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HI, I AM 25 WEEKS PREGNANT AND UNSURE ON ULTRASOUND ACCURACY...

Answer by kaysee
Submitted on 6/20/2004
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I saw this posting and I was wondering if anyone knows anything on this. I have 3 boys and I am pregnant with my 4th, I went for US at 11 weeks and they said it was too early to tell, a week later I went for a screening for DOWNs US and she said she was pretty positive it was a boy. Reading up on things doesn't sound like at 12 weeks you can be positive, I had really wanted a girl, not that I wouldn't love another boy, and I know this is wrong but I hope they are wrong - I am due at xmas and have already named him christopher even before the sonogram, but how are my changes at her being wrong, PS the dr also said there is a 5 day margin of error on dates - which I think was needed and the sonogram theweek before said the placenta was low, then the next week, the other tech said it was low ????????

Answer by old fashioned
Submitted on 7/8/2004
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Hi, I had all my babies just before ultrasound became the big new thing. (They did have it even back then but still used it only for situations regarding babies health-reading these postings, I'm thinking maybe it was better that way! Part of the fun of pregnancy was waiting to see what God was going to give you! And then just be glad if you got a HEALTHY baby instead of mad it wasn't what the doctor told you! My son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first and they have an ultrasound next month that may determine the possible gender of the baby. I'm emphasizing to them that the ultrasound is ONLY an educated guess and to view it as "just for fun"--but NOT for sure. I think the only way to know for sure is to have an amnio test (which they do only if worried about the baby for some reason)--OR to just wait and see when its born, what wonderful little child God picked out for you! Boy or girl--I'm sure God will get it right and send you just the baby you are meant to have! (When the little miracle arrives--boy or girl--believe me, you will know its the right and perfect baby for you!)

Answer by LisaMaree
Submitted on 10/20/2004
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At the end of the day, an Ultrasound won't be 100% accurate. You shouldn't ever bank that what they tell you is what you'll end up having. I am 26wks with twins. My ultrasound at 22 weeks said one is apparently a boy (the tech was quite sure showing us a penis and everything) and the other looks to be a girl (the tech wouldn't give us the same thumbs up accuracy with that one). Even then, we aren't banking on having one or the other for sure. So rule of thumb - hold off on the blue and pink paint, clothes etc. You won't know for sure until the doctor hands you a baby. Besides, it's just as fun to buy cute little neutral coloured sleepers as it is pink or blue ones!

Answer by Hannah
Submitted on 11/5/2004
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Im going for my 20 week ultrasound in 5 days.Im very nervous and hope everythings ok,but im also excited and want to know what im having especially since the daddy has to go away in less then a month.I wont him to get to be there and see THE the sex is but now reading all of your comments i almost feel like i cant go by what the doctor tells me.Hopefully what they say is correct and thats what we will be blessed with.I also hope everything goes ok and looks normal that will make me the happiest.I hear they dont mistake a penis with the umbilical cord to often i hear its very rare.I do hear making a mistake on a girl is more likely to happen.whatever it is you will love it no m atter what and that is what GOD wanted you to have.JUST A TIP DONT GO OVER BOARD ON BABY STUFF IF YOUR NOT FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by Raelynn
Submitted on 12/20/2004
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Hi there! Well, this ultrasound thing is usually right. I am on baby number 5 and 3 of them have been girls. All US showed us 3 lines with legs spread apart good. My boy looked like a little turtle was peeking out and now the strangest thing happend! I went in for a high definition US and as soon as she zoomed in between the legs I said it's a boy cause I saw 2 ball type things and something obviously larger and longer in the middle. She told me not to get my hopes up cause at 17 weeks the baby girls look like boys cause the girl parts are swollen from hormones and that we would know for sure in a few weeks. Has anybody ever heard of this before? I mean it looks so much like a boy. I am so confused!

Answer by Erin
Submitted on 4/8/2005
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I know that the anticipation is there! To Some woman they feel they just need to know what to expect.I'm waiting to find out also. I'm 21 weeks and I am getting ready for my first ultrasound in 4 days.We were told we would be able to tell clearly by then. With a almost 100 % accuracy .So i would say a Girl is probably right.It is more clear the further along you are .I don't know i think that you shouldn't set your heart on one or the other.I feel that we are so spoiled these days to have equipment that can tell us our baby's sex.I think what ever God gives us we should be happy.Think of the couples out in the world that can't go to an u/s appt. because they are unable to have any kids at all.Good Luck on you Pregnancy and hope all goes well.I will write and post back on what my u/s does reveal.

Answer by soon to be mom of 5
Submitted on 4/12/2005
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I agree with Old Fashioned!! I have 3 girls and 1 boy!! due to a kidney disease I have many us' throughout my pregnancies. We have only been told once for one of our girls!! But wow what a special thing to wait!! I know it's fun to go buy, and decorate before the baby comes!! But I have always thought as well that god will give us what we are meant to have. I hope all of you ladies out there that really want to know do not take it to heart if it still conflicting before birth. And I hope you are able to find out what you having if that is really what you wish!! After all we all know that we will love our children unconditionally weither a boy or girl!! Small story. My sister only has 1 half of an ovary. Meaning she would most likely never ever have children. God blessed her with a son, though through her pregnancy she was told they were certain she was having a girl. She bought all girl things and decorated the room and painted and the car seat and stroller were girl colors... and so on. When to their surprise after giving birth and her midwife said. It's a boy!!! (hehe... what a shocker!!) a lot of the technicians here at my hospitals in town are relatively new, and we have tons of residents at the teaching hospital. a lot of them are not quite sure what they are looking at in the sex department. It very well could be the cord instead?? Anyways!! Congrats to all of you and myself on our pregnancies!! I hope they are enjoyed to their fullest!! This is my last one!! 5 children under the age of 6 I feel is enough for me!! Congratulations ahead of time to you all on your labors and deliveries!! And of course to all of those beautiful babies!!

Answer by Laura
Submitted on 5/22/2005
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It is only right 85% of the time, so view it with caution, as all the other messages have indicated. U will get what U get when all is said and done. Where I live, the techs won't tell you at all because it is only right 85% of the time. The reason for this is that the population I live in has a large number of those who would abort a baby if it wasn't a boy. The lab set up that policy because they did not want to be in any way responsible for a woman going and getting an abortion based on their say so. Will you not love it no matter what? Just don't decorate yet or buy any gender specific clothes and you'll be fine. Hope and pray all goes well, you'll love it no matter what.

Answer by CONCERNED
Submitted on 5/24/2005
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It sounds like everyone here is "happy" to get as many ultrasounds as they can. Is anyone aware of the dangers of ultrasounds? I am in my third pregnancy, and with this one have been made aware through much current research that there is up to 25% brain damage done to the baby for each ultrasounds...depending on how long it lasts. Mostly, hearing damage, since the ultraSOUND is super-high frequency sounds that the baby hears like a loud train. Also the developer of ultrasound first meant for it to be used for the heart...not babies. Evidence shows that the cells are mutated after the ultrasound. There are benefits to them, if the risks in the pregnancy are already happening outweigh the risks of the actual ultrasound, but just to find out the gender...is that worth potential brain damage to your baby? Now that you know...please do your own research on the subject...you are in charge of your babies health...not your doctor, who may have outdated information.

Answer by Kristina
Submitted on 7/8/2005
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Sorry you have gotten two different answers! You could always try telling your doctor that you have been having a funny feeling or something and some doctors will fall for it. The woman who said its easier to see when they are smaller is totally correct...when they get to big, its way harder! Depending on where you live, and how you budget is, I know in San Diego Cali, they have places like Babies First Ultrasound.... www.bfiultrasound.com and they only do ultrasounds there without having your doctors permission...its like $99 and you get a BUNCH of pix...maybe you could call them and ask if they have a place near where you reside? Try it...here is their number: 858 549 SONO GOOD LUCK ---

Answer by mommyofjacob
Submitted on 8/1/2005
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OK. This is a good way to explain it. On a girl ultrasound there are three white lines. Only present when it is a girl. And with a boy obviously there is a floating penis in between the legs. I also agree that 16 weeks was too early to determine the sex. Which is why the doctors wait until 19-20 weeks to let you know the sex during a routine ultrasound. Put it this way with my son there was a penis, and now being pregnant with my second, a girl, there is the three white lines which is her ovaries. Like I said only present when it is a girl. I would ask them to please point out where the sex organ is so that you know what your looking at, and can make sure for yourself, that you have seen it. How horrible to be told....it could possibly be a...make sure they point out to you the sex organs. And remember that US done after 25 weeks though, is very difficult to see the sex because the baby is so big and all crunched up and then at that point might not want to let you get a peek! Hope this helped :)

Answer by Juanita
Submitted on 11/11/2005
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I have looked at several gender based ultrasounds on the web--most around 20 weeks--and you can tell if there is a penis or not. Not only that but in some, if you get a good shot, you can see the labia on girls. I suggest that everyone study these as I have so that when the ultrasound tech gets a good shot you can tell for yourself if there is a penis. At around 20 weeks, it is hard to miss. But, it is advised to not only look for the absence of a penis, but also look for signs of the female genitals. Good-Luck to all of you. I had an ultrasound with all three of mine and they were all correct. I could see the penis' on my 2 boys myself---and have pictures that anyone could recognize. I'm 19 1/2 weeks with an ultrasound in 4 days.

Answer by Niaria256
Submitted on 11/26/2005
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Hello, I don't know how much of a difference this makes, but from what I've read, both the penis and vagina begin as the same bud, and both have a gap in the middle, and only later on do the genitals form into either a penis with no gap or labia with a gap. The clitoris is still not even covered until nearly or into the third trimester, so the later the ultrasound, the more accurate the results tend to be - even though it is harder to get a fix on the exact part. If you look at early pictures of fetuses, it is really really difficult to tell the difference. So I don't know if that helps, but I think the later pictures -- if the view is right -- tend to be more accurate. At 18 weeks we could not see my baby at all, she crossed her legs completely, but at 22 weeks the tech saw three straight white lines, which indicated for her, 100% as far as I was told, that the baby is a girl. Anyway that's what I'm going on. Now I'm thirty weeks and hoping to have one more ultrasound just to be certain. Anyway, hope it helps. Another thing is browsing the galleries online and simply comparing. Good luck!

Answer by Angela
Submitted on 1/31/2006
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I have been pregnant twice now.. and I found out with my first Child at 20 weeks, Deffinatly Boy parts... and couldn't be more clear. I became pregnant again, this time with twins ( Space is limited ) btw.. at 17 weeks Gestation We seen Clear as ever Penis' X2... and they were right.. So I dont think its any sort of error other than the Sonogramer themselves.. Either aren't experienced enough. So you can see the sex of baby youger than 20 weeks as clear as any other time later in pregnancy. if you google search.. you can come across "Ultrasound gender" and see what a boy part looks like, its no missing.. Its like either you see something floating inbetween the legs "Attached" Mind you... ( BOY ) or you dont.. and tha is a girl...

Answer by Jennifer
Submitted on 4/23/2006
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At 18 weeks I had my ultrasound. I found the hardest part was holding my full bladder. After trying so long to hold it the tech sent me to the bathroom to "let a little out" so I did..I came back in and baby was still balled up like a hedgehog. She instructed me to let my bladder completely go in which I did and proceeded to do jumping jacks in the bathroom. I was determined to get this baby to turn around. After that everything was great. We got views from all angles. The tech told me I was having 90% a girl. She pointed to where the "penis" should or would be if it was a boy. She then pointed to the labia and lines in which she said she thought girl. I have thought all along it was a girl and this is my first child. I was so excited to have a girl I did go out and buy things however I'm saving all receipts. I am now 24 weeks and I'm not sure when I will get another u.s I hope soon because I would like some more confirmation.Anyone have a similar experience????

Answer by Nervous
Submitted on 5/15/2006
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I have 2 boys and am pregnant with a third baby. I really would like a baby girl to complete our family. This is our last baby. The baby has had high heartbeats and I was really feeling that it was a baby girl. I had a transnuchal u/s at 12 weeks and that perinatologist told me 60/40 girl. He said I don't see anything between the legs, but that doesn't mean anything. I know those odds are small, but I was excited. Last week at 14 weeks 3 days I had an u/s at my doctor's office. They are in the same office and have the same type of machines. My doctor and the nurse both were like,"I see something suspect" then they said i think boy. I didn't see a penis or anything other than 2 lines. They said they see some swelling between the legs, but not for sure. They said 70/30 boy. I know those odds are still bad, but I hate to say I am dissappointed. I asked if he saw testicles and he said NO. I really wanted this to be a girl this time. Can swelling ever be a girl? Like I said I saw two lines. I go back tomorrow and I am hoping that it is clearer and that it is a girl.

Answer by preggy sue
Submitted on 7/11/2006
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It's all very confusing. For my first son I was told it was a boy at 22 weeks and again at 39 weeks and they were right. My second son I didn't find out. I am pregnant for my 3rd Child, which I was told is a girl, and now I kinda wish I didn't find out. I'd rather not have any expectations and be suprised than expect one sex and then have another. I am very excited about having a girl but would not be upset if its another boy. I love being a mother of sons and am glad I am blessed to be able to have children. My biggest concern is how every one will react if it is a boy I am afraid everyone around me will be disappointed but there isn't much I can do about it. If I could go back in time I would not find out. If anyone reading this is wanting to find out and hasn't yet had the ultrasound I would really consider waiting. It is a lot of fun and you could just enjoy your pregnancy and not worry about accuracy of an ultrasound. To all the girls who are confused I am sorry that you have to go through that and unfortunatly I am in the same boat. Praise God we have babies on the way and most of all that they will be healthy.

Answer by blondie
Submitted on 7/13/2006
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I am 17 weeks and 3 days pregnant and this is my 4th child,I am 31. My first child was a surprise as i didn't't't know i was having a girl and my second child was also a surprise as i didn't know it was also a girl. My 3rd child i found out that it was a boy and i must say,its like opening your present early,its not that you don't want your present any less its just the what is it going to be factor is taken away and it feels as if you have opened your present before your birthday! Id say don't find out what it is,wait for your partner or doctor to tell you its so much more exiting and it also gives you something to think about when going through contractions. After a long labor i decided to have a c-section and I'm wondering if i would have still opted for the easy way out if i didn't't't know what the sex was,but i was thinking well i already know its a little boy so just get it out of me,but I'm not sure as he was 10 half pounds and maybe a bit to big to push out hahahahaha.This time around i don't care what i have boy or girl but i am so exited to have my little baby back,something u don't realize until other children have grown up. I have alot more understanding now and I'm very set on making sure i breastfeed for as long as i can,with my last children i wanted to give it up so i could go and party but now i find it more peaceful and pleasurable to spend time with my lovely children. Have i told you yet how exited i am! Well i'mso exited! Take care mum's and good luck! Your wonderful for bringing these lovely little babies into the world i am so proud of you! They deserve a life just like your mum and dad gave u one.I don't believe in abortions there's always a solution. Ok have i told you yet how exited i am about having this baby! I'm exited! hahahaha byexxxxxxxx

Answer by MOM HILL
Submitted on 7/21/2006
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I am almost 20 weeks pregnant and have a 2 yr old son. My husband has 2 boys from a previous marriage so I was kind of hoping for a girl this time to balance things out a little. To be honest when I went in to my ultrasound two days ago I thought I was having a boy. However, my ultrasound tech was very professional and had been doing this for a while, Thankfully my baby was lying still and relaxing and we got a good look at the very female parts of our daughter. My ultrasound tech showed me how she was certain it was a girl, there usually are about three lines that define the labia, and will always mean that is a girl. My son's ultrasound showed a definate swelling that located where the penis was. The difference to me, was, quite plain as day. If you have any questions just ask your tech what her reasonings are behind believing your baby is a boy or girl. Good Luck!

Answer by almac
Submitted on 8/12/2006
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I'd go with the latest u/s. Like someone else had mentioned u/s are MUCH more accurate later in pregnancy because the genitals are more developed. 24-28 weeks is what I believe to be best. There is lots of room to move around and they are much more developed. I went for my 20week u/s and they wouldn't tell me the sex (they're not allowed..) however I knew what to look for. I thought it was a boy because I saw a big white patch between the legs. I had another u/s done two days ago @ 25weeks 5days due to some spotting and it was pretty much confirmed it was a girl. The doc searched and searched for a penis.. no go. We had a view of her bum and low and behold in between those two little legs were 3 white lines.

Answer by susie
Submitted on 9/4/2006
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my friend was told at her first u/s that she was having a boy, and at her second the doctor was in a rush and said it was a girl. she flipped out - but it was a boy in the end. at my first u/s i was the u/s tech as 80% sure it was a girl, which left us wondering what to do! she told us, "buy pink, and save your receipts" - that's exactly what we did. that u/s was at 19 weeks. my second was around 34 weeks. she said again, "i don't see anything, i think it's a girl". but it was just a "lack of boy parts" that led us all to that conclusion. our beautiful baby girl came just as planned. buy everything in a color, save receipts. and repaint the room before he realizes what color it is. i have a friend who was expecting a boy, blue frost paint all over the nursery, and a little girl showed up on the scene. save the receipts. :)

Answer by MichieMe
Submitted on 9/6/2006
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U/S are very confusing. Most times when a tech. says its a boy it is but if the tech. says girl thats where you should keep the reciepts. I have had four children and on my fifth and I've been told once the wrong gender. I was told I was 85% having a girl and it was a boy who was very well endowed at birth. My first pregnancy they didnt tell me but the other 2 births I knew it was a boy. On this pregnancy I was hoping to have another girl cuz my daughter feels she has enough brothers but @ 20weeks 5days u/s I was told it was definitely a boy and I saw the penis and the 2 circles to indicate the tech. was right. I just pray that no matter what this little bundle of joy is, that it's healthy! and if it is another boy I will try one more time for a girl. Good luck with the birth of your baby and you won't care either when you see your baby in your arms. You will love him/her no matter what!

Answer by KAYLA
Submitted on 9/12/2006
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I HAD AN ULTRASOUND DONE AT 17 WEEKS AND THE TECH WAS ABLE TO SHOW ME THE PENIS AND THE SAC AND THE UMBILICAL CORD AND WHILE SCANNING SHE SAID THAT HE WAS IN THE PERFECT POSITION HIS LEGS WAS OPEN. I PAID 85$ AT A U/S CLINIC WITH 3-D AND 4-D ULTRASOUND I BELIEVE THAT IT DEPENDS ON THE TECHNOLOGY OF THE EQUIPMENT BECAUSE AT MY DOCTORS OFFICE THERE MACHINE IS MUCH OLDER AND AT 14 WEEKS THEY COULD NOT TELL BECAUSE OF ME BEING SO EARLY.AT MOST DOCTOR OFFICES THEY USE OLDER EQUIPMENT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT CONCERNED ABOUT GENDER. WITH 4-D IT IS BEST TO WAIT UNTIL AROUND 28 WEEKS BECAUSE THE BABY WILL HAVE ITS FATTY LAYERS SHE HAD GIVEN ME PHOTOS IN 4-D AND HE LOOKS SKELETAL. AT THE CLINIC THEY SAID 4-D IS NOT THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT GENDER. AS SOON AS THE TECH PUT THE SCANNER ON ME SHE SEEN HIS PENIS AND SAID POSITIVELY A BOY.

Answer by Gail - GConwayFL@aol.com
Submitted on 10/7/2006
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I had (3) sonograms done. One at 5 weeks to confirm pregnancy another at 16 weeks and another at 21 weeks. None of which could tell me the gender. Insurance companies do not want to opt for un-necessary sonograms for expectant mother seeking the gender of baby. At 24 weeks I could no longer hold out since being told I would have to wait until 30 weeks. So I decided to have the 3d/4d sonogram done. It was $200.00 in Aventura , FL done by a professional who identified I was having a boy and it was on video tape and on printed pictures. Sometimes they assume they see somoething however when it is taped and labeled it tends to be easier to confirm. I am having a boy and saw all the parts needed up close and personal with a 100% guarantee. No mistakes here. But I understand your frustration. Check with your doctors office to check on his take of the 3d/4d sonograms. They allow many people in the room including small children and after hour appointment are often avialable. I learned the sex of my baby with the lights out, smooth radio playing in candlelight. It was an amzing experience.

Answer by rasha
Submitted on 4/27/2007
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i have 4 kids and i am pregnant with the 5th. with my first child they told me i was having a 100% boy through the us and had girl, second they told me 85% girl and had a girl, 3rd they told me a 75% girl and had a girl and 4th they told me at 12 weeks i was having a boy and had a boy. with this one i had 3 tests that came out differently. i had the early gender test and said 99% accurate a boy, then had an amnio and they say it's also 99% accurate but it told me a girl and at 20 weeks i had an us and the us tech told me it was a definite girl. i am now 23 weeks and i am also confused but i feel it's a girl maybe at my next us i will ask and see again and so should u. try to go to another us or just wait for birth.

Answer by Jody
Submitted on 5/28/2007
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I am 24 weeks pregnant with a little girl and I went to a clinic where you pay to get an ultrasound at 17 weeks and they told me it was a girl, and I have pictures of her parts, and at 20 weeks I went to the doctors for my 20 week ultrasound and did not tell them I knew what I was supposedly having, but The guy there said its a girl, for sure. I asked how many times he was wrong and he said in 26 years he has been wrong twice saying girl when it was a boy because the penis was not distended yet....But if it is a girl, there will be THREE white lines between the legs, these are the labia and clitoris, if it is a boy there is generally a little nub sticking out between the legs, even if the testicles have not dropped yet. If you were told boy, I would believe that because it is harder to mistakenly determine boy than girl. especially if you were told boy more than once!

Answer by Elizabeth
Submitted on 6/7/2007
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I just had an u/s done on Friday June 1st, and they told me another boy. This will be my third. At first the tech was leaning towards girl but said to hold off until the baby moved a little more to open the legs. then she thought boy but then realized it was a hand or umbilical cord between the leg. Then at the end she said it was a boy. When I looked at my pics they look nothing like my other boys. In my other u/s pics of my boys u could see their scrotum and everything. Now u just see something like the umbilical cord between the legs with a little thing on top sticking up. But I am going to have a 3D/4D u/s done this Saturday. I guess I will know what it is then and see if the tech got it right or it was indeed the umbilical cord.

Answer by Mayo199116baby@aol.com
Submitted on 6/15/2007
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Hi, Ive had a couple of ultrasounds so far they tell me my baby will be a girl. The reason they say this is cause if u look on your ultrasounds the way that they tell if it is a boy or girl is that well a girl in the ultrasound ha two bones that are small but u can see they are at her private area they look like this /\ and thats a girl then a boy should have a little turtle shell looking thing on his private area u would know if it was a girl or not though instead of a boy if u saw those two bones ask your doctor about i i am 16 and u might think thats to young to know but I'm 5 months pregnant and i know everything from the Internet and my doctor answer all my questions heres my screen name that i used for my nickname if you or anyone else has anymore questions u can contact me thanks for reading my answer.

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Question by nona
Submitted on 10/22/2003
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HI, I AM 25 WEEKS PREGNANT AND UNSURE ON ULTRASOUND ACCURACY ON DETERMINING THE SEX OF MY BABY. I HAD 2 ULTRASOUNDS ONE AT 16 AND 19 WEEKS AND WAS TOLD MY BABY WAS A BOY. I WENT FOR ANOTHER ULTRASOUND AT 24 WEEKS AND THE TECH COULD NOT FIND A PENIS,SHE SAID IT WAS A GIRL.I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK! PLEASE HELP ME WITH WHATS MORE ACCURATE

Answer by HuntersMom
Submitted on 1/3/2004
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Sometimes they can mistaken the umbillical cord for a penis.

Answer by Jenny
Submitted on 3/14/2004
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I would say it's a boy. Especially if you've already had 2 ultrasounds that indicate your having a boy. It's easier to see the sex of your baby when there little younger in age. Hitting 25 weeks, the baby is bigger and takes up more room and will be harder to determine the sex of your baby. I believe your having a boy. Good luck.

Answer by Shannon
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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I had an ultrasound done at 20 weeks with this pregnancy and I'm wondering the same thing...Is it really correct? What I saw come across the screen was much bigger than a little pee pee...It looked like the umbilical cord...My doctor won't do another one...Which sux...But I'd really like to know for sure...So hang on to hope that its really what you want it to be

Answer by Samantha
Submitted on 4/2/2004
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I am sorry you are confused right now. Is there no way you could get another u/s. At my u/s at 18 weeks they said boy then again at 21 weeks boy again but I am getting lucky and my dr. is giving me another u/s here in an few weeks when I get to the 3 trim. I am 25 weeks now. My Sister in law was told a boy and she had a girl but you never know. I really wish I could help you out but I just wanted to post and say I am sorry. Samantha

Answer by JHawkGirl
Submitted on 4/4/2004
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I would say you are having a girl. It is difficult to determine the sex of the baby at only 16 weeks gestation because the baby is so small. As the baby grows, accuracy of ultrasound gender prediction increases to nearly 100% at or after 20 weeks when the genitals are more developed and easier for the technician to see.

Answer by Stacey
Submitted on 4/5/2004
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I know that where I live we have a 4-D fetal ultrasound clinic, and for only $75 dollars they can tell you the sex of your baby. I would think that this would be pretty accurate since it shows the baby in 4 dimension.

Answer by REGINA
Submitted on 4/24/2004
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GIRLFRIEND I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. I WAS TOLD AT MY 18, 20, AND 30 WEEK ULTRASOUND THAT I WAS HAVING A GIRL. I JUST HAD ANOTHER ONE DONE AND I'M 30 WEEKS AND THE TECH. TOLD ME IT'S A BOY. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE PAINTED THE NURSERY PINK AND HAVE STARTED BUYING GIRL OUTFITS. NOW I AM TOTALLY CONFUSED. ALL I CAN SAY IS HANG IN THERE AND PRAY,

Answer by KK
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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next time you go in for one do just what i did, and ask for the operator to take a picture and point at the penis with his cursor....if you see 2 pertruding items..one is surely a penis

Answer by michelle
Submitted on 5/4/2004
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I was told at 19 weeks that I was possibly having a boy. Then at 28 weeks I was told I was having a girl. I am 34 weeks now getting ready for my third c section .With two boys already I am hoping for a girl. The first two I was told I was having boys and they were right. Just hope the baby is healthy it wont even matter in the end.

Answer by layla
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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How confusing indeed isnt it. At 19wks we went for US too and they said probably girl. But what does probably mean? Now I am even more confused. I feel very different from my first pregnancy which was baby girl and now I dont know whether to believe we are having a second girl or not. Wish they hadnt told me anything if they were not sure. How often are they mistaken? I wont get another US.

Answer by sunny
Submitted on 5/10/2004
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I have had 2 girls and according to both of their ultrasounds they were to be BOYS. Guess even they dont always know. This time I am 11 weeks and I dont think that I am even going to let them play the guessing game with me this time, We would love a son but I think it will be more fun to be suprised than upset. I feel for you though, but they are wrong more than they will tell you. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by Wanda
Submitted on 5/21/2004
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Regina, if you had an ultrasound done at 30 weeks, i would go by what the tech said at that appointment, most doctors that I have spoken with say that they are not really that accurate until after 25 weeks even though you can tell as early as 14 weeks.. so far when my doctor has told mine they have been completely accurate and true to the sex of the child...

Answer by Shawnee
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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yah i know its way confusing i was told at 19 weeks that they thought it was a girl but couldnt tell me 4 sure...then i had an ultrasound at 24 weeks and they also said i think its a girl but save your receipts. we have already started preparing 4 a girl..but who knows they can only give us an 85% wich really sux...good luck 2 you!

Answer by SHUG
Submitted on 6/12/2004
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I think it is a girl

Answer by soon2bmommyof2
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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i was told at my 19 week ultrasound the tech was not certain,but she was leaning towards a girl because there was no penis, well low and behold the next ultrasound i had was 28 weeks and was told there is without a doubt no questions asked, a penis. we were dumbfounded because everyone that sees me tells me i am carrying like a girl. i have started buying a few things, but i am saving all receipts. i am having another ultrasound before my planned c-section on 7/20, but i would trust what the tech told you, the further along you were, then its more clear. a lot of pregnancy websites say sex is predominatly clear at 32 weeks.

Answer by MomX3
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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My doctor performed a 12 week 0 day level 2 u/s also and said that is the first week that they can generally tell, especially if it's a boy. He said a few days would have really made a difference in our ability to tell. It was a confusing ultrasound since on one view of the area he saw what appeared to be a penis, yet on another view he only saw 2 parallel lines clearly which indicates a girl. Any thoughts on what these conflicting ultrasound views mean? He didn't want to draw a conclusion.

Answer by Tiffany
Submitted on 7/12/2004
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I was told half way though my ultrasound that so far everything was looking like a girl, and I was given an 85% chance my baby is a girl, but she couldn't get the view of between the legs. Should I trust it?

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 8/3/2004
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I am 25 weeks now, and was told at my 20 week ultrasound that it was 'probably' a girl, but not to paint anything pink. They just can't always get the view they want, and my baby was moving so much there were hardly any good angles. I do think my baby is a girl, my husband thinks it's a boy, and for my shower, I'm going to blow up the US pics and have people vote! Concentrate on being healthy and go with neutral decorating, just in case! Good luck!

Answer by LaKissa
Submitted on 8/7/2004
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Hello all i'm in the same boat i have had three boys and pregnant now i had my first and only ultrasond done at 20 weeks they told me no doubt it was a boy i just don't feel like it's a boy my other three boys i got huge all over with this baby i am just in the front i never had morning sickness now i have had morning sickness, modswings, tiredness, just a whole lot of stuff that's very new to me i am just not ready to accept that this is a boy until i have it i pray first of all that my baby no matter boy or girl is healthy though but i just would like to get another ultrasound just to make sure that they were seeing a lot of the cord you know.

Answer by leanne
Submitted on 8/8/2004
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im on number 5 had 3 girls and 1 boy and were right on each one havnt had scan for this one yet

Answer by Desiree
Submitted on 8/9/2004
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I had an U/S done at 19 weeks she said its a girl. I'm scared because everyone say's that I look like I am having a boy. They wont give me another U/S. Should I trust the doctor when she said its a girl?

Answer by Cathy
Submitted on 9/16/2004
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I can understand how most of you feel. Eventhough everyone says "You should hope for a healthy baby", every pregnant women has a preference (whether they admit it or not). I know that I did, I really hoped for a little girl, but at my 20th week U/S I was told that it was a boy--for the 2nd time. My son was ecstatic and honestly I was a little disappointed, but the idea of having another boy is growing on me. His genitalia was very clear to me and to the Tech. I believe it's pretty accurate but just like these stories, I've heard stories from people and family that have had inaccurate U/S. All I can say is that I wish you a healthy happy baby.

Answer by moe
Submitted on 9/24/2004
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No, they told me 70% girl at 14 weeks and at 21 they said 10% boy. I still don't know what to believe.

Answer by camille
Submitted on 10/15/2004
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when i was pregnant with my daughter they gave me an ultrasound at 6 months and said they thought it was a girl but she had her legs crossed. I'm still very confused on how they knew, but im 12 weeks pregnant now and i would like a boy. If its a boy what will it look like on the ultrasound?

Answer by Brooke
Submitted on 10/17/2004
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I had an ultrasound with my daughter at 23 weeks... I was told 90% sure the baby was a girl. I flat out asked how the Tech could tell. I figured if it could be explained to me then it was probably accurate. They were right was my daughter will be two next month. She has a sibling on the way and my husband and I have decided not to find out!

Answer by gracie
Submitted on 10/21/2004
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, who is now 5 years old, I had a level II ultrasound at 16 weeks and they told me that it was a girl. I had several other ultrasounds all with the same conclusion. I think it really depends on the type of ultrasound that you have - as well as gestational age and the skill of the person reading the ultrsound. My early ultrasound was done by a maternal fetal specialist and not a tech. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant with my second child and I will have a regular ultrasound next week - and a level II ultrasound done in three weeks. I can't wait to see!

Answer by de
Submitted on 11/6/2004
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i have two girls one 3 and one 1 years old. pregnant again i,m now 16 weeks along last week had a u/s and they said looks like a boy,for my girls had u/s at 20 weeks and they were rite on both so i,m really hope there rite with this one at 15 weeks please let me know what you think i have one more u/s in 3 weeks

Answer by daddy2be
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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i just went for my ultra sound today. they told me 75% chance it is a girl. 75? what does that mean. im going for a 4d ultra sound and dvd for $145.lol cant beat that and you should o the same

Answer by jww
Submitted on 11/28/2004
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Be thankful you are only questioning the sex of the baby. My wife and I received news last week that our unborn son had a genetic disorder which resulted in severe abnormalities of the limbs including 6 fingers on each hand a lack of tibias and more than 7 toes on each foot which was attached at the knee. We opted to terminate the pregnancy due to the diagnosis given to us by the Dr and after delivery the baby did have the problems with the lower limbs that were recognized on US but the upper limbs had no abnormalities what-so-ever. Had we known his hands were OK and it was only his legs we would have definitely made a different decision. A decision to keep the baby...

Answer by Momtobe
Submitted on 12/6/2004
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MOM X3, we also had conflicting U/S. One picture from underneath shows what CLEARLY looks like a boy (it is definitely not the cord, which you can easily see as well), but another from a different angle shows two very clear white lines. Not sure what to make of it, but our first daughter had an ultrasound with the parallel white lines similar to what we see now, so we are anticipating a girl again. We asked a few days after the U/S and the tech thinks it's a girl. I would be curious to see if anyone else has experience with this.

Answer by kyan05
Submitted on 12/10/2004
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We were told at 12 weeks that it looked like it was a girl and that they were 80% sure. My next ultrasound at 20 weeks said it was definately a boy and i was told a boy again at 24 weeks. Before 20 weeks it is too hard to tell.

Answer by Concerned
Submitted on 12/14/2004
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Is anyone else concerned about how many ultrasound scans these mothers are having? Do you know how safe ultrasound technology is? Does anyone know how safe ultrasound technology is?

Answer by Lulu
Submitted on 12/22/2004
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the doctor told me i was 12 weeks pregnant but when i got my ultrasound done the told me i am 11 weeks. but i am alot bigger than 12 13 14 weeks

Answer by momof4boys???
Submitted on 1/8/2005
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I am currently 19 weeks and 2days. I went for an ultrasound 4days ago. I am a mother of 3 boys and was hoping desperately for that little girl. During the ultrasound the tech did not seem very positive on anything. She could not even get a good picture of the babies face. At the end she said her prediction was another boy. I know I should be happy that he is healthy but I am extremely devastated at this point. I have to go back in a month to get some better scans of the babies body parts. Do you think I still have a chance that it is a girl? Still praying for that little daughter.