So it turns out the 'nub theory' is alot of s**te!

[xcarlydx]

Had my private scan today and we're team.....

Blue, again!

Nub theory on my 12 weeks scan would suggest a girl definitely so I don't know what happened with that! Kinda convinced myself it was going to be a girl so having some mixed feelings of obvious happiness seeing my lovely baby and disappointment that it wasn't the girl i'd hope for and was expecting. I will obviously love my son just the same, just wanted to warn people not to rely on nub theory too heavily!

 

[lauandbump]

Congratulations on your little man hun I'm sure once you get used to the idea you will be totally excited and 100% looking forward to another boy. xxx

 

[JacquiKeren]

i totally agree with you on that one. My 12 week scan had a really obvious girl nub...infact everyone i asked said it was 100% girl. Well my wee bubs is a boy! i couldnt be happier tho! x

 

[princess_bump]

many congratulations on your second blue bump xx

 

[babyhopes2010]

nub theory is just that 'theory' im certainly not relying on it lol thats why im total team yellow i figure i cant be disapointed either way when give birth cos ill be looking at our beautiful baby xxx
congrats x

 

[janeybaby]

I was convinced I was expecting a girl again until a few weeks ago when I had the most vivid dream it was a boy...... todays private gender scan showed a boy even though we have 2 girls and a boy.... a girl would have been nice as my girls are not my DH's but 2 of each is lovely.

Congrats on your little man

 

[xcarlydx]

Thankyou for the support ladies, I posted a thread a few weeks back asking how accurate nub theory was and someone sent me a link to some tests that had been done which said it to be 92% accurate! It's just totally threw me because I was so convinced I was having a girl, I actually cried in the toilets after my scan (I feel horrible admitting that) I had a miscarriage back in March and I can't help but think that could have been the girl I've always wanted. I already love my baby anyway I'm just feeling quite shitty right now, and feel guilty for feeling shitty! Ah vicious cycle

 

[babyhopes2010]

i decided to stay team yellow cos i would love a baby boy and convinced its a boy but know if i wait till birth ill be sooooo happy with whatever x

 

[Katiie]

I chose to stay team yellow too! Only because my OH convinced me, I won't be dissapointed either way!

But congratulations on your little man! (I secretly am hoping for a blue bump!)

 

[Nyn]

aww hunny I know exactly how you feel. I admit I was upset when I found out that ds2 was a boy.. it's a horrible feeling..I'd kinda convinced myself that he was a girl.. just let yourself go through those feelings and cry when you need to, it helps . You already know this but you will feel better hun and your little boy will be amazing. It's also brilliant to have 2 little boys playing together it's wonderful

 

[Rees]

My mum doesn't understand why people want one of each, and she has one of each

Initially I thought this baby would be a boy, but I'm now experiencing the same things over and over again like I did with DD and we were team yellow and I think that this is now a girl!

I don't put much trust in the nub/skull theory as it's all dependant on the picture of the scan and how zoomed in they are. I see them as just a bit of fun, and if they're right then cool if not, then oh well, it was a bit of fun The NHS scan's aren't always accurate, again it depends on how well they can see what's there!

 

[torilou]

I dont put much trust in the theory but have still posted my pic but its all just for fun really, really sorry to hear your upset, Im sure in a few days you'll feel better and knowing already may help with the bonding, dont feel guilty as im sure a awful lot of women go through the same feelings whether they admit it or not xxx

 

[lauralou25]

I was the same everyone said ure having a girl by scan bump weight gain etc but i just knew in my head boy partly because i didnt wanna be dissapointed and sure enough rhere was a little willy at the scan lol i was a bit like oh to begon with bit now im really happy ille have two boys my oh said from about 8weeks bubba was a boy and he was righ! X

 

[girlygirl:)]

I thought boy from the nub theory as well, but I'm having a girl. Congrats on your boy, xxx

 

[88Keys2]

I was convinced we were having a boy and was surprised and upset when the scan showed a girl. I kind of felt like my boy had been taken away! Don't worry; the feeling will eventually pass. Congratulations on a healthy baby.

 

[MegMomma]

After looking at your nub pic, that and skull look very boyish to me.. the spine is pretty curved it your pic! Wish I would have given input for ya!

 

[Alpinestars]

Congratulations on your boy hun -I think your honesty is really admirable
Since we lost our Son in 2005 I have almost craved another Son. I have since had 2 daughters I found out at 20wks and apart of me felt sad that I was having a girl not a boy I felt terribly guilty, especially Experiencing the loss of a child, that with out doubt what counts is a healthy baby that we can nurture, but we cant help our yearnings It seems in life - in so many situations we crave what we can not have
It goes with out saying, with in a few days/weeks we named our daughter(s) and started to buy things for her, and the idea of "her" became real and the love flooded in. Just like when I held her for the first time - and now - well they're amazing
Im due in Dec/Jan and this will be our last child I've decided not to find out as this time I can truly say im just happy and grateful to be pregnant (mc, older mum etc)
You know you'll be fine, I think especially when you start naming and buying things, he will be that much more real
Much love
Jo
X

 

[hayley x]

Congratulations on your boy hun -I think your honesty is really admirable
Since we lost our Son in 2005 I have almost craved another Son. I have since had 2 daughters I found out at 20wks and apart of me felt sad that I was having a girl not a boy I felt terribly guilty, especially Experiencing the loss of a child, that with out doubt what counts is a healthy baby that we can nurture, but we cant help our yearnings It seems in life - in so many situations we crave what we can not have
It goes with out saying, with in a few days/weeks we named our daughter(s) and started to buy things for her, and the idea of "her" became real and the love flooded in. Just like when I held her for the first time - and now - well they're amazing
Im due in Dec/Jan and this will be our last child I've decided not to find out as this time I can truly say im just happy and grateful to be pregnant (mc, older mum etc)
You know you'll be fine, I think especially when you start naming and buying things, he will be that much more real
Much love
Jo
X

Huge so sorry to read about your baby boy. this pregnancy is our last and I was desperate for another boy, the last chance of seeing a son grow up. I think its natural to want the same sex baby to the one you lost. I really hope you have another boy xxx

 

[Alpinestars]

Thanks hayley - I'm sorry to see you too have experienced SIDS and the sad sad loss of a dear Son x thank you for kind message it means alot to know that people understand xxxxxx

 

[mummylove]

congrats on ur little man. People av said from nub theory that we are aving a boy. I dont av my scan till week thursday but im not expecting it to be a boy, we will soon see at the scan. U ladies must be strong to stay team yellow, I couldnt wait that long lol