Duchess Kate: Is this proof that she's having a girl?

by

Carolyn Robertson

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Royal baby fever is back!

With less than a month to go until Kate's due date - rumor has it that April 25 is the big day - everyone's talking about the royal baby on the way. Who will be in the delivery room? What names are at the top of Kate and William's list? And, of course, are they expecting a boy or a girl?

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have insisted they don't know the gender of baby #2, some say that the couple are definitely thinking pink. Let's take a look at the "evidence..."

I think we can quite easily dismiss the last few items on the list. I don't know many women who color-coordinate their outfits to the gender of their unborn children. Maybe it's a British thing? I doubt it. As for the supposed baby shower, there seems to be virtually no evidence to support that particular rumor. And while Prince Charles holds a powerful post, his influence likely falls short of gender determination.

The other two claims could give us a hint, though. According to a couple of very common old wives' tales, how a mom-to-be carries her bump and the foods she craves can signal whether she's expecting a boy or a girl.

If you carry high, you're having a boy. Similarly, salty cravings are a clue to think blue while a sweet tooth like Kate's means a girl is on the way.

Kate and William attend an event at the London Palladium late last year

The jury is out as to whether these are actually reliable. Some moms swear by them, but others... not so much. One BabyCenter mom recently offered up this anecdotal evidence dismissing any cravings link: "Sadly I have craved sweets with all 3 [pregnancies]... and I will have my 3rd boy in February."

Take this for what it's worth, but I carried high during both of my pregnancies and always had a bag of cream-centered chocolates hidden in my purse... and I am now the very proud mama of two little girls.

One thing's for sure: We won't have to wait too much longer to find out whether Prince George will have a baby brother or sister!

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