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Can they get the sex wrong?

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Zebraa · 06/01/2009 14:50

I'm due in March and at our routine 20 week scan they informed us it's a little girl and due to me not putting on very much weight, I've been for a scan this morning and everything is absolutely fine except she asked "you know the sex?" so I said yeah and then she referred to the baby as he! So I told her I was told I'm having a girl and she said well looks like a little boy to me, yep definitely a boy...

Is this common?!! Would you say it's definitely a boy or could it be a girl?

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ilove · 06/01/2009 14:55

yes they can get it wrong

BabyBaby123 · 06/01/2009 14:56

they are more likely to say a girl is a boy than the other way round so I would be inclined to believe the first scan! How many weeks are you now?

Lulumama · 06/01/2009 14:57

yes they can get it wrong

i would be inclined to say boy at this point , especially if the sonographer today was definite

NorktasticNinja · 06/01/2009 14:57

They can definitely get it wrong, it's more usual to mistake a girl for a boy (because of the umbilical cord) but the other way around happens too.

I believe they can see more clearly at later scans so your latest scan is probably correct.

Glad to hear everything's fine anyway

expatinscotland · 06/01/2009 14:58

i'm sure they can, but with DS is was very obvious at the 20 week scan that he was a wee boy.

mosschops30 · 06/01/2009 15:01

aww boys are better anyway

BustyMcGee · 06/01/2009 15:06

Yes they can get it wrong. My friend was told she was having a girl and was most surprised when a boy arrived! She actually was quite upset and depressed after the birth as she'd got a name ready and prepared so much for a girl.
I think you are lucky that you found out now, so you have time to be able to adjust. If I were you I'd probably prepare mentally for either just to be on the safe side . Congratulations and really glad everything is fine for you.

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Zebraa · 06/01/2009 15:57

I feel really gutted at the minute. Have a DS aged 1 and I was really happy that we were having a girl and although we haven't managed to pick a name we've referred to bump as her and I've just got excited. I'm starting to feel excited now but I was really gutted initially! Hope that doesn't make me ungrateful?!

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paddyclamp · 06/01/2009 16:04

Def doesn't make you ungrateful...i'd feel the same way..but i guess it's better to find out now so you can get your head around

countrylover · 06/01/2009 17:08

Not ungrateful at all - I have one DS already, had the scan at 20 weeks and we've found out we're having another DS. I must admit I irrationally cried on and off for a good few days afterwards which sounds terrible. I want my DS2 more than anything in the world but I was crying about silly things like never going wedding dress shopping or being as close to my grandchildren if I had a daughter etc.

Three weeks later and I am DELIGHTED to be having another boy. So, just give yourself a little time and you'll get your head round it.

SilverSixpence · 07/01/2009 10:14

yep they got it wrong with DS too! i was a bit gutted at first but he is so lovely i don't even think about it any more.

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Zebraa · 07/01/2009 10:43

Thanks ladies for your comments. I'm feeling loads better this morning.

My mum thinks I am being dramatic but I genuinely felt upset.

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chloejessmeg · 07/01/2009 10:54

Yes, I think I would just prepare for both, bu I think it is a boy. You are not being dramatic at all.

To be honest, I have been told weare having a girl this time and yet I am not 100% sure. Last time, when they said girl I just beieved them and got everything pink etc but this time there is something telling me it could be a boy but don't really know why.

Lucky you found out now though, so you still have some time to prepare yourself!

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Zebraa · 07/01/2009 11:18

Yeah luckily DS is only 1 so we have loads of boy baby stuff which will save us a fair amount. I have a boys named picked out too so it's a blessing really. I've told DP we'll just have to have more babies haha!

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chloejessmeg · 07/01/2009 11:34

Thats good you have other boys stuff already - think of the money you will save! How far pregnant are you? My DD is 1 too and I am 25 weeks pregnant. I don't often find people in the same situation regarding age gap!

pgwithnumber3 · 07/01/2009 12:08

I have been worrying about this atm, I was told we were having a girl at 20 week scan but there is this niggling feeling in the back of my mind that they were wrong! Don't ask me why. I already have 2 DDs and was not bothered in the slightest what DC3 is but now I am all organised to have a girl it would be a pain if they are wrong!

You are probably grieving in a way for what you thought was a girl, I would be exactly the same if I was told differently now.

Oh well, you will soon find out!

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Zebraa · 07/01/2009 13:21

I'm due 21st March so not long to go now at all!

I've spoken to my MW and she said it's definitely a boy if that's what has been seen on the latest scan and she said he was in a difficult position to tell at the 20 week scan! Bugger!

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chloejessmeg · 07/01/2009 14:08

Oh you are further gone than me, I am due 22nd April. When was your DS born (just interested to know if we have the same age gap!). My DD was born 29th Dec 07. We had quite hoped for a boy in a way so we would have one of each, so I know what you mean in that way. I hate to admitt it but I was disapointed when they told me it was a girl. I am glad I know though so I have that feeling now, not when she is born. BUT after getting used to the idea, I am now starting to realise that although yes, it would be nice to have one of each, we will always be able to get them the same clothes, pass down DD1 clothes to DD2, they can share their toys and interests etc. Rather than having 2 lots of EVERYTHING. And it will be lovely to have 2 girls the same age, and I am sure you will find the same with your boys once you have got over the shock.

AND they can share a room if needed, which our girls will be doing as soon as she is sleeping through the night!

justme85 · 07/01/2009 15:20

I was told at my 20 wk scan that baby is a boy and for some reason i'm not that convinced. I my midwife kept calling him she also after listening to the heartrate (it was 156) and when I said it's a boy she said 'we'll see, they do get it wrong.' My dad has said from day one it's a girl too and he's not normally wrong and as much as I know these reasons are not exact sciences I have a growing doubt as my due date gets closer that we shouldn't be so sure. I am due on the 14th of feb and can't wait now, we will soon know anyway. all this waiting is obviously thought provoking. xxx

piscesmoon · 07/01/2009 15:33

They can get it wrong. I knew someone who got all excited because she was told it was a girl when she already had a boy. She bought lots of girly things and had another boy.

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Zebraa · 07/01/2009 19:10

Someone talk some sense into me! I'm deflated and DP told me to get a grip!

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idobelieveinfairies · 07/01/2009 19:16

My friend was told she was having another girl and baby turned out to be a boy!

I found out the sex with 7 of my 8 children and all were correct.

With my boy/girl twins they said def one boy and they were 70% sure the other was a girl, apparently they can't be 100% with girls (or perhaps its just that sonographer)...i bought pink anyway and she was a girl.

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