It’s Week 20: Prediction time and Picture time!

2008 July 15
by Mike

Alright, here we are at Week 20 and that means it’s just ONE week until we find out if Elyla is an Eli or a Lyla.

One miserably long stinkin’ week.

With that comes our little contest. No prizes will be given out, but I will post the names of those who get it right.

Okay, before we get to that, it’s fruit time. Specifically, CANTALOUPE! Yes, we’re getting big now, the size of a orangish fruit with a hard outer shell. Not my favorite by a longshot. In fact, I pretty much dislike all melons.

There is also some cool stuff and disgusting stuff going on. Like the baby now has fully formed…umm…parts, which will enable us to tell the sex next week. But on the gross side, there is a tarry substance made up of amniotic fluid, dead cells and digestive secretions building up in the intestines.

Apparently, we’ll get to see this first hand in Diaper #1. So much to look forward to!

Okay, next…we finally took a picture of Jina looking very cute and pregnant. Here you guys go:

Okay, TIME FOR THE PREDICTION CONTEST!

In the comments section below, enter YOUR prediction on whether we are having a BOY or a GIRL. ELI or LYLA.

We’ll update everyone next Tuesday night and cast all kinds of praise on the winners.

(Hint: I think it’s a boy)

One thing to note: We have a new comment system here, but it shouldn’t be any harder to get used to than the other one. It’s also linked to my PopCritics.com blog, where you can go if you want to read all kinds of entertainment goodies!

24 Responses leave one →
  1. 2008 July 15

    Cool, new comments :)

  2. 2008 July 15
    Cristi permalink

    Omgosh, Jina is radiant! Just beautiful!!! I'm hoping & cheering for a GIRL!!!!! A little girl that'll have Daddy wrapped around her fingers, and a spitting image of her Mommy! Ribbons, ruffles, pink & flowery dresses, by Mommy's side baking cookies… melting Grandma's heart (well, a little boy would do that too)…. I'm rooting for a GIRL!! Jina… you look so beautiful.

    Gosh, I can't wait to go to work tomorrow and tell your mom (Gisela) about the picture…. she'll say to me, “Oh, I need to check out his blog page…” LOL

  3. 2008 July 15

    Thanks Cristi! Tell my mom hi :)

  4. 2008 July 16
    jina permalink

    Let me just say that last week Mike thought it was a girl, so I wouldn't put any money on his guesses. :)

    In case people want to judge their responses on my input, I have no inclination whatsoever… sorry, no help here.

  5. 2008 July 16
    Tyler permalink

    Its a girl. Odds are not if your favor with our life group. 3-0 with girls, you will make 4-0. There is something in the water that you give us every Tuesday that cause girls. Since mike is there 24/7 there is just NO chance.

    Cristi said it correctly, she will have daddy wrapped around her finger. Can you imagine Mike shopping down the toy isle. There is no way he can say no!!!

  6. 2008 July 16

    I dunno about the toy isle, but this kid will have anything he/she wants when it comes to sports and Television :)

    Actually, if they want Legos, that will be my weak spot.

  7. 2008 July 16
    katmadden permalink

    BOY BOY BOY
    I said it from the first ultra sound and besides, I had a dream.
    I have NEVER been wrong!
    That's a GREAT picture! You need to print that out for Eli's baby book!

  8. 2008 July 16
    kate permalink

    Jina you look AMAZING!!!

    I am going with Lyla all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. 2008 July 16
    Jean permalink

    I'm going with A BOY, because I started on the blue baby quilt first, then the girl quilt. So I must have had some kinda sign. Yep,…a boy, that's my guess. Plus, Eli Manning has a great first name. And Eli is Peyton's brother. And Peyton is a Tennessee graduate. GO VOLS!!!

    Jina you “rook mavalous”. And Mike, thanks for the profile shot…finally!
    Jean

  10. 2008 July 16

    Jina — you look so awesome! And what a great picture!

    I'm going with a boy. It's gotta be. What would you do with all that stuff?!

  11. 2008 July 16

    Love the Manning comparison's!

  12. 2008 July 16
    Karen the Gramma permalink

    Okay, I have read all the comments so far and I loved what Cristie said … altho I can't imagine a girl in the Olbinski household wearing anything pink … unless the Suns change their colors. I personally like the color red (Cardinal red!) … um, which sex wears red the most?

    Jean, I am in your boat, about the waffling anyway. I have had a crazy time getting the colors right for my crocheted throw. BUT, and Jina, this will surprise you … I found a GREAT green yarn … really soft … so will this work for a boy or girl?

    I'm so confused, but this is my decision …
    My final decision …

    GIRL! I don't want to give up on the Elyla name! HOWEVER …
    I am a potential gramma, so I am rooting for HEALTHY!

  13. 2008 July 16

    Healthy is good :)

  14. 2008 July 16
    Mary permalink

    It's a girl!!!!! Jina you look Great!!!

  15. 2008 July 16
    Kory permalink

    Definitely a boy!!!

    Jina, you are looking great!

  16. 2008 July 17
    Jenn permalink

    I am so scared to comment due to the fact that my “prediction” changes as soon as I spit it out. I was really feeling a girl lately, but originally a boy–I'm so confused. Either way, I am so excited to be an aunt to this baby–to spoil as I wish!! Jina, you look absolutely wonderful. It's so cool to see you taking the shape of a mommy.

    P.S. Sorry to say, but Jackson's hoping he gets a boy.

  17. 2008 July 17

    Jackson's a cool kid, I think he's right.

  18. 2008 July 17

    I think it's going to be a boy! Jina looks beautiful btw! :-)

    My sister-in-law is going to find out the sex of her baby next week, too. I feel like there is a mini baby boom going on around me! LOL

  19. 2008 July 17

    Mike, I'm hoping for a boy. Our life group is due for at least two to start evening out the mix.

  20. 2008 July 17
    Lisa Cass permalink

    Jina, you look absolutely radiant! So glad I checked Mike's blog to see what's happening with the baby. As far as predictions, I'm thinking Eli, though not sure why. Can't wait to hear the results of the ultrasound :-)

  21. 2008 July 18
    Alex Evjen permalink

    I'd like to say hello to my little friend ELI!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has to be a boy! That way Eli can marry Claire! Besides, there are too many girls in your life group already.

  22. 2008 July 18
    Bryan permalink

    Love the blog. As for my guess: Lyla, Lyla, Lyla!!!

  23. 2008 July 18

    Good to see ya Bryan :)

  24. 2008 July 19

    I believeeeeeeeeeeee it is a boy. Don't know why but it just seems right. Either way tho I won't be disappointed and I bet you won't be either. Jina, you look really good!! Keep doing what you're doing.
    Love you both bunches.
    Dad

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