Cabbage Water + Urine = Baby's Gender

Last night, we did a little experiment to figure out the gender of our baby. Below are the steps:

The Test

1.       Buy a red cabbage (don't substitute green cabbage -- it won't work). Size isn't important unless you love cooked cabbage. In that case get a huge one!

2.       Cut the cabbage into small chunks.

3.       Boil some water. Then add it to cover the cabbage chunks. Let sit for at least ten minutes.

4.       Drain the cabbage and KEEP THE WATER! The water should be blueish in color.

5.       Set aside the cabbage for lunch. I suggest stir fry or stew.

6.       Pee in a cup! Grab a cup and head to the bathroom. If you're a little squeamish, you may want to use disposable cups.

7.       Set up the test. In a separate cup mix 1 part urine with 1 part cabbage water.

8.       Read the test!

o   If the urine/water turns pink/red its a boy!

o   If it turns purple its a girl!

Science Behind It

Red cabbage contains a chemical that changes colors at different pH's. Very acidic solutions will turn a red color. Neutral solutions result in a purplish color. Basic solutions appear greenish-yellow. Is urine pH different if you're carrying a boy or a girl? Perhaps, or maybe that same pH indicator changes colors for a different reason and it can determine between boy and girl.

THE RESULTS

Kumquat

Our Baby at 10 Weeks:

Though he's barely the size of a kumquat — a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature.
He's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy.
If you could take a peek inside your womb, you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.
In other developments: Your baby's limbs can bend now. His hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. The outline of his spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord. Your baby's forehead temporarily bulges with his developing brain and sits very high on his head, which measures half the length of his body. From crown to rump, he's about 1 1/4 inches long. In the coming weeks, your baby will again double in size — to nearly 3 inches.

(courtesy of www.babycenter.com)

If I Knew Then What I Know Now

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This article made me laugh as I had purchased all those non-necessary items (except new clothing and a video monitor) as a first-time parent. We ended up selling most, if not all, of the products mentioned in her review. This second time around, I think I have a better understanding of what we truly need as opposed to what we think we need.

**VENTING MOMENT**

This may or may not apply to you but PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME "WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO PUT THE BABY?" It may seem ridiculous for me to be upset about that but I think that is such a ridiculous question for you to ask! Are you implying that our house is too small? Or that Gavin cannot share a room? Either way, it's really not your concern how we will live in our apparently small house....you obviously don't have to live there. I have had family members and friends ask that question and you guys really know how to tick off a pregnant woman, don't ya?! :) In all honesty, I know you truly care but REALLY think before you ask a pregnant woman questions.

1st Prenatal Appointment

Today was special for two reasons. 1. It's my dad's birthday. 2. It was our first prenatal appointment for this pregnancy.

Eric and I got to start the cycle of appointments all over again and it felt surreal that we were back in the same place. Yes, we're delivering at the Breath of Life Birth Center. Yes, I know the risks. And no, I don't care what you think. I love the midwife there and I love the special treatment I receive. This appointment went rather longer than usual because an almost laboring mother was about to visit so they had to get ready for that. But all in all, it went well for us.

All my vitals were perfect and normal. No concerns at this point really. I'm 9 weeks and 2 days pregnant and we kept asking if we were going to be able to hear the heartbeat. We kept getting answers like, "Well....we usually don't hear it till about 11 or 13 weeks but we'll see." My dad came to the appointment just for that reason and "we'll see" wasn't what we wanted to hear. So she started the physical exam and said that we could try and if we hear the heartbeat then we'll call in my dad. She got the doppler and started poking and prodding away. Nothing on the left side. Then she scooted over just a tad to the right and BAM! "woowoowoowoowoowoowoowoowoo" (that's the baby's heartbeat if you didn't get that). So Eric ran to get my dad and he was able to hear his unborn grandchild's heartbeat for his birthday. The beat was strong and consistent especially since they weren't sure if we'd be able to hear it or not. It was definitely amazing!

Then I had to go back to work. :( Maybe next time I'll take the day off.

I'll hopefully make a video of my pregnancy updates so I don't have to write out so much but until then.....HAPPY MONDAY!!!

M.I.A.

I know I've been missing the past few days but I've been out of town for work. We organized a tradeshow in Murfreesboro, TN and they definitely put me to work. By the end of each day, I was literally dragging myself back to the hotel room and barely made it to my bed.

It was difficult leaving my family behind as this was the first time leaving since.....I got married 3 years ago. But I knew Gavin was in good hands. :)

So, I'm back.

Today, I am 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant and the morning sickness is almost in full swing. I haven't had a good night's sleep in what seems like weeks. People are annoying me all around but what's new about that? Our first prenatal appointment is next Monday, the 19th. We received some good news from the birthing center: the financial gal did an audit and they found a substantial amount of credit on our account when Gavin was born. She found this out before I called them to schedule an appointment but she had left on vacation and didn't share the news. So when she got back, she heard I called and the audit came at the perfect timing. We love it when things like that happen because it's letting us know that God is guiding our every step. Praise Him for all the wonderful blessings and even the trials we encounter.

Ok....I'm off to church tonight!

Gavin - Sticker Time

Breaking News

See it from the beginning....

Do we want more children?

The Test Results

Telling my husband

Telling our family