Is Expecting a Girl During a Recession a Good Idea?

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Start date Mar 3, 2009
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In summary, the couple decided not to worry about their situation since they believed that other people's kids were cute and because of the university layoffs, the lecturer wasn't sure about her job security. They found out they were having a girl and are very excited. They hope to name her Recession when she is born. They think kids names from Hollywood should be something fun and not serious.

Mar 4, 2009

George Jones

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physics girl phd said:

Huzzah! Yippie! A girl!

Congratulations!

I, too, wanted a girl, but, where we lived (Manitoba) when the ultrasounds were done, it was official policy not to disclose gender.

Our daughter is now two-and-a-half years old.

Vanadium 50 said:

But maybe not eight of them!

I'll deliberately misinterpret this.

There is a real-life "Brady Bunch" in our family.

My mother's sister Marie and her first husband had four kids before he died. George (not me!) and his first wife had six kids before she died. After the deaths of their spouses, Marie and George married and had one of their own!

Eleven is enough.

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FAQ: Is Expecting a Girl During a Recession a Good Idea?

What does "It's a girl (at least 95% sure)" mean?

"It's a girl (at least 95% sure)" is a statement commonly used during prenatal testing to indicate that the fetus is most likely a female. This means that there is a 95% or higher probability that the baby will be born as a girl.

What tests are used to determine the sex of a baby?

There are several tests that can be used to determine the sex of a baby, including ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus sampling. These tests can detect the presence of male or female sex chromosomes in the fetus.

Why is there a 95% certainty in the statement "It's a girl (at least 95% sure)"?

The 95% certainty is based on the accuracy of the tests used to determine the sex of the baby. While these tests are highly accurate, there is still a small margin of error that accounts for the 5% uncertainty.

Can the sex of a baby change after the statement "It's a girl (at least 95% sure)" is made?

In rare cases, the sex of a baby can change after the initial determination. This can happen due to genetic mutations or errors in testing. However, the likelihood of this happening is very low.

What factors can affect the accuracy of determining the sex of a baby?

The accuracy of determining the sex of a baby can be affected by several factors, such as the stage of pregnancy, the quality of the testing equipment, and the expertise of the person performing the test. Additionally, certain genetic conditions or abnormalities may make it more difficult to accurately determine the sex of the baby.