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Waaah - midwife couldnt tell us the sex - Im so disappointed!!

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lynniep · 23/06/2009 16:47

Just had 20 wk scan. I made the decision to find out the sex right from the start - dh decided today about 3pm that he wanted to know too. Had scan about 4pm and the umbilical cord was between its legs. that and its little hands! The midwife really persevered but couldnt see a thing.

I know its not the end of the world and it will be nice to have the suprise - but I'd got all excited about finding out

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ButtercupWafflehead · 23/06/2009 16:48

Booo! Poor you!

Well, just enjoy the surprise factor I guess. Or you could book a 4d scan?

LostGirl · 23/06/2009 16:51

It is disappointing isn't it? Same happened to us, although the very help midwife did say she was '50% sure it would be a girl'!!!!

Longtalljosie · 23/06/2009 16:51

We wanted to know - but the PCT policy in W Herts is not to tell you. £100 and a trip to the Bupa hospital later, we knew. Totally worth it!

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lynniep · 23/06/2009 16:52

I know I could have a 4d scan if I were really desperate, its just they're so expensive.

I can find out at my next scan at 38 weeks, but thats so close to due date I wonder if its actually worth it!!

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MamaLazarou · 23/06/2009 17:16

Ah, how disappointing for you. Perhaps the following story may be of some consolation: A couple I know were told at 20 weeks that they were having a girl and bought all pink stuff, only to give birth to a boy! They brought the wee feller home in a pink babygro and flowery hat.

suwoo · 23/06/2009 17:20

Lynnie, I had a gender scan that was completely free, but they may only be in the North West. Let me just look for a link, hold on.............

They come as far south as Birmingham.

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lynniep · 23/06/2009 17:30

thanks for that link suwoo - unfortunately not near enough to us to be worth it - but someone else might be happy as larry to see that!!

ML - yes - theres always that tale to console me

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reikizen · 23/06/2009 17:33

And you do find out eventually...

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lynniep · 23/06/2009 17:34

yes...only another 20 weeks or thereabouts

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BarbaraWoodlouse · 23/06/2009 17:34

You don't need to go for a 4D scan

We went for a Baby Bond Gender Scan at 25 weeks just to confirm what the 20 week scan told us. Nice and unrushed and significantly cheaper than 4D. Obviously different areas will be different but on our experience I would recommend them.

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