I have compiled a list of Old Wives' Tales about predicting the gender of the baby before it's born. I am very superstitious, so I took all of these to heart when I read them. Let's see how right it is, shall we?
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.
The first time we heard the baby's heart, it was beaten 138 bpm. One point for a boy.
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.
If you were to see me from the back, you would never know that I'm pregnant. For a while, when you saw me from the front, you still wouldn't know. It's not until I turn to the side that you see this basketball under my skin. I believe this one goes to the boys.
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.
It was a very small back and forth swing. Girls score one.
Old Wives Tale #4: Shape of Mom’s Face
When your face gets fuller and rounder when pregnant, it means you’re going to have a girl. If your face is long and narrow, it’s a boy.
My face hasn't changed yet. It's still the same :)
Old Wives Tale #5: Mayan Tale
The Mayan tale adds the mothers age at conception and the year of conception. If the result is a even number then mom is having a girl. If the result is an odd number then a boy is on the way!
2011 (year) + 24 (age of conception) = 2035 ODD #
Old Wives Tale #6: Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones.
Definitely have more breakouts then usual. The joys of having a girl, I suppose.
Old Wives Tale #7: 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 always crave sweet stuff, but when I was early in my pregnancy, I was craving french fries. Now, I crave chocolate…. This one is a tie for both.
Old Wives Tale #8: Smell of Garlic
If a pregnant woman eats a clove of garlic and the smell does not come out of her pores, it’s a girl. If the smell seeps out of her pores, it’s a boy.
Depends on who you're asking. My dad can smell garlic from a mile away, but my husband doesn't mind. This one can go either way, I think.
Old Wives Tale #9: 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 definitely have branches. One more for the girls.
Old Wives Tale #10: Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl.
My legs are big anyway (thanks to Felts side of the family), but they are no bigger than normal.
Old Wives Tale #11: Moodiness and a Little Pecker
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.
Not sure how true this is, but it sure does make me laugh! Hehe!! I get an occasional moody spell, but I was expecting my mood swings to be way out of the ballpark. I'm giving this to the boys since I don't cry and scream at my husband everyday.
Old Wives Tale #12: Bread
If you eat the ends of bread, it’s a boy. If you eat the middle of the load, it’s a girl.
I eat the whole thing!!
Old Wives Tale #13: 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.
According to the chart, I will be giving birth to a little boy (even if I'm 3 weeks early or 2 weeks late).
Old Wives Tale #14: 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 had numerous dreams of having a boy.
Old Wives Tale #15: 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.
I'm always graceful ;)
Old Wives Tale #16: Toddlers
If a toddler boy expresses interest in a pregnant woman, she is having a girl. If he doesn’t show interest, she’s having a boy.
Little boys love me right now.
Old Wives Tale #17: 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.
Doctors say to rest on your left side while you're pregnant, but I always prefer my right side.
Old Wives Tale #18: 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.
Of course Scott thinks he's gaining weight, but he isn't.
Old Wives Tale #19: 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.
This one is a little ridiculous. Everyone knows that whatever side you're more dominant is the side that'll be smaller (pregnant or not). It's only because of more muscle. Personally, I can't tell, though.
Old Wives Tale #20: Necklace Over Hand
Have someone hold a necklace over your hand. If the necklace swings back and forth, it’s a boy. If it moves in a circle, it’s a girl.
We did this a long time ago with all the Felts women sitting around the table at Grandma's house. Mine said boy, girl, boy. I recently did this again, and it said girl and boy. This one is a tie.
Old Wives Tale #21: What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having.
I was 90% boy, even though I was secretly hoping for a girl...
Old Wives Tale #22: 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.
I never threw up and was nauseous a handful of times.
Old Wives Tale #23: Areolae
If your areolae (the part around your nips) have darkened, it’s a boy.
They have darkened a little bit, but not much.
Old Wives Tale #24: Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.
Oh my… I was mostly a vegetarian before I started growing a little one inside me. This baby CRAVED big meaty hamburgers in the first few months. Now, not so much. Yet, when I started getting headaches, my midwife suggested protein supplements.
Old Wives Tale #25: 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.
Same as usual, and maybe a little warmer.
Old Wives Tale #26: Hair on Legs
If the hair on your legs has been growing at record speeds, you might be having a boy.
The hair on my legs are always racing against each other, it seems. This hasn't changed. I still get 5 o'clock shadow on my legs.
Old Wives Tale #27: Hands are Dry
If your hands are constantly dry, it’s a boy.
Nope, not dry…
Old Wives Tale #28: 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.
It's definitely yellow! I'd say it's more dull than bright, though.
Old Wives Tale #29: Nose
Do you feel like your nose is growing and getting wider? If so, you might be having a boy.
No bigger than usual.
Old Wives Tale #30: Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.
I had headaches on top of headaches from week 10-14. Although, I had protein in my urine which meant that I wasn't getting enough of the stuff. Protein powder in my milk and a little coca-cola a few hours later got rid of them. This one is a tie.
And the score….
Girl: 40% Boy: 40% Both: 20%
Ultrasound result: GIRL!
I love looking at old wives' tales even though they might not hold too much truth. I'm interested in how this summed up with everyone else!
When we first moved out west, our location was in Salem/McMinnville, Oregon. Sure it was nice to see new places, but it wasn't for me. I stuck out like a sore thumb. We recently relocated to Gig Harbor, Washington. Scott, my wonderful husband, works just north of where we live in a city called Port Orchard. We both love the area of Gig Harbor, but for different reasons....
We've eaten at a few places in town. Our favorite joint is called "Kelly's". They have, hands down, the best food around (so far). When I get a craving for biscuits and gravy, that's where I go. It's not as good as my aunt Gail's, but I'm not in the south anymore either. "Tide's Tavern" is another place we have eaten. It's an over 21 kind of place that serves real american food. Their clam chowder was amazing, but my sandwich wasn't too great. We tried an upscale place next to Tide's Tavern next. That place had good lobster bisque and bread, but it made me sick.... "Red Rooster" is another restaurant off of Harborview. We went for brunch, and every seat was filled. I ordered french toast, and Scott ordered oatmeal. Both were good, but took a long time to make. I will definitely go back and try the biscuit and gravy sometime to see if it competes with Kelly's.
Commercial fishing, boat building, and logging dominated the economy until the construction of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940. Unfortunately, the first bridge collapsed just months after it was completed. Another bridge was built in 1950 to replace it. The underwater remains of the highway deck of the old suspension bridge act as a large artificial reef, and these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places with reference number 92001068.-wikipedia
