BABY POOL! A CONTEST!

The time between my posts lengthens as I prepare for our new little bambino.  Her room is being worked on as I type this, and I can't wait for all to resume normalcy!  Dust, workers, dust, commotion!  It's all growing tiring, but it will be worth it in the end, yes?

Anyway, in the spirit of our bun in the oven, I thought I'd run a little contest, a BABY POOL if you will.  Here's what you have to do if you would like to participate.  Post a comment here stating the following:

Date and time of my delivery (i.e. June 30th - 4:42 p.m.)

BONUS QUESTION: (To be used in case of a tie).  Guess the weight and length of the baby at birth.

THE PRIZE:  I'll package up something pretty and fun for you!  Also if all participants could send a little goodie to me (i.e. fun pens, stationery, stickers, a fat quarter of fabric, candy, anything really  -- please keep items small and cheap!).  I'll pool all of these fun goodies, and ship them off to the winner of this contest!  Sound fair?

Okay, so here are some details that will help you with your guess.

My official due date is June 30th.

Both Alison and Henry were early.  Alison just over two weeks early, and Henry three weeks early.

Both were born on a Friday afternoon.

Both babies were relatively big at birth (considering they were early).  Alison 7 lbs. 13 ounces and a whopping 21.5 inches;  Henry 7 lbs. 15 ounces and 21 inches.

As of Wednesday, May 18th, I'm 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and +1 station *

And, say, WHO WINS? I've decided that the person who comes closest to both the date and time will be deemed the winner.  In case of a tie, I'll use the bonus questions!

DEADLINE for participating:  I will close the comments this Friday night at 8 p.m.! Sunday.

* Glossary

Dilation:

The amount the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth, dilation is measured in centimeters. "Fully dilated" means you're at 10 centimeters and are ready to push.

Effacement:

This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth, and is expressed in percentages. You'll be 100% effaced when you begin pushing.

Station:

Station is a term used to describe the descent of the baby into the pelvis.  An imaginary line is drawn between the two bones in the pelvis.  This is the "zero" line. When the baby is above this imaginary line it is in a minus station.  When the baby is below, it is in a "plus" station.  Stations are measured from -5 at the pelvic inlet to +4 at the pelvic outlet.

Comments

[Marie]

Sounds like a fun contest! Hmmm. I'll need to think about this first and come back with my answer.

BTW, I couldn't find your wishlist or registry anywhere. Let me know if there's one or if not, your mailing address, if you don't mind.

Take is easy now!

[ani]

Indeed a fun contest! Hmmmmmmmmm.......I guess the baby will be born June 20, at 3:30 PM, and be 22 inches, and weigh 8lbs 2 ounces.

[Nicole]

Great idea! Date: 17 June Time: 4pm. 20inches, 7lbs 5 ounces.

[yvett]

This is really cute, Leslie, and kind of funny. Here are my guesses. . .
Date: June 10th
Time: 10:27 pm
Weight: 6 lbs 14 ounces
Length: 20 inches

[justJENN]

June 20th
8:13am
7lbs 10oz
21 inches

So the winner gets to name the kid, right?

[Nichola]

Hi, i've just dicovered your blog and think it's fab! I'm pregnant with my second child and just love your pregnancy posts.
OK, my guess is that you will give birth on June the 10th at 2:03am, she will weigh 8lb 2oz and will be 22 inches long.
Let me know your snail mail address so i can send a little something for the prize.

[Marilyn]

I'll guess June 19 at 8:54 a.m. - 7 lbs, 9 oz, 20 inches

I can hardly believe it's nearly that time!!

[Marie]

June 10
2:14PM
8lb 1oz
21 inches

[shiz]

Hi Leslie!! Your asterisks scare the crap out of me.. something about childbirth that puts fear in my veins!

Okay my guess is going to be June 15th, 10:10 PM, 7 lbs, 3 oz and 22 inches. Email me where I should send the little goodie :)

[Jessica]

Date: June 22
Time: 6:35 p.m.
Weight: 7 lbs 12 ounces
Length: 20 inches

[alexis]

How exciting! It's almost here!

My guess:

Date: June 27th
Time: 4:12 a.m.
Weight: 7 lbs 14 oz
Length: 21 inches

[laura]

June 29
9:45 pm
7 lb 10 oz
20 inches

[Joyce]

June 12, 4:14 am
7 lb. 12 oz, 21 " long

This is my (almost 14)baby Sarah's birthday! She was 3 weeks early, too! E me when I need to start boilin' water!!!

[susanne]

june 14
11:20am
7lbs 14oz
21 inches

[Kathleen]

This is so exciting Leslie, I can't believe how fast time is flying! :)

I'm so bad at these guessing games, but here's a shot in the dark...

Date: June 22nd
Time: 1pm
Weight: 7 lbs 14oz
Length: 21 inches

[anne]

Date: June 22
Time: 3:20 pm
Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz.
Length: 21 inches

Can't wait to meet the beautiful bouncing baby girl. :)

[Mindy]

Date: June 15
Time: 10:59 am
Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz.
Length: 20 inches

[debbie]

June 5
4:12 pm
7lbs. 8oz
21"
God Bless!!!

[shokufeh]

June 17
3:46 pm
7 lbs 14 oz
21"

I'll be happy to send something for the prize - just let me know where to send it. (I found you through Giao.)

[Hank]

Hmm... I suppose I should weigh in here...

June 14
11:11:11 AM
7 lbs. 14 oz.
21 inches

I just looked back over the previous picks and noticed that I almost matched Suzanne's picks -- same date, weight, and length, time off by only nine minutes, which leaves me with a four-minute window. That's okay. What would I do with fun pens, candy, or fat quarters?

[cat]

woohoo, i'm guessing your little bambino is going to arrive wednesday june 15, 2005 @ 10:57pm. weighing in @ 7lbs. 6ounces, 19 inches in length. hope i'm right!!

[jill]

Ohhh is that 8pm central time? I might just make it! My guess is June 14th, 6:14pm... Bambino will weigh in at 6lbs. 14oz. 21 Inches.

Come on Bambino, mama needs a new pair of shoes...

[Sarah]

I hope I'm not too late, it is so fun that you thought to do this, we did it with our family, and it is pretty funny to see what some of the kids guess . . . anyhow, My guess is June 12th 2:22 pm and 7 lbs 8 oz 20.5" long!
I can't beleive it is so close, I bet you are feeling very anxious and ready!? Good Luck!!!

[Mariko]

I want to play! I'm guessing June 13, 2005 at 10:15 am. I'll go with 21" long and 7 lbs 11 oz. Can you please email me your address so I can contribute a prize to the pool winner? Hang tough!

[Christine]

I hope you don't mind if I join in it sounds like such a fun game :)

My guess is:

June 18th @ 3.47pm
And I will say 8lb 1oz and 21 inches.

Will also need a postal address to send prize to :)

Cheers
Christine

[mo]

I will guess June 16th, at 2:51 a.m.
I will guess length will be 20.5 inches and 8 lbs even.
Good luck and enjoy those first few days in the hospital of snuggly babyness before you have to go home and get your dinner yourself!

[hannah]

pooo... i missed the window! i hope all goes smoothly, and weeks early??? how wonderful...

[Giao]

I've missed the deadline, but the date of June 24 keeps coming up in my head. Happy warm thoughts for when your little bun makes her way into the Rubber-Sol world!!

[Sarah]

Hello, I e-mailed you the pattern for that scarf, and I was having a little trouble with my e-mail, so let me know if you don't receive it and I'll send it again :)

[hope]

Am I too late? I have been awful at reading blogs and am catching up now - this is such a fun idea!!

My guess:
June 26th 6:56pm
7 pounds 14 ounces
19.5 inches

I am so excited for you - the due date is sooo soon!!

[elizabeth]

ooooh, what fun.

i'll pick my hubby's date of birth and time

june 11th 10:48 p.m.
7 lbs. 12 oz.
20 inches