Thursday, June 12, 2008

Place your bets

Don't get too excited, these are just pictures of Luke and Noah at birth. We are still awaiting the arrival of number three! I thought it would fun to get everyone's best guesses about when the baby will be born and how big he will be. It is strange because this is the first time we don't have to guess if it is going to be a boy or a girl! I thought that to be fair I would share all the helpful information that I have to help you make an informed guess. The person who has the best guess will win... well you will win nothing, but you can take pride in your guessing abilities.

This week at my doctor's appointment I was actually dilated to almost 2cm. In fact, the doctor wrote it as 2cm in my chart! We talked a little about how things were going and decided that at my next appointment (Monday) we would set a date to be induced, so I think it should be a day next week, woo hoo.

Luke was born at 40 weeks and 5 days. He was 8 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. He was born at 5:30 pm. He didn't have too much hair, but the hair he did have was totally blonde! It was so unusual because even kids who turn out to be tow-heads usually have little brown peach fuzz when they are born. Not Luke, he was a blondie from the beginning.


Noah was born at 39 weeks and 2 days. He weighed 8 lbs. and 2 oz. and was also 20 1/2 inches long. He was born at 8:32 pm. Noah surprised us with a ton of black hair. When he was born Rick and I looked at each other and I said, "If I didn't just give birth to him I wouldn't believe he could be our baby."

For your guess please include date and time of birth, size (weight and length), and for a tie breaker we will go with blonde or black hair. Get your guesses in early because who knows, he may actually be born before we know it!

23 comments:

Chelsea Johnson said...

I figured I have at least another week to get my final guess in....but I might as well do it now! I WILL NOT let you beat the new record I set of longest labor AND biggest baby with Jack, so I think he will be 8 lbs 6 oz., 20 1/2", and will be born around 2:00 pm. I would assume that at your next appointment you will be a 3, so they will induce you on Tuesday morning and by 2, he'll be here! I think he will have dark hard again, but not as much or as dark as Noah! I can't wait till he's here!!!!

Stephanie said...

I say Tuesday the 17th at 2:49pm I think he will be 8 lbs 10 oz. and he will be blonde too.

By the way, I think he should be the smallest baby-who needs a record to be a strong woman?

Marleen said...

I'm guessing next Thursday, 8lbs. on the dot with blonde hair. I hope it goes well. So crazy that the time is already here. Your probably thinking, "Hallelujah!" it's finally time. I'm hoping the next post will have your new baby's picture on it. Can't wait.

Whitney said...

I say Wednesday the 18th at 3:49pm. I think he will be 8lbs 5oz 20 1/2 in long and I am going to say blond hair. I can not wait to see him
whitney

Cassondra said...

I guess girl.

Cassondra said...

Just kidding. I'm going to officially go with Tuesday, June 17 at 1:05 AM and I think he'll be 8lbs 4oz and 20 inches long. Little bit of dark hair.

Good luck. I hope I'm wrong and SHE comes tomorrow at 7lbs 10 oz and tons of long dark hair. Here's to still hoping... ;)

The Gunnerson Family said...

While I was talking to Rick today he said, "You should tell everyone who guess Tuesday that they can't be right because I have a CLE all day and so you can't be induced that day." Crap. I totally forgot that he told me not to schedule it for the 17th because he had an all day CLE that has already been paid for. So, I guess I will NOT be scheduling an induction with my doctor for Tuesday. He also told me today that he had to be in Las Vegas for a court date on Friday of next week. I asked him if there was anyway he could reschedule because I really didn't know what day I would be having the baby and I would love to have him here! He said he would see what he could do. If you guessed next Tuesday you can keep it on the chance that would be the day that I go into labor, or you can change it because I will choose not to be induced that day.

Giselle Rasheta said...

First, I must say congrats to your progress, and to knowing you're going to have your baby!

I also think he'll be 20 1/2 inches (why break the cycle?) and 8 lbs 6 oz. Born on.... How bout Wednesday at 1:34 pm.

I love and miss you!

Stephanie said...

What? what's with changing the rules? OK I wanted to guess the 18th anyways because that's my Birthday...it's a good day to have a baby! :) All my other info stays the same! I forgot the length...so I say 20 inches. Gooooo ELI!

Billie Sue said...

Ooohhh--I am guessing Thursday at 4:30 pm and Eli will be 21 inches long and 8lbs.8 oz. with lots of black hair! I say Thursday because you can't have him on Tuesday and there will be some reason why you can't go on Wednesday--so--walaa--Thursday. I actually hope for you that you have him earlier! Lovies -- Mom

Laura said...

My guess is going to be for Thursday the 19th at 2:22 P.M., and he will weigh 8 lbs. 6 oz., be 20 inches long and have dark hair! Hope everything goes well with the delivery! Good Luck!

Amy said...

Okay. Tommy's not here so I'm guessing. I think it'll happen Wednesday morning at 5:17 a.m. This one will be a blondie that weighs 8lbs 5oz and 19.5 inches long. And I'm still hoping for a girl!

The Cox Family said...

I think it will be Wednesday the
18th at 1:23 pm. He will weigh
7lbs, 14oz and be 20 inches long. I think little Eli will have blonde hair! We can't wait for the news!

Nate and Janie said...

I'm guessing Wed., June 18th at 2:23 pm, at 8'4" and 20 inches long and let's guess that he'll have dark hair!
Good luck Olivia, I'm thinking about you!

Jadi said...

I will guess 8 lbs 7 oz, 20.5 inches and blonde hair. I will also guess Wednesday the 18th. GOOD LUCK! We can't wait to find out and see pictures!

McNeil Family said...

I just can't get over how chub those little guys look! Especially since their mom barely gains the recommended amount. I guess that is what being a healthy eater will do for you. I guess Thursday at 3:43pm 20 1/2 inches 8 lbs. 8 oz. dark hair. And if someone guessed the same on all that, well that is still my guess.

Foote Family said...

Well, who knows you may have already had your bundle of joy by the time you read this. I'll vote for Wednesday night at 7:13pm, weighing in at 8lbs 3oz and 20inches long. I'll also guess he'll have dark hair. I hope all goes well!!

Billie Jo said...

Well I am about the last person to comment and I will probably win because I am the closest person to her right now...
Let me just start by saying any of you who know her and have guessed before 5pm-YOU ARE OUT OF IT!!!

This time around it might take one or two hours shorter since it is her third. So I am acutally go to say 6:10 pm and the baby will weight 8 pounds and 8 ounces, right in between Luke and Noah.

However he will have strawberry blonde hair like Rick with curls as well.

AND in conclusion- if any of you acutally saw Olivia in person, you might not even think she was going to have the baby for another month or two. She is still wearing her wedding ring and she can fit into my pants!

Whenever, whatever, it will be the cutest baby because that is what I think about every baby I see. I love the innocence and purity that they bring with them when they make their arrival.

OHHHHHHHHHHHH I almost forgot HE WILL have an enormous CONE HEAD!

Anonymous said...

I was waiting to see when they are going to start you. Since you just commented on my blog that he will be here Wednesday, I am assuming that is the day they will start you. Accordingly, I am going to say Thursday, 5:27 a.m., 8 lbs., 7 oz., with no hair.

Anonymous said...

Wednesday; 2:30 pm; 9 lbs 2 oz.; 21 1/2 inches, lots of dark hair, which eventually turns lighter.

tiffandclark said...

I'm going to guess my birthday June 18th at 9pm or so and I am going to guess you have 8 pounds 11 ounces and 21 inches long.

Cassondra said...

So, are you being induced today??

Whitney said...

Is he coming anytime soon?