Predict the birth date!

2008 October 19
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by Mike

Alright, we’re just over a month away from the “official” due date, which used to be December 4th, but is now allegedly November 30th. The big issue is that we did In Vitro, which throws these doctor’s completely for a loop, a fact that amazes me. I think the month delay when we had to freeze the embryos is what the problem is, but no matter what, we know it’s “somewhere” around the end of November.

In order to make this all more fun, we’re throwing a little contest to predict the birth date of Lyla. Our friend Nicky did the same thing on her blog earlier this year and thus the idea was planted in my own head to do someday.

So here it is. Predict the day Lyla will be born (and the hour for a tiebreaker) and win a cool prize from us that will be customized for whoever wins it.

Think a $20 gift card to wherever you want it to be. McDonalds, iTunes, wherever. The deadline for entering is November 4th, Election Day (just for fun).

You can enter by leaving your guess in the comments section below. Give a DATE and a TIME. The time will only be used as a tiebreaker.

So here is the latest pictures of my beautiful wife and her growing belly. We may have a few more later this week, but we’ll see.

Good luck!

28 Responses leave one →
  1. 2008 October 19
    Marlayna permalink

    Your wife is absolutely beautiful.

    Okay I know this is mean, but I really want your girls to hold out for Dec 4 or Dec 5 even if it means me losing this little contest… (Josh's b'day the 4th, mine the 5th), plus don't forget December is a much prettier birth stone. ;)

    But on the nice side I am going to say Nov 24th at 2:34 in the afternoon.

  2. 2008 October 20
    Tyler permalink

    Nov 27th 5:42am

  3. 2008 October 20
    Daireth permalink

    November 25 at 6:32pm

  4. 2008 October 20

    I sincerely hope it's not that early :)

  5. 2008 October 20
    jina permalink

    Tyler… that's Thanksgiving day! I don't want to miss out on turkey!

  6. 2008 October 20
    Kate Jones permalink

    December 2nd at 1:13PM

  7. 2008 October 20
    kathy permalink

    December 1st at 3:45 am

    Gotta love those all nighters!

    You're absolutely radiant Jina!

  8. 2008 October 20

    These early morning picks are killing me!

  9. 2008 October 20

    November 29th, 7:00 a.m.

  10. 2008 October 20
    Amy Stuart permalink

    December 6, 4:16am (Sorry, we all know kids loooooove to come at the crack of dawn!)

  11. 2008 October 20
    Jenn permalink

    Mike,

    I truly feel that it will happen on December 2nd, at 2:22 pm. I wanted to give you guys a
    little time to nap before the birth, that way you will be well rested and fresh. HA!
    Jina, you look absolutely wonderful and it still awes me that your pregnant!

    Love you ALL,

    Jenn

  12. 2008 October 20
    Jean permalink

    How about November 26th, at 09:33. That's grandpa Bob's birthday.

  13. 2008 October 20
    Timm permalink

    It is official …it will be Nov 26th Grandma Jackson' Bday and one I can remember. Go Jina or should I say Lyla…or Mike? Naaaa

  14. 2008 October 20
    Heather Melvoin permalink

    I'm going to say November 28th at 4:22 p.m.

    Jina, you are beautiful!

  15. 2008 October 20
    Deb permalink

    December 7 @ 1:24 pm. (Although I hope you don't go late…)

  16. 2008 October 20
    Mom permalink

    I think Friday, November 28th would be nice. Jina, you can have your turkey and it will make you sleepy, so you will be nice and rested. But that may be a bad flight day for us, the day AFTER Thanksgiving, BUT we could have two weekends to see you then. OR, we could go with the popular 11/26 day, then we will serve you Thanksgiving dinner in the hospital … wouldn't that be nice? Also, every year we could celebrate Lyla's birthday around Thanksgiving. She would think it was all for her! SO, I'm going with 11/26 @9:23 pm (my birthday is 9/23) … okay?

  17. 2008 October 20
    Emily Scalley permalink

    Seeing as my girls have all come late, I always advise women to plan on at least 1 weeek over due, so I am predicting December 5th at 10:00am. You look so great Jina!

  18. 2008 October 21
    grace permalink

    I think she will be born on November 27 at 6:00 am

  19. 2008 October 21
    Jean permalink

    Timm, you have to pick a time of day in case of a tie break. Jean

  20. 2008 October 21
    Phyroluxia permalink

    Wednesday, December 3 at 3:07 AM.

    Girls. Fashionably late to everything.

  21. 2008 October 23
    handers permalink

    I am going to guess. November 29th. I want you to enjoy turkey day. Time 9:32am

  22. 2008 October 24

    I know I'm late, but since Lyla's not here yet, here we go.

    Nov 23 at 11:46pm

    Good luck Mom and Dad!

  23. 2008 October 27

    I am going with Nov 30, just because that is my daughter's birthday!

  24. 2008 November 2
    Grandpa Bob permalink

    Well, my sister already chose my birthday and Jina's parents went with the same day because of Grandma Jackson. So, it seems to me the only day not picked is the original day of Dec. 4th. But that'll be too late and I'm still partial, I think Lyla should be in good company on Nov 26th with me and Grandma Jackson. Since Tim & Karen went with 9:23pm and I assume Jean meant 9:33am I'm going with 3:00pm.

    Jina, you look marvelous!

    I'll see everyone at Christmas!

  25. 2008 November 3
    Erin Morris permalink

    …probably won't be much room for it in there anyway, but wouldn't it be nice to have others do all the work and bring it to you and do the dishes!

  26. 2008 November 3
    Erin Morris permalink

    oops, forgot my prediction… how about 11/26 at 3:30 pm.

  27. 2008 November 23
    Bryan permalink

    Gotta guess late at night on November 22nd. ;-)

  28. 2008 November 26

    Cheater! :)

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