Little Beehiive

So I was expecting to nest at the end of the pregnancy, not so soon. It started with stocking up on grapefruit zoflora, then obsessing over my new comforter and smelling every piece of clothing that came out of my washing machine. It was ridiculous, then this overwhelming feeling to clean everything and make everything smell beautiful. It resulted in a massive trip to IKEA. Which then resulted in putting up nursery furniture.

I know some people wait, we're still not past the 'safe' point in pregnancy. But are you really ever? Some people have commented on how early it is. But it's quite clear we're far from traditional as a couple and as parents. We strive to do things the way we want to. So we decided to do the nursery. We still have little bits we want to add to our boys little room but this is it for the time being.Life is far too short not to soak up the moment.

It's not like we actually had to decorate as in our rented home we're not allowed to paint so we decided on wall stickers and making the room bright with beautiful decor.



























We decided on a theme of foxes, nature and bright colours. The typical painting the room 'blue for a boy and pink for a girl' just wasn't us. A mixture of monochrome, with pops of colour was more fitting. Especially when most of his clothes were rainbow themed, how could we not?!

Old wives tales, they've been around for centuries. A lot of people swear by them but some just think they're a load of cods wallop. Personally, my own stance on them is that unless it's backed by science I can't really believe it. BUT I have decided to give them a go and see what the outcome is.

On the 17th June we find out the gender of the tiny little human I am growing inside of me. For some knowing the gender isn't something they even think about doing, after all it's just a gender. But for us we want to know, we don't want the surprise we want to be organised with names and such. I'm not so much into gender specific items but still not knowing the gender is surprisingly hard in this day and age!!!

We'll soon find out on the 18th June if these old wives tales have some sort of accuracy behind them?!

So here are the old wives tales....


Heart Rate 
If the baby’s heart rate is above 140 bpm, it is said that the baby will be a girl. If it is under 140 bpm, then it will be a boy.

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive, yet to hear the babys heart rate other than a home doppler!

Acne
If you have acne while pregnant, it’s a girl. It’s thought that acne during pregnancy is caused by the extra hormones.

 Prediction outcome: Inconclusive, mixture of amazing skin days and then covered in spots kinda days!!

Cravings
People believe that if you are craving salty foods while pregnant, you can count on having a boy. If you crave sweets, fruit, and orange juice, you are having a little girl.

 Prediction outcome: Boy! Salt!

Skin under Left Eye
The eye test is when a “V” or “branches” appear when you pull down the skin under your left eye. If you see a “V” or “branches” in the white part, you’re having a girl.

Prediction outcome: Girl

Legs
If your legs get really big, you’re having a boy. If your legs stay in shape and lean, it’s a girl.

Prediction outcome: Girl, but that could change the further on I get.

Shape of belly
If you are carrying high with a big, round belly, you are having a girl. If you are carrying low with a smaller belly that sticks straight out, it’s a boy

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive, I'm showing early but bump is not yet a noticeable bump as such!

Moodiness 
If you are really moody, you are having a girl since you have another extra girl hormones in you. Your pregnancy will make you smile and be more happy if you are having a boy.

Prediction outcome: Boy

Chinese Gender Chart
The Chinese Gender Chart claims to have an accuracy rate of over 90%. It is based on how old the mother is at conception and the month that she conceived.

Prediction outcome: Boy

Mums beauty
Basically you are having a girl if your beauty disappears during pregnancy. It is said that the girl “steals” the mother’s beauty. If you think that pregnancy has never made you look more beautiful, a little boy it is.

Prediction outcome: Girl, family say I have looked glowing and beautiful but I've felt like I've piled on weight and just generally not felt good about myself.

Dream of Sex of Baby
If you have dreams that you are having a boy, you will have a girl. If you dream about having a girl, it will be a boy. Dreams show the opposite of what you are having. (I've only had dreams of it being a boy, even before I ever got pregnant)

Prediction outcome: Girl, although I've dreamt of both sexes at some point in the first trimester. But more so dreams of a boy.

Clumsy vs. Graceful
If the pregnant woman is graceful throughout her pregnancy, she’s having a girl. If she becomes clumsy, she’s having a boy.

Prediction outcome: Boy, I've always been clumsy though.

Side You Most Rest On
If a pregnant woman prefers to lay on her left side, she’s having a boy. If she prefers resting on her right side, she’s having a girl.

Prediction outcome: Girl

Dad’s Weight Gain
If the dad-to-be gains weight while you are pregnant, it’s a girl. If he doesn’t gain weight, you’re having a boy.

Prediction outcome: Boy, but James hasn't gained weight since we got together!

Breast Test
If a pregnant woman’s left breast is larger than the right breast, she’s having a girl. If the right breast is larger, it’s a boy.

Prediction outcome: Boy

What Do You Think?
71% of the time, the mom-to-be knows what she is having.

Prediction outcome: Boy

Morning Sickness
If you had a smooth pregnancy with no morning sickness, it’s a boy. If you were sick or felt really nauseous during your pregnancy, count on a girl.

Prediction outcome: Girl

Areola
If your areola (the part around your nips) have darkened, it’s a boy. If they haven't, its a girl.

Prediction outcome: Girl

Protein
When a pregnant woman craves meat and cheese, count on a boy.

Prediction outcome: Boy. Totally went of cheese and milk!

Feet
Are your feet colder now that you are pregnant? If so, you just might be having a boy. If your feet have stayed the same before pregnancy and during, you’re having a little girl.

Prediction outcome: Girl

Headaches
If you are having headaches, you might be carrying a boy.

Prediction outcome: Boy

Baby Names
It is said that when you can only think of specific names for a boy or a girl, you will have that particularly baby.

Prediction outcome: Inconclusive, we have both names chose.

Urine
What color is your pee? If it is bright yellow, you will have a little boy. If your urine is a dull yellow, plan on a girl.

Prediction outcome: Boy

Left or right?
If baby is laid on the left hand side it is said they are meant to be a boy, if they are laid on the right hand side they are a girl.
Prediction outcome: Girl

Hands
When the pregnant woman is asked to show her hands, it's a boy if she keeps her palms down and a girl if she shows her palms up.

Prediction outcome: Girl


Hands are Dry
If your hands are constantly dry, it's a boy.

Prediction outcome: Girl





TOTAL GIRL: 10
TOTAL BOY: 10
TOTAL INCONCLUSIVE: 4

So what do you think the gender of the baby is?
Did you do these old wives tales when you were pregnant? Were they accurate or the opposite?