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. We have girl names, not a single boy name idea, maybe because we already used two of our favorites! Prediction outcome: GIRL

Old Wives Tale #23: 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. Hmmmm....This seems like a question about how hydrated you are! Prediction outcome: INCONCLUSIVE
 
Total!
Girl-14
Boy-7
Inconclusive- 2

Well, we will see what happens! I can't wait to find out. Either way, boy or girl, this baby will not be short on love!