Community Experts online right now. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. We too had a shower and everyone got girl stuff for her. 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. She couldn't really tell either! Positive part is Bub looks all healthy! Check out our. While some women opt to skip on having a baby shower, others choose to have more than one. :/. This means 10 out of 100 women will be told the wrong gender at their ultrasound! and when she got "down there" she asked us again where we had had our earlier ultrasound and confirmed with us that the other tech had said boy. Poor guy was photographed in pink and flowers for a while. My son is now 7! Since then I've had a couple of dreams of a boy but the last three nights I've . I wonder what the false positive rate is on sneak peek? From the 15 Good Reasons New Parents Should Be Terrified, all the way to the 14 Things Most Parents Forget To Do Before The Baby Arrives, you then also need to worry about old wives tales. She came out a boy! As they awaited the birth of their second daughter, they bought more pink baby clothes and Danielle created more handmade blankets and head bands for a baby girl. Waiting until you are closer to 20 weeks usually gives you an accuracy rating of over 94 percent. She just gave birth this past March so it was recent. It's a factthat ultrasounds can be wrong up to 10% of the time. There they told us it was a girl. Throughout her pregnancy, the new mommy had been expecting a beautiful baby girl, only to deliver a beautiful babyboy! 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. 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. When second-time mom Nicole King walked into her 20-week ultrasound appointment, she sent a text message to her closest friends: "Think pink . I knew I shouldn't care, that I should be grateful for a healthy baby. when i saw the ultrasound, i saw the 3 lines and it did look like a girl but what do i know? My Baby Gave His Heart to Another Child in Need. Meet other parents of October 2013 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 38 views, 95 likes, 14 loves, 6 comments, 6 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Brian Christopher Slots: I ABSOLUTELY SLAYED at the CASINO NEW GAMES . Im having another boy. My OB suggesting paying for a 3d if i wanted to know for sure. Hi girls, so in total shock right now! It was so sweet to see his heart, legs, brain, & all of his little. The earlier your pregnancy is, the less likely you will get an accurate determination on the boy or girl ultrasound. 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. Ten. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Did you end up having boy or girl? 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? There was 1 test that was contaminated with male dna and the test came back male but the baby was female. We are super excited and happy to hear baby is healthy. I had the NIPT test done at 12.5 weeks as I had a higher chance of downs so we wanted to be able to prepare if so! Even though I was told it's a girl at my 19 week anatomy scan and girl again at my 22 week ultrasound, I still get scared that it's going to be a boy. It happened to my sil, they couldn't get a clear shot and the tech guessed girl. All I could say was there's a bit of a surprise.. Anyone had wrong gender on ultrasound? And then the last u/s was the first tech who said it was a boy and confirmed she sees a boy. Sneak peak has two options at home or lab which is sneak peak clinical. Like the other poster said, sometimes a girl's genital can be swollen and appear to be a penis on ultrasound or the umbilical cord's placement can look like a penis. I had this strange feeling that they were all wrong and that I was having a boy. Determine baby's sex. What do you guys think? 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. When HE was born, it was a complete shock to everyone (but still very much loved). Had my 20 week ultrasound and results show boy?!! We vlogged our 20 week ultrasound :) This is where they do a pretty in-depth anatomy scan! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. :) my DS still says he is having a brother so time will tell if he is right. Nope, I live in the opposite direction in NL!! Spoon, knife and pillow said boy. And the vast majority of pregnant women laying in the chair, waiting to find out the gender, will indeed get the correct answer. But i keep having dreams my baby comes out a girl and so has my dh! "It's a girl!," the sonographer said. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I found out on my 34 week 3D ultrasound that he was a boy. What did you see? . Posted 4/8/16. Have gd so had to have scan at 32 weeks. NIPT said girl 20wk scan said BOY. Now we have 3 boys and 2 girl. Met with my OB this week for my 22 week check up and she did not get an ultrasound image of the gender nor did the report include that they told us it was a girl. the ultrasound tech said it was a boy, i recently had a boy in feb. and i was much more further along when i found he was a boy. Just to make the transition a bit easier, her parents gave her a baby girl doll in the hospital room and named her Charlee, they name they picked out for her sister. In Washington State . Had my 20 week ultrasound and results show boy?!! At this stage, the angle of the genital tubercle can be accurately identified, making it easier to tell the baby's gender. The couple asked Linda Monday-Jones to change the babys diaper and her reaction when she realizes it's a boy is priceless. 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. Also called cell-free DNA testing, the test analyzes a sample of the mom-to-be's blood to look at fragments of fetal DNA that are released from the placenta into Mom's . Lol. I was right! NIPT would be in a lab and that I am assuming would be accurate. There are a few women in my other baby groups who have found out at the ultrasound that their Sneak Peek result was wrong. Most future mommies going in for their gender reveal ultrasound are a ball of nerves. I was told girl with both of mine & they both were girls..been told im having another girl & spoke to a psychic who also said girl. I did the lab Sneak peak clinical. we also wanted to find out the gender tech said last week that our babes wasn't fully cooperating but it looks like a girl OR the boy could just have a very small penis (my husband took offfense to that hahah) so today, i went to my 2nd ultrasound to finish up the measurements and the tech also said it looked like a girl, paused, and then said that she can't be "100%sure" cuz again apparently the babes wasn't cooperating and that the cord was in between its legs. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 20w Ultrasound Confirmed Sneak Peek. That's so good that bub looks healthy and you are managing your GD well! An the only sure fire way to know is either genetic testing, or when they pop out. 13/05/2020 14:13. The fact that the tech herself said she wasn't certain would make me a little cautious. Blood test said girl, us said boyit ended up being a boy for them- but who knows! If you have ever wondered whether it's possible to be told the wrong gender around the 20-week ultrasound, now you know! We asked Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at . Hi, I had an Iona test at 14 weeks the sonographer told me it was a boy and then sent my bloods off, results came back low risk and also that the baby was not a boy but a GIRL!! 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. She said boy. I didn't buy anything pink because I just felt like he was a boy. I would wait for confirmation at your 20 week scan. You could be there for 45 minutes . What does your gut say. Has anyone been told it was a girl, and had a boy?? So I did find out through the report after the radiologist wrote it. But she was thrilled when they brought him around to her to see him for the first time. We talked about that sweet little profile, the cheeks, etc. At my 20 week ultrasound my tech took all the measurements and then quickly told us we were having a baby girl. Met with my OB this week for my 22 week check up and she did not get an ultrasound image of the gender nor did the report include that they . Take the time toabsorb that one for a second. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Basically, your lucky stars need to align just right for you to not get the wrong result. Full on shower with a truckload of pink, and they found out about two weeks before he was born that he was a boy.". It kinda happen with my first, I weary in for an early scan and was told I was having a girl but then when I went in for my 20wk scan it was clear as day I was having a boy!! Bumpp, Just happened to my best friend :) doctor said girl but out came a boy. His name embroidered on things. My friend was told she was having a boy, she had a name and everything. Percent. My boy's potty shot at 20 weeks was alarmingly clear, even OH and I both knew he was a boy before the midwife said so. Makes sense to me, as the sex isn't medically relevant at this point. Yes I had that experience with my first. Im going thru the exact same thing! The look of pure happiness on her face was amazing, Kyle said. My midwife wrote it on the req and it was included in the report. Ooooof. Sources: Reddit.com, WhatToExpect.com, CircleofMoms.com, BabyCenter.com, Today.com, Momfessionals.com, RookieMoms.com. The absence of the above signs doesn't necessarily guarantee the baby is female. Its important to remember that a number of factors come into play with regards to ultrasounds and accurately predicting the gender. I'll try to make it short.pretty much we got into a very dumb argument this morning which is nothing new. Then at my anatomy scan at 20 weeks, done at the hospital, we were told girl. 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. It doesnt help that I have had all the old wives tales signs for a boy and none for a girl aside an HR in the 140s. https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forumsa-poll-136151/, Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Loss of a Child, Support/Debrief after Stillbirth/Lateloss & Death of a Child, Trying To Conceive after Miscarriage or Loss, Pregnancy and Parenting After Miscarriage Or Loss, TTC after Late Loss ~ Recurrent Miscarriage ~ Stillbirth, Pregnancy After Late Loss ~ Recurrent Miscarriage ~ Stillbirth, OPK's, HPT's & Other Home Tests Discussion, Fertility Specialist Or Centre Recommendations & Discussion, Natural Therapies To Assist/Support Conception (including assisted), Pregnancy And Parenting After Long Term TTC, Pregnancy - First Trimester General Discussion, Pregnancy - Third Trimester General Discussion, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave & Work After Baby, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), HBAC & Vaginal Breech Birth, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Information and Resources, Homebirth, Waterbirth, Breech & Lotus Birth, Birth Information & Education - Articles and Clips, Babies & Children With Special Needs & Disabilities, Introducing Solids/Foods & Recipes for Little People, Expressing & Feeding EBM (expressed breastmilk), Comforted Sleeping - No-Cry Sleep Solutions, Connecting & Communicating With Older Children, Self Help and Natural Options for Depression & Anxiety, Natural Fertility Management & Billings Method, Gift Ideas & Crafts for Holidays and Celebrations. - BabyCenter Canada A friend of mine was told girl at several scans . . We were super shocked at the gender reveal. Definitely looks like a girl doesn't look like a questionable ultrasound guess, but NIPT is supposed to be more accurate. Pregnancy is a wonderful and magical moment in any woman's life. 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. Follow A. Pawlowski on Google+ and Twitter. Everybody makes mistakes. Positive part is Bub looks all healthy! The family has set up a webpage to tell her story and bring awareness about DBA. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Im going through the same dilemma lol. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). It just can't be done. I read the study for Sneak peak at it was 100% accurate for detecting males. ", 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!". She was still a she lol. turns out it was a boy. The clinical one is when you go to a clinic and they draw your blood into a tube and ship it out. What if this baby IS a boy?? Enlarged echogenic fetal kidneys!!! This just happened to me. The ultrasound that had predicted the gender months earlier was wrong very wrong. Im terribly sorry this has happened to someone else. Perhaps your OB wrote it down wrong. first off, i'm 22 weeks pregnant and sounds like all is well and the babes is healthy! OMG! So did you actually do the NIPT test in a lab or was this just sneak peek? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Jes Jackson, an Australian birth photographer, snapped this incredibly candid picture of Koto Nakamura. All rights reserved. I wont have another ultrasound until 36 weeks!!!! That US does look like a girl.but the NIPT should be more accurate. Stories of wrong ultrasounds are plentiful on baby boards, but it's this shocking tale that's truly unique. Fortunately we had all the clothes from his brother and hadnt redone any rooms. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. We are super excited and happy to hear baby is healthy. All rights reserved. That's exactly what happened to Lillian's friend: "A girlfriend of mine was told boy. January 2012. A sonographer's trained eyes will instead watch for these clues that suggest baby is a girl: A genital tubercle angled downwards. Bentley Thomas Williams who was supposed to be named Charlee was born via cesarean section on March 3. It's a small chance but it happened xx First pic 16 week scan 2nd 20 week scan. 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. I went for the 3d just to be sure. Has this happened to anyone else before? This 20-week scan, posted by forum user SW2, shows a boy. The test I did was Sneak Peek clinical. 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". We casually chatted as she began her measurements, starting at the head and working her way down. I had an early gender ultrasound that I paid for at 16 weeks, she told us boy and we were ecstatic. 13/05/2020 14:39. While gender prediction is much more accurate during the 20-week ultrasound, there's still a chance it can be wrong. Not sure if that is everywhere. We wanted to find out the sex of the baby, but we didn't want the technician to announce it unceremoniously in the ultrasound room. 13 oz at 20 weeks The Bump. NIPT is more accurate than an ultrasound at any point during pregnancy so I'd be really surprised if it was wrong! 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.". . We had our anatomy scan this week, everything looked great, but baby kept legs close together. !, and is still a boy! My midwife told me that sex is not included in the info given by the ultrasound to the midwife. It checks on the physical development of the fetus and can detect certain congenital disorders as well as major anatomical abnormalities. after delivery you can say she was shocked!". Lol. They had a later scan to check position and it was a boy. Hi girls, so in total shock right now! A friend of mine only had 1 gender US and declined all others. No doubt, you've heard of the time-honored adage that a "mother's intuition is never wrong"? I go back in two weeks for another ultrasound at 26 weeks and I will ask the tech to show me again. She said she saw "3 lines". However, I had my 20 week scan today & the technicians (after several opinions) all agreed that we are having a boy! All my pregnancy symptoms point to a boy and me and my husband were always so sure it was a boy. 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. Thank goodness this mommy learned from her first experience- besides gender neutral colors are just as adorable on any baby! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Did you do an actual NIPT or did you do sneak peek? Tech said "they told you it was a girl, right?". i had my anatomy scan last week but they couldn't get all the measurements so they had me come back today. I'll be having a scan next week to check my placenta and a few other issues. Intelligender said boy (twice!). Also it is pretty depressing when for that long we focused and planned on a girl. And when the miracle finally happens that mom and dad agree on the perfect name for their new addition, it finally feels like the light at the end of the tunnel is approaching! I do know someone who this happened to! I'd be inclined to trust the ultrasound in this case, but NIPT will give you an accurate answer. 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. It was like a cartoon willy and balls on the screen lol. We were also told that we would be having a girl. I wouldn't even ask at 14. They held off painting the nursery, however, which turned out to be a fortunate turn of events. I'm married to my husband of 6 years and this may be all over the place. When the ultrasound is done after 18 weeks, there is a very high accuracy rate, which ranges from 80 to 99 percent. Hi I got a NIPT test done at 12 weeks and everything came back normal & my doctor wrote down my gender and gave it to me in an envelope. im thinking of just doing one more in a couple weeks to see lolotherwise if its a boy his first year of life will be very pink haha. Gender wrong at 20 week ultrasound. So it can happen, definitely. My OB said that was a bit odd, but it happens and maybe don't paint the nursery pink just yet. Ring and string said boy (twice!). My tech actually refused to tell me and it ruined my gender reveal party. s. SarahJacks. -.- I was so annoyed lol. It's a girl! She and her husband had a name picked out and had painted the nursery for a boy when they found out shortly before giving birth that they actually were having a daughter. Fingers crossed for bubs sake, we're having a girl! can occur to even to the most frugal of mommies. 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