Tomorrow marks the almost halfway point in my pregnancy and the day of THE sonogram.
For the sake of fairness, I am going to give you some “clues” (okay, they’re not really clues, but if you believe in old wives’ tales, then maybe these “facts” will help):
- We don’t have a preference. A boy would be fun because it would be a brand new experience. A girl would be fun because then our Little Beauty would have a sister (think: bunk beds, shared rooms, shared clothes, etc.).
- I don’t have a gut feeling. Sorry. No warm fuzzies or sneaking suspicions either way.
- I was sick for the first trimester and then some…and I don’t mean a little bit sick. I mean all-day, all-night, lay-on-the-couch-as-still-as-possible, throwing-up sick.
- The baby’s heartrate was at about 140/bpm at our last appointment.
- I started showing at about the same time as my last pregnancy and I’m not sure if I’m carrying high or low (take a peek at the pics below to see for yourself).
If you have other questions, just ask. But remember that you have a 50/50 chance either way.
Here’s how the contest will work. If you guess the correct gender, then you’ll be “put in the pot” for the prize. If not, you’ll be ineligible to win.
And now for the prize! When our daughter was a newborn, our favorite diapers were Pampers Swaddlers. They fit just right and didn’t leak like other competing brands. Plus, they were better at containing blow-outs (and we had our fair share of those). As she got older, the brand name didn’t seem to matter as much, but we have always maintained a good opinion of Pampers because of the Swaddlers. And now – Pampers has Swaddlers Sensitive in sizes N, 1, and 2. They boast “ultra breathability” and “a wetness indicator to show when baby may need a change.” I haven’t personally tried them because our daughter isn’t in diapers anymore, but one winner may be able to. One winner will walk away with a coupon for a FREE Jumbo pack of any Pampers diapers or pants!
If you don’t have a little one in diapers, you can opt to receive a coupon for a FREE Family Size Tub of Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough.
Again, there will be ONE winner selected out of the group of people who choose the correct gender. All guesses must be in by Saturday, October 25th at midnight (yes, you’ll have to wait for the big announcement until then!). This contest is open to readers from all over the world. Have Fun and Happy Guessing!
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Laura says
October 27, 2008 at 11:35 pmI’m not in this to win, as I missed the deadline. But I just like to play. :)
I say BOY!
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Kristin says
October 25, 2008 at 10:20 pmI’m going to say a boy, why because I want a boy. lol And the cookies look great, but pampers are better. Hey I need a head start on the diapers. lol Steph I can’t wiat to hear what the baby’s sex is. Now if I can only get that far.
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Jessica says
October 25, 2008 at 9:28 pmI’m going with girl. Just because that’s what my belly looked like when I was pregnant with my daughter.
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Marlena U. says
October 25, 2008 at 8:47 pmHmmm…let’s throw in another vote for a girl!! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
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betty r~simply southern says
October 25, 2008 at 8:09 pmI am guessing a boy…
i would love to win the coupon for the tub of cookie dough!My grandsons would love this!Me and their mom are always baking with them!they love it.They will be able to bake when they get grown better than their wives,,lol…
thank you and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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katie says
October 25, 2008 at 6:19 pmOk, by what I remember on heart rates and that I was so much sicker with my daughter than with my sons, I think you are having a girl. Congratulations either way!
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kristen c says
October 25, 2008 at 3:22 pmSugar and spice…it’s another girl! Your little darling needs a sister. (But boys are awesome, too.)
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Becca says
October 25, 2008 at 1:45 pmI dont know why, but I feel like it is a girl. Who knows… well, I guess you already do. Anyway, a girl.
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Marketing Mama says
October 25, 2008 at 12:40 pmI’m going to guess boy – you look adorable!!!! :)
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Sarah Berry says
October 25, 2008 at 9:02 amI’m guessing girl. Congratulations what an exciting time for you.
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Carolyn M says
October 25, 2008 at 8:27 amA girl!
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Sarah VM says
October 25, 2008 at 8:23 amA boy!!!
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Amy says
October 25, 2008 at 7:22 amI am going to guess a boy!!!
chrisandamyward(at)comcast(dot)net
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Belinda says
October 25, 2008 at 6:12 amBecause of the horrible sickness and the heart rate I’m guessing a sweet baby girl. I’m sure your very excited.Congrats!!!
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Deidre says
October 24, 2008 at 11:26 pmI’m going with girl, because of the sickness. LOL
Deidre
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Casey H says
October 24, 2008 at 10:43 pmI’m saying its going to be a girlie girl! Congrats!!
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Cindi says
October 24, 2008 at 8:37 pmI am saying your child is of the feminine persuasion! Best wishes…..Cindi
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Whitney A says
October 24, 2008 at 7:50 pmYou look like you’re carrying high. I carried high with my son. So I’m guessing a boy.
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Christine says
October 24, 2008 at 7:41 pmWe’re so happy that you are feeling better. I remember how sick you said you were the first time around so I can’t imagine it being worse! So glad to hear that it’s behind you. That being said, you must be having a girl!
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Dolly says
October 24, 2008 at 6:36 pmI think you’re gonna have a boy based on the morning sickness and HR BPM. I’d love the cookie dough for my 2 sweethearts…and my occasional sweet tooth!
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BR says
October 24, 2008 at 5:30 pmMy guess is boy.
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Tanya Moyer says
October 24, 2008 at 4:39 pmI’m guessing girl…all-day morning sickness is the worst!!!!! But as the mom of 2 girls (who love cookie dough :o) )…it is all worth it in the end!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
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Ann says
October 24, 2008 at 3:35 pmI’m guessing 50/50, it will be ………….a boy.
I have you tagged on my blog. Come check it out here: http://alatteinthemorning.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-very-first-tag.html
Have a wonderful day!
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Sky says
October 24, 2008 at 1:58 pmI’m going to say Girl. I was so very sick when pregnant with my girl…and have heard others say the same thing! Either way…it’s a blessing!
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Andrea says
October 24, 2008 at 1:14 pmI’m guessing a little sister! =)
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Sara says
October 24, 2008 at 1:08 pmI’m going to guess a girl. I have no basis for my guess I just think it’s so fun having 2 girls! We loved Swaddlers too. I will say though that I didn’t like the new wetness line but only b/c I liked how they were all white before. It seemed more classic to me.
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PsychMamma says
October 24, 2008 at 12:31 pmI’m guessing a girl. No real “reason” – just a guess. :-) We’re out of diapers now, but we loved Swaddlers too, for all the same reasons you mention. And, just thinking about cookie dough is making me hungry….
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Barbara says
October 24, 2008 at 11:51 amI think you’ll have another girl….we are having a ball with our boys already (#2 is just 10 days old). I am so glad to have two of the same gender just over 2 years apart. It’s going to be fun……..no matter what you have.
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casual friday everyday says
October 24, 2008 at 11:22 amLook how adorable you are. And how in the world are you at the half way mark already? WOW!
I say Boy :–) Can’t wait to find out what you’re having. Such exciting times.
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Janelle says
October 24, 2008 at 11:06 amI’m going to guess boy because I was in your shoes just last fall (morning sickness and all), and I ended up with a sweet little fellow.
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Tiffany says
October 24, 2008 at 10:32 amBy the way – I also meant to say that you look great and I love the tummy!!
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Tiffany says
October 24, 2008 at 10:32 amI will go for a boy because of the difference in the morning sickness. I will take the coupon for the diapers (we have a baby in diapers but she is in size 3) and give the coupon to my sister in law who is due with twins in January and could use some help saving money for diapers!!
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Ron Miller says
October 24, 2008 at 9:56 amlet’s go with boy & the tub of cookies
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Erin says
October 24, 2008 at 9:13 amAwww you look so good! I am thinking it looks and sounds a lot like i did, so I am going to guess a boy!
~erin
lovinthebelly[at]gmail[dot]com
http://lovinthebelly.blogspot.com/
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mj says
October 24, 2008 at 9:05 amI’m going to guess boy!
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Jenny N. says
October 24, 2008 at 8:33 amI’m guessing it’s another girl. Just a gut feeling.
I second your thoughts on Swaddlers. They are the best. When our son was a newborn I once bought the Target brand and my husband was struggling with them so much that he made me take them back. Swaddlers were well worth the extra money.
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Marissa says
October 24, 2008 at 8:21 amI’m going to guess girl. That tub of cookies sure would taste good!
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Brooke says
October 24, 2008 at 8:18 amI’m guessing a girl because I have 3 and couldn’t be happier. We thought with the third that we wanted a boy and, I have to admit, I was little pissed off at first, but now I couldn’t be happier. They are SO much fun to raise – so sweet and gentle. Of course, if you have a boy I’ll pretend I never wrote this email.
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Sandy says
October 24, 2008 at 7:19 amI have a good feeling about this guess, especially since I REALLY LOVE chocolate chip cookies! Throw all the medical hoopla and wives tales aside, the cookies are telling me it’s another cute little girl.
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Allison says
October 24, 2008 at 6:37 amBased on the being sick all the time, I’m going to guess girl :)
You have a very cute belly, by the way!
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aylaanne says
October 24, 2008 at 6:27 amI think it’s a boy. You’re carrying a little high, but if it was a girl I think your FHR would have been in the 150s or 160s. :)
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Lisa says
October 24, 2008 at 5:17 amSince I have two girls, I will guess that this will be another sweet baby girl!
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elizabeth says
October 24, 2008 at 4:32 amI’m going to guess a girl!
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Erin S. says
October 24, 2008 at 2:34 ami’m guessing girl as well.
so excited for your announcement. let’s just pray the baby cooperates now.
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Nicole says
October 23, 2008 at 10:57 pmI’m guessing girl…your tummy is so cute!
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Nadia says
October 23, 2008 at 10:09 pmA little girl!
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tanyetta says
October 23, 2008 at 9:14 pmIt’s a girl :)
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Sundi says
October 23, 2008 at 8:44 pmI’m guessing a girl just because it sounds so much like my current pregnancy! And I love Pampers Swaddlers, and I need them for this baby!
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Jennie says
October 23, 2008 at 7:57 pmI’m guessing it’s a girl!
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workout mommy says
October 23, 2008 at 7:50 pmI’m going to guess BOY! :)
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Erica says
October 23, 2008 at 7:47 pmI’m terrible at this stuff, but I’m gonna guess that it’s a little girl. And Amen, Pampers are totally the best. :)
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Noreen says
October 23, 2008 at 6:58 pmI wrote quess instead of guess, I have no idea why I do that all the time
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Noreen says
October 23, 2008 at 6:58 pmI am going to quess a little girl!!
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Lachelle says
October 23, 2008 at 6:37 pmI’m going to guess girl! Although like you – I have the same thoughts about what I want my next child to be (already have a daughter).
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Janel says
October 23, 2008 at 6:30 pmI’m going to say girl. I was sick, sick and more sick for more daughter. For my son, I could and did eat everything with hardly any nausea.
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Summer says
October 23, 2008 at 6:30 pmWell the throwing up and basketball bump prompts me to guess BOY! Just because that’s how I looked and felt with my boys.
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Becca says
October 23, 2008 at 6:14 pmI’m guessing it will be another sweet baby girl. My thoughts on gender preference for our next one are exactly like yours. We’ll be so excited either way.
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Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says
October 23, 2008 at 6:02 pmHmm, I think I’m going to guess girl. Just based off of my own track record anyway – and I don’t know very many people with one of each. :)
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Melinda says
October 23, 2008 at 6:00 pmI am going to guess boy! I am 20 weeks, and I have been SO sick, and I mean sick since about 3 weeks pregnant, sick all day long, nothing taste good, and I am still in the slump! I was ready for the 2nd wind here, but not so much.
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MaryBeth says
October 23, 2008 at 5:55 pmI’ll guess boy simply because it looks like you are carryiny the pregnancy weight only in your belly. With girls I’ve heard it goes all over…. belly, hips, thighs, etc. At least that is what some *grin* kind lady told me when I was pregnant with my first daughter. You look great for 20 weeks!
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Suzie G says
October 23, 2008 at 5:43 pmYou’ve got a nice baby bump! I’m going to guess boy because it seems like a lot of people I know who already have a girl have a boy (and all my friends who already have a boy have another boy?).
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Sarah T. says
October 23, 2008 at 5:41 pmI’m a big fan of the “guess by how you’re carrying” method…and I think you’re carrying like baby is a girl!
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sara l. says
October 23, 2008 at 4:21 pmI’m gonna go with a girl…Yay for shared clothes, bunk beds, and little sisters! But I have a boy and they are really something, too!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
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Sarah says
October 23, 2008 at 3:31 pmI’m guessing it’s a little sister! We’re still waiting to find out – my sono was inconclusive!
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naomi says
October 23, 2008 at 3:06 pmI’m guessing boy, just because that’s the way my kids turned out…
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April Sauers says
October 23, 2008 at 2:57 pmI am going to guess boy. Hmmm, I am very curious what the answer will be :)!
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Kristen M. says
October 23, 2008 at 1:58 pmI can’t say that I need either prize but I’m going to guess boy.
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Deborah Buckingham says
October 23, 2008 at 1:29 pmIt is so fun to hear about your pregnancy mostly because I will be 20 weeks along with my second on Saturday. I am having a girl (already have a boy), so I will guess that you are also having a girl.
Deb