guess that baby!
Today family and friends are throwing Cheris a baby shower, and although it’s a girls-only event, I decided to get in on the fun by posting the baby-guessing contest that we’ve discussed recently. Your job: leave a comment in the comments section guessing the following:
- the sex of the baby
- the date of birth
- the kid’s weight
Obviously, you’ve got to be exactly right on number 1. On number two, if nobody gets it right, we’ll look at who’s closest. If more than one person guess right on the date, then the closest guess on the weight will settle it.
The prize will be custom-chosen to suit the winner.
A few things to note: we have absolutely no idea on whether we’re having a boy or a girl, and neither do any of our family members — so nobody has an unfair advantage on this. The official doctor’s estimate on the due date is Friday, January 28.
A few rules and guidelines:
- Identification: You don’t have to include your real name if you’d rather not, but make sure we know exactly who you are. No impersonations or bad practical jokes, please. (And the winner is… I.P. Freely! Hey, wait a sec…) If you know we have an email address for you, no need to leave it, but when in doubt, give us some way to contact you if you win.
- Duplication: No, there’s nothing stopping you from using the doctor’s estimate as your guess on the birthdate, but really, aren’t you feeling bolder than that? You may not completely duplicate someone’s else’s entire entry: vary the weight by a few ounces; distinguish yourself!
- Specification: Your guess on the birthdate need not include the time of day, but feel free to include a ballpark estimate if you’d like to earn bonus points or bragging rights. Your guess on the weight should be in standard American baby-weighin’ pounds and ounces. The metric system, superior though it may be, will not be tolerated.
Any questions, email to rob [at] lifford.org. I’ll post clarifications on this entry if necessary. Good luck!
Rob | January 20th, 2005 at 3:08 pm
This contest will close at noon central time today, 01/20/2005, so get those final guesses in.
mike | January 20th, 2005 at 3:06 pm
1. Girl
2. Feb 13
3. 7.9 lbs.
Chr1s | January 20th, 2005 at 2:12 am
1) girl
2) 5:45 AM on…. hmmmm…. Sunday 1/30
3) How about a nice… 7 lb 11.5 ounces? That sounds good…
Does the winner get to name the baby? ;-D
*sends out Good Labor Vibes*
Linda | January 18th, 2005 at 10:01 pm
1. 1 of each
2. Feb. 4
3. 8 lbs. 8 oz. (total)
Jeff Goodmark | January 18th, 2005 at 3:13 pm
Boy
Feb 9th
8lbs 2oz
will be awesome at guitar
leah | January 18th, 2005 at 3:19 am
boy
jan 20
8lbs 2oz
1:15am
Birdie | January 17th, 2005 at 10:59 pm
What are the names? Can we have another competition for that?
Bunker | January 16th, 2005 at 9:16 pm
so much for MY guess!
Susan C. | January 15th, 2005 at 3:17 pm
1. Girl
2. January 27, 5 am
3. 6.9 lbs., 19.5 inches tall.
Jessi | January 12th, 2005 at 4:31 am
Girl
born February 1st (Josiah’s b-day!)
at 6 lbs 13 oz
Leti | January 12th, 2005 at 2:04 am
Definitely a boy, just to give Cheris a run for her money!
Birthday: 1/25, at 6am
Poundage: 7 pounds, 8 ounces
Darryl | January 11th, 2005 at 8:52 pm
It’s going to be a boy, unless it’s a girl
It will be born January 31st, give or take a couple of weeks
He will be 7 lbs 8 oz. if he is lighter than he will weigh less, if he is heavier than he will weigh more.
Those are my predictions. Just call me Nostradumass.
Marta | January 11th, 2005 at 5:57 pm
last night january 10th I had a dream that cheris called me and told me the baby was born and it was a …..???? I can’t remember !!!!!!!! So I just wanted to check and see if the baby was born and I saw the contest. Anyway since I have had a senior moment I will predict …
boy
january 27th
7 lb 7 oz
Verena | January 11th, 2005 at 5:40 pm
girl
Feb 2nd
7 lbs, 8 oz
Reba | January 11th, 2005 at 4:49 pm
girl
Jan 31 (at approx 4 am- sorry Cheris)
8 lbs, 10 oz
aunt christi | January 10th, 2005 at 7:50 pm
girl
1/21
7 lb. 12 oz.
Sarah W. | January 10th, 2005 at 7:19 pm
Male
Feb. 5
7 lbs. 5 oz.
Jon W | January 10th, 2005 at 6:52 pm
M
2005/01/31 02:32 CST
7 lbs. 14oz.
Auntie Grams | January 10th, 2005 at 4:15 pm
girl
1-26-05, 12:36
7 lbs 12 ozs
black hair, blue eyes, no dimples (on face)
graduates from Cornell in 2027
Kardos | January 10th, 2005 at 2:47 am
Girl Feb 1
7Lbs 6 Ounces
Do it!
Jenny & Karl | January 10th, 2005 at 12:56 am
Girl
Thurs, Feb 3, 10am
7 lbs, 7 oz
Shmoo | January 10th, 2005 at 12:45 am
1. A Lovely Little Lady Lifford
2. January 27th, in the A.M.
3. 7 pounds, 5 ounces
DSJ | January 10th, 2005 at 12:37 am
1. The little Lifford will be a boy. A boy to be named Aloisius.
2. The little Lifford will be born just one day past due, Saturday, Jan. 29, some time in late evening. The reason: Cheris’ rather on-time nature will be slightly offset by Rob’s slightly tardy nature.
3. The little Lifford, after cooking for an extra day, will make his debut at 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
Birdie | January 10th, 2005 at 12:23 am
Now Bogie, you and Mrs Bogie cannot induce just so the grandparents can win. I will consider that cheating and notify the Texas Gaming Commission.
Rob | January 9th, 2005 at 11:02 pm
OK, I’m plugging in my parents’ official entries, which they’ve e-mailed me:
Mom (aka Nanny ‘Net):
1. boy
2. February 3rd
3. 7 lbs, 8 oz
Dad (Grandpa Lifford):
1. boy
2. January 15th
3. 7 lbs, 3 oz
Birdie | January 9th, 2005 at 2:11 am
You see, what y’all fail to realize is, that the first child always holds on for an additional two weeks. So this early thing everyone has going, you’re all going to lose.
Bunker | January 9th, 2005 at 1:55 am
1. boy
2. 18 Jan 1935hrs
3. 6 lb 12 oz
Uncle Joe | January 9th, 2005 at 12:30 am
-Boy
-January 27 3:17am
-7 lbs 1 oz
Mrs. Birdie | January 9th, 2005 at 12:07 am
1. boy
2. Feb 10
3. 8 pounds 4 ounces
Granny Annie | January 8th, 2005 at 11:53 pm
1) girl
2) Jan. 21st, 1pm
3) 7lbs, 10oz
Justin | January 8th, 2005 at 11:45 pm
1)Boy
2)Feb 6
3)8 lbs 7 oz
Megan | January 8th, 2005 at 11:42 pm
1) Girl
2) January 25
3) 8 pounds 2 ounces
Erica | January 8th, 2005 at 11:41 pm
1) Boy
2) January 21
3) 8 lbs 6 oz
Merritt | January 8th, 2005 at 11:39 pm
Female
January 20th
7 pounds 6 ounces
Birdie | January 8th, 2005 at 10:41 pm
1. Female
2. February 14
3. 8 pounds 3 ounces
Shanny Shan | January 8th, 2005 at 4:52 pm
1. male
2. February 2
3. 7 pounds 8 ounces