Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Boys, Boys, Boys

Over the past year, several of my friends and acquaintances (and even my sister) have become pregnant or had babies. Of the thirteen or so women who come to mind, I can only think of two ladies who have born daughters: my friend Jessica and myself. I am sure there are more than that, but at the moment, that's really all I can think of.

So why? Isn't that slightly strange? That's what I thought. And then, I heard the apparently well-known fact that times of war breed boys. Truly, the articles I found on the subject are fascinating.

And then I read this: "Diet Before Pregnancy Can Affect Baby's Sex." After various studies, scientists concluded a higher energy intake around conception was linked to the birth of sons. So to all of you women who consume low fat foods and skip breakfast, chances are: you'll have a daughter. I guess my poor eating habits produced Eliza, instead of a Dignan or Roland (Nathan's favorite boy names). Strange.

So here's to not eating before noon, I suppose. However, I am planning on a high caloric diet for the next few years. I think a little Atticus or Parker of my own would be a lovely playmate for Eliza.Just look at them! What cuties! The odds are already in Eliza's favor :)

8 comments:

  1. I have this feeling I'm just going to have millions of boy babies no matter what I do...

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  2. lol that is funny! who knew skipping breakfast could make a difference!

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  3. Oooo! I hoping that when it happens, I'll have a boy first. All the Robbins woman and having girls first. Except for Lori. :) Here's hoping. Haha. Also, one of my best friends had a girl and she had a very very strict partner when it came to her eating habits. So she ate very health-consciously and had little girl. So, I would say that it's a very good possibility that diet affects the sex of the baby. Though she did eat at least a granola bar for breakfast. :)

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  4. haha well i had a boy so i guess i am in the group of high-caloric people. haha. Oh and ps i LOVE Eliza's sweater in that picture!

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  5. almost all of my friends are having or just recently had boys!! weird. i'm hoping we have at least one girl, but i feel like we're destined for boys! and i love that picture of parker and eliza!! thx for putting it on here so i can steal it ;) lets see each other again soon!

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  6. I had a girl this year! So that makes three. But I do agree with you. I know many people who have given birth this past year, and the majority were boys. Now that we have our one girl (that I really wanted), Jacob wants the rest to be boys. haha Good luck. :)

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  7. Yes, Laci!! There are more of us :) Jade is adorable!

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  8. I could never skip breakfast. And ever since Atticus came along I've eaten SO MUCH fatty food (but lost weight, amazingly!) I think I must be destined for boys. Which isn't so bad.... I love the guy.

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