Although I am well past my child birthing years it always amuses me when I see flyers advertising baby items, it seems more prevalent at this time of the year.
Interestingly enough we say "sugar and spice and everything nice" and "Snaps and snails, and puppy-dogs' tails" for what little girls and little boys are made of. It still amazes me that a great deal of people (women in particular) are under the misconception that they have control over the sex of their baby.
How often have I heard "I really wish I could have given my husband a boy". The reality is you couldn't and you can't, simple 9th grade Biology people. If you had been paying attention in class you would know this and relieve yourselves of the burden.
I recall a neighbour of mine raking his wife over the coals for years because she gave birth to two beautiful daughters. He kept reminding her of the 'fact' that she couldn't give him a son.
Well, the fact is, women only carry the 'x' chromosome, men carry both an 'x' and a 'y'. If, at the fertile time of the month, a man only shoots 'x' chromosomes it can only result in 'xx' and the birth of a beautiful baby girl. The deposit of a 'y' chromosome would mean a 'xy' mix which results in a boy.
Of course there are discussions on which travels faster, which is more durable, and what is the optimal day to conceive the chosen sex it still remains that the shooter (and not the shoot-e) are responsible for the gender of the child. The only thing a woman determines out of the whole process is whether it will be a single or a multiple birth but that lesson, boys and girls, will be saved for another day.
Happy Spring everyone!
