I found out because I couldn't see the point of not finding out. This being an IVF pregnancy I have seen this baby as an 8 cell embryo, a tiny prawn with a yolk sac, I have seen his face, his spine, his heart etc etc. Why not know an integral part of his personality or the person he will become? I have waited for over 6 years to conceive him through all sorts of disappointments and heartache. Waiting is not something I want to do anymore. It is difficult enough waiting for him to be born, let alone holding out on the sex! I am not sure if this is typical of LTTCers but it has been my experience.
I agree with Poppyfairy, we didn't find out with ds one, fell pg fairly easily (no assistance needed) and had the most ignorant, blissfull pregnancy didn't feel anxious about anything, didn't even cross my mind it wouldn't work so why would we find out early. Perfectly happy to wait for the suprise.
This one.... after 2 years of ttc, 1 mc and other ops in between I can't WAIT to find out what we're having!!! The journey getting here has been a long draining one and I want to celebrate by finding out the sex! Not sure if we'd tell others though, maybe try keep it a secret......
Surprise, surprise!!! I def didn't want to find out because we are still guessing and wondering and that makes it so exciting! also I know I couldn't keep it a secret if I did find out. As for oraganisation, except for having gender coloured things the organisation is exactly the same. And I like neutral stuff soemtimes to get away from typical pink and blue! I still can't wait to give birth and actually find out! I am so excited right now it;s like being a kid before Christmas!
Didnt find out with sons 1 and 3 but did with 2 and 4. I did have feelings of disappointment in finding out we were expecting our fourth son but soon got over them. I will be finding out with this baby as well so I can prepare myself again.
The comments I recieved about number 4 been another boy were not always supportive. The "ooooohhhhh nevermind" "will you try again?" "urrgghhhh four boys!!" were enough to make sure we keep the gender to ourselves this time.
I think I had a harder time coming to terms with it because I almost felt like I had done something wrong rather than the fact I was bringing a beautiful gorgeous little boy into the world who just happened to have three older brothers.
We wanted to find out, then we didn't - in the end, we said we'd find out, but if bub was being too stubborn and not showing what he was, we'd happily wait... Lemme tell you, he was DEFINATELY happy to show up what he was!
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didn't feel anxious about anything, didn't even cross my mind it wouldn't work so why would we find out early. Perfectly happy to wait for the suprise.
Not sure if we'd tell others though, maybe try keep it a secret...... 
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