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How to conceive a baby boy

49 replies

HackneyGirl2022 · 09/04/2022 12:23

Hi any tips on how to conceive a baby boy, I already have a girl and ttc as this will be my last pregnancy due to health issues and advised my doctors so would love to have one of each sex
Thanks

OP posts:
veronicagoldberg · 09/04/2022 12:25

I've heard that having sex very close to ovulation makes it more likely to have a boy, as boy sperm are faster and don't live as long.

But please, if you do have a girl, don't make her feel like second best!

Mysterioso · 09/04/2022 12:30

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Biscuit
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veronicagoldberg · 09/04/2022 12:51

@Mysterioso

GrinGrinGrin Biscuit WineGin

What does this mean?

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HackneyGirl2022 · 09/04/2022 16:13

@veronicagoldberg thank u I will keep that in mind when I'm doing ovulation tests...

Oh definitely, if I was to have a girl she would never be second best I would love both equally xx

OP posts:
marjayy · 09/04/2022 16:27
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MrsTerryPratchett · 09/04/2022 16:30

Anything anyone suggest is only going to make it slightly more likely. Very slightly.

Honestly, best to just leave it to chance.

Neverreturntoathread · 09/04/2022 16:32

People say boy sperm only lives a couple of days. But I had sex on day 7, ovulated on day 14, (was ttc so testing out of interest but DH was working away so we couldn’t have sex after day 7 until he came back on day 25). Got pregnant with a boy.

Basically there are things you can do to make it more likely but the truth is there’s not much you can do to choose sex unless you go to a IVF cljnic and have the sperm ‘washed’ to make it single sex. Can’t remember if that’s legal in UK or not.

PukkaP · 09/04/2022 16:33

😠

TabithaTittlemouse · 09/04/2022 16:37

Have sex and cross your fingers?

elQuintoConyo · 09/04/2022 16:40

Not via blowjobs, as the sperm have further to swim.

coffeeiwish · 09/04/2022 16:54

@Neverreturntoathread

People say boy sperm only lives a couple of days. But I had sex on day 7, ovulated on day 14, (was ttc so testing out of interest but DH was working away so we couldn’t have sex after day 7 until he came back on day 25). Got pregnant with a boy.

Basically there are things you can do to make it more likely but the truth is there’s not much you can do to choose sex unless you go to a IVF cljnic and have the sperm ‘washed’ to make it single sex. Can’t remember if that’s legal in UK or not.

Not legal in the UK
coffeeiwish · 09/04/2022 16:55

@elQuintoConyo

Not via blowjobs, as the sperm have further to swim.
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Orangutanteddy · 09/04/2022 17:52

50/50 chance every time, babies. Biology, innit.

stairgates · 09/04/2022 17:55

Look at the genderdreaming site. Best info out there. I wanted to balance up with a boy, worked for me 4 times in a row so swear by it, once you read into why it works it makes alot of sense and fit my past lifestyle during my run of girls.

MiddleParking · 09/04/2022 17:56

I did it with virtually no effort. I mean I was literally half asleep. Dunno if that helps.

catandcandle · 09/04/2022 17:59

Well I had read somewhere that doggy-style gives you a greater chance of a boy. I have only a sample size of one for my personal trial of this theory, but it worked that time! Blush

stairway · 09/04/2022 18:02

Eating loads and doggy style. Check in gender website. I have three boys and it’s much easier to sway for a boy apparently. Nice to see a mumsnetter wanting a boy for once.

PinkestMoon · 09/04/2022 18:06

Full fat dairy , lots of protein, good omega 3, oats, eggs, basically very good nutrition, avoid low blood sugar or sudden spikes that lead to low blood sugar

WithANameLikeDaniCalifornia · 09/04/2022 18:06

@PukkaP

😠
Calm down
makeupocean · 09/04/2022 18:08

@PukkaP

😠
Why are u angry
MySecretHistory · 09/04/2022 18:15

@Orangutanteddy

50/50 chance every time, babies. Biology, innit.
Its isnt More boys are conceived and born than girls
MrsTerryPratchett · 09/04/2022 18:36

More boys are conceived and born than girls

Only very slightly. For the OP it's effectively 50:50.

MySecretHistory · 09/04/2022 18:39

@MrsTerryPratchett

More boys are conceived and born than girls

Only very slightly. For the OP it's effectively 50:50.

105 male births to 100 female More male foetuses miscarried than female

That isnt effectively 50/50

MrsTerryPratchett · 09/04/2022 18:41

That isnt effectively 50/50

Yes it is for one birth. Maybe if OP was giving birth to 100 children it would be relevant.