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Q: Nub Theory...any guesses?

Ok so I had my 12 week scan on Friday and I want to know your opinions on the nub theory and what you think my scan says! I uploaded the pic to my page under ultrasounds/12 weeks! THANKS!!!

This question was asked Mar. 6, 2012 3:02pm
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Answered by kimberlyjanow2434 - Mar. 27, 2012 2:44pm

i had my us done at 12weeks and there was a long thing between its legs our baby wasnt shy lol it had its legs all spread apart lol. the tech kept flipping it etc and even did a 3d scan and he said his guess wld be a BOY. and told my finace to root for a boy so idk maybe it is a boy???

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Answered by T0niMari3 - Mar. 7, 2012 11:15pm

At 12 weeks 4 days I was advised that the 'educated guess' is that we're having a girl. Apparently they can be 65% accurate (very close to 50/50) with determining the sex by the angle of the nub. I don't know the exact degrees, but if it's pointing downwards (towards the feet), it's more likely to continue to do downwards and end up as a little girl. I have my 20 week scan in a week and will keep you updated!

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Answered by Britney - Mar. 7, 2012 8:05pm

http://www.countdownmypregnancy.com/forum/post.php?postid=1946

join us!!! I hope this link works!

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Answered by babyh03 - Mar. 7, 2012 7:22pm

How do you get to the September baby thread?

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Answered by knicole27 - Mar. 6, 2012 9:22pm

oh haha i responded in the september baby thread too. Its ok if you get too behind you don't have to respond to everyone! just pop on every once in a while to vent, tell us how your doing, feeling etc.. I think your not the only one that is way behind that now does not post.. we have a bunch of people posting and lost almost all of them in the last 2 or 3 weeks. I just always worry about the other mama's just want to make sure there absence is not because of something serious. :)

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Answered by Britney - Mar. 6, 2012 6:31pm

kniclole: I was on the September baby thread, but I get so behind I quit posting, but still keep up with most of you!! I hope that you are doing well, I seen that you are moving soon! We are moving also, but only a few miles away so its not nearly as stressful...however we are also getting married in April which adds more stress! HA!

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Answered by Britney - Mar. 6, 2012 6:29pm

Awesome! I hadnt heard of it either until a few weeks ago. But Im so anxious at this point Im grasping for an answer! haha!
Congrats on your upcoming ultrasound!! Hope your baby is much more cooporative than mine was! It was flipping and flopping so much the tech said "this baby is wearing me out" haha!

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Answered by knicole27 - Mar. 6, 2012 6:27pm

Idk about the nub theory. I know that some doctors do say that each gender has a nub at this stage, however from the research I have done I have found the sex organs are present ... as seen in a video here at around 11 weeks: http://www.ehd.org/movies.php?mov_id=63
I know that no ultrasound is 100% accurate but I will say that from what I have seen or noticed if this stage 12-14 weeks if it is found there is a nub present or a dangly part.. most the time. Not all the time but most the time when the gender scan is done at 18-20 it is confirmed at that time usually the gender being a male. However like any u/s tech or doctor will tell you don't go out and start buying a bunch of boy or girl clothes and furnishings this early but it is kind of nice to have an inkling. :) btw.. I am also due September 15th. :)

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Answered by babyh03 - Mar. 6, 2012 6:08pm

I haven't heard of the nub theory? We are due a day apart! I'll get to go in at 13 weeks due to my doc being on vacation this week.

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