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The second I knew that I was pregnant, I also knew that I had to find out the sex of my baby. It was totally my personal decision. I just couldn't wait for the next few weeks to pass and for me to get an ultrasound. The first thing that I wanted to know from the specialist was if my baby was healthy and strong. The minute after she announced that everything was fine with the baby, her next question was, "Do you guys want to know if its a boy or a girl?"

Personally, I hate suspense of any kind. It makes me a very bad movie watcher, as I need to know the climax immediately! This was no exception, and I nodded vigorously. It was the happiest day of my life when I came to know that the baby was a girl. We'd already fixed a name for the child and I started calling her by that name long before she came out in to this world. That, according to me was a major plus point. I always felt that I began the bonding process long before many others normally did. THe baby wasn't just a baby anymore, it was Neha - a living, breathing individual growing inside my womb.

I started planning for Neha, buying her dresses, her crib, stroller and all the other things needed for a newborn baby. That was the second plus point - being able to shop for a child long before the child enters in this world. You see, I also have the need to prepare everything in advance. I cannot deal with the pressures of being unprepared.

Towards the end of my pregnancy, I'd a bit of a scare with my little one, when I couldn't feel her move for quite some time. I remeber yelling at my womb, "Neha, for god's sake ... Wake Up!" I could never be sure, it could very well have been my imagination ... but I always felt that my little one knew her name long before she came out in to this world! I have always felt that I have been able to connect with my daughter more because of my decision of finding out that she was a girl.

I'm a realistic person and I know that I've missed out on some things because of my decision. The major negative point that I can think of is missing out on the surprise factor. But I know myself very well ... well enough to confidently state that for me the pros outweigh the cons any day!

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