The Old Wives Predict...

It'll be a boy! But only by a slight margin :-)
Tons of you have been asking me if we know, want to know, and when we'll know if we're having a little bundle of pink or blue. I know we're excited to find out, but until November 24th we'll just have to let the "old wives" give us their predictions :-)
I found this site online that lists characteristics of carrying boys and girls. So here they are for your viewing pleasures.
I've placed an asterisk next to all the ones that apply to me.

It's a boy if:
• You didn't experience morning sickness in early pregnancy
• Your baby's heart rate is less than 140 beats per minute
• You are carrying the extra weight out front *
• Your belly looks like a basketball
• Your areolas have darkened considerably *
• You are carrying low *---There is still some discrepancy on whether or not I'm carrying high/low, but the general consensus is low. Really, there is no place for this baby to be but simply out. I have the shortest torso ever!
• You are craving salty or sour foods
• You are craving protein -- meats and cheese *--- but I'm only indulging in tuna occasionally
• Your feet are colder than they were before pregnancy *--- Wearing socks/booties to bed most nights.
• The hair on your legs has grown faster during pregnancy
• Your hands are very dry
• Your pillow faces north when you sleep
• Dad-to-be is gaining weight, right along with you *--- well he was. Now he's on a diet and losing! So I don't know if this counts :-)
• Pregnancy has you looking better than ever *--- I feel like I do. Since I'm gaining belly weight and not gaining weight overall, it has me slimming overall.
• Your urine is bright yellow in color *--- I think this just means I'm not drinking enough water
• Your nose is spreading
• You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves in circles *--- It moved in an odd pattern (back, forth, round, round, back, forth...)
• You are having headaches * (So bad)
• You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an even number

It's a girl if:
• You had morning sickness early in pregnancy * (Well, is it still early?)
• Your baby's heart rate is at least 140 beats per minute *---(146-150)
• You are carrying the weight in your hips and rear
• Your left breast is larger than your right breast
• Your hair develops red highlights
• You are carrying high
• Your belly looks like a watermelon *
• You are craving sweets
• You are craving fruit *--- (APPLES!)
• You crave orange juice
• You don't look quite as good as normal during pregnancy
• You are moodier than usual during pregnancy *--- (I cry all the time. Commercials for hospitals and anything having to do with children, happy or sad).
• Your face breaks out more than usual
• You refuse to eat the heel of a loaf of bread
• Your breasts have really blossomed! *--- (And if they could find a stopping point, I'd appreciate it!)
• Your pillow faces south when you sleep
• Your urine is a dull yellow color
• You hang your wedding ring over your belly and it moves from side to side*--- (see above)
• You add your age at the time of conception and the number for the month you conceived and the sum is an odd number* (22 + 7 = 29)


Anyway, hope you enjoyed. Feel free to send your remarks. I love getting everyone's opinions to see who is right and wrong and how the general consensus ends up. The tally stands

BOY: 20
Me
Dan
Aunt J.J.
Steph Cornthwaite
Rose Witteveen
Angela Hamm
Roxie Glaze
Dan's work (we'll say about 7 people)
Kaitlyn Disher
Stephanie Clouser
Dana Kinney
Soon-to-be Uncle Johnny
Meghann Hampton
Dan's mom

GIRL: 14
Cousin Jessie
Cousin Jill
Michelle Dehart
Julie Parmenter
Hannah Dutton
Jessica Wilson
Rachel Peine
Julie Hinton
Tyrone (Dan's work)
Kaleen Dowdy
Ellen Pashley
My mom
Pat Pinkard
Aunt Pam

Twins (Since there has been significant input in this area): About 5
Aunt Terry
Several People from Dan's work
I wouldn't be surprised!