tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post4239676031440246182..comments2024-03-23T10:40:59.027-07:00Comments on Creative-Type Dad: The Future is NOW! Choosing the Gender Of Your Baby In MinutesCreative-Type Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13594687030412942701noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-90894575807543117372008-06-27T21:16:00.000-07:002008-06-27T21:16:00.000-07:00It's PROBABLY not a good idea to create-your-own-c...It's PROBABLY not a good idea to create-your-own-chicken, especially if they have to get the chicken from the father watching naughty movies. I heard the way you're conceived actually has a lot to do with your personality and what type of person you might be or relationship you could have with your parents. For instance if you were born out of love and hot steamy passion, or if it was make up sexSugee Andersynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161037776343594276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-75599287443321004732007-02-27T17:14:00.000-08:002007-02-27T17:14:00.000-08:00Several of my friends with boys talk about wanting...Several of my friends with boys talk about wanting a girl. The "cute clothes" thing is apparently a strong draw. I love my daughter, but can't imagine offering my husband a car to get another kid. Maybe in exchange for him getting up every morning while I sleep in...nonlineargirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414675024101618604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-80635629971422605872007-02-27T13:12:00.000-08:002007-02-27T13:12:00.000-08:00Yesterday, The Mayor said, "When I grow up, I'm go...Yesterday, The Mayor said, "When I grow up, I'm going to be a WOMAN!"<BR/><BR/>I told him we could work it out if that's what he wanted.<BR/><BR/>Oh, the TransJoys!OhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-90086361050646518092007-02-26T08:17:00.000-08:002007-02-26T08:17:00.000-08:00As a mom of a daughter adopted China, I can tell h...As a mom of a daughter adopted China, I can tell her that if she REALLY wants a girl, there are orphanages full of girls in China who would love to have a family.PunditMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919969826505761593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-72026228572950192312007-02-25T22:32:00.000-08:002007-02-25T22:32:00.000-08:00I'm probably one of the few men that actually want...I'm probably one of the few men that actually wanted girls, but I wouldn't have gone so far as to manuipulate the choice.Mitch McDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162154118646288681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-77903580863189954412007-02-25T22:12:00.000-08:002007-02-25T22:12:00.000-08:00Things are definitely changing here. But this thin...Things are definitely changing here. But this thing is very deeply rooted across various religions and cultures, so its gonna take a hell lot of time to eradicate this issue. There are certains communities(e.g. Jain if you are interested) who actually mourn on birth of a girl. Instead of wishing them, people go to console them. But with more open economy, education and jobs people are slowly and Anikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150049544023422656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-24973721615537125252007-02-25T18:54:00.000-08:002007-02-25T18:54:00.000-08:00NKOB reference? That is SO 80's, Tony.I read that ...NKOB reference? That is SO 80's, Tony.<BR/><BR/>I read that things were changing in countries like India and China, but according to Anika's comment, things are not changing. So sad.junebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643918373871295413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-52839454642004952152007-02-25T00:50:00.000-08:002007-02-25T00:50:00.000-08:00How can I get in on this free dirty movies thing?How can I get in on this free dirty movies thing?Octopus Grigorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665522546765324440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-15022193633146542632007-02-24T21:48:00.000-08:002007-02-24T21:48:00.000-08:00we have one of each!I cannot remember that any one...we have one of each!<BR/><BR/>I cannot remember that any one position or another was used more than another for either imp...<BR/><BR/>Hope that guy reaaaaally likes his car because his wife sounds quite battydennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328680068431185409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-27763926960264865252007-02-24T13:05:00.000-08:002007-02-24T13:05:00.000-08:00I always wanted two girls. I got a girl first whi...I always wanted two girls. I got a girl first which thrilled me no end. Turns out she never, ever looked right dressed up in frilly clothes. By the time she was 18 months old she freaked any time I tried to dress her in girly clothes. It's like she knew. That never changed - she's 15 now and hasn't worn a dress/skirt since except when she's been forced to for school orchestra performances.<BRSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981233568335087916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-28661547352121628352007-02-24T08:32:00.000-08:002007-02-24T08:32:00.000-08:00Two things here - 1) I think they may be taking th...Two things here - <BR/><BR/>1) I think they may be taking the sample of centrifuging to spearate X and Y sperm, which apparently have slightly different densities. It's not perfect, hence the 77%, but there is some evidence it ups your chance. BUT - it means it's all medical, no old-fashioned baby-making. <BR/><BR/>2) hell, I would so pick another girl!kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-49169360815077401212007-02-24T06:05:00.000-08:002007-02-24T06:05:00.000-08:00One of the big lessons of being a parent is learni...One of the big lessons of being a parent is learning that your can't control everything, with the gender and timing of your child's arrival, one of the first moments that drives that new lesson home.<BR/><BR/>Denver Mom and I were sure that we were having a girl (not sure how we came to that conclusion) and when we found out we were having a boy, we were kind of stumped. Like a, "Oh, yeah, I Denver Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658973022353051249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-35775353639190028122007-02-23T21:17:00.000-08:002007-02-23T21:17:00.000-08:00Anika - That completely horrifies me. I can't even...Anika - That completely horrifies me. I can't even imagine how people can do such a terrible thing in this day and age. When I first read your comment I grabbed and held my daughter tight completely thankful that she wasn't born in a culture that doesn't value a person for who they are, because they aren't a boy. <BR/>I'm not much of a "prayin'" man, but I do pray things out there change.<BR/><BRCreative-Type Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594687030412942701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-59747323129216116222007-02-23T21:04:00.000-08:002007-02-23T21:04:00.000-08:00We started with a boy. Man, was he easy. I didn'...We started with a boy. Man, was he easy. I didn't have to brush his short hair. I could dress him in a t-shirt and jeans for school and be fine. Then his little sister came and all of a sudden we had "outfits" to dress her in. Her wardrobe triples mine. I can brush a pretty sturdy pony tail now, but anything else just falls apart. (braids, pigtails, etc.) She is all girl with Barbies, Dad Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11276260199734322800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-50876691981232130872007-02-23T20:34:00.000-08:002007-02-23T20:34:00.000-08:00We have two girls, and my OB told me the same thin...We have two girls, and my OB told me the same thing, that there are ways of increasing your chances of having a boy.<BR/><BR/>My husband's not buying it, even though I promised him he could stay away and ride the rails for a year. <BR/><BR/>My brother has a friend who had two girls and reluctantly decided to go for another in hopes of having a boy. They they had...<BR/><BR/>TWIN GIRLS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-42170857961764562932007-02-23T20:12:00.000-08:002007-02-23T20:12:00.000-08:00it's not the position, it's the timing. and no, I ...it's not the position, it's the timing. <BR/><BR/>and no, I wouldn't choose. After I had my first (a girl) I thought it just didn't matter. They are their own person, and you love them because of that, not because they are a girl or a boy. We are so focused on sex, but not focused on people.<BR/><BR/>I didn't even find out what they were until the moment they were born.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749907474327431646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-42872526639885905362007-02-23T19:45:00.000-08:002007-02-23T19:45:00.000-08:00There is no way her attitude about those boys isn'...There is no way her attitude about those boys isn't getting through to them. It gives me chills. No, I didn't choose the sex of my children, nor would I consider it. What if something went wrong, and I got the opposite sex I was hoping for? I'm glad all of my 4 boys are here and healthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-41745893777062374382007-02-23T18:35:00.000-08:002007-02-23T18:35:00.000-08:00I have a friend who did the whole position thing f...I have a friend who did the whole position thing for a girl and they had their girl...but I dunno. I don't think that theory hold much water. <BR/><BR/>And not all girls are girly girls. Mine refused to wear barrettes or anything like that until she was nearly six. She still hates anything with frills or ruffles.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-77877315702747071332007-02-23T18:32:00.000-08:002007-02-23T18:32:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-81306263204304370492007-02-23T17:10:00.000-08:002007-02-23T17:10:00.000-08:00I enjoyed reading this--it's hard to believe peopl...I enjoyed reading this--it's hard to believe people care that much about boys v. girls. I mean it's nice to have both--parenting either gender is a unique experience--but hey, I figure my children will all hopefully grow up and marry and I'll end up with equal numbers of both.<BR/><BR/>Something in that woman's conversation made me feel she thinks of children as accessories rather than Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-39282218984043518752007-02-23T13:50:00.000-08:002007-02-23T13:50:00.000-08:00I'm glad I had one of each, for that balance you w...I'm glad I had one of each, for that balance you were talking about. But that was just what we got....I do not think I would pay money to actually choose the gender. And I have to agree that this child for a Porche thingie is particularly disturbing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384727752948940089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-86598152698652538032007-02-23T12:52:00.000-08:002007-02-23T12:52:00.000-08:00I would have chosen wrong. I thought I ONLY wante...I would have chosen wrong. I thought I ONLY wanted girls, but my boys bring me so much happiness (as do my girls)I can't imagine not having them.Radioactive Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588217525296865718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-20327776172133115102007-02-23T12:26:00.000-08:002007-02-23T12:26:00.000-08:00I like that comment...girls are like tiny marginal...I like that comment...girls are like tiny marginally rational women. There is a kernel of truth in there....<BR/><BR/>When we applied for the adoption we had the choice to specify boy or girl. While secretly I'd love another boy (my girl is keeping me on my toes as is...) I wouldn't choose a child based on sex.<BR/><BR/>We will go the old fashioned way, and wait and see what is given to us.<BR/><Redneck Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947243296264284961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-23109034060726890052007-02-23T12:12:00.000-08:002007-02-23T12:12:00.000-08:00I would not want to choose. We were traditional en...I would not want to choose. We were traditional enough that we didn't even want to know until they popped right out and said 'hi'. And I think you are totally right about the scam factor. 77%. A lot of wiggle room there.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063254538593495040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14993459.post-32437225850024744832007-02-23T10:25:00.000-08:002007-02-23T10:25:00.000-08:00This is a hilarious blog. My wife and I are planni...This is a hilarious blog. My wife and I are planning on having children soon and this blog is very informational. I can't wait to take my kids to chuck e cheese's and tell them to break the rules. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com