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AIBU to book a gender blood test at 6 weeks?

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Dorothyspeaks30 · 30/03/2023 22:55

I have 2 daughters who are 3 years apart and I am desperately wishing my third is a boy. I have no pressure around me but I never grew up with brothers so wish my daughters could have a brother. I would be grateful either way and would still be happy to have a girl of course. Now that I’m pregnant, I don’t feel like I can wait until a private scan at 16 weeks and found out about the gender blood test and booked it! I know I probably sound insane but this third baby is most likely my last chance at having another child and I’m truly grateful no matter what.

p.s nobody knows I’m pregnant yet. I have been cramping so part of me wonders if I’ll even make it to 12 weeks! Please be kind, I’m very emotional and just need reassurance or to hear other peoples opinions on doing this.

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Briallen · 09/05/2023 21:29

My friend got told she was having a fourth boy with one of those blood tests- found out at 20 week scan that it’s actually a girl. So I’m not convinced on their accuracy

Dorothyspeaks30 · 09/05/2023 22:37

Briallen · 09/05/2023 21:29

My friend got told she was having a fourth boy with one of those blood tests- found out at 20 week scan that it’s actually a girl. So I’m not convinced on their accuracy

Apparently if it’s at home and you’ve got boys or a male partner, the test can be easily contaminated. I did mine at the clinic. if I’m earlier than 6 weeks. Then that would affect the accuracy. But I’d don’t want to fall down that rabbit hole 😄

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