Trying for a Girl!

Don't ask me! I had three boys. Then, I had a surprise pregnancy. It was a girl! I would have been fine with four boys though.

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Good Luck! Realize though that NO method is foolproof! For everyone out there who swears by one method or another, there is an equal number of people who will refute it! I have four boys and and we TRIED for a girl. I know that it is not always possible! I would not trade any of my sons for anything in the world, but I will always live with a desire of "what if we had a daughter". Two of my sons were "likely" to be girls according to some of the theories out there; clearly they were not. Before getting pregnant for the last time, I mentally prepared myself for a boy. That way I was not devastated when the baby was a healthy baby boy. I was told that this baby was "likely" a girl and this pregancy was TOTALLY different than my other pregnancies, yet my now four-year-old "baby" arrived a healthy, happy little boy. I certainly wish you the best of luck, but be realistic. Before becoming pregnant, be ready to hold, love, and raise another boy. Boys bring a lot of joy too! No plan is foolproof;every pregnancy and baby is a gift, regardless of the baby's gender. Saying all this, please know that I know how you feel. I desperately always wanted a girl, but God had other plans. Take care! K.

Check out the Chinese Lunar calendar (babyzone has one) for months when you're more likely to have a girl or boy (based on your birthday and month of conception.) I know it sounds crazy, but it's been spot on for myself and all my friends (when we look back at it!)

Good luck!

There are no tricks you just have to take your chances.

There are medical procedures that can ensure a male but, if you are going the traditional route, it is pretty much up to the fastest "little swimmer". ;) You can try the "timing tricks" mentioned below but remember it is not a sure bet. Just be willing to be blisfully happy with 3 boys, just in case.

Good luck!

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I read a book 8+ years ago. I believe it was called something like Determining the Sex of Your Child. Try googling or researching for that. It will tell you all the details that these ladies are sharing on this sight. I have 2 boys and an 8 year old daughter. This book definitely gave me good insight to the science behind the miracle. Good luck!

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Look online for the "Ancient Chinese Birth Calendar" (it predicts gender according to mom's age at birth or conception, and month of conception). I have figured all of the moms and their births that I can think of according to this chart, and all but 1 or 2 was true! I know something like this doesn't necessarily have any truth to it, but it's fun anyway!

Good Luck.I'm on baby #3 myself I PRAYED for a Boy and a Girl to be in my life and now I have 1 of each now on baby 3 I hope it is another girl I'am having alot of the same symptoms as I did with my girl and the chinese calendar was right on with my girl and it says i'll have another but that it for entertainment as they claim anyway's i'll find out soon what it is.But if you want to get preggo right away find out your conception dates for a few months and mark the days on your calendar tehn startt to try.Like my ob told me when you want to get pregnant you do.