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

[Just in time]

I am glad to have found this post. I too have been told "girl" according to the nub theory, and wished I never asked!!
DH and I would like a boy, as we already have a girl and spoke about only have 2 children, so this is our last chance for a boy. When I got all of the 'girl' responses I was really disappointed... so Im glad to hear that that it is not so reliable as people are claiming.
I too am sorry for how your feeling, and Im sure when your little boy arrives you couldnt imagine having anything other than him

 

[SKAV]

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

aah!! how much I understand.. I have two boys and this would be my last try for a girl..I just want a little girl to complete our family.. I completely understand how you feel!! I will have my u/s on the 4th Oct.. I feel so scared about and am freaking out...

 

[starfairy]

I am glad you posted this. My scan is 99% girl according to the nub theory. But my gut says that we're having a boy.

Of course, I could be completely wrong and we may still be having a girl although I'll be happy with either. So my intuition may not be completely %$&* afterall.

 

[bababel]

The nub theory is total BS, but it's fun. There really is NO WAY to tell before 14 weeks at the VERY earliest aside from that new blood test. My baby also had a "female" nub at the 12 week ultrasound and mine is a boy too! But still....CONGRATS ON THE BOY!

 

[Morgan85]

My ultrasound place won't even comment on gender until week 17 just because of this happening to people. Congrats on your little boy!

 

[tiggerz]

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

Ahh bless your heart, I can understand how you must be feeling - I've tried really hard not to think to much into which gender baby is - but it's difficult not thinking of one or the other fitting into your ideal isn't it!! We all know you will love your little boy with all your heart - don't beat yourself up hunny - you're entitled to feel the way you are after kinda bonding with what you thought was a little girl ((hugs))

 

[Locksley27]

I truly believe in the nub theory. I am a member of a forum that looks at ultrasound photos from women posting nub shots from 12weeks and up and about 99% of the time they are correct. One of the main ladies that looks is a trained sonographer who has done this for many years. The problem with looking at the nub is that baby has to be in a perfect position for it to work. And with LO moving around alot it is really hard to tell and easy to mess up. I posted my pic on there and was told that baby was not in a good position to tell. But my Dr at 12 weeks who did the scan along with the tech said flat out that the nub looked very girly and I am having a girl. I am sorry that you didnt get what you were hoping for, I have been there I have 3 boys and am just now getting a girl. Just know that unless a person really knows what they are looking at it isnt very accurate, but with a trained person it very much has a high success rate of being correct.

 

[bke]

I admire your honesty.. I think those that say they don't care at all about gender are either very unique or .. lying. I can imagine your pain. Specially because you were expecting a girl. It will be short-lived though I´m sure but just let yourself feel bad about not having a girl and don't beat yourself up about it. It´s completely normal!! Just remember too celebrate your healthy boy as well. It can happen both at the same time. :thumb up:

In other news .. I believe in the nub-theory and really think that if its correctly used it can be very accurate. On the other hand.. it is VERY often wrongly used for example when the angle is bad, baby is really upside down (sometimes the tech doesn't even tell you that) or something. I am really sorry that it didn't work for you.

Hang in there honey. This feeling will be gone before you know it!