The Sex.

     This has nothing to do with what you're thinking it has anything to do with. Unless you're thinking about when to find out the sex of your baby. If that's the case, then I was wrong, you are thinking about the right thing. Should people wait to find out if it's a boy or a girl, or find out in utero?
     I say, find out asap. It's either going to be a surprise on the sonogram, or a surprise in the delivery room. The only other option I know of is waiting until the kid can talk and just asking them. So why not get some time to prepare, paint the nursery the right color, and buy a set of standard or pink Craftsman tools? As a matter of fact, my wife wants to know the sex of the baby at the next OBGYN appointment. It's a month too early, but she's hoping if we squint it will help.
     It is possible that knowing beforehand could demystify the whole birthing experience. But who cares? Pragmatism, not idealism, right? The way I see it, it's mysterious enough the kid's head can become so misshapen it'll fit through a ten centimeter circle. Have you seen a ten centimeter circle?
~ND~