Choosing whether or not to find out the gender

We were unsure so we asked the sonographer to write it on a piece of paper so we could decide later if we wanted to. By the time we got home we were less tempted to find out and before we knew it babies had arrived and we had no idea what we were having.

that’s such a lovely idea!

oh 100% that’s why we did it twice and plan to do it the third and final time. It was in my birth plan for my husband to tell me the gender and seeing the excitement/relief/happiness/emotion whilst telling me was my favourite part of both my labours. I’d do it again every time if we planned to have anymore

I am going to my 20 week scan next week as well and feel exactly the same. I feel like I'll stick to not finding out and then leave the room and instantly regret not finding out 😂 I'm going to try and get it written down in a sealed envelope though so if we do change our mind, we can look. Though from what I've read, not all hospitals will do this, so it depends if it is an option!

I think this is what I have envisioned too!

I had my scan today and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be to say no and wait. Now it’s past and the decision is made, it’s not “bothering” me and I’m at peace with waiting.

I just can’t wait to hear it come from my husband as the one to tell me the gender. It will also give me that extra push towards the end whilst waiting on littles ones arrival.

you’re so right 🥰

We didn’t find out with our daughter and not finding out this time. It was just so lovely to find out when I gave birth. I loved the anticipation and definitely gave that extra little something to push for x

We had a surprise with our first and doing the same this time.
It was lush finding out I had a girl as I was convinced I was having a boy 🤣

If it helps we said we weren’t going to find out and I got so tempted the closer the 20 week scan got. I had it today and stuck to my guns and didn’t find out and I have no regret / so pleased I didn’t give into temptation like I planned. I was more overjoyed at everything being healthy I kind of forgot about the whole gender thing!

I’ve done both. You’ll know in your heart of hearts when you’re in the room whether you want to know or whether you really want to keep it a surprise x