We've found out the gender with each pregnancy for pretty much the same reasons as Mum2 & ControlFreak have described. I am a person that needs to know things in advance so I can process it then plan and organise. It wasn't that we minded what we were having, we just wanted to know in advance so we could plan, pick a name, bond, etc. It has been great each time to be able to buy/borrow clothes in advance so you don't have to worry about it once the baby is here.

I completely understand why some people like to keep it as a surprise and I admire anyone who has the self control! I think it all comes down to our own personalities and what we feel we need/want.

Good luck deciding!