Monday, September 29, 2008

A little guessing game...

One of the best things about pregnancy is the knowledge that eventually, the pregnancy is going to be over! And for me, that time is quickly drawing near.

Guessing when the baby is going to make his arrival is kind of like filling out your NCAA March Madness brackets. Sure, you have a rough idea of when it is going to happen (or that Duke will probably make it past the first round), but you never really know exactly what to expect. I'm still waiting for that first round upset by a 16 seed-- it has to happen eventually! But, I digress.

My best March Madness bracket ever was completed my first year of marriage, when I couldn't tell the Sweet Sixteen from a birthday party, and basically picked the teams based on mascot, team colors, or how fun it was to say the name of the school. So, for those of you who like little or no information: guess when this baby is going to be born-- sometime between today and Halloween.

For those who like a little more info, here are the current stats:

My actual estimated due date is October 25th. According to the measurements of my belly and an ultrasound last week, the baby is right on track. Thomas and Gordon were both born earlier than their due dates-- Thomas by 10 days and Gordon by 17. Both boys were born in the wee hours of the morning on Sundays. I have been having contractions, although nothing very painful or consistent. I went to the doctor today and learned that I am 3 1/2 cm dilated. Yes, 3 1/2 is a lot, but keep in mind that I was dilated to 4 cm at this point with Gordon, and he wasn't born for another week and a half. I'm not planning a scheduled induction unless I'm 39 weeks and haven't gone into labor on my own. If I do go in on my own at this point, my doctor will let the labor proceed rather than trying to stop it.

So, with that information, make your guesses. Please guess a date and a TIME, in case there are any ties. There will be a prize, and it will probably contain sugar! :)

16 comments:

jILl PeTeRsEn said...

Well, for me it would be fun if he came on the 25th since that would mean we would share a birthday! That's not going to happen obviously so I am going to make my guess-

October 16th at 6:30am

Ashley said...

October 14th, 6pm (Arizona time)

Justin and Amber Manwaring said...

October 17th. 4:23 am.

michelle said...

October 12th, 11am PST.

p.s. I'm super envious of your early delivery dates. Annabelle came on her own in her 42nd week, with my labor starting the day before I was supposed to be induced.

Holly said...

I'm going to say October 14th at 1:35 am. Bring on the sugar!

becky ward said...

october 13th at 10:50pm. see ya this weekend!

Caitlan said...

October 20th... at 2:12am :)

Elena said...

Oct. 19th, 8:30 pm, and he'll weigh 7 lbs 2 oz. Oh I just can't wait!!!

shannon said...

you KNOW i am all for sugar! i really hope he comes on your due date so you both can have leave on Halloween, but I'll say Oct 17th, at 11:09pm, MST!

The Hammers said...

Let's see...I think October 19th between 4 and 5 a.m. No reason, just my guess. I hope it all goes well. Do you have a name picked out yet, I couldn't remember. Love the new scrapbook website, by the way.

Heidi said...

How about October 9th at 2 AM? That's my guess!

Emily said...

It's sooner than you think! October 4th at 7:06 pm. I'll wait to hear from you...

Amberlee said...

My guess is October 12 @ 2:52 a.m. Good luck with everything. I hope all goes well with you and the baby!

Amanda and Andy Hansen said...

I like Emily's guess, she can have the same birthday as Chris! Here is my guess:

October 13th 4:00 a.m.

Kim said...

Oct 4 (10/4) at 4:10 a.m.

Me said...

I'm being optomistic - 10/10 10:00 pm.