Anyone who says that gender can not be determined by 14 weeks is obviously misinformed. So who knows! The 3 lines are visible from 16 weeks because the baby hasn't got any muscle or fat deposits, explains Jan. As the pregnancy progresses and the baby becomes chubbier, the labia begins to swell and the same 3 lines we see at 16 weeks now swell up from the mid-trimester onwards. No one wanted to say for sure even at 36 weeks! I think it's pretty rare the other way though because apparently a penis is easy to identify correctly early on. Babys have only start to develop genitalia at 11 weeks so at 14 weeks things still are not fully developed. She had another u/s late in her 3rd tri to check her placenta previa and was then told she was having a boy. In case you missed it, boy babies being like fountains when uncovered can be found in the 15 Biggest Mistakes When Changing and Feeding Baby. She was shocked (as we all were) and even had to buy something from a nearby store for him to wear home, as it didn't seem fitting for him to wear that pretty dress home!!". We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. I'd love a girl but all is good from God. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. A friend of mine was told girl at several scans through her pregnancy then gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby boy. We told our parents we were having a girl, but we warned them against buying anything until the next ultrasound. No doubt, you've heard of the time-honored adage that a "mother's intuition is never wrong"? When the ultrasound is done after 18 weeks, there is a very high accuracy rate, which ranges from 80 to 99 percent. Yet, Andrea from Momfessionals, was chill as a cucumber. It's a fact that ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. Have always thought I was having a boy though. ". Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. No mistaking it, she is very much so a he! I was 20 weeks when they said girl and 28 weeks when we realized he was actually a boy. This means 10 out of 100 women will be told the wrong gender at their ultrasound! We spent the next 5 minutes double, triple and quadruple checking.". Last night I had a small breakdown and convinced myself of the positives of having another boy, starting with, we don't have to pay for any weddings. I'm sure it happens but I don't think it likely happens all that often. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. She got a special ultrasound done for other reasons and also found out she was having a boy. We went all out girl because our oldest is a boy 6 years ago, a good friend of mine was told she was having a boy but ended up having a girl. Having already had three kids, all of which were boys, and with the last six grandchildren being born in the family having already been boys as well, this mommy decided to trick everyone into thinking the the newest addition would be another boy. While some women opt to skip on having a baby shower, others choose to have more than one. My doctor was right and I was for sure only 14 weeks so it may be a boy! IT WAS! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. One week before we are to deliver we had another one just to see how big the baby was and a new ultrasound tech said that we are having a boy. I was so jealous she was able to find out because I had to wait for my 20 week anatomy scan. 16 Jun June 16, 2022. told boy at ultrasound but had a girl. As fall3n-ang3l told us: When I was having twins I was having a boy and a girl. I wouldn't even ask at 14. It's wonderful either way at the end. YESS!! 1stcomeslove. And do you know how many lines did you seeon your earlier scan when they said its a girl? Fortunately we had all the clothes from his brother and hadnt redone any rooms. I think that emotional and mental strain is a lot more than if we had waited to find out on the baby's delivery date.". The ultrasound tech is 100% positive and it's very obvious. I was relieved because I knew it was finally right. Eileen's story serves as a great reminder that sometimes mothers "just know": "OMG. It's not always right, says Professor Lees. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The Best IOL for 2022 RXSight Light Adjusted Lens, Will refractive surgery such as LASIK keep me out of glasses all my life, Pregnancy with Twins, Triplets and Other Multiples, Hello, Baby! Unfortunately for them they were a little absentminded and started going into an outer monologue - and everyone in the room just heard them say, "Damn, I'd like to rip his shirt open with my teeth" or . Ray said the hilarious photo is the sweet ending of acrazybirth story that included: Read about even more than happened on Ray's blog. Most accurate time to check for gender is between 18-20 weeks. This is why they never say it's 100% when you have a sexing scan x. It looks very different from the 3 lines girl scan above, with the genitalia clearly sticking out. Normally if they say boy it's because they've seen something unmistakable between the legs! It has definitely helped to prepare me. Intelligender said boy (twice!). "Had my level two ultrasound today. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. "He needed to mentally prepare if he was going to be a dad of three girls! So yeah, your ultrasound tech has probably been doing this for a while so there is a possibility she could be right. Both times with mine it was very obvious. Indeed, as the Professor says, as with most things in pregnancy, its never entirely predictable. The MFM said while ultrasound was 90 percent accurate in predicting gender at 12 weeks, and she and the sonographer were fairly confident in their prediction, we should wait until our 20-week anatomy ultrasound to be sure. We casually chatted as she began her measurements, starting at the head and working her way down. If they are clearly visible, however, it is a good way to determine sex.. Oops I mean told boy at early ultrasound but had girl **, Apparently if you have two children of the same sex, the change of having a 3rd are 80%! They're usually very accurate. I had no symptoms there Hi, I am 15 weeks pregnant. I have only been told the sex with certancy once at 20 weeks. Learn more about, My Baby Gave His Heart to Another Child in Need. The 32-year-old mom of two girls ages 1 and 3, celebrated with her husband Will as they opened the paper at dinner that night. While we were in hospital there was 11 women on the ward. Popping over from the May group. Please don't let that get you down! But, having spoken to sonographers, we think identifying the 3 lines is a pretty safe bet on you having a girl. We even saw where in the image the girl bits were supposed to be. I would just wait until your 20 week scan before getting your hopes up. I definitely know this melody, possibly from the 90's, but I think I'm going nuts because I can't find anything on Google about it. Understandably, she was speechless at the turn in gender, saying, "I thought everyone was joking, I lost words and I couldn't believe it until I saw his bottom. I even asked the ultrasound tech. and what did you see on your 19/20 weeks u/s report ? You can miss the bits and think girl though which is what happened with our 2nd boy. Ahh!! Haha xx, I do know someone who was told they were having a girl, she got everything pink then had a boy , This worries me [emoji85] we were told a boy but he was shy and comfortable - legs up and crossed. It is not a higher chance of a boy after 2 boys! Uh huh. I don't remember how many lines we saw in the first scan, it but it was obviously a penis(or the turtle as some describe it) in the second scan. Its the stories of the unlucky few who serve as a great reminder that even though we have made great technological advances in the past century, we still have a long way to go. told boy at ultrasound but had a girl; told boy at ultrasound but had a girl. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. No one can tell me that this could be a mistake. I will be happy of course; but was hoping for a little girl this time. Just wondering if that happened to anyone before? Learn about testing and treatment for GBS bacterium. At 14 weeks, that area is still very swollen, so I wouldn't trust it. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. ", Then again, that's also a good threat for the parents to use as leverage when the boy is a teenager: "Sneak out one more time and we'll tell your girlfriend about the time that the doctor mistook you for a girl!". I'm just curious and want to hear the storiesDoes anyone know of anyone who was told boy at ultrasound but had a girl? To my surprise it was a boy. We met a lady who had been told girl twice and also ended up having a boy. I thought she was just being talkative and when she goes, "well they were wrong. It's clearly sticking out. Couple days later BAM he's a boy lol My cousin was told she was having a girl up until 24 weeks. Create an account or log in to participate. I didn't find out with my daughter. There's no way I'm going for a 3rd time. My intuition has said girl the entire pregnancy as well. The tech confirmed at our 21weeks U/S that it is a little male, and we have the money shot to prove it, but I still have nightmares A friend of mine was told boy at 15weeks, then girl at 20weeks, then boy again at 25weeks And girl again at 30weeks Needless to say, when that little boy came out at 35weeks sharp, she checked twice to make sure it was, indeed, a boy. Ive had a few scans 21 weeks he said girl but wasnt 100% at all , then at 30 weeks he didnt seem sure and it was like we saw something sticking out ? I have two girls and my gut instinct plus a few mums on here based on my 13 week scan think number 3 is a girl (I don't think I'll go for number four as have struggled to get through this pregnancy fatigue and sickness with two kids at home let alone if I go for four and have 3 kids to manage whilst pregnant!). Every mom wants to be as prepared as possible for baby's arrival. Aug 24, 2017 at 8:19 PM. That is not true! but we found out she was a girl several weeks later. Within the NHS this method is generally used as part of determining sex at the scan everyone is offered at around 20 weeks. I will never ever ever find out the sex of my child before he/she is born again LOL.". I've never had it but I know a girl who was told boy brought everything in blue painted room and had a girl. I don't personally know anyone who has been told the wrong gender but if you are worried then I'd just buy neutral. Ever try to argue with any medical professional? It's a factthat ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. A character is conducting a perfectly normal Inner Monologue, usually thinking about how horrible their friend's cooking is or how attractive they find the person across the room from them.. We too had a shower and everyone got girl stuff for her. She sexed the baby for us, describing what she could see and checked 3 times! Stories of wrong ultrasounds are plentiful on baby boards, but it's this shocking tale that's truly unique. Please don't let that get you down! "It can then become more difficult to be sure because if a little boy has his legs together the testicles can get squeezed and look similar. I told him it was a girl and he said " no , it is most definitely a boy,100%", The midwife told us that sometimes the boy bits are big so they get mistaken for labia, Join this group to meet other parents of October2017 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Lynz_81 shares her advice: Try to have a good look between the legs. Have you guys heard of anyone that found out it was a boy and had a girl? Also, we tried to conceive via the Chinese calendar. Had to had follow up scan at 32 weeks - it was a boy. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. My cousin was told she was having a girl up until 24 weeks. If they got a croch shot, take a look at it. I'm only about 5 weeks pregnant. I had a 3D scan at 17 weeks, theres only boys in my family all nephews! I'm 15 weeks tomorrow. Add message Save Share Report Bookmark With their other two girls, they had always done "gender surprises." The tech told us so quickly at our A/S that it was a girl. They apparently mixed up her test with someone else. I had a girl!". My first thought was 'Very funny doc'. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). ", Tara is mum to 1 daughter, Bodhi Rae, and has worked as Content Editor and Social Media Producer at MadeForMums since 2015. You can miss the bits and think girl though which is what happened with our 2nd boy. Despite these percentages, there are stories upon stories on the web of women getting told that their baby would either be a boy or a girl, only to discover the opposite a couple of weeks later or even at birth. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Learn more about, My Baby Gave His Heart to Another Child in Need. I had several u/s with my second child and they told me around 14 weeks that she was a girl and continued to confirm it afterward. They were shocked but very happy when I arrived after my brother, they already had three boys and when he arrived expected a fifth. It's hard not to feel a little sad. We aren't sure who yet since my kiddo wouldn't participate at the anatomy scan lol. " Ray said. That image is from my 20 week scan when I was told girl. She's a super lesbian and extremely into sports and fitness so I got the best b of both worlds with my sister! I got an ultrasound at 14 weeks and was told they were 80% positive I was having a boy I even have a picture of it where everyone was like "that looks like a boy" (I am also high risk so their machines are super advanced). Yes it is possible to tell and from the pictures I would also guess a boy. The cord can get mistaken for the penis. how did you tell your parents you were pregnant?????? In some cases you may get quite a clear illustration of the 3 lines, not so much in others. Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical moment in any woman's life. This was yesterday 13w 3d. The technician said there is no way to mistake it. I got the blood test gender test for closure so that I knew without a doubt that my baby is a boy. 1. Now Im nervouswe have been told girl at 15 weeks and 20 weeks. But can you imagine if, in the midst of all your baby planning, you had gone so far as to embroider everything with that perfectly chosen name, only to find out that the baby is actually a "she" and not a "he"? Also, I do know of babies being born the opposite gender of what their scans originally saidbut none in the last 5 or less years. Basically, your lucky stars need to align just right for you to not get the wrong result. I'm glad we found out the sex though because we found out that LO was a boy. I was told 100% boy at a 16 week ultrasound (which i know is kind of early) but then at a 24 week one, we were told 100% girl. YESS!! Clear as day. 96 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from J.Cano: Law & Order: SVU - Best Episode These days, Beaufort is learning to roll over and sleep through the night. :(. Unfortunately, we had several gifts which my wife in particular is loathe to get rid of. 13/05/2020 14:39. I had two boys. 4D is dependent on foetal position and amniotic volume. Three lines=girl, penis=boy. I have been told by both I'm having a boy! To help you get started read the featured. Chinese calendar said boy. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 29 other ways to tell if it's boy or girl. NIPT result said boy but ultrasound says it's a girl: So I did my NIPT at 12 weeks and it said the gender is BOY and I had my 20 weeks ultrasound yesterday and the technician couldn't find a penis !! How early the gender screening is performed, the baby's cooperation, and the expertise of the tech are all tremendously important. This can actually happen at any gestational age, making a clear image pretty important if you plan to buy non-neutral gender baby goods. I feel disappointed and worried if they messed up my blood work results. Boy 2 here as well. I had a friend just a few months ago who was told boy at 2 different scans and when she delivered she had a little girl. Get the facts on how twins and multiples are formed and your chance of carrying more than one baby at a time. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Learn about early screening and test options for your pregnancy. Im hoping ans praying the same for me . She wriggled baby a bit to make sure no boy bits were hiding!. My mom just had a feeling the night before her birth she'd be a girl and not a boy like the tech said. mistakes are always possible and they have happened but It sounds like your tech was pretty darn sure since SHE asked YOu if you wanted to know the sex and she said it so matter-of-factly. I had another ultrasound and this time, I was told it was a girl!!". I get severe migraines from an accident (nerve damage) and am allergic to most migraine medications (was At 15 weeks pregnant I had a really high white blood cell count in my urine. I have picture proof, I'm not terribly girly but soooo many of my friends thought we would be having a girl because that's just what they can see me with. Uncategorized. We are half girly and half neutral so if there is a surprise wed have to rebuy half lol xx, Can you ask them to give you the picture of the potty shot? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I delivered my son in 2014. We got told girl at 23 weeks. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I was told boy twice at my last elective ultrasound in 2009 and she was all girl k kruithofbrooke Jan 15, 2016 at 3:47 PM It is not a higher chance of a boy after 2 boys! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. can occur to even to the most frugal of mommies. I defo saw the Winkie tho so it's very doubtful, I've had 2 private scans plus my 20 week scan then I recently had a 4d scan and they all said boy so I'm guessing they couldn't all be wrong? I just keep hoping that they got it wrong and when I give birth it's actually girl! I emant you ahd one on 20 weeks and another on 28 weeks. I know it's hard time went by so slow while I waited to find out the gender !!! Beaufort was born on Dec. 13, 2018 but his story and his amazing birth photos didn't go viral until Jolly recently shared the funny photo. Try not to let the gender bum you out too much I know its very hard.the good news is that in a few month you will be holding your newborn and giving that sweet little one so much love. Intuition said boy. My Blog told boy at ultrasound but had a girl She was ready for her boy, but very excited when she got her girl. Three little lines of the girly bits - a hamburger she called it! We were told that we were having a girl and (surprise!!) and is it in somewhere in usa? 14 weeks is too early to accurately determine a gender. I was right! But still thinking of another scan [emoji87] xx, Yeah mine was cross legged to start them he moved! I know, it sounds dumb but I really wanted a girl. The tech was very good and said she wouldn't tell us if she wasn't 100% certain. Same here. DH still thinks there is hope that it will be a boy. Anyone told boy at a 14 week ultrasound but had a boy? You can see the cord as well, so what the arrow is pointing to is not the cord. My cousin was supposed to be a boy, ended up being a girl! Up to 10 women out of 100 will get told that they're having a certain gender, only to have a kind of jack-in-the-box surprise at the end. It is definitely easier to tell earlier on in a pregnancy than later.. 00:04. It just can't be done. Some doctors/obgyn offices will order or give more scans and some won't. We ended up having a boy:) it was a great surprise:) n A cousin of my friend was. in my mind it begs the question about the quality and accuracy of rest of 20 w scan more than the annoyance value ppl seem to focus on! I just had an ultrasound at 12 weeks and the doctor said he thinks it's a boy. I know its extremely uncommon but i am just interested to know if its happened to anyone recently? She said she would eat her hat if it was a boy and showed me the 3 lines., Though Jan agrees with Nigel, saying: We give a professional opinion but there are a few cases when there is a surprise. I found out boy at 20 weeks, and since I hear all these stories I ask for confirmation every single time I have an ultrasound "is it still a boy?" The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Cravings said boy. Discussion in 'Baby Club' started by mrs_park, Dec 31, 2014. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). I have never found out because of this reason no cause for error. Even if the 3 lines are identified it is still only an opinion from the sonographer, says Nigel Thomson, Professional Officer at Ultrasound, albeit a reasonably accurate one.. It's pretty safe that if they see boy bits there's no confusion. Ultrasound tech who, according to the Dr. is NEVER wrong, said 'Add me to team pink!'". "With a female baby this can appear to look like three white lines. 1erbeb 21/08/13. These are unavoidable as someone somewhere is bound to bring one of them up. "I kept saying how beautiful she was!" Despite that,I'm also slightly worried that we've been told one thing and will end up with the opposite, only because I've committed to buying girl's stuff now (we started with gender neutral so at leastnot everything is feminine!). think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. Make learning about money simple and fun for your kids with these easy tips. When she went back in at 20 weeks they told her it's a boy. [emoji23] X, This is something that definitely worries me. When they delivered the baby at a birth center, her third child camefast. Percent. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. I got sent home with a cd with about 7 pics on it, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". I kept buying boys clothes before we got told girl. Its hard to trust without a second yep. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. So this is so wired to me since the first time my youngest daughter learned that mommy is going to have a baby she said mommy you have. Anyone had VERY low & slow rising hcg level? We were lucky that we're needed to have another ultrasound because I was at risk for placenta previa so I was scanned again at 28 weeks and it was VERY clear that he was a boy. Amy Schumer and Duchess Meghan gave birth to sons within hours of each other, Jenni 'JWoww' Farley shares emotional message on her son's birthday detailing his progress, Jennifer Lopez lets her kids ask her anything, talks becoming a mom in adorable video, New to Netflix in May 2019: The best kids, tweens and teens movies to stream, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 13 weeks, Mines looks like that as well I definitely think it's too early to tell, Hmm, I doubt it. lol. They said boy for me. What a great surprise at birth!!! I worried the whole way through my daughter would turn out so be a boy, honestly don't worry, it's rare but does happen xx. While we're on the topic of old wives tales, many will also argue that taking into account the rate of a baby's heartbeat in the womb to determine the gender is also another old wive's tales. We were told boy at 21 weeks and potty shot defo looked boy, just wondering how often this has happened and it turned out to be girl. My friend was told girl, got to 38 weeks and they said you have a beautifully growing boy in thereshe was in shock, luckly this was her 3rd and she already had a daughter and son. Baby showing large amount of fluid in stomach at scan, anyone else experienced t, Told baby has short Femur at 20wk scan advice please? You'd think that surely, by 24 weeks, the baby's private parts would be clear enough to determine the gender and yet, the complete opposite happened to "Kristy": "We had 2 ultrasounds - 1 at 18 and 1 at 24 weeks and the tech both times said that it was a girl. Chances are 50/50 every time no matter what you've had before. Shock of a lifetime, wouldn't you say? I look at him often and say, 'It was you all along!' This 20-week scan, posted by forum user SW2, shows a boy. She did show me a shot between the legs at my ultrasound yesterday and there was nothing there BUT I am only 11 weeks so I don't think i would see anything either way yet. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. What a great surprise at birth!!! But since ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate just yet, it might be a good idea to tone it down on going full blue or full pink with your purchases, a lesson that Samantha's sister learned the hard way: "This happened with my nephew.