We’re finding out the gender of the baby Monday. I’ve taken quizzes to see what it will be. Jacob says that it’s silly, but I told him it’s just for fun, of course!
So, here are some common clues and how I answer them:
Morning Sickness:
I was shocked to have almost no morning sickness, just exhaustion. I was sure, with my predilection for food poisoning and a weak stomach for roller coasters and boat rides, I would have a lot. You hear that the more you have, the healthier the baby, so it worried me. But, I only got sick once. Conventional wisdom says this means it’s a: BOY.
Cravings:
I have not had “cravings.” I think those are imaginary. I have wanted foods that I have always liked, such as pickles and sunflower seeds and cereal. But I have leaned more towards fruit and sweets than usual,
which dictates GIRL. However, it would be strange in any event if I craved meat (which points to a boy.) I have bought about 10 cheesestick packages (more protein = BOY) at 16 pieces a package. We should’ve taken a picture.
Heartbeat:
At our nine week appointment, the baby’s heart was 180 beats per minute, which is very, very fast. GIRL.
My appearance:
I have never felt more lovely and womanly, even with my belly. That points to BOY, because a girl is said to steal your beauty.
My age + the month I conceived…
is an odd number. GIRL.
I can’t do the wedding ring trick because I stopped wearing it long ago. Most of the world doesn’t wear a diamond on their finger wherever they go. 
Jacob and I’s last “vacation” without kids, with Jacob’s parents on a cruise to Alaska.
So based on these predictions, anyone want to hazard a guess? What will we have, a mini Jacob or a mini Kalli?
