I’ve always loved children and dreamed of having a large family. We had our two daughters close in age, but then life brought changes—new jobs and a move to a different state. After settling into our new life, we felt ready for another baby, though I was nearing what’s considered a “geriatric” age for pregnancy. Knowing this might be our last chance and already having two daughters, I secretly hoped for a boy.
I got really into researching everything from dietary tips to the best positions for conceiving a boy. One thing that stood out to me was the Chinese Gender Prediction Chart. While most people use it to guess their baby’s gender after they’re pregnant, I thought it would be fun to use it to plan for our future child. I calculated my lunar age and found the months and dates that were supposedly best for conceiving a boy. Even though I knew it was a 50/50 chance, I couldn’t help but hope that this might actually work for us. I figured, why not enjoy the process and see if this chart could make a difference?
That year, we decided to use the chart to help us conceive a boy. We tried early on in the year but didn’t have any luck, so we made another attempt in September, and that’s when we finally got pregnant with a boy! We had to wait a few months between attempts based on the chart, and we feel so lucky it worked out. Whether it was just coincidence or not, we were absolutely thrilled to have successfully conceived a boy this way!
If you’re eager to conceive quickly or prefer not to wait between attempts, I understand. Just remember, while the chart added an interesting twist to our journey, it’s mostly for entertainment. Don’t let it dictate your family planning for too long. Best of luck on your own journey to parenthood!