So, I've decided that since these babies want to play games and be all crazy unpredictable, I'm at least going to have some fun with it while they're in there. So, I'm starting a baby birthday pool!
Here's what you should know before you make a guess:
1) I've been having irregular contractions for 2 weeks and was 2-3 cm dilated a week and a half ago.
2) Induction is scheduled for Friday, November 2, but if the babies aren't positioned properly, they'll send me back home to wait a few more days. I also have no idea what time I'll be going in and won't know until about 7:30-8:00 am Central European Time.
3) If we don't induce on the 2nd, I'll go back in a few days later--probably on November 7th, though it hasn't been scheduled yet.
4) There can be some correlation between how long your mother was in labor and how long you'll be in labor. My mom was in active labor with both my sister and I for around 27 hours each time.
So, even though I'm scheduled for an induction, there are a lot of variables that make the date of their birth unpredictable! Here are the rules for making a guess in the pool:
1) Since there are two babies being born, you'll get two guesses and two chances to win! So, pick a date and time of birth for each baby. You can keep both guesses in the same comment, but be sure to be specific about which baby goes with which date and time. Example: Baby A November 4th at 8:00 am, Baby B November 4th at 8:15 am.
2) You must place your guesses in the comments section of this blog post. That will make it a million times easier for me when I'm finding the winner than having to search through comments here, and on Facebook, and Twitter.
3) All guesses must be in by midnight CET on Thursday November 1st, which with the time zone and our recent time change, I believe is 7 pm EST and 4 pm PST. (Time zones are so confusing!) If by some chance I go into labor before then, all of the guesses up until I make a birth announcement will be valid--I don't plan on letting the world know when I'm heading into the hospital.
4) We're using Price is Right rules, so the winner will be the person who gets the closest without going over! So, there is a good chance there will be two winners (unless you're a super awesome, amazing guesser that happens to get them both right).
And what will the winner get? Why a delicious assortment of German treats! I can't promise I'll get it in the mail the next day or anything, but eventually you'll get a package filled with German chocolates, gummis and other yummy local deliciousness!
There's a pretty good chance I'm missing some important point or rule--I just woke up from a nap and I've never created a baby betting pool before. But let me know if you have any questions and I'll answer you in the comments so everyone can see the answer.
Happy guessing!
Here is my vote....November 1st...Baby A at 10:19am and Baby B at 10:24am.
Good luck!
Posted by: Erin | October 30, 2012 at 05:39 PM
Baby A - November 2nd, 3:00pm CET
Baby B - November 2nd, 2:57pm CET
Posted by: Veronica | October 30, 2012 at 05:46 PM
My guess is November 7th, Baby A at 10:31am, and Baby B at 10:41am.
Posted by: Jass | October 30, 2012 at 05:48 PM
Baby A - November 3 2:34 am
Baby B - November 3 2:40 am
Posted by: erin - heart in ireland | October 30, 2012 at 05:52 PM
November 3rd, Baby A-7:00 AM, Baby B-7:08 AM.
Good luck!
Posted by: BrittanySco | October 30, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Baby A: Nov. 3, 4:00 p.m. your time
Baby B: Nov. 3, 4:15 p.m. your time.
I've been thinking positively and praying for you all!
Posted by: Kate P | October 30, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Aw! Praying for you!! I am just gonna throw out a guess...
Baby A - November 2, 11:34 am
Baby B - November 2, 11:37 am
Posted by: Melissa | October 30, 2012 at 06:05 PM
I vote November 2 because two of the sweetest people I know (mother in law and best friend, not twins though!) were born November 2!
Baby A: November 2, 4:04 pm
Baby B: November 2, 4:16 pm
Good luck! :)
Posted by: Annie | October 30, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Okay, since I would never be so mean as to guess (and wish) for you to wait for a c-section, here's my guess.
Baby A (The lovely and talented Charlotte) November 2 at 2:31 pm
Baby B (the mischievous younger sister) November 2 at 2:37 pm
All times CET.
There is a particularly impish part of me that wants Charlotte to arrive at 11:58 PM and Annabelle at 12:06 PM. Twins with different birthdays? What's not to like? I just want them to arrive earlier for your sake! However, if they DO arrive just before and after midnight, I want a consolation prize. Hugs!
Posted by: Margaret | October 30, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Make that 12:06 AM for Annabelle. PM doesn't even make sense!
Posted by: Margaret | October 30, 2012 at 07:48 PM
I'm guessing the girls will make their grand entrance on november 5th. Baby A @ 11 am, Baby B @ 11:15. Good luck!
Posted by: katie henderson | October 30, 2012 at 07:49 PM
November 3rd
Baby A 10:30pm
Baby B 11:00pm
Hoping they are both head down and ready to roll!
Posted by: jencarlson78@yahoo.com | October 30, 2012 at 08:22 PM
Sending positive vibes for an earlier healthy birth your way!
How about November 3rd - Baby A @ 4:30AM, Baby B @ 4:36AM.
I too love the idea of twins with different birthdays, but Margaret got there first. That would be so much fun!
Posted by: Denise | October 30, 2012 at 08:30 PM
Sunday, November 4th
Baby A: 1:11AM
Baby B: 1:19AM
P.S. I've also thought about you giving birth to one before midnight and one after - I wonder how often that happens?!
Sending you lots of hugs and I cannot wait to hear news of these beautiful girls arrival! Although, I must admit it will drive me crazy that I won't know when you're heading to the hospital... xo
Posted by: Caro | October 30, 2012 at 08:33 PM
My guess is Nov. 3rd
Baby A 9:26 AM
Baby B 9:19 AM
Posted by: Kathy | October 30, 2012 at 08:43 PM
I'm going with November 3 in celebration of Juliet, as her original due date was November 3.
Charlotte: November 3, 12:15am
Annabelle: November 3, 12:17am
You're so close, Mama!
Posted by: Miriam | October 30, 2012 at 09:09 PM
November 3:
Baby A - 8:40 pm
Baby B - 9:05 pm
:)
Posted by: Ashley // Our Little Apartment | October 31, 2012 at 01:16 AM
What if you had them both on different days. You know, like on either side of midnight?!?
That'd be kind of cool, right?
Here's my guess:
First Baby Girl: November 2 11:55PM
Second Baby Girl: November 3 12:05 AM
{kinda hope I'm wrong and you're actually giving birth right now to two happy, healthy baby girls}
Posted by: Molly | October 31, 2012 at 01:50 AM
Baby A - Nov 3, 2:08am
Baby B - Nov 3, 2:20am
Good luck riding out these last few days!
Posted by: OPH | October 31, 2012 at 01:52 AM
I also think it would be really cool if they had separate birthdays!
Charlotte- Nov. 2 at 11:50 pm
Annabelle- Nov. 3 at 12:01 am
Posted by: Solange | October 31, 2012 at 02:45 AM
So if they are taken c-section , could Annabelle be born first? Hhhmmm?
So my guess is Nov. 7th Annabelle. 1:14 p.m. Charlotte 1:18 p.m.
Posted by: Pam | October 31, 2012 at 02:54 AM
A - Nov. 1st. 11:57pm
C - Nov. 2nd 12:10am
Posted by: Karen | October 31, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Baby A -- November 6, at 2:12 pm
Baby B -- November 6, at 2:42 pm
Posted by: Alaina | October 31, 2012 at 04:05 PM
Baby A: November 6 @ 7:15am
Baby B: November 6 @ 7:23am
Posted by: Erin | October 31, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Baby A on November 6th at 3:02 am (your time)
Baby B on November 6th at 3:21 am (your time)
Posted by: Kendra | October 31, 2012 at 07:26 PM
My guess is that they will come 11/5/12. Baby A at 3:42 pm and baby B at 4:06. No c section required.
Posted by: Erin T. | October 31, 2012 at 10:50 PM
I just going to go on a wild hair and say
November 4th:
Baby A: 1:12 a.m.
Baby B: 1:27 a.m.
I can't wait for you to have your little babies!! I'm sure they are going to be adorable! Hang in there, you can make it!!
Posted by: Brittany | November 01, 2012 at 02:47 AM