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Q: Gender?

Hi ladies, I am going for an ultrasound this week (at 12 weeks 4 days), and was going to ask the tech if she can tell if it's a boy or a girl. Do any of you think it will be possible to tell at 12w4d??? Otherwise, I have to wait until the "anatomy ultrasound" I have scheduled for MAY 21! I don't want to wait that long if it's possible to tell beforehand! Help!

This question was asked Apr. 3, 2012 4:02pm
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Answered by allioak - Apr. 3, 2012 9:06pm

They can't tell you with any certainty at 12 weeks, because both parts can look the same at that age. I've never heard a guess before 16 weeks. Accurate results seem to be between 18 and 22 weeks. We found out at 21 weeks ours was a girl, and the whole time we thought boy! But it was very accurate by then, there was no doubt about her girl parts!

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Answered by Amarylis - Apr. 3, 2012 8:56pm

The tech couldn't tell me anything at that point. I did guess the gender correct though. When they showed me the whole baby it looked really smooth down there so I thought it had to be a girl.
Sadly to know for sure you have to wait for the later scan when everything is much more developed.

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Answered by babyh03 - Apr. 3, 2012 6:43pm

I tried that and I was 13 weeks. Doctor said even if you looked you wouldn't be able to tell which gender it was because its so small and "undetermined." I think though if you had a really good ultrasound machine you may be able to tell.

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Answered by a member - Apr. 3, 2012 6:38pm

It's highly unlikely that they will be able to tell that early. The genitals look about the same. I think the earliest they can tell with any amount of accuracy is around 16 weeks. I found out during my anatomy scan at 19 weeks and it was very clear. You might have to wait like most of us do:-) Good luck!!

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Answered by JessicaWall11 - Apr. 3, 2012 4:27pm

its still a little too early to tell. around 15 wks or so is when parts start dropping. i posted my 3d ultra sound from 13 wks and it looks like a boy but im not going to hold my breath. you can check it out if you want. but good luck

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