is there a chance the 20 week ultrasound is wrong?...

[momat18]

Hi,

at my 12 week NT scan, the ultrasound tech said it was most likely a boy, though she told me to confirm it at the next scan. although i wanted a girl, i then made up my mind and told my son i am carrying his brother. i even chose a name!

at the next 20 week scan, the ultrasound shows its a girl. the tech told me this is the first time she had told an incorrect gender at the NT scan. and now, i started planning all over again. my son always wanted a sister so it wasnt a problem. but i was wondering what if i buy pinky things and the 20 week result turns out to be wrong and i deliver a boy. should i start planning or wait for another scan to confirm? is there a chance the 20 week scan could be wrong?

 

[cybele]

With my second I was told that they were positive it was a girl, pretty sure that was at 22wks. Out popped a boy.

That was in 1996 though, I am sure ultrasound technology has come leaps and bounds since then.

If you are unsure maybe just stick with neutrals for the time being?

 

[momat18]

yea maybe... its just excitement going on...when they first told me its a boy, i was so excited and happy about it that when it turned out to be the other way, i felt a bit disappointed. but i am excited for a girl now and my husband is also very happy...
maybe we should never have asked in the first place.

 

[mom2many]

The 20 week is more reliable. If she saw a hamburger versus a hot dog the odds are better it's a girl. That's why a lot of ultrasound techs won't say anything before the 20 week mark.

 

[akmom]

I think the 20 week "diagnosis" is more reliable than the earlier one. Yes, it can still be wrong, but what's the harm in a few pink outfits if it's a boy? Just don't go crazy buying outfits. And be sure to bring one of each to the hospital or birth center, so your child's going-home outfit is appropriate. (It'll be that special outfit in all the newborn pictures, so make sure it's something you're proud of!)

 

[momat18]

thanks. i am hoping its accurate. i am sooo excited about buying pink outfits.

 

[IADad]

I think the 20 week "diagnosis" is more reliable than the earlier one. Yes, it can still be wrong, but what's the harm in a few pink outfits if it's a boy? Just don't go crazy buying outfits. And be sure to bring one of each to the hospital or birth center, so your child's going-home outfit is appropriate. (It'll be that special outfit in all the newborn pictures, so make sure it's something you're proud of!)

My first son went home in a white outfit. We never wen overboard on the blue, partly because we didn't tell anyone else the gender before the birth. He was also born 11 lbs 2 oz. So, there's a cautionary tale....you might not want to invest too heavily in newborn stuff (plus people are going to give you lots of things) It's a shame when you have something and infant never wears or maybe wears once.

BTW, congratulation!

 

[cybele]

I hadn't heard of a 'coming home outfit' until I had my last. I don't have any photos from the days they came home either.

 

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