This was something my huansbd was adamant about not knowing gender, so we were team green. I totally did not think I could do it, but it was a lot easier that I had thought. With the exception of the last few weeks I got very anxious to learn what "it" was.It was kind of fun to look at all the old wives tales and take guesses about what you thought it would be. Interesting to hear everyone's guesses in regards to gender. Also I enjoyed registering for all gender neutral "large" items...that way for our 2nd we won't have to put a boy in all girls items or visa versa. I would have been totally unable to register for gender neutral large stuff had I known gender (I think). I think another big positive is I find when you know the gender people always want to buy you clothing, but you need so much other stuff. I found at my shower I got very few outfits, and almost everything was purchased off my registry. It was so great knowing we had no big ticket items left to purchase. I definitely agree that there aren't as many gender neutral clothes out there, and you do get duplicates. I also have to say having gender neutral clothing I found myself buying lots of headbands after DD was born because she would look "boyish" in some of the brown outfits we got her. Honestly, I'm glad we did it this way; however, for our 2nd I think we are going to find out gender just to have the opportunity to experience it both ways.It was also really an experience in the delivery room when my hubby got to tell me it was a girl! It was extra special to hear it from him rather than my doctor or sonographer.

by Tom 04:52:36 AM 2012.09.02