Gender Prediction?

Okay, so I know I am getting ahead of myself given the ultrasound to "reveal the goods" is in just about 2 weeks, but I was curious if any of my friends/family had any gut reactions as to the sex of our baby.

I have probably spent more time than I should have on gender prediction tests, especially since I have received such mixed results on each. After all, does it really just come down to wait and see, or is there validity in any of the crazy wives' tales that are available today?

So, I thought I would share the results of the various tests now just to see how accurate they are once we know the sex for sure. After all, this waiting and guessing period is part of the fun, right? :)

Test # 1 - Pencil Test
Performed by Uncle Nick two weeks ago, he was quite certain we would have first a GIRL and then a BOY. For those less versed in this "scientific" approach, a string is thread through a needle and the needle is then stuck into the eraser of the pencil. Depending on how the pencil swings or sways, supposedly determines the gender of the baby.

Test # 2 - Chinese Gender Chart
Legend states that the Chinese Gender Chart was buried in a royal tomb near Beijing over 700 years ago. The original is allegedly currently in the Institute of Science in Beijing. To sum it up...this is a chart which measures the mothers age at conception and the month in which she conceives to deliver the truly scientific results of the gender. So...Given I was 27 and Baby was created in April, I am predicted to have a BOY.

Test # 3 - Heartbeat Prediction
If the heartbeat during ultrasounds is over 150, then it is supposed to be a girl, whereas all heartbeats 100-150 are in the range of baby boy. So, given we have now heard heartbeats (in order) at 145, 170, 150, 148...I have no idea what gender that leaves us with.

Regardless of the results in just a few weeks, I can guarantee that T.J. & I are ready and excited to welcome this baby into our lives!