And for what it's worth, my son was the 8th wrong gender by ultrasound that week born in that hospital alone.". Intelligender said boy (twice!). As this couple learned, mistaking a boy for a girl happens quite frequently: "My wife and I were told we had a girl. She got a special ultrasound done for other reasons and also found out she was having a boy. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Just don't do what i did and Wash and put away all the clothes lol.. my poor Daughter wore blue sleepers and baseball onsies til she was almost a year! or told girl and had boy? I had the opposite. Yes, I have two friends that were told boy and planned everything for a boy and they ended up delivering Girls!! Getting the gender wrong eight times in one week surely must be some kind of a record, but as it turns out, Amy was right to trust her gut feeling! My mom just had a feeling the night before her birth she'd be a girl and not a boy like the tech said. It's hard not to feel a little sad. That was my last U/S. :), I agree, chances are high that it will be another boy, especially if it's the same fathersorry I couldn't help with your main question though;(, I was told boy twice at my last elective ultrasound in 2009 and she was all girl. This means 10 out of 100 women will be told the wrong gender at their ultrasound! Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Couple days later BAM he's a boy lol We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Since my friend was so girly, we had been teasing her through her entire pregnancy that she was supposed to have a girl and we wouldn't take boy for an answer. Yes it is possible to tell and from the pictures I would also guess a boy. Boy 2 here as well. Sources: Reddit.com, WhatToExpect.com, CircleofMoms.com, BabyCenter.com, Today.com, Momfessionals.com, RookieMoms.com. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Told boy at scan but girl born? Create an account or log in to participate. I'm not sure what I am having yet. 96 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from J.Cano: Law & Order: SVU - Best Episode It's not always right, says Professor Lees. 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. How many scans do they do normally? We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. If they got a croch shot, take a look at it. Take the time toabsorb that one for a second. I know someone that had an amnio and was told she was having a boy but had a girl. This can make getting the wrong gender prediction double the headache, as evidenced by "Elena", whose main request had been that everything be pink: "Yes it's true that they can be wrong. Two balls and a penis :) we couldn't believe it but it is clear. The tech told us so quickly at our A/S that it was a girl. I was relieved because I knew it was finally right. In a weird way I keep daydreaming that when I give birth they will say girl. I had a private scan at 16 weeks and I was told I was having a girl. I know, it sounds dumb but I really wanted a girl. Oh good question. It hasn't happened to me but it happened to someone I know. Shock of a lifetime, wouldn't you say? The ultrasound tech is 100% positive and it's very obvious. And yes I have an ultrasound at 19 weeks so I dont know when my next scan is? And do you know how many lines did you seeon your earlier scan when they said its a girl? can occur to even to the most frugal of mommies. anyone been told that baby has a big tummy, Our week-by-week PREGNANCY emails are a must for parents-to-be. During the ultrasound, these shy babies would have their legs crossed or be positioned in such a way that would lead the technician to call out the wrong gender. My doctor was right and I was for sure only 14 weeks so it may be a boy! 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? Not sure what the doctors were seeing but it can definetly happen. [emoji23] X, This is something that definitely worries me. She got a special ultrasound done for other reasons and also found out she was having a boy. 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 all know how expensive those hospital gift stores usually are. 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. Her husband coming down with two strains of fluwhile she was in labor. Interestingly, this theory proved to be correct for me, as it did for "Kari": "At my first ultrasound, I was told I was having a boy. Anyone told boy at a 14 week ultrasound but had a boy? Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. So the pram soon returned lol. i had my u/s at 19.5 weeks and found out that i were having a little boy 95%,,but I still cannot kick this thought that it could be a girl. It's more common this was round than the other (where they say boy but it turns out to be a girl). A snowstorm in Raleigh, N.C. the day before she went into labor, which caused the familyto lose power. 1stcomeslove. It has definitely helped to prepare me. There are two ways a girl can be mistaken for a boy in early ultrasound photos. Certainly not perhaps as clear as boy bits! Every time though, my baby heart rate was always high at 176. lol. There's no way I'm going for a 3rd time. "During this ultrasound scan, sonographers are looking for the distinguishing signs of the different genitalia. 60K views, 3.1K likes, 501 loves, 2.1K comments, 167 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Kaelly Dias Makeup: Bom dia pessoal No one can tell me that this could be a mistake. Winston-Salem birth photographerLauren Jolly captured the moment,and that photohas been shared and liked all over the internet. 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! Anyone told boy at a 14 week ultrasound but had a boy? 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? Just confirms what I saw. I had no symptoms there Hi, I am 15 weeks pregnant. 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. The tech was very good and said she wouldn't tell us if she wasn't 100% certain. The first is simple. 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. It can pretty much happen any time. These days, Beaufort is learning to roll over and sleep through the night. No mistaking it, she is very much so a he! The reason for this is that while it's harder to think that a boy is actually a girl because of the obvious little package between his legs, sometimes boys that are mistaken for girls may have simply been "shy" as some would call it. 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. I had this strange feeling that they were all wrong and that I was having a boy. In some cases you may get quite a clear illustration of the 3 lines, not so much in others. "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 . I don't personally know anyone who has been told the wrong gender but if you are worried then I'd just buy neutral. You can miss the bits and think girl though which is what happened with our 2nd boy. If you want to know your baby's sex before it's born, the 3 lines method is a tried and tested way sonographers use to tell if you're having a boy or girl. I hope you get your little boy :). The only place to satisfy all of your guilty pleasures. Im praying Im getting a big massive surprise of a little, Boy after two daughters , please tell me this is possible . A quick look over the surgical screen and yep, that is a boy. But I have another ultrasound at 36 weeks to check my placenta placement and to estimate LOs size. I'm only about 5 weeks pregnant. Eileen's story serves as a great reminder that sometimes mothers "just know": "OMG. I think if you can mistake a girl for a boy then you should not get too excited yet.. 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. Anyone who says that gender can not be determined by 14 weeks is obviously misinformed. Arguably, this new grandmother's reaction is right up there with the 15 of the Best Grandparent Reactions to a Pregnancy Announcement. I didn't have a 3rd child to "try" for the girl. 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. 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. I am 6weeks pregnant and had a transvaginal ultrasound today. "I said it to them before they said it to me, but there was no sign of it on the picture. And at which week they say its a girl till you know its actually a boy. That's exactly what happened to Lillian's friend: "A girlfriend of mine was told boy. Its important to remember that a number of factors come into play with regards to ultrasounds and accurately predicting the gender. I didn't buy anything pink because I just felt like he was a boy. They said boy for me. Went for recheck, different sonographer confirmed boy/girl twins. This 20-week scan, posted by forum user SW2, shows a boy. For some of our mums, even when it was blatantly obvious in the scan room that they were having a boy, with a willy clearly showing, it didnt come out on the picture at all. In a weird way I keep daydreaming that when I give birth they will say girl. Within the NHS this method is generally used as part of determining sex at the scan everyone is offered at around 20 weeks. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I had a 3D scan at 17 weeks, theres only boys in my family all nephews! Already, welcoming a new baby is extremely exciting, but the reactions of this woman's family just adds the cherry on top of a perfect moment! I will be happy of course; but was hoping for a little girl this time. Just wondering if that happened to anyone before? During the pregnancy, the happy couple had finally settled on naming their baby girl "Charlee", only to discover during her birth that "she" was actually a "he". Didn't find the answer you were looking for? While there's no mention of her name, this woman kept a major secret from her family. It's a factthat ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. With my second they told me the same thing only this time I wanted neutral colors instead of pink or blue and sure enough it was a boy again.". Do 3 lines on an ultrasound mean it's a girl? We were told that we were having a girl and (surprise!!) Is it safe if only taken rarely? Also it is pretty depressing when for that long we focused and planned on a girl. 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). All kids are embarrassed by their parents, but this story from "scoutyfreeman" is sure to mortify the poor boy for life: "Told girl at anatomy scan (19 weeks). By using this Site you agree to the following, By using this Site you agree to the following. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Within the NHS this method is generally used as part of determining sex at the scan everyone is offered at around 20 weeks. 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. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. I wouldn't even ask at 14. ", Her reaction: "WHAT IS THAT?!? my daughter (born 5 days ago) looked like she had something in between her legs and it kinda freaked me out. I had 5 ultrasounds telling me my BOY was a GIRL. I'll never forget that voicemail message: "Hey Friend, call me back. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Intuition said boy. Her husband, she said in the post, "proceeded to literally fall on the floor. K Lou, however, found that her sonographer at a private scan was happy to be pretty definitive. I feel disappointed and worried if they messed up my blood work results. We spent the next 5 minutes double, triple and quadruple checking.". "Will lovesloves being a girl dad, and our girls adore him. Get the facts on how twins and multiples are formed and your chance of carrying more than one baby at a time. I'm so desperate for a girl, I have twin boys already so feel weird now as this is my last.. "I kept saying how beautiful she was!" We give all our parents that come for scans some example potty shot photographs of what we are looking for when we determine sex. I'm sure it happens but I don't think it likely happens all that often. And hopefully this will be clearly seen on the screen when you're having the scan. But I had a harmony and that was right. Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical moment in any woman's life. Ring and string said boy (twice!). When the ultrasound is done after 18 weeks, there is a very high accuracy rate, which ranges from 80 to 99 percent. It's a fact that ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. Needless to say, there's always something to worry about when it comes to pregnancies, so take old wives tales with a grain of salt. " Ray said. I wouldn't be set on it, but I am pretty sure. 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. Babybond private scanners. I think the best you can do is ask for and additional scan of your doctor has a more portable ultrasound machine. Thebaby that came within two hours causing the photographer to barely make it there in time. 15/11/2012 22:16. My doctor was right and I was for sure only 14 weeks so it may be a boy! told boy at ultrasound but had a girl. 14 weeks is too early to accurately determine a gender. and what did you see on your 19/20 weeks u/s report ? Ever try to argue with any medical professional? 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. I have been told by both I'm having a boy! no way ? They were going to name their baby girl Rosie Zion and brought with them to the birth center a pink, fluffy sleeper to wear home. Before the a/s, DH reminded me that the scans are not always rightbut once he found out LO is a boy, he quit saying that because, although he thinks I'm meant to have a girl, I think he really wants a boy. we had a boy. I got the blood test gender test for closure so that I knew without a doubt that my baby is a boy. Apart from that I either didnt want to know or they couldnt say. Aug 24, 2017 at 7:54 PM. 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! It looks like you were misusing this feature by going too fast. She also showed us the difference between girl and boy parts on US. I had the scan at 28 weeks only because I was at risk for placenta previa, otherwise I would not have had the second scan. I was told both my girls were boys.. i didn't find out my first was a girl til i was 36 weeks! So in the Billie Eilish song Bad Guy, the melody of it sounds exactly like a melody I know.The part I'm talking about is the part that sounds kind of synthed, 2:21 at the link above. Three lines=girl, penis=boy. Most future mommies going in for their gender reveal ultrasound are a ball of nerves. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. I will be happy of course; but was hoping for a little girl this time. Just wondering if that happened to anyone before? But Willwanted to know the sex of their third child, Raysaid. My daughters looked like 3 lines l l l <<<< and we was worried shed be a boy so had a 3d scan. DH still thinks there is hope that it will be a boy. Ray hadone ultrasound at 18 weeks and one other quick one in her midwife's office at 38 weeks to confirm the babywas in a head-down position. "The girl has 3 lines and when the sonographer showed us you really could tell the difference.. This was yesterday 13w 3d. A Long Island teacher "forced" a fifth-grade girl to go by a male name and pronouns, confusing the child so much that she had suicidal thoughts, a lawsuit alleges. But saying that with my triplets i kept dreaming i had 2 boys and girl even though i knew that was impossible as mine were identical and would all be the same sex and i had all boys. My intuition has said girl the entire pregnancy as well. My gyne suggested that I have a UTI. I have a few friends that found out they were having girls at 12 weeks too. If they are clearly visible, however, it is a good way to determine sex.. Lost. i. ireneg562. No one wanted to say for sure even at 36 weeks! To my surprise it was a boy. "I feel a precious bond with my new boy and love being a boy mama more than I expected.". "He needed to mentally prepare if he was going to be a dad of three girls! With a male baby, it is often possible to observe the penis, testicles and scrotum at the second trimester routine scan.". What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Make learning about money simple and fun for your kids with these easy tips. 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. What's particularly amazing about this video is that it takes some family members a little while to figure it out as mom sits there laughing, holding her new baby girl. Well went to my 18 week ultrasound and it turns out that he is actually a she. I'm just curious and want to hear the storiesDoes anyone know of anyone who was told boy at ultrasound but had a girl? With their other two girls, they had always done "gender surprises." I delivered my son in 2014. He spent three weeks in NICU, and every diaper change, my friend was there to make sure it was still a boy. On this pregnancy I was told at 15 weeks I was having a boy. It just can't be done. and is it in somewhere in usa? I already have two SKs (one of each) and don't know that we'll have any more childrenso I did have my heart set on having a girl. This is exactly what happened to "Amy": "I've had them be wrong at 20w. Was told girl until 30ish week.. She was ready for her boy, but very excited when she got her girl. How does a sonographer use the 3 lines at your 20-week scan to tell if you're having a boy or a girl? How early the gender screening is performed, the baby's cooperation, and the expertise of the tech are all tremendously important. Unfortunately, we had several gifts which my wife in particular is loathe to get rid of. Also, we tried to conceive via the Chinese calendar. My cousin was told she was having a girl up until 24 weeks. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. 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. 1. The was also 19ish years ago but still. The earlier your pregnancy is, the less likely you will get an accurate determination on the boy or girl ultrasound. Hopefully, there was a baby store not too far away. This is why they never say it's 100% when you have a sexing scan x. I just keep hoping that they got it wrong and when I give birth it's actually girl! So that theory is dead to me, lol. Both times with mine it was very obvious. Chinese calendar said boy. "Even during the second trimester routine scan it may not be possible to be fully certain about the babys sex because s/he may be in a position that will make it difficult for the sonographer to be sure.". So of course it was a surprise when the doctor said, 'Its a boy!' Thank goodness this mommy learned from her first experience- besides gender neutral colors are just as adorable on any baby! But I wouldn't be upset if they got it wrong!! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. And the tech that was wrong got all huffy when I asked if he was surehe was like 'I am a lifetime career sonography and have NEVER been wrong'. The nurse was so surprised that I had been told by 5 scans and 2 different doctors that I was having a girl! North Carolina mom Nancy Ray said she learned she was having a girl when at 18 weeks the ultrasound technician wrote on paper, "It's a girl!" The 32-year-old mom of two girls ages 1 and 3,. Dare to disagree and you'll either be instantly blown off or outright told "no". Ten. We wanted to know the sex of our baby and there was no mistaking our strapping young man in the scan room," says snappyloz on our forum. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. It's a fact that ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. IT WAS! To help you get started read the featured. Hi jananasplit:, Thanks for the reply. So I guess we always just expected to have boys, and he always wanted a son, too," she said. We too had a shower and everyone got girl stuff for her. Waiting until you are closer to 20 weeks usually gives you an accuracy rating of over 94 percent. First let me say EVERYTHING IS WRONG! Ultrasound tech who, according to the Dr. is NEVER wrong, said 'Add me to team pink!'". I have a girl and was hoping for boy but thought had higher chances at girl. Please don't let that get you down! We both were cracking up because it was just so unexpected!". 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.
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