We are scheduled for the 20 week ultrasound on Monday and assuming the sea monkey is willing to spread 'em, we can probably find out the sex of the baby. The question is do we?
ALISON:
I'm leaning towards yes, just to simplify planning and naming options. I think we will have a hard enough time coming to an agreement on one name. If we don't find out we will need to pick 2. We can't even come to an agreement on furniture. I think a name will be a little more difficult as it is permanent and all.
The planning argument doesn't really hold much water. The nursery colors are picked out and I lean towards brights or white for babies as a general rule. Not to mention blue is one of my least favorite colors, so that will feature minimally in the wardrobe regardless of gender.
I guess I just want to know to know. To pick the name. To be able to refer to the kiddo with an appropriate pronoun. Calling your unborn child "it" makes you sound like horrible parents regardless of context.
So my vote is yes.
CHRIS:
I'm on the fence. I'm hoping he or she is bashful so it's not even an issue. OK so turn that from "on the fence" to no I guess.
Personally it feels like a reflection of me. I enjoy the anticipation. I like surprises and can't think of a better one.
Then again it's gonna (probably) be one or the other, so what's the big deal?
I've done a little homework. Someone who delivers every day has stated that whichever the choice, the parents who choose to learn beforehand are no less surprised and delighted when the thing pops out, whatever it's bits. I like this. I'm back on the fence...
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